Tooth Out, What's Next?

Following atraumatic extraction, the alveolar ridge decreases in volume. Linde and co workers have demonstrated that this resorption takes place in a matter of weeks.  These changes are clinically significant and can make placement of a conventional bridge or an implant-supported crown difficult. If a bone defect exists or if socket preservation is not employed then bone resorption can be as high as 30% after only 8 weeks and will  prevent or complicate later surgery.  In such cases a complicated bone block and soft tissue grafting procedure will be necessary to achieve success.

Post extraction maintenance of the alveolar ridge stabilises residual ridge resorption and, thus, allows a lengthy time scale for placement of an implant which satisfies aesthetic and functional criteria.

Practitioners skilled in these techniques are able to better plan and manage prospective implant and bridge reconstructions and avoid complicated referrals.

The Workshop

Through a unique mix of lecture, live surgery and delegate hands on this workshop will discuss and demonstrate the latest techniques for uncomplicated extraction, with and without the use of regenerative materials.

For only £150 + VAT delegates will be shown, and will undertake an atraumatic extraction. Treatment planning options plus the current rationale for use of new regenerative biomaterials will be discussed as it affects both intact sockets as well as those containing a bone defect.

The Lecturer

Dr. Karl-Ludwig Ackermann, Filderstadt, Germany

Dr. Ackermann, born in 1952, studied dentistry from 1971 until 1976 at the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.  

In 1976 Dr. Ackermann received the DDS degree and in 1978 he acquired the degree D.M.D. From 1978 until 1980 a specialisation in oral surgery ( University Mainz, department oral surgery) was undertaken.

Dr. Ackermann is associated as dentist and oral surgeon together with Dr. Axel Kirsch in private practice in Filderstadt, Germany. Since 1980 Dr. Ackermann  has undertaken clinical and experimental work in the field of perio-implant maxillo facial implantology.

Dr. Ackermann specialisation in oral rehabilitation, periodontology, implant-prosthetic and pre prosthetic surgery.

For further information on our course content, costs, and to check availability please contact the Dentistry Show team on 01926 485151 or via i.reynolds@closerstillmedia.com

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