Clinical Implantology Symposium 2025

Abstract

This immersive hands-on session is designed to provide a step-by-step, clinically relevant experience in mastering prosthetically driven implant placement through a guided surgical approach. Using a case-based, interactive format, participants will explore the full potential of the OneGuide system—a scientifically validated, comprehensive digital workflow for restorative-driven implantology.

Starting from intraoral scanning and CBCT data acquisition, attendees will progress through virtual planning, digital design, and surgical execution with static guides. The course emphasizes practical application in both aesthetic and posterior regions, including solutions for challenging anatomical scenarios and bone management strategies.

Through close mentorship and hands-on training, clinicians will gain confidence in integrating computer-guided techniques into their daily practice. The session will highlight the versatility of OneGuide, including analog and digital workflows, sleeve and sleeveless templates, and innovative prosthetic options—demonstrating how they contribute to predictable outcomes and reduced chair time.

Participants will also gain practical insight into reading and merging DICOM and STL files, managing soft tissue considerations, and recognizing indications and limitations of guided protocols. Special focus will be placed on optimizing implant positioning to achieve long-term prosthetic success—"design first, drill second" as the guiding philosophy.

Tips, tricks, and real-world clinical pearls will be shared to address common complications and improve decision-making. Whether new to digital workflows or looking to elevate your skills, this hands-on course offers a comprehensive foundation for restorative-driven implant surgery using the OneGuide system.

Learning objectives

• Discuss the principles and clinical benefits of prosthetically driven implant planning using static guided surgery.
• Explain each phase of the OneGuide digital workflow—from intraoral scanning and CBCT acquisition to treatment planning and surgical execution.
• Demonstrate the correct use of the OneGuide kit for guided implant placement in both anterior and posterior regions.
• Share clinical decision-making strategies for choosing between different guide designs and surgical options based on anatomical and prosthetic considerations.
• Practice and refine guided drilling protocols through hands-on exercises, enhancing accuracy, confidence, and clinical predictability.

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Achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes in dental implants within the aesthetic zone requires careful attention to both the surrounding soft tissues and the emergence profile. This presentation will focus on the critical factors influencing these two aspects, which are essential for a natural and harmonious implant restoration. Proper development of the emergence profile is crucial for ensuring a seamless integration between the implant restoration and the surrounding tissues, preventing issues such as tissue bulging or collapse. The presentation will explore techniques to design and create the ideal emergence profile through the use of customized abutments, provisional restorations, and digital planning tools. Additionally, the management of soft tissues around implants will be discussed, emphasizing the importance of preserving or augmenting the volume, maintaining adequate keratinized tissue architecture, and ensuring proper gingival margin positioning. Soft tissue management under contemporary microsurgical concepts, including minimally invasive procedures and grafting, will be presented as effective strategies to enhance aesthetic results. By addressing both emergence profile development and soft tissue considerations, this presentation aims to provide clinicians with practical insights for achieving superior, long-lasting aesthetic outcomes in the aesthetic zone.

Learning Objectives

• To identify the critical factors influencing soft and hard tissues healing around implants in the esthetic zone.
• To learn different clinical strategies to compensate the dimensional changes after single or multiple extractions in areas of esthetic demands.
• To recognize the fundamental biological aspects influencing wound healing and tissue stabilization through provisional restorations. 
• To discuss the execution of immediate and delayed implant placement in the esthetic zone.
• To discuss the most relevant factors in periimplant plastic surgery in the esthetic zone.
• To demonstrate long term results in different clinical scenarios.

Abstract

This immersive digital lecture will explore the evolution and clinical relevance of prosthetically driven, computer-guided implant surgery within the modern prosthetic workflow. We begin by clearly defining guided surgery—not just as a digital tool, but as a clinical philosophy—followed by a concise review of the most recent scientific evidence supporting its benefits in terms of accuracy, aesthetics, complication prevention, and long-term predictability.

Throughout the session, real clinical cases will be presented to illustrate how a prosthetic-first approach—enhanced by digital planning, surgical guides, and artificial intelligence—can dramatically improve both surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction. These cases will cover a range of indications, including single-tooth implants in the aesthetic zone, complex full-arch rehabilitations, and computer-guided bone regeneration protocols, using various guide designs and techniques.

Participants will be guided through key decision-making steps, with emphasis on the importance of diagnosis and treatment planning as the cornerstone of success. Additionally, the role of emerging technologies—such as AI-driven diagnostics and design—in reshaping modern implantology will be discussed, with a forward-looking perspective on where digital dentistry is heading.

