February event

Can I have implants?

The who, when, where and how of implantology

Event to be presented buy Dr Steve Barter at the Tresanton Hotel, Cornwall on 24th February 2012.

About the speaker - Dr Stephen Barter

Stephen qualified in 1985 from Guys Hospital, London. Following a further period of postgraduate oral surgery and orthodontic training he gained the MSurgDent of the Royal College of Surgeons and is a registered Specialist in Oral Surgery.

He is a Lecturer and Specialist in the Department of Periodontology, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London. He has 25 years experience in Oral Surgery with 18 years involvement in clinical and academic implant dentistry. He is a Fellow of the ITI and immediate past Chairman of the UK and Ireland Section.

Stephen has been established in private practice in Eastbourne for over 20 years and established Perlan Specialist Dental Centre in 2007, bringing together specialist colleagues in other disciplines. His philosophy has always been one of comprehensive planning, combined with empathy to the patients needs.

Stephen also practices at The Esperance Hospital in Eastbourne. He lectures both nationally and internationally and regularly presents at major international conferences. His work is also published in both scientific journals and the dental press.

AIMS and OBJECTIVES

• Outline clinical indications and contraindications for implant therapy
• Explain the biological principles surrounding different implant designs
• Demonstrate treatment planning considerations
• Explore the timing of extraction and implant placement
• Provide basic information on GBR including the rationale for ridge preservation
• Provide essential information on the maintenance of patients who have received dental implant therapy

Agenda

8:45 Registration
9:15 Who, what, where. Case Selection. Implant systems. Treatment planning considerations
10:45 Coffee
11:15 When and why. The timing of implant placement. GBR
12:30 Lunch
1:45 Maintenance – biological and mechanical. Teeth vs. implants
3:00 Tea
3:30 Advanced surgical options
4:30 Approximate finish time

Learning outcomes

At the end of the day the delegate should:

• Be able to outline implant treatment options to suitable patients
• Recognise the clinical indications for implant placement and the possible need for GBR
• Have an overview of currently available recognised implant systems and techniques
• Understand the biological principles behind implant maintenance and be able to design a supportive therapy regime for patients
• Be familiar with the more advanced procedures and their limit

To find out more or to book your place then please email Jane Adams at janer.adams@gmail.com