Course Title: Basic Dental Implantology for Dental Students

Course Duration: 18 Weeks

Subject Description:
This subject aims to provide dental students with a comprehensive understanding of
basic dental implantology principles, techniques, and procedures. Students will acquire
knowledge and practical skills necessary for the successful planning, placement, and
restoration of dental implants. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practices,
patient assessment, treatment planning, surgical techniques, and prosthetic
considerations.

Week 1-2: Introduction to Dental Implantology

Overview of dental implants
Historical perspective
Anatomy of the oral cavity and surrounding structures
Basic terminology in implant dentistry

Week 3-4: Biology of Osseointegration

Bone physiology
Osseointegration mechanisms
Factors influencing implant success
Healing processes after implant placement

Week 5-6: Patient Assessment and Treatment Planning

Comprehensive patient evaluation
Medical and dental history
Radiographic interpretation
Treatment planning considerations
Case selection criteria

Week 7-8: Implant System Components and Materials

Types of dental implants
Implant materials and coatings
Abutments and prosthetic components
Introduction to digital dentistry in implantology

Week 9-10: Surgical Techniques I - Preoperative Procedures

Aseptic techniques
Informed consent and patient communication
Diagnostic imaging for treatment planning
Virtual treatment planning software

Week 11-12: Surgical Techniques II - Implant Placement

Hands-on training in implant placement on models
Live surgery observation (if feasible)
Immediate implant placement
Complications and management

Week 13-14: Prosthetic Considerations I - Impression Techniques

Impression materials and techniques
Abutment selection and design
Laboratory communication
Temporary restorations
Week 15-16: Prosthetic Considerations II - Final Restoration
Crown and bridge fabrication
Screw-retained vs. cement-retained restorations
Occlusion in implant dentistry
Maintenance and follow-up care

Week 17-18: Advanced Topics and Future Trends

Emerging technologies in implantology
Bone grafting and augmentation techniques
Case presentations and discussions
Ethical and legal considerations in implant dentistry