Implantology Prometric Exam
Administered by: Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
Duration: 3 Hours
Number of Questions: 150
Pass Score: 65%
Fee: USD 280
Exam Code: IMP4411
Exam Coverage
1. Dental Implant Rationale, Types, and Design
Focus Areas: Understanding the basic principles and indications for dental implants.
Key Concepts: Types of implants, design features, and indications.
Tips: Study the factors affecting implant selection and patient considerations for different implant designs.
2. Medical Examination
Focus Areas: Pre-implant patient assessment and identifying contraindications.
Key Concepts: Comprehensive medical and dental history, systemic conditions affecting implant therapy.
Tips: Emphasize risk assessment and management of patients with systemic conditions.
3. Periodontal Consideration in Implant Therapy
Focus Areas: The role of periodontal health in successful implant placement.
Key Concepts: Impact of periodontal diseases on implants, maintenance, and long-term stability.
Tips: Review the importance of periodontal assessment and hygiene in implant longevity.
4. Dental, Radiographic, and Photographic Records
Focus Areas: Documentation and diagnostic imaging for implant planning.
Key Concepts: Use of radiographs, CT scans, and photographic records.
Tips: Understand the role of imaging in pre-operative planning and monitoring.
5. Hard Tissue Reconstruction
Focus Areas: Techniques for bone augmentation and grafting.
Key Concepts: Types of bone grafts, guided bone regeneration, and socket preservation.
Tips: Study the indications and techniques for various bone grafting procedures.
6. Diagnosis & Treatment Plan
Focus Areas: Comprehensive treatment planning based on patient needs and anatomy.
Key Concepts: Treatment sequencing, staging, and interdisciplinary planning.
Tips: Practice formulating treatment plans for different clinical scenarios.
7. Surgical Principles
Focus Areas: Surgical techniques for implant placement.
Key Concepts: Incision design, flap management, and primary stability.
Tips: Focus on surgical protocols to optimize outcomes and minimize complications.
8. Implant in the Posterior Region vs. Implant in the Esthetic Zone
Focus Areas: Differences in approach between functional and esthetic implant zones.
Key Concepts: Soft and hard tissue considerations, loading protocols.
Tips: Study guidelines for implant placement in visible vs. non-visible areas.
9. Soft Tissue Reconstruction
Focus Areas: Techniques for enhancing soft tissue around implants.
Key Concepts: Connective tissue grafts, flap designs, and tissue healing.
Tips: Understand when and how to perform soft tissue grafting.
10. Immediate vs. Delayed Implant
Focus Areas: Timing of implant placement post-extraction.
Key Concepts: Pros and cons of immediate, early, and delayed implant placement.
Tips: Review criteria for choosing immediate vs. delayed placement.
11. Prosthetic Options and Workflow
Focus Areas: Restoration options and sequence in implant prosthetics.
Key Concepts: Fixed vs. removable options, CAD/CAM, and occlusal considerations.
Tips: Study the steps involved in implant restoration, from impression to final placement.
12. Biomechanics and Occlusion
Focus Areas: Principles of load distribution and occlusal forces on implants.
Key Concepts: Biomechanical considerations, occlusal schemes, and risk factors for overload.
Tips: Focus on the impact of occlusal forces and proper load distribution.
13. Complications
Focus Areas: Identification and management of implant-related complications.
Key Concepts: Peri-implantitis, implant failure, and prosthetic complications.
Tips: Review the etiology, prevention, and treatment options for common complications.
Study Recommendations
Blueprint-Based Preparation:
Allocate study time according to the weight of each topic, with emphasis on high-yield areas such as treatment planning, surgical techniques, and complication management.
Core Textbooks and References:
Contemporary Implant Dentistry by Carl Misch
Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry by Niklaus Lang and Jan Lindhe
Immediate Loading by Tiziano Testori
Dental Implant Complications by Stuart Froum
Practice with Clinical Cases:
Familiarize yourself with case-based scenarios to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.
Mock Tests:
Take timed mock exams to improve pacing and comfort with the question format.
Review Guidelines and Protocols:
Focus on surgical and prosthetic protocols, especially for managing high-risk patients and preventing complications.
This outline should help you structure your study effectively to maximize preparation for the Implantology section of the DHA Prometric Exam. Best of luck!