Atraumatic Extractions and Ridge Preservation

Date: Wednesday 17th February 2027

Time: 09:00 - 16:00

Location: Bristol Dental School, 1 Trinity Quay, Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0PT

Speakers: Dr Scott Jones, Dr Mark Gormley

CPD hours: 6 hours

Cost per applicant: £395

Lunch and refreshments will be provided

Course Description:

This one-day hands on course will give you a comprehensive overview of atraumatic extraction, ridge preservation and grafting techniques prior to dental implant placement.
In addition, we will cover the principles of assessment, treatment planning and aseptic set-up for these procedures.
The course will be delivered through a series of interactive lectures, case-based discussions and hands-on model practial sessions.

Course Objectives:

• Apply knowledge of bone physiology and healing in the assessment and treatment planning for dental implant placement in cases with deficient bone volume.
• Consider atraumatic extraction teachniques to preserve bone.
• Practice ridge preservation and grafting techniques through hands-on skills sessions using models.
• Select appropriate biomaterials to use in these cases.
• Manage complications including infection, graft failure, rejection and resorption.