THE DIGITAL STREAM

Unlike other areas of dentistry, there is no clear path to follow when looking to get involved in implantology. It is often down to the individual to seek the appropriate training through courses and postgraduate qualifications that satisfy the GDC’s requirement for implant dentists to be competent in the field. Here are a few questions to consider to overcome common hurdles in the field.

Dr. Kunal Shah is the Principal of a brand new practice in Hendon, London – LeoDental. With a state-of-the-art CBCT installed, the practice is receiving referrals for implant planning cases. In the second installment of his three-part series, Kunal demonstrates a clinical case study where CBCT scanning was integral for predictable treatment and the very best outcome for the patient.

As implant dentistry continues to increase in popularity among the profession and patients, it’s important to establish a protocol for consistently safe and effective treatment. The quality and type of imaging used during the assessment and planning phases have a huge influence on this. For dentists new to dental implantology, the standard treatment pathway is as follows...