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
ā¢ Laser Physics Basics: Types of lasers (Er, Cr:YSGG laser), wavelengths, and tissue interactions (ablation, coagulation, biostimulation).
ā¢ Applications Overview: Use in immediate implant placement, site preparation, bone modification, and soft tissue management.
ā¢ Discuss Advantages of using lasers: Precision, reduced bleeding, enhanced sterilization, and faster healing.
ā¢ Safety Protocols: Eye protection, laser settings, and patient considerations.
ā¢ Evidence Base: Review of studies showing improved outcomes in implant stability and peri-implant health.
10:30 AM ā 10:45 AM: Coffee Break
10:45 AM ā 11:30 AM: Lasers in Immediate Implant Placement and Bone Management
ā¢ Site Preparation techniques: Using lasers for precise osteotomy, debris removal, and sterilization of extraction sockets.
ā¢ Bone Modification: Laser-assisted bone contouring and grafting, promoting osteogenesis.
ā¢ Clinical Protocols: Step-by-step workflows for combining lasers with immediate implant placement, including case selection and risk assessment.
ā¢ Outcomes and Challenges: Evidence from studies (e.g., reduced bone loss, enhanced primary stability) and limitations (e.g., thermal risks, cost).
ā¢ Case Examples: Before-and-after scenarios of laser-assisted immediate implants.
11:30 AM ā 12:30 AM: Lasers in Soft Tissue Management for Implant Success
ā¢ Peri-Implant Health: Laser decontamination for early peri-implant mucositis and supportive therapy for peri-implantitis.
ā¢ Biostimulation: To promote soft tissue healing and reduce inflammation post-implant placement.
ā¢ Case Studies: Examples of laser-enhanced soft tissue outcomes around implants.
12:30 PM ā 13:30 PM: Lunch
13:30-16:00 PM: Hands-On Session 1 - Laser-Assisted Site Preparation for Immediate Implant Placement
ā¢ Tasks: Practice laser-assisted extraction socket debridement, osteotomy shaping, and sterilization for immediate implant placement.
ā¢ Focus: Achieving clean, blood-free sites and understanding laser feedback (visual
and tactile).
ā¢ 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
ā¢ Tasks: Practice gingival contouring, flap design, and decontamination around implant models or porcine tissue.
ā¢ Techniques: Laser incision, ablation for tissue sculpting, and healing promotion.
16:30 PM: Wrap-Up and Certificates
