Upon completion of this course, you will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in planning cases for successful surgical outcomes, considering factors such as patient presentation, anatomy, and desired treatment goals.

• Design and create appropriate flaps to gain adequate access during surgical procedures, ensuring optimal visualization and manipulation of tissues through stepwise approach for flap reflection and closure. 

• Understand the principles of extraction, indications for open Vs. closed extraction, and the step-by-step approach for the extraction procedure. 

• Select and utilize the proper armamentarium, including instruments and materials, for various surgical procedures, ensuring safe and effective treatment.

• Utilize surgical handpieces to remove bone when necessary, ensuring proper bone shaping and contouring, maintaining precision and minimizing trauma to adjacent structures.

• Perform atraumatic extractions and prepare sites for future implant placement, utilizing techniques that minimize trauma to surrounding tissues and promote efficient healing.
• Implementing strategies to minimize the occurrence of extraction complications.
• Understand the physiological process of healing after tooth extraction, including socket healing, ridge preservation, and the timing for implant placement in relation to extraction.

• Gain knowledge about different types of bone graft materials used in dentistry, to select appropriate grafting options based on clinical needs and patient factors.

• Develop proficiency in performing guided bone regeneration procedures, including the principles of barrier membranes, graft materials, and suturing techniques to enhance bone volume and facilitate implant placement in deficient sites.

• Gain knowledge of the surgical dental implant components to facilitate comprehensive treatment planning.

• Analyze and compare the concepts and techniques of one-stage and two-stage implant surgeries, including their indications, advantages, and potential complications.

• Learn to conduct a comprehensive clinical and radiographic pre-implant assessment, considering anatomical factors, bone quality and quantity, adjacent structures, and the overall suitability of the patient for implant placement.

• Familiarize yourself with various types of suture materials used in dentistry, such as non-resorbable and resorbable sutures, and understand their indications for use based on wound characteristics and healing requirements.

• Acquire skills in different suturing techniques to achieve precise wound closure, minimize postoperative complications, and promote optimal healing.

• Communicate effectively with specialists and other members of the interdisciplinary team, facilitating coordinated care and optimal patient outcomes.