Implant course


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accuracy of the implant – abut- ment interface. Prof Howes and Dr Boyes Varley have w o rke d together and


in collaboration


with Prof Brånemark for many years and are continuing to publish excellent results with the use of a variety of implant fixtures including angulated and


wide-bodied


fi xtures for immediate molar placement. The Max implant is not one for beginners but has a number of advantages both surgically and prosthodontically.


Th is course is a fantastic


mix of didactic teaching, practical hands on sessions and the opportunity for discussion with vastly expe- rienced clinicians. They have a great working relationship and a light-hearted approach to teaching, which made this course well worth the trip to South Africa. A factory tour at Southern Implants is part of this course and confi rms their attention to detail with


ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Grant Mathieson graduated from Edinburgh University in 1990 and has had a broad based career in NHS, university and specialist practice. He is a specialist in prosthodontics at Vermilion in Edinburgh, a part time visiting practitioner at Glasgow Dental School and an examiner for The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


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amazing quality control procedures.


South African hospitality


was incredible with a braai on arrival and concluded with an escape out of Johan- nesburg to the Kwa-Maritane Bush lodge and a safari the following morning. This was an amazing end


to a thought provoking trip and I will be keen to put some new tips into my everyday clinical practice.


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