Lecture

Courses, courses and courses...

Dr Robert Santosa spent 3 days last week teaching at various courses for general dentists in Sydney. On Thursday it was time for Module 3 in Straumann Dental Implant System restorative course. The course is attended by dentists all over Australia and was held at Sydney Hilton. We spent the day on Short Span Fixed Dental Implant Prosthesis.

On Friday and Saturday, it was time for another Australian Dental Association NSW CPD course. We had two busy days discussing the restorative aspects of implant treatment including a hands-on component using multiple dental implant systems.

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London Waterloo and London Chelsea ITI Study Club presentation

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On 16th April, Robert Santosa lectured at the Sloane Club, a lovely part of London Town. Thank London Waterloo and London Chelsea ITI Study Club for the warm welcome and hospitality!

Robert presented the topic "Fixed vs Removable Full Arch Implant Restorations" and "Delivery of Screw vs Cement retained restorations".

 Fixed vs Removable Full Arch Implant Restorations

Removable and fixed implant-retained prostheses can greatly enhance patients’ quality of life, improving their speech, appearance, and ability to eat and otherwise function normally. Yet patients may resist this type of treatment due to barriers, including cost, fear, and lengthy treatment times. It is, therefore, important that clinicians engage in discovering and understanding their patients’ concerns and expectations in addition to making a thorough and complete diagnosis of their dental conditions. It is imperative that clinicians become familiar with factors that determine the indication and/or contraindication of both treatment methods.

The following topics will be discussed with case examples:

  • Treatment planning of fixed vs removable full arch prostheses

  • Treatment options of fixed vs removable full arch prostheses

  • Prosthetic design

  • Complications

  • “Everything on 4” – is it easily achievable and appropriate?

Delivery of Screw vs Cement retained restorations.

An important clinical decision remains the choice of the connection type – cement or screw retained. This connection can have an impact on the prognosis of the overall reconstruction. Ultimately, the choice of retention in implant prostheses still mainly depends on the individual’s preference and experience. Understanding the factors influencing the different types of retention mechanisms and their methods of delivery will allow clinicians to consider the potential prosthodontic maintenance/ complication issues.

The following topics will be discussed with case examples:

  • Step by step protocols for screw vs cement-retained prostheses.

  • Complications of excess cement

  • Techniques on how to minimise excess cements.

  • Restorative options for screw-retained restorations.

As usual, Robert has the jetlag and walk around beautiful London. He posted some photos here.

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2019 ITI Australasian Section Congress

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On 8th- 9th March 2019 Robert Santosa was in the Gold Coast as part of the 2019 ITI Australasian Section Congress. He was the Scientific Chairman of the Organising Committee.

Over 230 dentists participants attended the highly successful meeting. This was the first Congress for Robert as the Chairman of the ITI Australasian Section. The theme of the meeting was Ageing and Aesthetics in Implant Dentistry”. The keynote speakers, Prof. Frauke Müller of the University of Geneva and Dr. Will Martin of the University of Florida, were supported by excellent local speakers. For more information about the Congress, please click here, and on Social Media here. Robert managed to have his usual morning jog during the meeting here.

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ADA NSW CPD and ITI Foundation Implant Dentistry Program

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For the past 2 years, Dr Robert Santosa has been coordinating the ADA NSW CPD and ITI Foundation Implant Dentistry program. This is a part of our practice's philosophy of giving back to our profession by providing quality dental education for our dental colleagues.

This foundation level program is intended for dental practitioners wishing to develop their theoretical knowledge and practical clinical experience in the treatment planning, surgical placement, restoration and maintenance of dental implants.

Knowledge is developed using distance learning modules and study days with hands-on components. This course is a clinical, multi-system, dental implant course which will enable the participants to make informed evidence-based decisions in their day to day dental implant practice and will train participants to understand the surgical and restore phases of dental implants therapy.

The modules consist of blended online learning platform based on an internationally recognised curriculum, live lectures to consolidate the online materials and a hands-on practical component. The importance of the restorative dentist and a restoratively driven treatment plan in dental implant therapy is emphasised.

Module Dates - PLEASE NOTE EACH MODULE IS OVER 2 DAYS.

Module 1: Introduction and Implant Treatment Planning

Friday 15 - Saturday, 16 February

Module 2: Surgical Aspect of Implant Therapy

Friday 24 - Saturday, 25 May

Module 3: Prosthodontic Aspects of Implant Dentistry

Friday 16 - Saturday, 17 August

Module 4: Maintenance and Complication

Friday 25 - Saturday, 26 October

ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development is the leading provider of professional development activities for dentists and their teams in Australia. The CPD Clinical Training Centre provides a world-class venue for lectures and hands-on workshops. Our expert personnel and commitment to quality contribute to CPD's reputation as the leading dental education provider in Australia.

For more information, click on the following link.

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The 11th Congress of the Asian Academy of Osseointegration

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On 10th - 11th November 2018, Robert Santosa was in Seoul, South Korea presenting at The 11th Congress of the Asian Academy of Osseointegration (AAO). The meeting was held over 2 days at the prestigious Yugwangsa Hall, College of Medicine Korea University. The theme for the meeting was " The Challenge and Sustainability for the Future of Implant Dentistry"

Robert presented the topic " Prosthodontic protocols for long-term prosthetic success"

The long-term performance of implant-supported prostheses is influenced by various factors such as prosthetically driven treatment planning, to ensure the correct 3D implant positioning and prosthetic design;

the timing of implant placement; soft tissue management; and prosthetic design to manage the possible development of complications. The presentation will propose some advice, clinical recommendations, and alternative treatment options to reduce the risk of complications in daily clinical practice.

As usual, Robert had the jetlag and walked around the beautiful city of Seoul early in the autumn morning here. For more information about AAO, please click here.

Dr Santosa presented at an ITI Evening Seminar in Sydney

Dr. Santosa and Dr. Lydia Lim (Oral Maxillo-Facial Surgeon) presented at the recent ITI Australasian Section's Evening Seminar in Sydney. The topic of the evening was "Loading Protocols: A Prosthodontist's view". The meeting was held at the Australian Dental Association (ADA) office in St. Leornards. The meeting was well attended by about 60 dentists. Click here and a Facebook post for the details of the meeting.