Outline

Overview

This is the foundation block for the knowledge and training related to dental implants and dental implant surgery. The course consists of an introductory study on the biological basis of osseointegration, bone repair and wound healing, the design of modern dental implants and the bio-mechanical principles of prosthetic construction on implant supports. Furthermore, implant maintenance and complications associated with dental implants will be discussed. Training in the practical sessions will familiarize the students with different implant systems, their technical characteristics and surgical tooling features. The clinical training will focus on implant maintenance, the patient assessment process and protocol and the skill in developing a rational and appropriate treatment plan for the patient. Surgical placement of dental implants in non-complicated cases will be attempted during semester 2. Regular journal clubs, seminars and workshops are held to critically evaluate the current literature and to gain the theoretical background required. Didactic instruction in this course complements clinical activities. Students may be required to attend classes at multiple locations.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	DENT5405
Academic unit	Discipline of Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	DENT5401 and DENT5402 and DENT5403
Corequisites ?	DENT5404 and DENT5406
Assumed knowledge ?	Comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of General Dentistry, particularly in Restorative Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Axel Spahr, axel.spahr@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Written examination (For DENT5405) Written Exam	40%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Essay (For DENT5405) Essay	10%	Formal exam period Due date: 14 Nov 2023 at 23:59	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Written examination (For DENT5402) Written Exam in Sem1	40%	Progressive Due date: 26 Jun 2023 at 23:59	2 Hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Essay (for DENT5402) Essay from semester one	10%	Progressive Due date: 26 Jun 2023 at 23:59	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Written examintion (For DENT5402): Subject matter to be examined will include the full range of theoretical and clinical Introduction to oral implants, with the expected standard to be that of a trainee after the 1st semester of year 1 in the DClinDent-Periodontics program.
Essay (For DENT5402): The essay will address a question within the scope of oral implantology.
Written examination (For DENT5405): Subject matter to be examined will include the full range of theoretical and clinical Introduction to oral implants, with the expected standard to be that of a trainee after completion of the 1st year of the DClinDent-Periodontics program.
Essay (For DENT5405): The essay will address a question within the scope of oral implantology.

The pass mark for this Unit of Study at the end of the year is an average mark of ≥ 50% (including both written examinations and both assignments).

