State-of-the-art procedures in bone block grafting

This workshop will provide a practically orientated view on current and safe techniques in ridge augmentation. The theoretical part will highlight the background of these techniques. In a hands-on part theory will be translated into practice and techniques will be exercised using a pig model.

The following aspects will be emphasized:

• Indications and limitations for bone block grafts
• U se of biomaterials in combination with bone grafts
• Anatomy of the intraoral donor sites for block grafts
• Harvesting of bone block grafts
• Graft fixation
• Soft tissue management and safe suturing techniques

Clinical management of peri-implantitis lesions – a modular concept!

The workshop will provide an evidence-based review of the procedures currently available for the treatment of peri-implantitis lesions. Particular emphasis will be placed on the clinical application of surgical regenerative procedures in the aesthetic zone.

Hands-on training will include:

• Staged soft tissue management (lack of keratinized attached or thin mucosa)
• Implantoplasty
• Augmentation procedures (intrabony aspects and contour augmentation)
• Combination therapy (implantoplasty and augmentation procedures)

Extraction Sockets: Scientific Evidence and state-of-the-art techniques

This workshop will give insights into the current status of scientific evidence and state-of-the-art techniques in treating post-extraction sites, especially in the aesthetic region. The theoretical part will highlight the background of these techniques. In a hands-on part theory will be translated into practice and the techniques will be exercised using a pig model.

The following aspects will be emphasized:

• Indications and limitations
• What does the literature say?
• Use of biomaterials in extraction sockets
• Discuss censoriously the right re-entry time point
• Therapy concepts for socket sealing
• Soft tissue management and safe suturing techniques

Piezo-assisted pre-implant and bone surgery: State-of-the-art care that achieves success while minimizing complications

Recent scientific researches indicate favourable healing of osteotomies performed using piezo-ultrasonic instrumentation. Piezotome^® stimulates bone tissue to a higher degree compared to conventional hand or rotary instrumentation and is associated with enhanced bone healing.

This workshop will address new protocols and will introduce Piezocision™, a minimally invasive procedure, combining microincisions with selective tunnelling and piezoelectric incisions.

Safe and predictable, minimally-invasive procedures with the Piezotome^®: Indications and techniques

Hands-on course introducing new procedures incorporating piezoelectric technology:

• Indications and techniques of pre-implant piezo-ultrasonic surgery
• L ateral and internal window sinus elevation, introducting the Intralift™ instrumentation
• Accelerated osteogenic orthodontics technique, introducing Piezocision, a new one-stage facilitated surgical protocol

New esthetic paradigms in implant treatment: The importance of connective tissue attachment to implant and abutment surfaces

The most exciting advancement in implant dentistry is the discovery of optimized microtexture surfaces for dental implants. Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of laserablated microchannels placed on implant collars to support direct connective tissue (CT) attachment, a biologic phenomenon previously believed to be impossible. Such a direct CT connection serves as a physiologic barrier to the apical migration of junctional epithelium, and prevents crestal bone resorption. More recently, bone and soft tissue healing patterns have been evaluated when laser-ablated microgrooves are placed on the abutment margin. Histologic data and clinical cases will be presented demonstrating the importance of this novel technology in achieving optimal esthetic outcomes.

Minimally invasive surgery for soft tissue deficiencies around teeth and implants

Soft tissue deficiencies around teeth and implants impact esthetics and lead to escalating problems. This comprehensive course includes lecture, video surgery, and hands-on exercises to teach minimally invasive techniques using AlloDerm for soft tissue grafting. Requirements for success and step-by-step surgical protocols will be presented.

The following topics will be covered:

• Keys for successful soft tissue grafting surgery
• Current minimally invasive tunneling technique for root coverage
• Microsurgical instrumentation and specialized suturing techniques
• Minimally invasive grafting for soft tissue defects around implants
• Vestibular extension and stabilization

Guided into the future with the CAMLOG^® Guide System

This workshop will begin with a theoretical introduction featuring:

• The concept of backward planning
• Indications for template-guided 3-D implant dentistry
• Step-by-step case presentations
• Case planning with different software / template systems

The practical part of the workshop will consist of case planning and hands-on exercises utilizing SimPlant^® software and SurgiGuide^® drill guides.

Complex and compromised cases – a panel discussion with experts

Experts will introduce their own compromised cases to the public for interactive discussions. Each case will be presented and discussed step by step. Participants will be invited to contribute their own solutions to the debate and/or ask their individual questions. There will be the option to present your own case and discuss it with the experts and the auditorium. If you would like to present a case, please, contact info@camlog.com.

