Improving the Predictability of Alveolar Ridge Augmentation

VISTA INSTITUTE · ON-DEMAND EDUCATION

Improving the Predictability of Alveolar Ridge Augmentation

With Homa Zadeh, DDS, PhD

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FORMATOn-demand · English
DURATION4 hours 15 minutes
ACCESS3 months
CONTINUING EDUCATION4.25 CE credits
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About this course

Regeneration of bone deficiencies requires 1) proper diagnosis, 2) risk assessment to determine the likelihood of achieving success, 3) selection of appropriate technique, material and protocol, 4) careful surgical execution and 5) follow-up and management of complications. Although many techniques, material and protocol are available, emphasis will be placed on those, which are: evidence based, have highest potential for achieving desired outcomes, associated with lower patient morbidity and less chance of complication.

This course will begin with explanation of the concepts and theoretical aspects, followed by description of step-by-step protocol. The hands-on component will begin with a demonstration and followed by execution of each procedure by participants.

What you’ll learn

At the conclusion of this program, participants will gain practical experience with:

Risk assessment and classification

Material selection

Flap management for effective ridge augmentation

Bone augmentation and graft stabilization

Complications: recognition and management

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Portrait of Homa Zadeh, DDS, PhD

Homa Zadeh, DDS, PhD

Dr. Zadeh is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery and the innovator of the VISTA technique. He earned his DDS at USC and completed periodontal specialty training and a PhD in immunology at the University of Connecticut. He directed USC’s advanced periodontology program from 2012 to 2019.

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What is included?

4 hours 15 minutes of recorded course content, with three months of online access through VISTA’s Teachable learning platform.

How do I earn CE credit?

View the course content and successfully complete the course examination to earn 4.25 CE credits.

Where will I watch the course?

Register through Teachable and sign in to your VISTA course account to access the recordings.

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