The lecture is designed to benefit both clinicians starting their digital journey and those looking to refine and expand their existing workflows. Expect practical, evidence-based insights, along with valuable take-home messages, tips, and tricks that can be implemented immediately in daily practice. Indications, limitations, and clinical pearls will round out this comprehensive and inspiring session.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the importance of accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning in ensuring long-term success of prosthetic rehabilitations—bridging traditional principles with modern digital protocols.
• Explain how guided surgery enhances precision in implant placement, optimizes aesthetic outcomes, and significantly improves patient confidence and satisfaction, thought evidence.
• Demonstrate how digitally driven workflows—including prosthetically driven planning and guided surgery—improve aesthetics, and help to minimize intra- and post-operative complications through predictable, reproducible protocols.
• Discuss the emerging role of artificial intelligence in modern dentistry, exploring current applications in diagnostics, treatment planning, and prosthetic design—highlighting how AI is shaping today’s clinical decisions.
• Explain the evolving future of prosthetic dentistry in the digital era, where AI, guided workflows, and predictive tools converge to elevate clinical outcomes, streamline efficiency, and redefine the patient experience.

Abstract

In the posterior maxilla, residual bone height is limited by the presence of the sinus and often plays a key factor in the placement of dental implants.  A sinus lift is the ideal approach (when evaluating an atrophic maxillary ridge with deficiency in vertical height) to build additional bone in order to place a solid and stable implant. 

Not every clinician is blessed with the best dexterity or have experience of placing hundreds to thousands of implants.  Computer Guided Sinus Lifting System will aid clinicians in placing implants in pre-determined position, angle, and depth with minimum risk of membrane perforation. Most importantly, OneCAS will save clinicians tremendous headache and hassle that come from manually placing implants, and lifting sinus

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the clinical indications and benefits
• Understand the digital workflow
• Compare digital sinus lift protocols with conventional techniques
• Implement guided surgical techniques using 3D-printed templates
• Identify potential challenges and limitations of digital-guided sinus augmentation

 This course is not available for individual purchase. If you wish to attend the course on 15 November 2025 (limited seats available only), you have to register for the conference (14-15 November) as the first one hour of the course is lecture by Dr Bruno Negri Hernández in the Johara 3 conference hall.

Abstract

Tunneling flap procedures have become a key technique in plastic periodontal and peri-implant surgery due to their ability to achieve aesthetic outcomes while minimizing patient discomfort. This Hands-On Course focuses on critical aspects of tunneling flap procedures, particularly when performed without papilla incisions. The main objective is to highlight the advantages and challenges of using this technique in the management of soft tissue deficiencies around natural teeth and implants. Key factors influencing the success of tunneling procedures, including surgical access, flap mobilization, tissue handling, and blood supply preservation, will be discussed. Additionally, considerations regarding the choice of graft materials, the management of peri-implant soft tissue, and long-term outcomes will be explored.

Learning Objectives

• To identify the prognostic factors in plastic periodontal and implant surgery
• To define critical aspects in flap design with tunneling procedures
• To demonstrate step-by-step procedures for tunneling techniques with microsurgical instruments
• To learn the tunneling technique for the treatment of multiple gingival recessions.
• To learn the tunneling technique for the treatment of gingival augmentation around teeth and implants.
• To learn incisions, flap mobilization, tissue stabilization and suturing techniques applied to tunneling procedures.

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Today’s patients expect more than just function — they demand speed, precision, and natural esthetics. In this lecture, Dr. Barbara Sobczak introduces the *Sobczak Concept*, a fully digital, patient-centered treatment protocol developed to meet the growing demand for immediate, predictable, and life-changing implant solutions.

Combining advanced diagnostics (CBCT, intraoral scanning, facial scanning), digital smile design, guided surgery, and in-house CAD/CAM technology, the Sobczak Concept allows for full-arch restorations to be delivered within just a few hours — with a strong focus on soft tissue management and facial esthetics. Every stage of treatment is carefully planned with the end result in mind, allowing clinicians to restore not just teeth, but confidence and quality of life.

Through real clinical cases, Dr. Sobczak will demonstrate how a digital-first, patient-centric workflow transforms the implant experience — reducing chair time, increasing precision, and delivering consistent esthetic results. Attendees will gain insight into how digital tools can be used holistically, not only to streamline clinical procedures, but also to strengthen the emotional connection between doctor and patient.

