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ITI On-Site Curriculum

Foundation and Intermediate level courses

Curriculum On-Site - Choose the right level

The ITI On-Site Curriculum is a face-to-face course format conducted by authorized ITI partner institutions. It addresses both ITI Curriculum levels: Foundation and Intermediate. Choose the right level for you below to get more information.

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On-Site Curriculum - Foundation level overview

On-Site Foundation Level Overview

On completion of this course, you will have acquired:

  • Core theoretical knowledge across implant dentistry 
  • Ability to assess prospective patients and identify straight-forward cases according to the SAC classification 
  • Ability to restore straightforward, single-tooth spaces 
  • Knowledge of peri-implant tissue health and implant prosthesis maintenance 
  • Ability to manage simple complications

The On-Site Foundation level comprises six topics as well as collaborative learning exercises and a hands-on program. It covers the basic principles and science of implant dentistry as well as the assessment, treatment planning and restoration of straightforward cases.
 

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Learning objectives To develop the knowledge and clinical skills required to assess, treatment plan and restore straightforward implant cases as well as provide day-to-day implant monitoring and maintenance
Entry criteria None
Course delivery Composed and conducted face-to.face by authorized partner institutions
Formative online assessments to complement each learning module
Duration Minimum 10 days full-contact hours (determined by partner institution)
Criteria for certification Successful completion of:
  • Face-to-face hands-on program
  • Final online examination

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Course structure

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Domain 1: Introduction to Implant Dentistry

Modules

Role of Implants in Dentistry
Implant-Supported vs Conventional Fixed Dental Prostheses – Comparison and Outcomes
Tissue Integration of Dental Implants
Implant Designs and Characteristics
Loading Protocols
Healing of the Extraction Socket
Pharmacology with Relevance to Dental Implant Therapy

Domain 2: Practicing Implant Dentisty and Self Directed Learning

Module

Selecting an Implant System

Domain 3: Structured Assessment and Treatment Planning

Modules

Structured Assessment and Treatment Planning
Patient Social Factors
Patient Medical Factors
Patient Dental Factors
Site-Specific Clinical Examination
Introduction to Radiographic Assessment
Additional Diagnostic Investigations
The SAC Classification
Treatment Options, Prognosis and Proposal

Domain 4: Prosthodontic Planning and Procedures

Modules

Prosthodontic Planning Principles for Implant Placement
Digital Implant Impression
Transitional Prostheses Used During Implant Therapy
Implant-Supported Provisional Prosthesis
Conventional Implant Impressions for Fixed Dental Prostheses
Abutment Selection for Fixed Dental Prostheses 
Dental Materials Selection for Fixed Dental Prostheses
Occlusion on Fixed Dental Prostheses
Design Principles for FDPs
Protocol for Fixed Implant-Supported Prostheses Delivery

Domain 5: Surgical Planning and Procedures

Modules

Flap Closure
Minimally Traumatic Extraction Techniques
Ridge Preservation Techniques
Biological Principles of Bone Grafting

Domain 6: Treatment Outcomes and Continuing Care

Modules

Implant and Prosthesis Survival and Success
Monitoring Peri-Implant Tissue Health
Managing Biological Complications
Principles of Managing Hardware Complications Associated with Fixed Dental Prostheses

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ITI Curriculum Foundation level hands-on dental training course

On-Site Curriculum - Hands-on program

Hands-on program

The hands-on course program is designed to take learners through a basic step-by-step learning experience to prepare for:

  • Practical clinical skills involved in routine monitoring of existing implants
  • Assessment, treatment planning and restoration of SAC straightforward patient cases

Hands-on exercises are supported by dedicated teaching videos and the topics include:

Routine monitoring Restoration
  • Assessment and Maintenance of Implants and Their Prostheses
  • Refitting of Cement-Retained Implant Prostheses
  • Retrieval of Implant Prostheses
  • Healing Abutment Management
  • Conventional Implant Impressions
  • Abutment Selection
  • Occlusal Registration
  • Fitting Screw-Retained Implant Prostheses

On-Site Curriculum - Foundation level case-based learning exercises

Case-based learning exercises

  • Curriculum patient assessment cases 1-10
  • Curriculum implant therapy support scenarios 1-6

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Examination & certification

Participants who successfully complete the hands-on program and pass the final online examination after completing all domain topics will be awarded ITI certification. The final examination is a multiple choice online exam, consisting of 80 questions to be completed in 90 minutes. The pass rate for this exam is 60%, which must be achieved for certification.

