This 7-day hands-on course is designed for general dentists who want to begin performing the prosthetic phase of implant dentistry in Ontario, and meets the initial educational requirements as set out by the RCDSO (Educational Requirements & Professional Responsibilities for Implant Dentistry). Dr. Leung will be providing 35 hours of instruction on the prosthetic phase, and Dr. Lai will be providing 14 hours of instruction for the surgical phase, meeting the requirements for dentists who will be limiting their practice to the prosthetic phase only.

Learning Objectives:

Day 1, 2, 3: Implant Fixed Prosthodontics

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand various implant treatment solutions for partially edentulous patients
2. Evaluate the restorative space for implant related treatment plan
3. Understand the indications and contraindications for splinting implant restorations
4. Analyse soft and hard tissue of the edentulous span to appreciate the possible surgical options
5. Recognize the types of pre-prosthetic records required to work up a case towards implant treatment
6. Formulate a treatment plan to support both the surgical and prosthetic implant treatment
7. Understand the indications and contraindications for fixed implant solutions versus removable implant solutions
8. Determine the number and distribution of implants appropriate for the implant prosthetic treatment
9. Consider other functional and aesthetic factors relevant to the treatment planning process for implant treatment
10. Perform a pre-prosthetic evaluation
11. Perform impression planning
12. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of open tray vs closed tray technique, custom tray vs. stock tray technique, analog workflow vs. digital workflow
13. Identify the appropriate components to order for prosthetic treatment
14. Identify the types of records required for prosthetic treatment
15. Take implant level impression (open tray and closed tray)
16. Understand the indication of verification jig
17. Understand the common clinical challenges in insertion implant restoration
18. Learn the sequence of steps in evaluating and insertion implant restorations
19. Learn the indication and steps fabricating provisional chairside implant restorations

Day 4, 5: Surgical Implant Therapy 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain patient and anatomical considerations with respect to implant surgery.
2. Perform pre-surgical assessment.
3. Identify indications and contraindications of implant surgery.
4. Explain implant placement and site development surgeries.
5. Describe and differentiate different types of Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions.

Day 6, 7: Implant Removable Prosthodontics / Advanced Implant Prosthodontics

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand various implant treatment solutions for completely edentulous patients
2. Understand the considerations for the various implant related solutions for completely edentulous patients
3. Understand the various prosthetic pathways for implant overdenture solutions
4. Take implant level, abutment level impression for implant overdenture
5. Convert conventional denture to implant overdenture
6. Understand concepts of AP spread and cantilevering in complex prosthodontic implant treatment planning
7. Perform proper record keeping for implant treatment
8. Recognize common prosthetic complications and learn ways to prevent them
9. Observe various completed simple and complex cases requiring implant dentistry
10. Understand the types of materials and components available for prosthetic implant restorations and their advantages and their disadvantages

SCHEDULE

• Lecture sessions will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Participants may begin to arrive at 8:30 a.m. to sign-in.

FEES

Total course fee: $3959

This cost is an all-in price, including all materials, applicable fees and charges.

Lunch is also provided for course participants.

CANCELLATIONS

There are no refunds or cancellations within 10 calendar days prior to the course start date. Cancellations can be done by following the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email. If you are eligible for a refund, the refund will be processed automatically when you cancel. Please allow for 3-5 business days for the transaction process to be completed.

"No shows" will not be eligible for a refund.  

Course registrations are not transferable.  

Continuing Dental Education at the University of Toronto reserves the right to cancel courses if deemed necessary due to insufficient registrations, instructor cancellation, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In case of course cancellation, a full refund will be issued. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible date. We will not be liable for any loss, damages, or other expenses, such as travel and accommodations, that such cancellations may cause.

ACCREDITATION

This course is considered a Category 2 course by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Full participation of this course will grant up to 49 CE points.