Learning objectives

• Set up and organize a small in-house dental lab.
• Apply the daily Digital Smile Design (DSD) workflow.
• Understand key factors in designing teeth.
• Identify common patient concerns.
• Prevent patient dissatisfaction through proper planning.

Abstract

Erbium lasers (Er:YAG) are been shown to be able perform suitable osteotomies in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Beside effective bone ablation capacity of Er:YAG in bone surgery, the collateral features such as tissue disinfection, atraumatic cutting, photoacoustic streaming and simultaneous biostimulation enables high patient comfort avoiding postoperative excessive swelling, edema and pain. A recent laser-in-handpiece technology which incorporates laser cavity within the handpiece enhances dramatically freedom of movements and permits high energy delivery by shortened focal distance from source to target tissue. Such improved capacity of laser-in-handpiece Er:YAG could replace mechanical rotary or piezo tools in bone split osteotomies, maxillary sinus lateral window and drill-free implant cavity preparations. In the present lecture various usage alternatives of Er:YAG laser-in-handpiece related to implant dentistry will be explained in case series by clinical pictures and operation videos.  

Learning objectives

• Discuss scientific literature on erbium laser usage in bone surgery 
• Explain bone ablation mechanism of erbium wavelength 
• Explain advanteges of shortened laser cavity distance and target tissue distance in terms of energy delivery capacity of Er:YAG laser
• Demonstrate laser-in-handpiece Er:YAG usage in clinical cases to perform bone split osteotomies, maxillary sinus lateral window and implant cavity preparations
• Evaluate case series by clinical pictures and operation videos in order to make learn participants the benefits and indications of laser-in-handpiece Er:YAG

Abstract

In the full arch digital implant impression, the use of intraoral scanners is still considered a challenge. However, today, the use of intraoral scanners in full arch implant scanning is possible, provided the operator is familiar with the key factors in determining the quality of the impression. These factors are:

• The intrinsic accuracy of the scanner.
• The scanning strategy and operator experience.
• The number, position, inclination and depth of the implants.
• The environmental conditions.
• The type of scanbody chosen.
• The congruence between scanbody mesh and implant library.

In this lecture, the speaker will report on all these factors and their influence in determining the final quality of the impression. He will also addresses novel and important topics like the use of solid indexes, auxiliary devices, extraoral and intraoral photogrammetry, as modern tools for helping clinicians to obtain high quality full arch impressions.

Learning objectives

• Discuss the topic of full arch implant impressions.
• Explain how to eliminate obstacles using the conventional scanning tools and techniques.
• Demonstrate how solid indexes, auxiliary devices, extraoral and intraoral photogrammetry can represent a valid alternative for digital full arch implant impressions.

Abstract

The field of implant dentistry is undergoing a profound transformation, moving from traditional analog workflows to a fully digital paradigm. Digital Implantology: The New Standard will explore how advanced digital technologies are not merely supplementary tools but are now the cornerstone of predictable and efficient implant treatment. This session will cover the entire digital workflow, starting intraoral scanning for accurate data acquisition, through to virtual implant planning using CBCT data, and the fabrication of 3D-printed surgical guides. We will demonstrate how this integrated approach significantly enhances precision, minimizes surgical invasiveness, and reduces chair time for both the dentist and the patient. Furthermore, the abstract will highlight how digital technology improves communication with dental labs, facilitates immediate loading protocols, and enables a more patient-centric approach to care. This presentation aims to provide a clear roadmap for dental professionals to transition to a digital implantology workflow, ensuring they remain at the forefront of modern dental practice.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the complete digital implant workflow, from initial patient data acquisition using scanners to the final restorative phase, and identify how each step contributes to improved precision and predictability.
• Learn how to effectively integrate CBCT data with intraoral scans to perform virtual implant planning, and design and utilize 3D-printed surgical guides to execute a safe and accurate implant placement.
• Recognize the clinical, economic, and communication benefits of adopting a digital implantology protocol, and learn how to overcome common challenges associated with implementing this technology in a dental practice.

