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Zygoma Implants: Pearls and Pitfalls:
Full-day with hands-on cadaver
Curriculum
Introduction
- Definition and importance of zygomatic implants in dental implantology.
- Overview of the course and its objectives.
Anatomy and physiology of the zygomaticomaxillary region
- Structures and landmarks of the zygomatic and maxillary bones.
- Relationship to surrounding structures.
Indications and contraindications for zygomatic implants
- Patient selection and assessment.
- Contraindications and risks.
- Preoperative evaluation and planning.
Zygomatic implant systems
- Overview of available implant systems.
- Characteristics and features of each system.
- Comparison of implant systems.
Zygomatic implant placement technique
- Surgical instruments and equipment.
- Step-by-step surgical basic technique
- Comparison to different zygoma implant placement techniques.
Postoperative care and management
- Postoperative care instructions.
- Management of common postoperative complications.
- Follow-up and maintenance protocols
Zygomatic implant restoration
- Restorative considerations for zygomatic implants
- Prosthetic protocols and techniques for zygomatic implants
- Management of prosthetic complications associated with zygoma implant surgery.
Complications and management
- Common complications of zygomatic implants
- Management of complications
- Strategies for avoiding and preventing complications.
Case presentations and discussions
- Presentation and discussion of clinical cases
- Evaluation and treatment planning for complex cases
- Review of successful outcomes and lessons learned from unsuccessful cases
Hands-on and cadaver exercises
- Implant placement on models
- Cadaver dissection and implant placement exercises
- Practice with different zygomatic implant systems
Conclusion
- Summary of the course objectives and content
- Final questions and answers
- Importance of zygomatic implants in implant dentistry
- Encouragement to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the course to clinical practice.
