This foundation-level program is intended for dental practitioners wishing to develop their theoretical knowledge and practical clinical experience in the treatment planning, surgical placement, restoration and maintenance of dental implants.

Knowledge is developed using distance learning modules and study days with hands-on components. This course is a clinical, multi-system, dental implant course that will enable the participants to make informed evidence-based decisions in their day to day dental implant practice and will train participants to understand the surgical and restore phases of dental implants therapy.

The modules consist of a blended online learning platform based on an internationally recognised curriculum, live lectures to consolidate the online materials and hands-on practical component. The importance of the restorative dentist and a restoratively driven treatment plan in dental implant therapy is emphasised.

The course is divided into three parts:

• The didactic part will be conducted in the form of online learning modules and online lectures via ITI Online Academy; group discussion, review of literature, and case presentations.
• Hands-on workshops will be conducted in the form of demonstrations and laboratory exercises and actual case discussions.
• Surgical and prosthetic demonstrations

Module 4
Maintenance and Complications
Friday 27 – Saturday 28 November 2026

Maintenance of both implant prostheses and peri-implant tissue health are critical to the long-term survival, success, and benefit of implant therapy. This module will discuss the baseline data to be recorded at the time of prostheses delivery against which to compare the condition of implants and prostheses over time. The focus will be on the importance of overall periodontal health for the successful outcome of treatment as well as its positive impact on self-reported quality of life.

Communication to all members of the team is important. Various information such as type of abutments, shade and contour need to be conveyed to the laboratory to achieve the best restorative result.

Objectives:

• Understand the restorative steps for implant delivery and observation on a live patient
• Aware of potential prosthetic pitfalls
• List the baseline documentation that needs to be recorded for continuing care
• Indicate appropriate oral hygiene advice and techniques for implant prostheses
• Outline the clinical parameters that are required to monitor peri-implant soft tissue health
• Explain the importance of long-term professional and personal maintenance to avoid biologic complications
• Explain the concepts of “duty of care” and “ethical obligations”
• Communicate with the laboratory aspects of implant treatment using written communication and using appropriate components.