Helaine Smith DMD

I recently took a course on how to restore dental implants (or fix a broken or infected dental implant), since restoring an implant is very different from restoring a real tooth. It was a great course (and intense). I learned a great deal — namely that the principles of implants must be respected when attempting to restore an implant!

This Implant Prosthetics program offered by the Misch International Implant Institute was developed for dentists whose primary interest is the restorative phase of implant dentistry. The “Team Approach” is emphasized and many surgeons and periodontists find this program enhances their relationship with their referring doctors.

I attended specific lectures on implant diagnosis, treatment planning and patient evaluation, as well as all prosthetic phases of implant treatment. The course was divided into three sessions consisting of lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions for both removable and fixed prosthodontics.

The Misch International Implant Institute was developed in 1984 to help set and elevate the standard of care in implant dentistry using a hands-on approach. Now world renown, the Institute’s goal is to remain at the forefront of implant dentistry through research, education and its unique clinical applications. Using these tools and a well-trained faculty, the Institute is able to provide its students with the most progressive and documented information.

I’m very happy to have taken the course. As you know if you read my blog regularly, it’s very important to me that I offer my patients the very best in care. Continuing education is just one way for me to accomplish this goal.