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Fall 2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DL 260 - Dental Implantology


Credit Hours: 2

Didactic instruction and clinical application of the fundamentals of dental implants. The purpose of implants, metal selection, osseointegration, surgical techniques, prognosis and cost are some of the topics that will be presented. The advantages and disadvantages of the several implant systems available will be discussed.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to accomplish the following procedures:

  • select pertinent material for construction of implants;
  • distinguish between biocompatibility of various metals;
  • discuss different technical approaches;
  • choose relevant equipment;
  • list various surgical procedures;
  • prepare models for implant cases;
  • determine fixtures to be used during construction of implant cases;
  • discuss aesthetics;
  • construct an overdenture bar with attachments;
  • fabricate surgical stents;
  • discuss reline and repair implant cases; and
  • wax and Cast UCLE type restorations.


Prerequisites: DL 111, DL 233, DL 234
Concurrent Registration: DL 243, DL 244, DL 245, DL 246
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