The failure in any of the UoS of the particular year will result in the failure of the whole year and all UoS need to be repeated again.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week -01	Introduction to dental implants 3 Treatment options – removable Restorations. Clinical outcomes (Prof Dale Howes) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (1.5 hr)
Week -02	Introduction to dental implants 2 Treatment options Clinical outcomes – fixed Restorations Clinical outcomes (A/Prof Max Guazzoto) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (1.5 hr)
Week -03	Training session digital planning software: Nobel Biocare DTX Studio addition (Nobel Rep) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Workshop (8 hr)
Week -04	Training session digital planning software: ExoCat (Exocat rep - contact from Dale Howes) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Workshop (8 hr)
Week -05	Training session digital planning software: 3Shape implant studio (3 shape rep) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Workshop (8 hr)
Week 01	Implants: surface characteristics, basic principles of osseointegration, Biological basis of osseointegration (Prof Alex Quaranta) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 01	Peri-implant Complications I: (Biological) Peri-implant mucositis & Peri-implantitis pathology, definition, prevalence, microbiology, causing factors (Prof Axel Spahr) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 02	Hands-on workshop: Introduction to the Straumann system (Strauman rep) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 02	Historical background and development of dental implants (Prof Dale Howes) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 03	Hands-on workshop: Introduction to the Ankylos system (1/2 day) Introduction to the Astra System (1/2 day) Location: Dentsply Sirona – St Leonards (+ DCD Pros 1)	Workshop (8 hr)
	Dental implants materials, design, abutment connection (Prof Alex Quaranta) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (2 hr)
	Peri-Implant Complications II: (Restorative) Impact of the supra-structure, occlusal factors (Prof Dale Howes) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 04	Hands-on workshop: Introduction to the TRI system (TRI Rep) (+ DCD Pros1)	Workshop (3 hr)
	Medicolegal aspects of Implant Dentistry ( Dr. David Sykes) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (2 hr)
	Peri-implant complications III: Treatment & Prognosis (Prof Axel Spahr) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 05	Hands-on workshop: Introduction to the Nobel system (Nobel Rep) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Workshop (2 hr)
	Pre-operative and Surgical Workflow and treatment sequence, Basic surgical techniques for implant placement (Prof Alex Quaranta) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (2 hr)
	Restorative Workflow & treatment sequence, time of restoration, loading guidelines (Prof Max Guazzato) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (1.5 hr)
Week 06	Treatment planning: Part 1 Expectations, psychology, histories, clinical examinations, photographs, study casts (A/Prof Max Guazzoto) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (1.5 hr)
Week 07	Anatomical Aspects & risk assessment Patient and site risk assessment for implant therapy (A/Prof Alex Quaranta) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 07	Treatment planning – Part 2 Radiographs, dental imaging, surgical guides, DTX, Simplant, X-Guide, specific data for specific clinical situations (Prof. Max Guazzoto) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (1.5 hr)
Week 08	Treatment planning Restorative Aspects and Risk assessment (Prof Max Guazzotto) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (1.5 hr)
Week 09	Clinical protocols and steps: (for single tooth implant, partially edentulous multi-unit implants, fully edentulous and terminal dentition patients.) (Prof Max Guazzoto) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (1.5 hr)
Week 10	Essential prosthetic skills (components, communication with the laboratory, verification of the model, MMR, screw retained or cemented restorations) (Prof Max Guazzoto) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (1.5 hr)
Week 11	Preparation of the patient, operators, rooms and check lists (Prof Max Guazzoto) (+ DCD Pros 1)	Seminar (1.5 hr)
Weekly	1. Maintenance of dental implants, diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of mild forms of peri-implant diseases, assessment of implant patients; 2. Basic knowledge of dental implants, peri-implant tissues, peri-implant wound healing and osseointegration. Basics dental implant surgery	Seminar (1 hr)
Weekly	1. Maintenance of dental implants, diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of mild forms of peri-implant diseases, assessment of implant patients; 2. Basic knowledge of dental implants, peri-implant tissues, peri-implant wound healing and osseointegration. Basics dental implant surgery	Individual study (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Attendance is a professional responsibility required of all students admitted to academic programs within the Sydney Dental School. All programs in the Sydney Dental School have a 90% attendance policy, for all compulsory components of Units of Study, as detailed in the Faculty of Dentistry Attendance Provisions 2015. This includes all clinical and practical sessions. The course requirements cannot be satisfied if more than 10% of any section of a course is missed for any reason.
Professionalism: Students in all Sydney Dental School programs are subject to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Professionalism Requirements 2019 and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Professionalism Provisions 2019. Professionalism is an essential component of developing competency to practice. It is important for students to demonstrate professional behaviour in all contexts and environments. In accordance with these local provisions: candidates who demonstrate serious or repeated unprofessional behaviour may be required to show cause as to why their enrolment should be continued. Failure to show cause may result in exclusion from the course.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. discriminate and explain the historical background of the development of dental implants and the various types of dental implants, implant materials and basic surgical techniques
LO2. discriminate and explain the biological basis of bone repair, wound healing and osseointegration
LO3. compare and contrast the differences between the supportive tissues surrounding teeth and the supportive tissues surrounding dental implants
LO4. diagnosis of peri-implant diseases, implant maintenance and non-surgical management of peri-implant diseases
LO5. develop a treatment plan for simple implant cases
LO6. understand the basic surgical techniques for implant placement
LO7. understand, apply and evaluate contemporary imaging techniques in dentistry, particularly related to periodontics and implant dentistry

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Periodontics - 4.1.a. historical and contemporary literature
	Periodontics - 4.1.c. development, anatomy, physiology and pathology of hard and soft tissues of the head and neck 4.2.a. biology of wound healing in relation to periodontal and bone defect repair and regeneration 4.2.b. pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of periodontal diseases and conditions 4.2.c. management of periodontal, mucogingival and implant surgery, and 5.1.b. managing complex cases, including compromised patients with multidisciplinary management, and
	Periodontics - 4.1.c. development, anatomy, physiology and pathology of hard and soft tissues of the head and neck 4.2.a. biology of wound healing in relation to periodontal and bone defect repair and regeneration 5.2.a. diagnosing periodontal disease and conditions, including peri-implant disease, and 5.2.b. managing soft and hard tissues including implant placement.
	Periodontics - 5.1.b. managing complex cases, including compromised patients with multidisciplinary management, and 5.2.a. diagnosing periodontal disease and conditions, including peri-implant disease, and 5.2.b. managing soft and hard tissues including implant placement.
	Periodontics - 4.1.e. management and treatment planning with multidisciplinary engagement for complex cases, including compromised patients. 4.2.c. management of periodontal, mucogingival and implant surgery, and 5.1.a. applying decision-making, clinical reasoning and judgement to develop a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan by interpreting and correlating findings from the history, clinical examinations, imaging and other diagnostic tests 5.2.b. managing soft and hard tissues including implant placement.
	Periodontics - 4.2.a. biology of wound healing in relation to periodontal and bone defect repair and regeneration 4.2.c. management of periodontal, mucogingival and implant surgery, and 5.2.b. managing soft and hard tissues including implant placement.
	Periodontics - 2.c. use of technological and telecommunication aids in planning and delivering specialist treatment 4.1.d. the range of investigative, technical and clinical procedures, and 4.1.e. management and treatment planning with multidisciplinary engagement for complex cases, including compromised patients. 5.1.a. applying decision-making, clinical reasoning and judgement to develop a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan by interpreting and correlating findings from the history, clinical examinations, imaging and other diagnostic tests

Responding to student feedback

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DENT5405: Introduction to Oral Implants 1B

Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Westmead, Sydney

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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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