Oral Health and Dental Management

Four techniques you need to know before placing implants in thin ridges

8^th International Conference and Exhibition on Dentistry & Oral Care

April 18-20, 2016 Dubai, UAE

Hisham Barakat

American Board of Oral Implantology, USA

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Oral Health Dent Manag

Abstract:

Everyday dentists are challenged by patients who are eager to have their missing teeth replaced but as soon as they realize that their edentulous area is 4mm or less in thickness they start thinking about different modalities other than dental implants. This lecture will help the dentist understand the other techniques out there that will allow the dentist to place implants in thin ridges on the same day of treatment without having to do extensive bone augmentation surgeries or wait for months before placing Implants. The objectives of this lecture are 1- Take home methods that they can apply in their practice the next day. 2- Understanding the different techniques and tools out there that will impact their patients and their practice.3- Understanding the techniques by following a step by step protocol that's fully supported by published literature and articles.

Biography :

Hisham Barakat graduated from Dental School in 1998. He then completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency (AEGD) at Louisiana State University. He also completed a two-year General Practice Residency (GPR) at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC). Following both of these, he joined a large group practice in Virginia Beach, where he served from 2003-2010. During this time, he was both a board member and a core doctor. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI). He is one of just 445 dentists certified by the ABOI in the United State and one of 10 practitioners in Virginia to hold this certification. In addition to this, he has been awarded Mastership status in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD).

Email: barakatdds@gmail.com