Abstract

Bone healing is a complex process, conditioned by the equilibrium between physical factors and the biological response. The use of bone grafts and substitutes in dentistry have markedly increased in recent years due to advancements in dental implantology and the growing need for repair of alveolar bone defects. These defects may arise from trauma, periodontal disease, surgical excision, infection or congenital malformations, and oral cancer. The most common observation of insufficient quantity of bone in dentistry is following tooth loss, where rapid resorption of alveolar bone occurs. This fact leads to special situations, characterized by different amounts of bone loss, and situations that require the use of bone grafts or substitutes, depending on different circumstances. The used bone grafts can be natural or synthetic, each one with their advantages and disadvantages and special indications as well. Bone substitutes are used to facilitate bone healing through osteoinductive, osteoconductive and osteogenic capacities. The various limitations of single bone grafts, as well as recent technological advances, have led to the presence on the market of various types of bone substitutes, with different chemical structures, mechanical and biological properties adapted to different types of bone defects. None of the products in the market currently possesses all the ideal properties for a bone substitute material including low patient morbidity, ease of handling, low immunogenicity, low cost and angiogenic potential. Composite bone substitute materials combine two or more materials, improving the mechanical properties of each component and their osteoinductive, osteoconductive or osteogenic  properties as well.

The last years have represented a period of uninterrupted progress in terms of solving different types of bone defects. Despite years of effort, the perfect bone regenerative material has not yet been developed.

Learning Objectives

• To discuss different types of alveolar bone defect
• To discuss characteristics different types of bone grafting materials
• To demostrate the indications for composite bone grafts in alvolar ridge regeneration
• To explain components of recent composite bone grafts used in clinical practice
• To discuss the clinical results after usage of different composite bone grafts

Abstract

More and more colleagues are asking for solutions to restore edentulous patients with fixed teeth even in cases of severe atrophy and poor-quality bone. Flexibility, agility, competence. This is what it takes to master extreme cases. This session is aimed at those who already face full arch rehabilitations with confidence but often stop in front of the most challenging cases, especially in the atrophic maxilla. If you are looking for solutions this is the session for you. After this session, you will increase your treatment options in cases of moderate and severe bone resorption, and you will be able to treat more patients with immediate full arch protocol. I will show you how to solve your full arch cases in one day, graft less and with immediate loading. I will teach you how to solve 100% of your full arch cases with Maxilla-For-All® treatment concept by using pterygoid, trans sinus and zygomatic implants.

Learning Objectives

• Learn to evaluate and plan full arch treatments for patients with severe maxillary bone resorption, expanding your capacity to handle complex anatomical challenges.
• Gain competence in placing pterygoid, trans-sinus, and zygomatic implants, and understand when and how to use each technique for optimal outcomes.
• Understand the principles and surgical workflow of the Maxilla-For-All treatment concept to reliably treat full arch cases
• Learn strategies for immediate loading protocols in compromised maxillae without relying on grafting, ensuring predictable and fast results.
• Increase the range of treatable patients in your practice by incorporating graftless, fixed full arch rehabilitations into your daily workflow.

Abstract

For several years, new implant designs have been available on the market. These implants, called tray implants, feature wide coils with a reduced body diameter. In this presentation, we will review the fundamentals of bone and mucosal biology surrounding implants. We will then see how these new tray implants will promote this biology from both a mucosal and bone perspective. We will also see the significant differences that exist between these implants, which at first glance all seem identical, in order to be able to establish the indications according to the sites to be treated.

Learning Objectives

• Explain bone biology around the implant body 
• Discuss soft tissue biology around the implant collar
• Explain the new implant designs
• Demonstrate how these designs promote biology (bone and soft tissue)
• Discuss the correct choice of implant according to the site

Abstract

Peri-implantitis is a complex and increasingly prevalent biological complication following dental implant therapy. Characterized by inflammation and progressive loss of supporting bone around osseointegrated implants, peri-implantitis poses significant challenges to long-term implant success. While its clinical management draws on foundational principles from periodontal therapy, key anatomical and pathological distinctions between natural teeth and implant-supported structures necessitate tailored surgical strategies.

This lecture will explore the biological similarities and differences between peri-implant and periodontal tissues and how they impact the surgical management of peri-implantitis. This includes the regenerative and resective surgical techniques with an emphasis on the role of implant surface decontamination, defect morphology, and the selection of biomaterials in regenerative approaches.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the differences between the periodontal and peri-implant tissues
• Appreciate the differences in periodontal and peri-implantitis defects
• Understand how the differences affect flap design and surgical execution 
• Understand the challenges in implant surface decontamination 
• Discuss the biomaterial selection for managing peri-implantitis