Advanced Techniques for Implant Surgery

A 2-day hands-on course on models and pig jaws

Saturday 2 November | 9.00am - 4.00pm AEST

Sunday 3 November | 8.30am - 2.30pm AEST

Henry Schein, Building 3, Level 6, 189 O’Riordan Street, Mascot, NSW

Fee - $1,600 +GST 
CPD: 11 Points

Professor Axel Spahr 
Dr. med. dent. habil., MRACDS (Perio)

Prof. Spahr is Director of Oral Rehabilitation and Head of the Discipline Periodontics as well as Deputy Head of School at The University of Sydney Dental School.

Prof. Spahr is the former Head of Periodontics at the University of Ulm in Germany and has worked at various international universities and research facilities. He has additional training in microbiology, molecular biology, extensive experience in basic science research, animal research and clinical research. His research interest includes periodontal regeneration, bone regeneration, periodontitis and systemic diseases, antimicrobial therapy as well as dental implants and peri-implant diseases. He has led large externally funded research projects and is collaborating with leading international research groups and companies in the field of periodontology, implantology and bone regeneration. He is author of numerous publications in international peer-reviewed dental and medical journals, book chapters and has presented his work at professional conferences worldwide. 

Prof. Spahr is a board registered periodontal specialist, he works part time in an established specialist periodontal and implant practice in Sydney and is the past President of the Periodontal Research Group of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR). He is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), the International College of Dentists (ICD), and the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA).

Session Overview

This advanced course is designed for dentists who have already some experience in Implant Surgery. Its purpose is to enhance participants' knowledge and clinical skills in this field. The course focuses on key clinical topics essential for optimizing the outcomes and success of implant procedures.

Each topic will be presented in two phases:
1.    An in-depth theoretical overview, including detailed discussion.
2.    A hands-on exercise to practice the newly acquired techniques.

By combining these elements, the course aims to equip participants with practical skills and insights they can immediately apply in their clinical practice.

Key features:

•    Alveolar Ridge Preservation (ARP): Techniques and Materials
•    Suturing Techniques and Materials
•    Flap Techniques
•    Bone Augmentation: Techniques and Materials
•    Trans-Crestal Sinus Lift: Techniques and Materials
•    Soft Tissue Improvements: Techniques and Materials

Learning Outcomes:

•    Understanding the principle and concept of Alveolar Ridge Preservation (ARP) and conduct the technique(s)
•    Being able to select and conduct the most suitable flap and suturing techniques for the implant procedure
•    Being able to decide the need for hard and soft tissue improvements and conduct the basic techniques.