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The Foundation Course at DGS Institute of Implantology is designed for dentists who want to begin their journey in implant dentistry with clarity and confidence. This course builds a strong base by combining structured lectures with focused hands on training, making it ideal for beginners and general practitioners.
The lecture component covers essential concepts including implant basics, case selection, patient evaluation, radiographic assessment, treatment planning, and implant system understanding. Special emphasis is placed on diagnosis, bone anatomy, sterilization protocols, and step by step surgical workflows. Participants also learn about common mistakes, complication prevention, and long term maintenance of implants.
The hands on training is a key highlight of the course. Dentists gain practical exposure through models, demonstrations, and guided practice under expert supervision. This allows participants to understand implant placement techniques, drill sequences, angulation control, and primary stability in a controlled learning environment.
Throughout the course, experienced faculty provide close mentoring, encourage interaction, and address real clinical questions. Small batch sizes ensure personalized attention and better learning outcomes. By the end of the Foundation Course, participants gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to safely assist, plan, and begin basic implant procedures in clinical practice. This course sets a strong platform for advanced implantology training.
Inauguration and Orientation Program
Rationale, Evolution, and Scope of Oral Implantology
Basics of Oral Implantology and Osseointegration
Indications and Contraindications for Dental Implants
Patient Selection, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning in Implantology
Surgical Kit and Physio Dispenser Overview
Implant Placement on Dummy: Demonstration and Hands-on Practice Session
Classification of Bone Types, Bone Quality and Quantity, and Their Clinical Implications
Implant Design and Implant Surface Characteristics
Aesthetics and Antibiotic Protocols in Implantology
Surgical Protocols for Implant Placement
Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Bone
Implant Biomechanics
Informed Consent in Implant Dentistry
Case History Recording and Clinical Discussion
General Principles of Implant Surgery
Socket Preservation Techniques and Protocols
Converting Implant Consultations into Clinical Cases
Sterilization and Disinfection Protocols
Sutures and Suturing Techniques
Imaging Techniques in Implantology
Second Stage Surgery: Techniques for Implant Exposure and Soft Tissue Architecture Formation Around Healed Implants
Cover Screw Exposure: Clinical Implications and Management
Immediate Implant Placement Following Tooth Extraction
Overview of Implant Prosthetic Components
Prosthetic Options and Clinical Considerations in Implantology
Indications and Contraindications of Screw-Retained and Cement-Retained Implant Crowns
Treatment Planning for Implant-Supported Removable Complete Dentures: Ball Head, Bar-Supported, and Locator Types
Laboratory Aspects in Implantology
Treatment Planning for Implant-Supported Fixed Prosthesis in Edentulous Patients
Provisionalization in Implantology
Demonstration of Prosthetic Components
Demonstration of Implant-Retained Overdenture Attachment Using Locator Abutments on Dummy Models, Followed by Hands-on Training
Occlusion in Implantology
Computer-Aided Implantology
Flapless Implant Surgery: Considerations and Techniques
Surgical and Prosthetic Kit Demonstration with CBCT Case Discussion
Implant Failure: Causes, Prevention, and Management
Laser Applications in Implantology
Occlusion in Implantology
Computer-Aided Implantology
Flapless Implant Surgery: Considerations and Techniques
Surgical and Prosthetic Kit Demonstration with CBCT Case Discussion
Implant Failure: Causes, Prevention, and Management
Laser Applications in Implantology
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