Peri-implant soft tissue management: Basic guidelines and advanced techniques

Especially in complex augmentation cases, soft tissue management is one of the decisive factors for achieving both functional and esthetic long-term success with implant restorations. Based on the general rules of soft tissue surgery, basic and advanced techniques such as mucosal and connective tissue grafts and different flap designs will be presented. Discover and discuss how to achieve perfect results by means of peri-implant soft tissue management.

Prevention of periimplantitis: Critical parameters and successful
therapy solutions

In spite of thoroughly clinically proven materials and treatment techniques, the risk of periimplantitis remains a part of daily practice. This lecture evaluates potential risk factors and delivers scientifically based background information as well as presentations of successfully treated periimplantitis cases. Experience how to minimize the risk of periimplantitis and how to manage the treatment of periimplantitis effectively and with enduring success.

Refined augmentation techniques using autogenous bone blocks

As a practitioner with basic surgical experience you will learn more about advanced augmentation techniques and their practical application in this workshop with video and live presentations. You gain hands-on experience in harvesting retromolar bone blocks with the FRIOS^® MicroSaw, in applying the tunnel technique and in bone regeneration using the biological concept. All in all, you will perfect your expertise in the area of specialized transplantation procedures.

Experience Straumann^® CARES^® Guided Surgery

Prosthetically-driven implant planning and placement, more confidence during surgery, and less invasive and more patientfriendly procedures are just some of the many advantages resulting from guided surgery. This workshop provides information for participants on how to successfully integrate cone beam technology and planning software into daily practice. Indications, clinical guidelines and the benefits of guided surgery will be highlighted during the workshop. The lecture part will also include information about how the local dental lab can transmit virtual planning to a surgical guide for fully guided surgical procedures. Step-bystep procedures with the Straumann^® CARES^® Guided Surgery Kit will be presented. The participants will then have the opportunity for hands-on activities to gain direct experience of all the system components.

By the request of Straumann, the workshop is only available to practitioners who work in a country in which the products used in the workshop are registered and available. These countries are: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vatican City.

For further questions, please contact Straumann at events@straumann.com.

New perspectives in GBR treatments

Innovative materials for GBR aim to simplify the surgical procedure and provide highly predictable clinical outcomes. This workshop will provide up-to-date information on the impact of a next-generation GBR membrane and bone substitute material for everyday practice. The clinical performance and improvements in the treatment procedure will be shown, based on clinical cases and study data. The hands-on workshop will allow participants to experience the use of a new in situ forming membrane in various clinical indications.

By the request of Straumann, the workshop is only available to practitioners who work in a country in which the products used in the workshop are registered and available. These countries are: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czeck Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vatican City.

For further questions, please contact Straumann at events@straumann.com.

Risk factor bone

Use of allogenic blocks (Puros) in pre-implant reconstructive surgery indications, limits to their use and preliminary results at 2 years

The surgical techniques of bone augmentation have evolved to better respond to the aesthetic and functional requirements of the implant therapy and those of our patients. The autogenic bone augmentations of the bony ridge just as well at the maxilla as at the mandible are reliable and reproducible techniques. The use of allogenic blocks to succeed in this kind of surgery and avoid bone biopsies which are always arduous for the patients, although it lacks a clinical appraisal, is considered a technique of the future. In numerous cases and according to the well-defined criteria we have substituted the autogenic bone with these allografts with very encouraging results.

Socket preservation and alveolar ridge augmentation with allografts

Following extraction, tooth-supporting periodontal tissue is subject to involution, which regularly leads to a loss of bone volume. In the workshop we will discuss the biological principles of these processes as well as present various strategies and materials to reduce bone loss to a minimum. We will also discuss aspects of soft tissue wound healing and interventional treatment options, e.g. through the use of the socket seal technique or collagen membranes, and compare autogenous bone and human bone graft materials. Using real-life clinical cases as examples, we will look at the augmentation of large volumes with corticocancellous Puros allograft blocks and compare them with the traditional iliac crest bone graft. We will also discuss indications, contraindications, clinical protocols, opportunities as well as limitations with the participants.
Personal treatment failures will be presented and their causes and risks will be explained.

As to Zimmer Dental’s request, the workshop is only available for practitioners who work in a country in which Puros® is registered. These countries are: Argentina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, USA and Venezuela.

Congress participants from other countries are not allowed to attend this workshop. For further questions please contact dental.marketing@zimmer.com.