Comprehensive Implantology

Day 1

Single Implants

Understand the biologic principles of implantology and how they apply in daily routine.

Case selection & treatment planning

Not every patient is a good implant candidate. Identify patients at high risk for complications, assess the cost of treatment properly, and present your plan in a way that increases case acceptance.

Implant selection

Evaluate the macro and micro design of implants, their prosthetic features and surface type, and select the best implant for your needs.

Flap management

Proper flap design, reflection and management for every clinical scenario.

Osteotomy preparation

The ideal preparation depends on implant type, bone type and loading protocol. Learn the basic protocols that avoid complications and increase predictability.

Implant 4D position

The foundation of long-term stability and aesthetics is the ideal 4D position. Learn to identify it in different sites of the mouth until it becomes routine.

Surgical guide design

Implant placement is ultimately guided by your knowledge, but partial edentulism often calls for a guide. Design guides that respect both prosthetic and surgical principles.

Suturing techniques

Master the few techniques you actually need for good flap adaptation and avoiding early wound exposure.

Complications

How to avoid serious intra-operative complications, and how to manage them effectively if they appear.

Hands-on: Single implant site preparation and placement.

Day 3

The Edentulous Arch

Understand the biologic and engineering principles of edentulous cases.

Case selection

Identify with confidence the cases suited to fixed versus removable implant restorations.

Prosthesis types & design selection

The full range of solutions for the edentulous arch, with their advantages and disadvantages.

Number of implants

Every case is different. Know the parameters that affect the outcome and decide the best solution for each patient.

Distribution of implants

Choosing the right implant positions in a full arch case is key to avoiding biologic and mechanical complications.

Full arch records: the Tripod technique

An impression-material-free recording technique we have used successfully for more than 15 years in immediate-loading full arch cases.

Intra- and post-operative complications

How to avoid them, and how to manage them with confidence when they occur.

Hands-on: Full arch implant placement with mental nerve dissection, and Tripod recording technique.

Day 4 · Part B

Bone Regeneration Procedures

Understand hard tissue volume, quality and function. How much bone do we need, and how do we augment it easily and predictably?

Hard tissue augmentation

Classify bone defects and select the appropriate regeneration technique: simple to execute, without years of practice or risk of severe complications.

Flap management

Flap design, adequate release, mobilization and management for every augmentation procedure.

GBR for contained defects

The simplest technique that is equally effective and least traumatic for your patient.

PBR for non-contained defects

The simplest technique that is equally effective and least traumatic for your patient.

Augmentation with simultaneous placement

When implants can be placed together with bone augmentation, with a simple protocol that depends on defect type and size.

Suturing techniques

The few suturing techniques you need for good flap adaptation and avoiding early wound dehiscence.

Hands-on: GBR, PBR, CTG and FGG on models and animal specimens.