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On-Site Curriculum - On-Site Foundation level courses – with an education partner

How to apply for the ITI On-site Foundation level course

The following institutions are authorized partners of the ITI and should be contacted for more information and registration for the ITI On-Site Foundation level course:

CountryProviderMore info/contact
Australia

University of Melbourne Dental School, Melbourne

CPD 08 Principles of Implant Dentistry

Website

Email

Australia

ADA New South Wales Centre for Professional Development

Website

Email

China

Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine

Website

Email

China

Yantai Stomatological Hospital

Website

Email

GermanyITI Section GermanyWebsite
GreeceITI Section Greece & Cyprus, Athens

Website

Email

IndiaA.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE, Deemed to be University, Mangalore

Website

Email

IndiaInspire Dental, MumbaiWebsite
IndiaRajan Dental LLC, ChennaiWebsite
IndiaInstitute of Implantology/ Oral Rehabilitation Center, BengaluruWebsite
JordanJordan University of Science and Technology

Website

Email

PolandITI Poland, Warsaw

Website

Email

South AfricaUniversity of PretoriaEmail
United KingdomITI Section UK & Ireland, CrawleyEmail
USAUniversity of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CAWebsite

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On-Site Curriculum - Intermediate level overview

Intermediate level overview

The Intermediate level builds on the knowledge acquired in the Foundation level, applying it in surgical placement and live patient treatment with the help of a mentor. On completion of this course, you will have acquired:

  • Competence in the assessment, planning and performance of the surgery and prosthodontic treatment
  • Practical expertise in treating straightforward and minimally advanced cases according to the SAC classification
     

Open course overview

Learning objectives To apply the knowledge attained at Foundation level in the treatment of straightforward patient cases, including performing assessments, planning, surgical placement and restorations
Entry criteria Successful completion of Foundation level
Course delivery
  • Taught largely on-site with an authorized partner institution supported by online learning modules
  • Formative online assessments to complement each learning module
  • Surgical implant placement simulations with Touch Surgery app to be completed on mobile devices
  • Formative Touch Surgery implant placement simulation tests
  • Live patient treatment of four patient cases to be completed on-site or under mentored clinical supervision
Duration Between 11 days and 6 months (determined by partner institution)
Criteria for certification
  • Submission of case presentations of four patient treatment cases (completed under supervision of and signed off by mentor)
  • Final online examination

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Topics

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Domain 1: Introduction to Implant Dentistry

Modules

Timing of Implant Placement after Tooth Extraction

General Risk Factors and Contraindicatons for Implant Therapy

Domain 4: Prosthodontic Planning and Procedures

Modules

Radiographic and Surgical Templates

Principles of Computer-Aided Implant Planning

Esthetic Planning for Implant-Supported Fixed Dental Prostheses

Implant Configuration for Fixed Dental Prostheses

Domain 5: Surgical Planning and Procedures

Modules

Pre- and Post-Operative Medications for Implant Surgery

Oral Anesthesia and Anxiety Control for Implant Surgery

Anatomy Related to Implant Surgery – Maxilla

Flap Design

Suturing Materials and Techniques

Surgical Assessment of the Implant Site

Implant Osteotomies

Surgical Complications and Management

Principles for the Management of Peri-Implant Defects

Principles of Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)

Periosteal Releasing Incision (PRI)

Domain 6: Treatment Outcomes and Continuing Care

Modules

Principles of Evaluating Esthetic Outcomes

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On-Site Intermediate level hands-on dental training course

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Hands-on program

The Intermediate level hands-on program comprises the following topics:

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Digital planning

  • Digital planning exercise including CBCT on cases provided
  • Fabrication of the surgical template for the cases selected for live surgery

On-Site - Intermediate level hands-on program - Surgical training

Surgical training

  • Cognitive simulation with Touch Surgery
  • Flap and drilling exercises

On-Site - Intermediate level hands-on program - Prosthodontic training

Prosthodontic training

  • Workshop on digital implant impressions

On-Site - Intermediate level hands-on program - Maintenance of peri-implant tissues

Maintenance of peri-implant tissues

  • Exercises on models for maintenance, and surgical management of peri-implantitis

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Patient treatment

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On-Site - Intermediate level patient treatment - Case work-up

Case work-up

  • Participants each present their cases including risk assessment and treatment plan
  • Group discussion of each participant case

On-Site - Intermediate level patient treatment - Live treatment

Live treatment

  • On-site: Participants pair up to assist in live treatment of four cases each
  • In own or mentor’s practice: Each participant treats four patients

On-Site - Intermediate level patient treatment - Completed cases

Completed cases

  • Each participant submits four patient case presentations to designated supervisor for sign off

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Examination & certification

Participants who successfully complete the hands-on program and pass the final online examination after completing all domain topics will be awarded ITI certification. The final examination is a multiple choice online exam, consisting of 80 questions to be completed in 90 minutes. The pass rate for this exam is 60%, which must be achieved for certification.

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On-Site Curriculum - On-Site Intermediate level courses – with an education partner

How to apply for the Intermediate level course

The following institutions are authorized partners of the ITI and should be contacted for more information and registration for the ITI On-Site Intermediate level course:

CountryProviderMore info/contact
Australia

University of Melbourne Dental School, Melbourne

Principles of Surgical and Restorative Implant Dentistry

Website
Brazil

Instituto Aria

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GreeceITI Section Greece & Cyprus

Website

Email

IndiaRajan Dental LLC, ChennaiWebsite
IndiaInspire Dental, MumbaiWebsite
IndiaMA Rangoonwalla College of Dental Sciences and Research Center, PuneEmail
IndiaInstitute of Implantology/ Oral Rehabilitation CenterWebsite
United KingdomITI Section UK & Ireland, CrawleyEmail