The Basic Course in Dental Implantology (BCDI) course is designed for general dentists who wish to have a basic...

This symposium is designed for both young dentists looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in trauma management, and experienced general dental practitioners seeking to refresh or refine their expertise. It comprises a full-day academic conference, followed by two hands-on workshops focused on managing soft tissue and hard tissue injuries.

At first, this may seem like a simple question — surely, we just follow the bone level, right? But in reality, this approach doesn’t always lead to the best outcome. When dealing with uneven ridge heights or aesthetic zones, placement depth becomes a more nuanced decision. If the implant is placed too shallow, and there may not be enough room to shape a natural-looking restoration. If it is placed too deep, there might be risk of complications such as peri-implantitis or bone loss. This lecture distils the concept down to one guiding principle: The appropriate implant depth should support an ideal mucosal emergence.