CERTIFICATE COURSES IN IMPLANT DENTISTRY

Dentists, clinicians, orthopedic surgeons and other medical professionals consider dental implants the best solution for missing teeth. Dental implant applications include dentures, bridges and crowns, even if there is only one missing tooth. Current implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit different teeth. Today’s implants have an extremely low failure rate. With proper treatment, sound surgical procedures, and prosthetics that account for bone density, health, function, speech, aesthetics and ease of cleaning, you can expect up to 10-year success rates in over 98% of cases. Hence, it becomes mandatory for every general dental practitioner to learn and implement implants in their practice.

There are numerous institutions in India which provide certificate and diploma courses in implant dentistry. However, when you decide to pursue a fellowship course in implants, it is important that you select an institute which fulfills every criteria required and important to establish a successful implant practice.

Dr. Rajat Sachdeva’s institute for dental diploma courses offers certificate courses in dental implants. This advanced graduate level program will include all important aspects of implant dentistry: diagnosis and treatment planning, surgical and final restorative stages of implant dentistry, understanding of surgical therapies and implant placement in selected cases, understanding of prosthetic therapies, long-term maintenance, and prevention and management of implant complications. The program is supported by relevant didactic courses, seminars, and workshops.

We provide multiple courses in basic and advanced implant dentistry and associated topics as follows:

1. Master clinical implants training
2. Fast track implants 7 days advancement course
3. Advanced sinus manipulation, lifting & grafting course 2 days
4. Basic full mouth rehabilitation course 2 days
5. Zygomatic implants course
6. Full mouth rehabilitation comprehensive course of 6 days
7. 2 days All on 4 All on 6 course

The mission of this course is for our graduate students to become well-versed and competent in implant dentistry, prosthodontics and surgical principles. We also focus on teaching the art and craft of implant dentistry in its fullest context, participating in research and learning. It is also our aim for our patients to obtain optimal and innovative care in a unique atmosphere.

Our institute has been offering this certificate program for over 15 years allowing clinicians to undertake extensive training focused on clinical proficiency in both the surgical placement of dental implants and the complete fabrication of implant-supported restorations.

Candidates of the program can expect to obtain advanced training in the following areas:

• Basic and advanced implant dentistry surgical procedures
• Patient management in an operating room (OR) environment
• Complex prosthodontic rehabilitation of implant-supported prostheses
• Participation in didactic courses exclusively related to advanced prosthodontics, periodontics, and implant dentistry
• Interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Hands-on application of state-of-the-art imaging technology
• Clinical and/or laboratory research in implant dentistry related areas
• Learning the importance of record keeping
• Opportunity to work with latest technology like intraoral scanners and digital imaging software.

• To educate graduate students of the program in Implant Dentistry to the competency level and capable to deliver implant dentistry treatment.
• To provide in-depth didactic and clinical instruction in problem based patient situations that require implant prosthodontic and surgical solutions.
• To train graduate students of program in Implant Dentistry to develop the concepts and guidelines in the implementation of clinical practice.
• To achieve highest levels of patient treatment satisfaction.
• To educate graduate students of the program in Implant Dentistry to perform research and practice teaching.

During their curriculum, the participants will be trained to:

• Diagnose cases;
• Identify complex cases that must be referred to other specialty departments;
• Perform site preparation surgery and implant fixture placement in simple and advanced classification cases;
• Perform temporization procedures;
• Fabricate single implant restorations, multiple unit fixed restorations, fixed detachable restorations, and an implant supported overdenture;
• Diagnose the health of an existing implant fixture and understand causes and treatment of implant failure.

• Rationale and scope of dental implants
• Applied anatomy & Physiology for implant placement
• Osseointegration through the history of dentistry and for the future
• Biomaterials and Osseointegration
• Bone Evaluation
• Bone quality & Bone quantity
• Soft tissue consideration
• Selection of implant
• Implant Designs & Systems
• Pre-prosthetic surgery considerations
• Prosthetic components and options for treatment
• How to prepare an optimal stent
• Bone, teeth, tissue- supported guide: pros and cons
• Armamentarium for implant surgery: basic surgical kit and Advanced surgical kit
• Hybrid dentures
• Over dentures
• Cement retained crowns
• Screw retained crowns
• Sinus lift augmentation

