This unit will enable participants to understand the basic sciences that underpin the clinical management of dental implants. These include head and neck anatomy, bone physiology, choice of anaesthesia, and preoperative and postoperative care where appropriate to implant clinical practice. The unit also features an innovative 2-day placement in Manchester for a Cadaver Course; Surgical Anatomy, Bone Grafting. and Dissection Surgery. Speakers: Professor Vishy Mahadevan and Dr Michael Norton.
'Implant Basic Sciences' is one of five course units (totalling 90 credits) forming the clinical component of the Implantology programme. The aim of the clinical component is to give the student an understanding of the scientific basis of Dental Implantology, with particular emphasis on current thinking relevant to the diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management of patients.
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