Entry Point™: Surgical Placement Fundamentals

Entry Point™: Surgical Placement Fundamentals is organized by Koerner Center for Surgical Instruction (KCSI) and will be held from Mar 15 - 16, 2024 at Roseman University of Health Sciences - Utah Campus, South Jordan, Utah, United States of America.

Course Overview:
• Introduction to Implantology
• Case selection and treatment planning principles
• Access: Flap design, reflection and management
• Bone density concepts
• PADS protocol for implant placement
• Approaches to closure and suturing 
• Several hands-on procedures will be performed on lifelike models.

Course Objectives:
• Understand the fundamentals of implantology and be able to accurately implement treatment plan cases.
• Select cases that are in accordance with your knowledge level and comfort zone.
• Manage soft tissue effectively, including incisions and appropriate flaps.
• With additional knowledge from completing the recommended prerequisite, KCSI Continuum 1 on surgical extractions; know how to remove surgical extractions quickly and without facial bone loss.
• With additional knowledge from completing the recommended prerequisite, KCSI Continuum 1 on surgical extractions, know how to perform socket grafting procedures.
• Be able to use a CBCT and related software 
• Place implants on a model in positions that support the prosthetic plan.