1. Indications and Contraindications
2. Pre-and Post-op medication
3. Sinus lift techniques through lateral or ridge approach and sub-antral bone augmentation together with immediate or delayed insertion of implants
4. Topics
5. Surgical instruments, special devices, bone graft materials, growth factors, ultrasonic bone devices for surgery
6. Closed sinus techniques
7. Lateral window technique
8. One stage versus Two stage
9. Clinical case discussions
10. Complications in Sinus Lift Procedures

• Zygomatic implants

1. Conventional v/s Zygomatic Implant connections mechanism
2. Introduction to Quad zygoma – zygomatic implants in oncology, hemimaxillectomy and congenital cases.
3. Tilt technique
4. Multi unit abutments
5. Principles of Impression making (digital and conventional methods)
6. Jaw relation recording
7. Occlusal considerations
8. Dental laboratory interaction
9. Maintenance and follow up
10. Complications – surgical, prosthetic and their management
11. Case presentation and discussion.

• All on 4 All on 6 technique

1. General Introduction of All on 4/ All on 6 procedure
2. CT planning of all on 4/ all on 6 cases
3. Step by step presentation of All on 4/ all on 6 techniques in maxilla and mandible
4. Advantages of tilting posterior implants
5. Surgical principles of all on 4 and all on 6 procedures
6. Comparative features of traditional versus “All-on-4TM”/ “all on 6” approach
7. Advantages of the All-on-4TM/ all on 6 techniques
8. Indications and contraindications of the all on 4/ all on 6 technique
9. Different kind of prosthetic components used in All on 4/ all on 6 technique
10. How to open and locate the anterior and posterior wall of the sinus for tilting of posterior implants
11. How to locate the mandibular canal for tilting posterior implants
12. Technique of placing pterygoid implants
13. Technique of placing zygoma implants
14. Tilting of posterior implant at an appropriate angle using All on 4 guide from Nobel Biocare
15. Flapless CT guided implants placement in All-on-4 / all-on-6 technique
16. Guidelines for the vertical ridge reduction
17. Decision making of immediate or delayed loading of implants
18. Ways of achieving adequate primary stability of the implants for immediate loading
19. Step by step Immediate loading procedures in all-on-4/ all-on-6 technique
20. Selection of appropriate multiunit abutment for each implant
21. Step by step impression making and prosthetic procedures to restore the All-on-4/ All-on-6 cases

Confidence to run your own implant practice: There is no doubt that pursuing a certificate course in implant dentistry will give you enough confidence to implement the same in your practice from the very next day. With more than 15 years of experience in this field, our mentor Dr. Rajat Sachdeva is not only abreast of the concepts of dentistry but is also keen on passing that knowledge to young professionals.

Personal growth: Our institute believes in encouraging the holistic growth of students in every aspect of life. We motivate them to grow out of their comfort zones and learn new procedures. They say that change is inevitable, but personal growth is a choice. We have ourselves adapted to the new change that has come with pandemic and teach the same to our students.

Post COVID protocol: Our institute understands the importance of following strict protocols to prevent any occupational hazards. We also know that most of the practitioners and their setups are not fully trained to use the recommended aseptic and barrier techniques. Dr. Rajat Sachdeva has never compromised with his patients and staff’s safety. Therefore, we educate the students about the appropriate preventive etiquettes from rubber dam to personal protective equipment, apart from the set syllabus of implants.

Financial growth: We at Dr. Sachdeva’s dental institute believe in giving our students nothing less than the best. We understand that a sound income can both be important for the mental health of the dentists and also encourages and motivates them to provide their best to the patients. How do we ensure it? Well, steady and sound gains from a private practice is difficult to maintain but if you consistently work hard to carve a niche for yourself, the patients and money will follow. Dr. Rajat Sachdeva’s dental clinic is a classic example of this. Moreover, by adding implants in your practice, you can open more avenues of steady income.

Short courses at affordable rates: Our team of experts at Dr. Sachdeva’s Institute have devised the courses in such a way that each course is given about 2-6 days, depending on the complexities of the subject. We value the time of our registrants and our effort is to make them learn within as less time as possible. Our fees is also very affordable and we have flexible payment options.

Demand: Dental implants have become the most sought for rehabilitation option than any other. This has encouraged many dentists to get trained in placing implants. Moreover, the recent pandemic has made the world realize the importance of general and oral health. There is going to be a surge in the demand for oral health care providers in the coming years, according to Department of Labor Statistics. Having yourself updated with the latest technologies and equipment in dentistry will definitely give you the edge you need.