Dentures Over Implants

Course code DEND 3102

Credit 4.0

Length 90.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to foundational principles and concepts of dental implant technology. The emphasis is on an interdisciplinary approach to dental implant treatment for edentulous clients. Knowledge is applied through the design, fabrication, processing and repair of implant supported dentures.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of all term 1, 2, 3 and 4 courses.

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What you will learn

  • History of Dental Implants.
    Concepts and principles of Dental Implants.
    Dental Implant components
    Introduction to the design and fabrication of implant supported dentures
    Digital applications when designing an implant supported denture
    Implant related occlusal schemes
    Hygiene requirements for clients with Dental Implant supported dentures
    Interdisciplinary approach to Dental Implant treatment
    Appropriate client selection for Dental Implant denture restorations
    Trouble shooting removable implant restorations
    Implant model fabrication
    Processing implant supported overdenture

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.