Young ITI Study Club Day: Alveolar Ridge Preservation & Atraumatic Extractions
Fees
ITI Members: £50.00
Non ITI Members: £250.00
Non Member Postgraduate Student: £125.00 - to book this category only, click here
Learning Outcomes
Gain an understanding of the biological processes that occur following tooth extraction and the impact on alveolar ridge volume
Develop insight into atraumatic extraction techniques that help preserve hard & soft tissue architecture
Become familiar with the evidence-based background supporting alveolar ridge preservation techniques
Recognise clinical indications for ridge preservation and when intervention is appropriate
Explore the range of materials and approaches available for alveolar ridge preservation
Understand how these principals can be applied in general practice to support future implant or prosthetic planning
Participate in practical exercises and case-based discussions to reinforce clinical decision-making
Agenda
08:45 Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:15 – 09:45 Lecture 1 – Principles of Atraumatic Extractions in Implant Dentistry
9:45 – 10:30 Keynote Lecture – Alveolar Ridge Preservation part I
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30 Keynote Lecture– Alveolar Ridge Preservation part II
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch & Networking
13:30 – 15:30 Hands-on Workshop – Extraction Techniques & Ridge Preservation Materials
15:30 – 15:45 Coffee Break
15:45 – 17:00 Case-Based Group Discussion
Development Outcomes
This course meets the criteria for verifiable CPD and maps to the following GDC development outcomes:
- C - Maintenance and development of knowledge and skills within your field
- D - Development of a professional career and active participation in the profession
Speaker
Dr Nikos Mardas: Dipl DS, MS, PhD, Specialist in Periodontics
GDC 85040
Dr Nikos Mardas qualified in Dentistry from Athens University in 1992. He completed his 3-year specialist training and MS degree in Periodontology in 1997 at the Royal Dental College, University of Aarhus, Denmark. He was awarded a PhD degree in 2005 from the same University.
During the period 2005-2015 he was a Senior Lecturer / Honorary Specialist and MClinDent program co-ordinator in Periodontology Unit, at UCL, Eastman Dental Institute. In July 2015, he was appointed Senior Clinical Lecturer & Honorary Consultant in the Centre for Adult Oral Health, Barts & The London School of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London. Dr Mardas is also consultant Periodontist and implant surgeon in private practice.
Dr Mardas has published several papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals in the field of periodontal, bone regeneration and implant dentistry and he is editorial board member in Clinical Oral Implant Research and regular reviewer for many international and national journals. He has participated as a reviewer in consensus meetings of EAO, EFP and EADE and has extensively lectured nationally and internationally. In 2011 Dr Mardas was awarded the Basic Research Prize, of the European Association for Osseointegration. In March 2015 was appointed Education Delegate for the UK & Ireland ITI section.
Dr. Mardas has more than 20 years of private practice and University / Hospital based clinical experience in treatment of periodontal diseases including conventional and regenerative periodontal surgery, periodontal plastic surgery, alveolar bone augmentation procedures and dental implants alone or in combination with bone grafting procedures.