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Advanced Concepts in Implantology

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Presented by:
Academy Educator (Complex Implantology)

Dr Bharath Puttur

Bharath has over 20 years of experience in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which began with his BDS degree in 2004 from India. Following this, he trained at the Royal London Hospital, completing the PGDDS course in 2007, with a focus on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine. His extensive training in craniofacial distraction, trauma management, orthognathic surgery, along with head and neck skin surgery at various units including University Hospital Coventry, Southampton General Hospital, and Peterborough City Hospital, has shaped him into the surgeon he is today.

He has been a Locum Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Peterborough City Hospital for nine years. Giving back to the profession that has nurtured him has always been integral to him. In line with this, he acts as a Regional Advisor for Dentistry for the East of England through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPS Glas.) and is an associate member and faculty member of the Strasbourg Osteosynthesis Research Group (SORG) for pre-prosthetic surgery.

He also lectures on various current topics relevant to Oral Surgery via diverse platforms runs a hands-on trauma management courses for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery trainees. Furthermore, he mentors colleagues in dental implantology and pre-prosthetic surgery. His special interest lies in full mouth implant rehabilitation with All-on-4/All-on-6 same-day teeth treatments.

At The Ackerman Clinic, he is part of one of the few centers in the country that offers IPS Sub-Periosteal implants from KLS Martin.

Course Overview

This course, presented Dr Bharath Puttur, covers advanced implantology with a focus on sub-periosteal implants. It includes topics like implant biomechanics, anatomy, treatment planning, surgical techniques, and prosthetic procedures. Hands-on workshops and case discussions provide practical skills in implant placement, soft tissue management, and long-term care.

Course Schedule

  • Session 1: Course Introduction and Implantology Principles
    • Overview of advanced implantology
    • Biomechanics of implants
    • Anatomy review and diagnostics (CBCT and radiographic planning)
    • Discussion of case studies (simple to complex cases)

 

  • Session 2: Sub-Periosteal Implants: History, Evolution, and Indications
    • History of sub-periosteal implants
    • Indications and contraindications
    • Types and materials of sub-periosteal implants
    • Introduction to custom implant design

 

  • Session 3: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Sub-Periosteal Implants
    • Imaging techniques and bone morphology analysis
    • Virtual planning using digital workflows
    • Patient selection criteria
    • Surgical stent and guide fabrication

 

  • Session 4: Surgical Anatomy and Incision Techniques
    • Anatomy review: mandibular and maxillary bone
    • Incision and flap management techniques
    • Site preparation for sub-periosteal implants

 

  • Session 5: Surgical Placement of Sub-Periosteal Implants
    • Surgical steps for sub-periosteal implant placement
    • Flap reflection, implant positioning, and fixation
    • Suturing techniques and post-operative care
    • Hands-on workshop: mock surgery on models

 

  • Session 6: Soft Tissue Considerations and Management
    • Soft tissue behavior around sub-periosteal implants
    • Techniques for optimal soft tissue healing
    • Management of complications (infection, dehiscence, etc.)

 

  • Session 7: Prosthetic Procedures for Sub-Periosteal Implants
    • Impressions, temporization, and final restorations
    • Occlusion considerations
    • Hands-on prosthetic fitting on models

 

  • Session 8: Long-term Maintenance and Complication Management
    • Follow-up care for sub-periosteal implants
    • Managing long-term complications (peri-implantitis, bone loss)
    • Case discussions on long-term outcomes
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