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Continuing dental education in osseointegrated implants. A survey
R L Brandt1, B J Fitzpatrick, F B Moloney
1Department of Dentistry, University of Queensland.
Australian Dental Journal
|February 28, 2001
Summary
Continuing education in osseointegrated implants is popular. However, most general dentists prefer referring implant surgery to specialists, focusing instead on prosthetic restoration for simpler cases.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Osseointegrated implants are a popular and accepted dental therapy.
- Continuing education courses for dental professionals are increasingly common.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess general dentists' attitudes towards continuing education courses in osseointegrated implants.
- To understand how trained general dentists integrate implant procedures into their practice.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among participants of a continuing education course on osseointegrated implants.
- The survey focused on their post-course practices regarding implant placement and restoration.
Main Results:
- Few general dentists actively participate in implant placement surgery after training.
- A moderate number perform prosthetic restoration, often preferring simpler, single-tooth cases.
- Trained dentists recognize the complexity and frequently refer surgical aspects to specialists.
Conclusions:
- Continuing education increases awareness of implant procedure complexity.
- General dentists, post-training, are more inclined towards prosthetic aspects than surgical placement.
- Referral to specialists for implant surgery remains common practice for general dentists.
