Oral Health Therapy Program

The Program is designed for Hygienists & Oral Health Therapists to enhance your knowledge & skills in the field of Implantology.

KEY EDUCATION OBJECTIVES:

• Implantology introduction
• Principles of osseointegration
• Medical history and contraindications
• Pharmacology
• Clinical scenarios
• Implant designs
• Direct to fixture vs Multi-unit abutments
• Correct Implant Hygiene practices
• Diagnosis and management of periimplantitis
• Implant-related radiology including CBCT
• MUA, HA, cover screws, customised abutment, ti-bases, screw-retained, cement-retained crowns, scan bodies
• Removal of implant prosthetics
• Scanning of implants
• Lab communication
• Suture type and suture removal
• Suturing techniques
• Full arch principles
• Locators vs hybrid vs fixed
• Prosthetic materials ie acrylic vs PMMA vs Zirc vs Zirc w/ Ti frame
• Prosthetic screws
• Removal of single units, bridges, full arch pros and replacement of full arch pros
• Sealing – temporary sealing vs Permanent
• Complications of removing full arch
• How often to hygiene?
• How often to remove pros?
• What is involved in the removal appointment? Hygiene principles for different prosthetic designs
• Hands-on with models