The EAO Certificates in Implant Dentistry

Topics

• Osseointegration and bone biology
• Histological differences between teeth and implants
• Anatomy related to implant surgery (Part 1 & 2)

Learning objectives

• Understand the biology of bone healing after tooth extraction and its influence on the alveolar process.
• Understand the phenomenon of osseointegration and the influence of surface topography, implant design and osteotomy site preparation.
• Achieve knowledge on biological important differences between teeth and oral implants on a macroscopic, microscopic and histological level; its influence on surgical procedures.
• Review important anatomical features in the field of oral surgery in general and implant dentistry in particular.

Topics

• Diagnosis and treatment planning (Part 1 & 2)
• Radiology. Interpretation of 2D and 3D images (Part 1 & 2)

Learning objectives

Pre-operative diagnosis and interpretation of prosthetic and radiologic findings is critical for long term implant success. After finishing this block you will:

• Know which kind of clinical diagnosis is appropriate for the individual patient’s situation.
• Get to know key-points for treatment planning in order to get optimal aesthetic results.
• Know fundamentals in radiology.
• Be able to read 2D and 3D X-rays correctly thus avoiding misinterpretations.

Topics

• Design and fabrication of surgical guides 
• Step-by-step surgical execution 
• Postoperative evaluation and accuracy assessment 
• Clinical benefits and limitations of guided surgery 

Learning objectives

• Describe the workflow for the design and fabrication of static surgical guides.
• Apply guided surgery techniques using compatible drill kits and guide sleeves.
• Recognise potential intraoperative challenges and how to manage them.
• Assess the clinical benefits and limitations of guided versus freehand surgery.
• Evaluate surgical accuracy and outcomes using postoperative assessment tools.

Topics

• Implant surgical fundamentals
• Incision design
• Implant placement
• Implant exposure techniques
• Suturing techniques
• Implant systems & Implant macro and microgeometry

Learning objectives

• Understand the different types of implants (bone and tissue level), connections (external hex, internal hex and cone morse), macro and microgeometry.
• Surgical instruments.
• Pre and post operative care.
• Incisions and flap design according to local anatomical characteristics.
• Basic rules for correct 3D implant placement.
• Surgical protocol for implant placement according to implant type and bone density.
• Selection of materials and types of sutures in implantology.
• Second stage surgery – enhancing soft tissue quality and quantity.

Topics

• Implant restorative techniques (analogue) including impression techniques
• Lab processing
• Placement of the crown and restoration materials, occlusion concepts
• Screw retained vs. cemented

Learning objectives

• Learn how to select the best type of restoration and material for the respective patient situation.
• Learn about the new CAD/CAM materials, their indications and limitations.
• Learn how to apply the digital workflow for the restoration of single and multiple implants.
• Introduce the titanium-base concept for daily practice.
• Discuss screw-retained vs cemented implant restorations, single and multiple-unit.

Topics

• Indications and case selection 
• Materials and techniques 
• Surgical protocols and workflow 
• Outcomes and follow-up  

Learning objectives

• Identify indications and case selection criteria for small horizontal bone augmentation.
• Select appropriate grafting materials and membranes for minor ridge defects.
• Perform the surgical workflow including flap design and tension-free closure.
• Prevent and manage complications such as graft exposure and soft tissue dehiscence.
• Evaluate clinical and radiographic outcomes following small contour GBR procedures.

Topics

• Soft tissue considerations
• Atraumatic tooth extraction and socket healing (spontaneous)
• Ridge preservation
• Materials and technics for ridge preservation

Learning objectives

• Understand the possibility and limitations for Alveolar ridge preservation.
• Learn to make the right decision in each individual clinical situation.
• Be able to choose the right materials for the alveolar ridge presentation.
• Understand when to use an autogenous graft and when to use an artificial soft tissue.

Topics

• Peri-implant diseases: Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis and Prevention
• Treatment of peri-implant mucositis and periimplantitis
• Prevention and management of prosthetic complications

Learning objectives

Dental implants may experience biological and/or technical complications.

The objective of this module will be to elucidate how peri-implant diseases should be diagnosed and how to treat them once stablished. Moreover, the management of mechanical complications will be reviewed.

Special attention will be placed to understand which preventive strategies should be implemented in other to maintain peri-implant health and to assure the integrity of the implant reconstruction.

Topics

• Indications and case selection 
• Surgical protocols and techniques 
• Prosthetic considerations 
• Outcomes and long-term success 

Learning objectives

• Recognise suitable indications and clinical scenarios for immediate implant placement.
• Apply atraumatic extraction techniques and proper implant positioning for primary stability.
• Select and use grafting materials for gap management in immediate placements.
• Manage provisional restorations to support soft tissue contour and emergence profile.
• Evaluate success rates and complications of immediate placement compared to delayed protocols.