Surgical Module #3: Bone Augmentation Techniques in Implantology

Online Courses: Available Now

In-Person Skill Hands-On Course: July 17-18, 2026 in Orlando, FL

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Fundamentals of Guided Bone Regeneration: Define guided tissue regeneration and explain its biological principles and clinical applications in periodontal and implant therapy.
2. Bone Physiology and Regeneration: Understand bone physiology and apply principles of guided bone regeneration (GBR) to treat osseous defects effectively
3. Bone Grafting and Membrane Materials: Evaluate and select appropriate bone grafting materials and barrier membranes for GBR procedures
4. Surgical Techniques: Understand simple step-by-step bone grafting protocols for ridge augmentation procedures
5. Maxillary Implant Treatment Planning: Develop comprehensive treatment plans for posterior maxilla implants, integrating sinus pathology and pharmacological considerations
6. Understand the Indications and Contraindications for Sinus Grafting: Recognize the patient-specific factors that influence the decision to perform sinus augmentation, such as residual bone height and sinus pathology
7. Bone Growth Factors: Understand the indications and drawbacks of various bone growth factor techniques including platelet Rich Fibrin and BMP
8. Identification of  Ailing, Failing, and Failed Implants: Clarify the terminology and treatment for the ailing, failing, and failed implants based on clinical presentation, symptoms, and radiographic findings
   

Online/In-Person Topics (60 hours):

1. Bone Physiology 101
2. Guided Bone Regeneration Theory
3. Osseous Defect Treatment Planning
4. Ridge Augmentation Protocol: 8 Steps to Successful Grafting
5. Bone Grafting and Barrier Membrane Selection and Protocol
6. Bone Growth Factors/Platelet Rich Fibrin/Sticky Bone
7. Venipuncture and Blood Collection Techniques
8. Autogenous Bone Grafting
9. Ridge Splitting
10. Piezosurgery Techniques
11. Advanced Bone Graft Suturing Techniques
12. Treatment Planning of the Posterior Maxilla
13.  Sinus Pathology/Radiology
14. Sinus Grafting Protocols (SA-1/SA-2/SA-3/SA-4)
15. Crestal vs. Lateral Wall Surgical Techniques
16.  Pharmacologic Treatment of the Maxillary Sinus
17.   Understanding ENT Referral Indications
18.  Ailing, Failing, and Failed Implants
19.   Implant Removal
20.  Post-Bone Grafting Complications
    

Hands-On Skill Building Workshops:

1. Soft Tissue Procedures: Incision, Reflection, Tissue Stretching
2. Guided Bone Regeneration (Allograft)
3. Guided Bone Regeneration (Autograft)
4. Venipuncture Technique
5. Bone Growth Factors Processing (PRF membranes, sticky bone….)
6. Autogenous Ramus Harvesting
7. Pieziosurgery
8. Ridge Splitting + Implant Placement
9. Sinus Grafting Protocols (SA-1/SA-2/SA-3/SA-4)
10.  Combination Ridge Augmentation & Sinus Grafting