Mastering the Basics of Surgery

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to confidently perform various surgical procedures and acquire the necessary skills to manage surgical extractions and minor oral surgery. The course objectives include:

• Demonstrate proficiency in planning cases for successful surgical outcomes, considering factors such as patient presentation, anatomy, and desired treatment goals.
• Design and create appropriate flaps to gain adequate access during surgical procedures, ensuring optimal visualization and manipulation of tissues through stepwise approach for flap reflection and closure.
• Understand the principles of extraction, indications for open Vs. closed extraction, and the step-by-step approach for the extraction procedure.
• Select and utilize the proper armamentarium, including instruments and materials, for various surgical procedures, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
• Utilize surgical handpieces to remove bone when necessary, ensuring proper bone shaping and contouring,maintaining precision and minimizing trauma to adjacent structures.
• Perform atraumatic extractions and prepare sites for future implant placement, utilizing techniques that minimize trauma to surrounding tissues and promote efficient healing.
• Implementing strategies to minimize the occurrence of extraction complications.
• Understand the physiological process of healing after tooth extraction, including socket healing, ridge preservation, and the timing for implant placement in relation to extraction.
• Gain knowledge about different types of bone graft materials used in dentistry, to select appropriate grafting options based on clinical needs and patient factors.
• Develop proficiency in performing guided bone regeneration procedures, including the principles of barrier membranes, graft materials, and suturing techniques to enhance bone volume and facilitate implant placement in deficient sites.
• Gain knowledge of the surgical dental implant components to facilitate comprehensive treatment planning.
• Analyze and compare the concepts and techniques of one-stage and two-stage implant surgeries, including their indications, advantages, and potential complications.
• Learn to conduct a comprehensive clinical and radiographic pre-implant assessment, considering anatomical factors, bone quality and quantity, adjacent structures, and the overall suitability of the patient for implant placement.
• Familiarize yourself with various types of suture materials used in dentistry, such as non-resorbable and resorbable sutures, and understand their indications for use based on wound characteristics and healing requirements.
• Acquire skills in different suturing techniques to achieve precise wound closure, minimize postoperative complications, and promote optimal healing.
• Communicate effectively with specialists and other members of the interdisciplinary team, facilitating coordinated care and optimal patient outcomes.

All demonstrations will be conducted using a surgical operating microscope, ensuring enhanced visualization and precise technique.

All equipment and materials included. Just bring your loupes!