1 Day Course - June 14 - Dr. Jigar Gandhi - Massapequa, NY

SPEAKER:  Dr. Jigar Gandhi

DATE: JUNE 14, 2024

TIME: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

LOCATON: SHORE SMILES DENTAL, 875 N BROADWAY, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758

CE: 7

The HANDS-ON ZIRCONIA DENTAL IMPLANTS course off ers a broad overview of the methods and techniques involved in case planning and placing zirconia implants. The fi rst part is a lecture about ceramic implants’ special properties, diff erent surgical techniques between zirconia and titanium, case planning and avoiding failures. The instructor will also use verifi ed case studies to highlight the advantages of placing zirconia dental implants. Temporization and fi nal restorations will also be discussed. The trainer will perform a live surgery and shadowing opportunity for all participants. The second part will be “Hands-On” where participants will be given the opportunity to place zirconia implants in models. The instructor will lead the hands-on part with a demonstration of the techniques involved. This will be followed by personalized instruction during which the attendees place zirconia implants and the trainer will off er guidance. The session will end with Q&A, and a discussion about marketing zirconia implants in their practice. Educational Objectives at a glance:

• Learn about the unique properties of zirconia dental implants
• The advantages and requirements of implanting immediately
• Why ceramic implants reduce the risk of peri-implantitis
• Detailed comparison between titanium and ceramic implants 
• Specific of prosthodontics for zirconiq implants
• Techniques for placing zirconia implants

Dr. Jigar Gandhi

Dr. Jigar S. Gandhi earned his doctorate from the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine in 2009. He graduated top of his class and was one of four selected from his graduating class to be inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon. This is a National Honorary Fraternity of Dentistry where membership is based upon excellent scholarship, exemplary traits of character, and potential qualities of future professional growth and attainment. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), International Congress of Implantologists (ICOI), American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, New York State Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), Global Institute for Dental Education, and Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Fra-ternity. He was Chief Resident at James J. Peters VA Medical Center in The Bronx, New York.