Bicon Hands-On Course

Presentation Topics Include:

  • Anatomy of dental implants
  • Wound healing around implants
  • Comparative study of dental implants
  • Osseo-integration with dental implants
  • One-stage non-loading surgical technique
  • Two-stage non-loading surgical technique
  • Surgical technique with immediate temporization
  • Internal and lateral sinuslift techniques
  • Ridge split techniques
  • Stents: fabrication and practical application
  • Single and multiple tooth restoration
  • O-Ring overdenture restoration
  • Chairside & lab techniques
  • Periodontal considerations with dental implants: how to predict gingival tissue restoration
  • Complications: prevention and problem solving
  • Pre & post operative care
  • Patient selection: medical and dental considerations
  • Review of latest international literature
  • Placement of implants in models
  • Treatment planning
  • Instrumentation knowledge
Presentations are supported by:

  • Lectures given by leading South African maxillo-facial specialists, periodontists and general dentists, all recognized as Bicon Dental Implant Instructors by Bicon Inc, USA
  • Latest international research and development
  • Videos of live surgery, treatment plans
  • Live surgery in day clinic on live patients
  • Live prosthetic procedures in dental consulting rooms
  • Group discussions
  • Marketing of dental implantology in the practice
Participants will be provided with the following:

  • Bicon Certificate with 21 CPD points approved by SADA
  • Bicon file with all the lectures for reference purposes
  • Bicon product catalogue, surgical and restorative manuals
  • Bicon CD with the latest Bicon study cases
  • Bicon patient education video
  • Certificate of participation
  • Marketing material for the dental practice
Bicon Course Lecturers:

Dr Pieter Boshoff
Maxillo-facial surgeon: private practice in Brooklyn, Pretoria. Attended numerous meetings at the Bicon Education Centre in Boston, USA; Bicon advocate and user for 5 years; certified Bicon lecturer.

Dr Francois Erasmus
Maxillo-facial surgeon: private practice in Klerksdorp. Attended numerous meetings in Boston and the 5-Day Advanced Course at the Bicon Education Centre in Boston; Bicon advocate and user for 4 years; certified Bicon lecturer.

Dr John Wait
Periodontist; private practice in Cape Town, attended several meetings/courses at the Bicon Education Centre in Boston, USA; extensive knowledge of most implant systems; Bicon advocate and user for 5 years; certified Bicon lecturer.

Dr S Van Wyk
GP Dentist practicing in Cape Town; attended several courses at the Bicon Education Centre in Boston; has been restoring Bicon Implants for 5 years; certified Bicon lecturer.

Dr H Botha
GP Dentist practicing in Klerksdorp; attended several Bicon Courses at the Bicon Education Centre in Boston; has been restoring Bicon Implants for 4 years; certified Bicon lecturer.

Course Options:

Bicon South Africa offers two course options:



Getaway Course, which includes 2 nights accommodation at a game park and 3 nights in Cape Town; and

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NEW: 2-Session City Course in Pretoria or Durban.

The 4-day Hands-on Getaway Course in a game park includes the following:

  • 2 nights accommodation at the Game Park
  • 3 nights accommodation in Cape Town
  • Transport to and from the airport
  • 21 CPD points
  • All course materials
  • Latest DVD with latest case studies
  • Drinks:
    • water and juice at mealtimes will be for the account of Bicon SA
    • alcoholic beverages will be for account of the participant
Cost of the Bicon 4-Day Hands-On Course

The cost of Getaway Course is R 8,800.00, which includes accommodation in the Game Park.

Partners are welcome: Bicon South Africa arranged a number of day activities for the partners. Partner rates are available on application.

Bicon 4-day Hands-on Course Dates
4-8 June 2010 Getaway Course Cost: R 8,800.00*
12-16 Nov. 2010 Getaway Course Cost: R 8,800.00*


(*) Please note that the all above prices are applicable for dentists practicing in South Africa. Course fees for foreign practitioners are as follows:

United Kingdom: GBP 1,800.00
Rest of Europe: EUR 2,500.00
USA and rest of the World: USD 3,500.00


NEW! Bicon 2-day Course

Presentations are supported by:

  • Lectures – given by Bicon Inc certified professional lecturers, slides, live surgery
  • Treatment plans
  • Marketing and promotion of dental implants in the dental surgery
Participants will be provided with the following:

  • File with all the lectures for reference purposes
  • A product and technique catalogue
  • Patient education video
  • Marketing material for the practice
  • Certificate approved by the Dental Association.
Presentation Topics Include:

  • Anatomy of dental implants
  • One stage Non Loading Surgical Technique
  • Two Stage Surgical Technique
  • Internal and Lateral Sinuslift techniques
  • O-Ring Overdenture Restorations
  • Chairside and Laboratory Techniques
  • Periodontal considerations with dental implants: practical approach
  • Complications: prevention and problem solving
  • Pre- and post-operative care
  • Placement of implants in models
  • Treatment planning
  • Instrumentation knowledge
Cost of the Bicon 2-Day Course

The cost of the course is R 2500.00; there are 12 CPD points approved for this course.

Bicon 2-day Course Dates
26-28 February 2010 [Register now!]