Practical Implant

  Mentorship Support

Transition into BHCL implant systems

Expand your current implantology skills

Starting 15 May 2024

Dr Nick Kulkarni

BDS Grad Dip Clin Dent (Oral Implants) Syd Uni

Nick has been involved in the practice of dental implants for over 20 years. He has been in private practices with focus on dental implants. He works as a visiting implant dentist in practices in Sydney and regional NSW.

After obtaining his basic qualifications Nick went overseas to work and learn from the likes of Carl Misch and completed a master’s degree in Prosthodontics from I.P Pavlov university near Moscow.

After moving to Sydney, he formalised his implant training by completing a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry from University of Sydney. He is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and continues to further his intreats in dental implantology.
Immerse yourself in the world of implant dentistry with BHCL Practical Implant Mentorship Support, specifically designed for dental professionals eager to transition into using BHCL implant systems or to enhance their existing skills in implantology.
This comprehensive mentorship program includes lectures to refresh your knowledge of dental implants, hands-on practice to reacquaint you with the tactile sensations of drilling, and a live surgery session tailored to the case you bring, offering personalised assistance and deeper learning opportunities.
While the course covers the fundamentals of implantology, it emphasises the practical aspects of surgery, making it ideal for those seeking to build confidence in their implantology skills or to progress to the next level.

Learning Objectives

  • Dental Implant Biomechanics:
Principles of implant stability and load distribution.
Impact of design on biomechanics.
Varieties of implant-abutment connections and their stability effects.
  •  Implant Surfaces:
Impact of surface treatments on osseointegration.
Role of surface topography in implant stability.
  • Implant Occlusion:
Occlusion principles for implant restorations.
Importance of occlusal schemes to avoid complications.
  • Impression Techniques:
Overview of materials and methods for implant impressions.
Solutions for implant impression challenges.
  • Biological Considerations:
Comparing immediate vs. delayed implant placement.
Significance of managing hard and soft tissues for outcomes.
Focus on prosthetic-driven planning for esthetics and function.
  • Flap Design and Soft Tissue Management:
Principles of flap design in implant surgery.
Importance of peri-implant soft tissue aesthetics.
Suturing for primary closure and reduced complications.

  • BioHorzions Graft Materials and Grafting Techniques:
Overview of graft materials and their uses.
Practical bone augmentation techniques.
Grafting indications and limitations in implant dentistry.

  • Hands-On Sessions:
Prosthetic planning and guide fabrication.
Dummy implant placement simulation.
Impression techniques practice for implants.