The Department of Prosthodontics organized a guest lecture on “Surgical Guides in Implant Placement” under the aegis of the Centre for Digital Dentistry. The resource person for the session was Dr. Hardik Shetty, an experienced implantologist associated with DIO Implants.

The session aimed to highlight the significance of guided implant surgery in achieving precision, efficiency, and optimal treatment outcomes. Dr. Shetty provided an in-depth overview of the various types of surgical guides, their design and fabrication, clinical applications, and advantages over conventional methods. He also illustrated real-time clinical cases where guided implant surgery had been used successfully, enabling the audience to appreciate its practical relevance.

The talk was well-received by undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as faculty members. It served as a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of digital workflows and contemporary trends in implant dentistry.

Resource Persons:

1.     Dr. Hardik Shetty

Dr. Umesh Pai, Professor and Head, welcomed the audience and introduced the speaker. Dr. Hardik gave a summary of his academic and clinical journey before starting the session.

Name of the Principal investigator: Dr. Umesh Pai

Team members:

Faculty/Staff: Dr. Shobha Rodrigues, Dr. Thilak Shetty, Dr. Mahesh M., Dr. Sharon Saldanha, Dr. Prashant Bajantri, Dr. Ann Sales, Dr. Sandipan Mukherjee, Dr. Vignesh Kamath