Delivery Method: Lecture & Hands-on
Audience: Dentists
AGD Subject Code: 490
CE Credits: 7
Cost: DDS – $499.00 + applicable taxes

Gatineau/Ottawa
Date: October 28, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Toronto
Date: November 25, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

 

Speaker: Dr. Sam Malkinson, Periodontist

Ridge Preservation

Ridge preservation is the process by which you ensure that the alveolar ridge you have when you go to finally place the implant is as close to what it was while the tooth is still in place. Using contemporary materials and techniques, the procedure maintains osseous and soft tissue volume very predictably. An otherwise straightforward implant placement can easily become complicated if the site lacks bone or keratinized tissue. Avoid this trap entirely by making ridge preservation a routine part of your pre-implant surgical management.

Beginning with a short lecture, participants will learn the rationale behind ridge preservation, and will see the results through case presentations. Following this, participants will have a chance to apply their knowledge and skills on pig jaws, using current materials and techniques.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Participants will understand what happens to the alveolar ridge following dental extractions.

• Participants will become familiar with common materials and techniques used to preserve the alveolar ridge

• Participants will get an idea of what results to expect from the procedure, as well as see how these results influence the subsequent implant placement

• Participants will practice applying their theoretical knowledge of ridge preservation to actual clinical situations commonly encountered in practice

 

A Primer on Suturing

After all the hard work an operator has performed getting the surgical site to where it needs to be, the final step is often the most critical, as it can make or break the healing process. The process of suturing can mean the difference between a short and relatively painless healing period and failure of the procedure. Starting with a brief lecture, participants will learn the rationale for suturing, and will explore the do’s and don’ts of the technique. Following this, participants will have a chance to apply their knowledge and skills on pig jaws, using a variety of different suture materials and techniques to cover a multitude of clinical situations.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Participants will learn the physiology behind how suturing positively influences post-operative healing

• Participants will acquire the knowledge of different suture materials and techniques

• Participants will practice applying their theoretical knowledge of suturing to actual clinical situations commonly encountered in practice