Rescue the Atrophic Maxilla is a 4-day advanced live surgery program designed for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, and general dentist who are ready to elevate their full-arch surgical capabilities to the highest clinical level.
Held in Sao Paulo, Brazil this program places clinicians directly alongside expert faculty in the operating environment. Participants will progress from foundational anatomy and case planning on Day 1 to hands-on live surgery and real-time mentoring across Days 2 through 4, building both the confidence and the technical precision required to manage even the most challenging atrophic maxillary presentations.
With limited enrollment, this course is built for meaningful, individualized engagement. Each participant gains direct access to world-class faculty, live case exposure, and a comprehensive curriculum covering zygomatic and pterygoid implant protocols, quad zygoma concepts, the 2-Piece Zygoma Extension, and infratemporal fossa rescue approaches.
By the end of the course, clinicians will be able to:
• Develop mastery of advanced surgical protocols for the severely atrophic maxilla,
moving beyond standard implant placement into complex full-arch reconstruction.
• Build clinical competency in zygomatic and pterygoid implant surgery, including
quad zygoma techniques and the 2-Piece Zygoma Extension system.
• Acquire a structured, evidence-based framework for diagnosing, treatment planning,
and executing high-risk maxillary cases with predictable outcomes.
• Gain practical experience through chairside mentoring in live surgical settings,
reinforcing technique and decision-making in real patient care scenarios.
• Learn rescue strategies for failed and failing maxillary implant cases utilizing the
infratemporal fossa approach.
Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:
• Perform comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with severely atrophic maxillae, integrating
radiographic analysis, anatomical risk assessment, and prosthetic considerations.
• Identify and navigate critical surgical anatomy and risk zones relevant to zygomatic and pterygoid implant
placement, including the infratemporal fossa, maxillary sinus, and orbital floor.
• Apply advanced protocols for zygomatic implant placement, including standard, extra-sinus, and intra-sinus
approaches, adapting technique selection to patient-specific anatomy.
• Execute pterygoid implant placement with a thorough understanding of angulation, depth, and anatomical
landmarks to ensure osseointegration and prosthetic compatibility.
• Implement quad zygoma concepts for fully edentulous patients requiring bilateral zygomatic anchorage, including
indications, contraindications, and sequencing.
• Utilize the 2-Piece Zygoma Extension device in clinically appropriate cases, with proficiency in assembly, placement,
and angulation correction.
• Develop and execute surgical rescue plans for failed maxillary implant cases using the infratemporal fossa
approach and associated techniques.
• Perform model surgery and virtual case planning to rehearse and refine surgical sequences prior to live patient
treatment.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This program is designed for licensed dental specialists and clinicians who are actively performing or transitioning into
advanced full-arch implant surgery. Ideal candidates include:
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons seeking advanced training in zygomatic and pterygoid implant protocols beyond
foundational surgical education.
• Periodontists and General Dentist with experience in full-arch rehabilitation who wish to expand their scope to
include severely compromised maxillary cases.
• Prosthodontists collaborating in surgical implant teams who benefit from a deeper understanding of surgical
planning and execution for atrophic patients.
• Surgeons who have completed introductory zygomatic implant training and are ready to advance to live surgery
experience and complex case management.
• General dentists managing high volume full-arch caseloads who encounter atrophic maxillary presentations
requiring solutions beyond standard bone grafting or sinus augmentation.
All cancellations incur a
non-refundable $2,500 administrative fee. No tuition
refunds are given for cancellations made within 30days of the program start date.
Requests must be
submitted in writing to zygomacourses@gmail.com
and are effective upon receipt.
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