Course Programme

Course Overview:

The aim of the course is to provide comprehensive training on the application of lasers in immediate implant placement, bone management, and soft tissue procedures, blending evidence-based lectures with practical hands-on experience.

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Registration and Welcome

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Fundamentals of Lasers in Implant Dentistry

• Laser Physics Basics: Types of lasers (Er, Cr:YSGG laser), wavelengths, and tissue interactions (ablation, coagulation, biostimulation).

• Applications Overview: Use in immediate implant placement, site preparation, bone modification, and soft tissue management.

• Discuss Advantages of using lasers: Precision, reduced bleeding, enhanced sterilization, and faster healing.

• Safety Protocols: Eye protection, laser settings, and patient considerations.

• Evidence Base: Review of studies showing improved outcomes in implant stability and peri-implant health.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Coffee Break

10:45 AM – 11:30 AM: Lasers in Immediate Implant Placement and Bone Management

• Site Preparation techniques: Using lasers for precise osteotomy, debris removal, and sterilization of extraction sockets.

• Bone Modification: Laser-assisted bone contouring and grafting, promoting osteogenesis.

• Clinical Protocols: Step-by-step workflows for combining lasers with immediate implant placement, including case selection and risk assessment.

• Outcomes and Challenges: Evidence from studies (e.g., reduced bone loss, enhanced primary stability) and limitations (e.g., thermal risks, cost).

• Case Examples: Before-and-after scenarios of laser-assisted immediate implants.

11:30 AM – 12:30 AM: Lasers in Soft Tissue Management for Implant Success

• Peri-Implant Health: Laser decontamination for early peri-implant mucositis and supportive therapy for peri-implantitis.

• Biostimulation: To promote soft tissue healing and reduce inflammation post-implant placement.

• Case Studies: Examples of laser-enhanced soft tissue outcomes around implants.

12:30 PM – 13:30 PM: Lunch

13:30-16:00 PM: Hands-On Session 1 - Laser-Assisted Site Preparation for Immediate Implant Placement

• Tasks: Practice laser-assisted extraction socket debridement, osteotomy shaping, and sterilization for immediate implant placement.

• Focus: Achieving clean, blood-free sites and understanding laser feedback (visual
and tactile).

• Learning Outcomes: Develop skills in laser handling, site preparation, and infection control for immediate implants.

Hands-On Session 2 - Laser Techniques for Soft Tissue Management

• Tasks: Practice gingival contouring, flap design, and decontamination around implant models or porcine tissue.

• Techniques: Laser incision, ablation for tissue sculpting, and healing promotion.

16:30 PM: Wrap-Up and Certificates