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The status of implant training in oral and maxillofacial surgery residency programs
H D Barber1, N J Betts, M L Edwards
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia 19104-6003.
Purpose:
The results of a survey concerning the status of oral and maxillofacial surgery resident training in oral implantology are discussed.
Results:
The results demonstrate that oral and maxillofacial surgery residents are exposed to a variety of implant types and systems, with most implant surgery being performed in association with intravenous sedation. The number of implants placed by each resident during training varied greatly.
Conclusion:
Most program directors believe that the implantology training of oral and maxillofacial surgery residents is superior or comparable to that of periodontal graduate students. However, this survey suggests that certain aspects of residency training in implantology, such as the performance of sinus lift procedures and participation in implant research, may require more emphasis.
