Alveolar Ridge Preservation and Augmentation for Optimal Implant Placement

COURSE NUMBER: 626

Lavanya Rajendran, DMD, MDSc; Sejal Thacker, DDS, MDSc

Credit Hours:

2 Hour(s)

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Overview

This course outlines needs and modes of bone preservation and augmentation to facilitate optimum 3-dimensional implant placement. The authors will walk you through the process of bone modeling following extraction, alveolar ridge preservation, types of ridge deficiencies, alveolar ridge augmentation techniques, complications, prognosis and maintenance of augmented sites.

Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Students
Date Course Online:
Apr 19, 2021
Last Revision Date:
Apr 30, 2024
Course Expiration Date:
Apr 29, 2027
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
690, 310, 490
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

Understand in brief the biology behind bone modeling following extraction and resorption.
Identify and classify bone defects in edentulous sites.
Describe the eligibility for bone grafting and select the appropriate modality of treatment for the same.
Explain the steps involved in executing bone augmentation procedures.
Discuss the risks and complications of bone augmentation.
Explain the long-term prognosis of procedures described.

Disclaimers

P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.

Note: Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

Dr. Thacker conducts clinical research funded by Straumann LLC and Dentsply Sirona. She has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Dr. Rajendran has no conflicts of interest associated with this course. She has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

rajendran@uchc.edu

Lavanya Rajendran is a board certified Periodontist and Master of Dental Science. She currently works full time in private practice at Shoreline Periodontics in New London, CT and Westerly, RI, and teaches at UConn Health as a volunteer clin...

Submission Information

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Recognition

Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886

AADH Approved Program Provider

Procter & Gamble is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2024-December 31, 2025). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.