Module 1: Extraction Site Management

This introductory module is focused on management of extraction sites including Socket Preservation, and Implant Placement in both optimal and deficient sites. A comprehensive overview will help understand and advance proficiency in regenerating bone and soft tissue after extractions and placement of implants with either a single stage or staged GBR approach.

This module runs for 4 days with three days dedicated to didactics and the last day dedicated to live surgical demonstration by DACE faculty followed by surgeries by program participants. Didactics will cover proper diagnosis & treatment planning protocols, clinical techniques for atraumatic extractions, extraction site grafting & management of complications. In the clinical component, participants will be able to choose from a variety of cases.
 

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and diagnose defect pathology with appropriate treatment methodologies
• Perform atraumatic extractions and routine grafting surgeries with proper selection of armamentarium
• Accurately document and chart the cases for record keeping
• Recognize, manage and prevent associated complications
• Master ‘Socket Shield’, ‘Root Submergence’, immediate implant placement with grafting & socket preservation techniques
•  Master Soft Tissue Surgeries including – VIPCT, VISTA, Tunneling, etc

Curriculum:

• Site Anatomy: hard/soft tissues and classification of defects
•  Clinical diagnosis and treatment planning including photographic documentation guidelines and strategies
• Radiological principles: Panoromic and 3D interactive diagnosis with Cone Beam CT
• Systematic treatment evaluation protocols and Implant placement protocols
•  Principles and parameters that influence peri-implant soft tissue architecture
• Soft tissue manipulation: flap designs, incisions and suturing techniques for preserving tissue architecture
• Guidelines, indications and surgical protocols for gingival grafts, connective tissue grafts, etc
• Taxonomy of instrumention and relevant usage
• Biomaterials Basics (Grafts/Collagen): classification, indications, features and benefits
  Suturing types and techniques
• Post-operative follow up and Discussion on complications and management with a emphasis on prevention protocols

Course Exercises:

• Place 1 implant and use at least 1 grafting technique
• Perform at least 3 implant surgeries in private practice prior to next module
• Document and present the 3 implant surgeries in the next module

Module Faculty: