Do's and Don'ts in Guided Implant Surgery - Part I Lecture 

Abstract: 

Guided implant surgery has revolutionized dental implantology by enhancing precision and predictability. However, it is essential to understand the best practices and potential pitfalls to ensure successful outcomes.

This session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the critical aspects to consider during guided implant surgery. This session will focus on areas that require special attention, including case sharing, reviewing current evidence, and discussing the indications and contraindications of guided surgery. By the end of this session, participants will gain valuable insights into optimizing guided implant surgery, improving patient outcomes, and minimizing complications.

Speakers:

Dr. Ho King Lun, Dominic 

Specialist in Periodontology

BDS (HK), MDS (Perio) (HK), AdvDipPeriodont (HK), MRD RCSEd (Perio), FCDSHK (Periodontology), FHKAM (Dental Surgery), FDS RCSEd, FDS RCPS (Glasg.)

Dr. Ho King Lun, Dominic graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong in 2005 and continued to pursue his specialty training in Periodontology in 2006. He obtained his Master in Dental Surgery and Advanced Diploma in Periodontology in 2008 and 2009 respectively. He was later awarded with Fellowship in the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Dental Surgery), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Dr. Ho joined the Faculty of Dentistry, HKU as the first Principal Clinical Dental Instructor in the Oral Diagnosis and Polyclinics division in 2010 and later worked as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Periodontology & Implant Dentistry division and interim Taught Postgraduate Programme Director in Implant Dentistry and co-director in Periodontology and deputy director in Clinical Research Center. He is currently running randomized clinical controlled trials on the application of minimal invasive periodontal therapy on managing intra-bony periodontal defects and immediate implant placement at posterior extraction sites. Dr. Ho is now appointed as an Honorary Clinical Associated Professor for both postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in the Periodontology and Implant Dentistry in HKU and Honrary Associate Consultant in HKU-SZ Hospital. He is also running his private practice with practice focus on the management of periodontitis compromised patients and various periodontal and peri-implant complications.

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