MS Implant Dentistry
Master of Surgery in Implant Dentistry Program in Association with Istituto Stomatologico Toscano and Unicamillus International Medical University, Italy
Duration - 1 year
Blended Course for students from Asia, Australia and Africa (8 Modules: - Online: 3, On-site: 5)
COURSE STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
COURSE STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
- Module 1 | Online | 30 hours of online sessions over a period of 1 month
- Module 2 | Onsite | 4 Days | Cochin Implant Institute
- Module 3 | Onsite | 4 Days | Cochin Implant Institute
- Module 4 | Onsite | 4 Days | Cochin Implant Institute
- Module 5 | Online | 30 hours of online sessions over a period of 1 month
- Module 6 | Online | 30 hours of online sessions over a period of 1 month
- Module 7 | Onsite | 2 Days | Italy - Cadaver Exercise (Optional)
- Module 8 | Onsite | 5 Days | Italy - Lectures, Thesis Submission, Final Exam, Graduation Ceremony * Participants may choose to combine Modules 2 & 3.
* Modules 7 & 8 will be conducted together.
Module 1 | online
Introduction to Modern Implantology
- Introduction to the Course
- Alveolar Bone Healing and Remodeling
- Biological Aspects of Osseointegration
- Implant Types, Designs & Surfaces
- Minimally Invasive Extractions – Principles and Techniques
- Piezo-Surgery & Magnetic Mallet for Atraumatic Dental Extractions
- Radiology & Oral Diagnosis
- Dental Imaging Modalities
- Maxillary & Mandibular Anatomy
- Computer Assisted Implant Placement Planning
- Surgical Techniques for Implant Placement
- Submerged Implants
- Implant Plastic Surgery
- Soft Tissue and Connective Tissue Grafts
- Guidelines for Drafting the Final Thesis
- Dental Photography and Documentation
- Preparing Effective Clinical Case Presentations
Module 2 | on-site
Hard and Soft Tissue Augmentation
- Biology of bone regeneration and wound healing
- Classification of ridge defects and treatment planning
- Bone grafting materials
- Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) techniques
- Ridge preservation and augmentation procedures
- Horizontal and vertical bone augmentation techniques
- Soft tissue augmentation around implants
- Connective tissue grafts and keratinized tissue management
- Flap design and suturing techniques in augmentation procedures
- Maxillary sinus anatomy and CBCT evaluation
- Indirect Sinus Lift: Principles and Techniques
- Direct Sinus Lift: Principles and Techniques
- Sinus Augmentation
Module 3 | on-site
All-On-X & Extra-Maxillary Implant Techniques
- Fundamental principles and concepts of All-on-X rehabilitation
- Patient selection, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Surgical anatomy relevant to full arch implant rehabilitation
- Tilted implants: concepts and angulation techniques
- Prosthetic-driven implant positioning in full arch cases
- Immediate loading protocols in All-on-X cases
- Nasopalatine implants: indications, anatomy, and surgical approach
- Pterygoid implants: anatomy, placement protocols, and biomechanics
- Zygomatic implants: indications, surgical techniques, and complications
- Prosthetic workflow, maintenance, and management of complications in full arch rehabilitation
Module 4 | on-site
Implant Full Mouth Rehabilitation (IFMR)
- Patient evaluation and comprehensive treatment planning
- CBCT analysis and digital workflow in IFMR
- Occlusion and smile design in full mouth rehabilitation
- Prosthetically driven implant planning and positioning
- Hard and soft tissue considerations in IFMR cases
- Immediate loading protocols in full arch rehabilitation
- Full arch impression techniques and jaw relation records
- Immediate provisional restoration and final prosthetic rehabilitation
- Maintenance protocols and management of biological and prosthetic complications
Module 5 | online
Immediate Implant Placement
- Healing of Post-Extraction Sites
- Protocols for Immediate Implant Placement
- Concepts & Protocols
- Immediate Loading: Implant Stabilization
- Immediate Loading: Indications & Contraindications
- Biology of Peri-Implant Soft Tissue
- Non-Submerged Implants: Surgical Techniques
- Second Stage Surgical Techniques
- Maxillary Sinus Imaging
- Suturing Techniques in Sinus Surgeries
- Prevention and Treatment of Complications
- Sinus Surgery for Implant Purposes
- The Sinus Lift: Crestal Approach
- Magnetic Mallet and Sinus Lift
- Surgical Techniques in Crestal Approach
- Alternative Implants to Sinus Elevation
- Indications and Contraindications
- The Sinus Lift: Vestibular Approach
- The Sinus Lift: Complications
- Live Surgery and Discussion
Module 6 | online
Classification And Choice of Implant Prosthetic Components
- Mono, Multi and Total Edentulous Approach
- Basics of Digital Implantology
- Virtual Implant Planning
- Computer-Guided Surgery
- Guided Implant Placement and Prosthetic Rehabilitation
- Clinical and virtual planning
- Surgical aspects and instrumentation
- Multi-unit abutments
- Prosthetic procedures
- Implant prosthesis in the aesthetic area
- The hygienic preparation of patients for implants and follow-up
- Peri-implant pathologies
- Peri-implantitis: prevention and treatment
- Legal considerations in implant dentistry
Module 7 | on-site | Italy
Cadaver exercises (Optional)
- Participants will be placing the following implants:
- Conventional implants
- Nasopalatine implants
- Tilted implants
- Zygomatic implants
- Pterygoid implants
- Patient-Specific Implants (PSI)
Module 8 | on-site | Italy
Bone Reconstruction Techniques
- Bone Regeneration and Reconstruction Principles
- Autologous Bone & Biomaterials
- Modified Surgical Techniques with Magnetic Mallet
- Aesthetic Implications of Implantology
- Hands-On: Bone Distraction Techniques
- Bone Regeneration Techniques with Membrane
- Hands-On: Membrane Positioning
Lectio Magistralis of International Lecturer & Graduation Ceremony
The online module lessons will take place in webinar mode on the zoom platform. The participant needs to download the free version of zoom in order to follow the lessons with a personal account (name and surname) so that we can assess the attendance.
