Sponsored in part by Rocky Mountain Tissue Bank

This course is designed for the basic to intermediate implant dentist. Lectures will include suturing, bone grafting, socket preservation, ridge augmentation with membrane, block grafting, crestal and lateral sinus grafting techniques, osteotoming, and immediate implant placement. Participants will have the opportunity to perform implant surgery, bone grafting, and surgically-related anatomic dissection on cadavers. This full-day course will take place offsite at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. Transportation will be provided.

Learning Objectives: At the completion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

1. Understand and practice socket grafting, flap manipulation, and suturing
2. Review and place dental implants and immediate-load implants
3. Understand and perform bone manipulation, membrane grafting, and block grafting
4. Understand and practice crestal sinus grafting and lateral window sinus grafting