16-18 April 2026
EAO Focused Training
Advanced hands-on training
Experience a one-of-a-kind, three-day training event in the stunning city of Lisbon, featuring a line-up of renowned speakers who are considered superstars in the field of implant dentistry.
The EAO Focused Training series offers dental professionals a unique opportunity to gain specialised knowledge in implant dentistry through intensive, hands-on workshops. Led by internationally renowned experts, each session dives deeply into advanced topics, ensuring participants enhance their practical skills and theoretical understanding.
LISBON, 16-18 APRIL 2026
Implant complications
Overview of the workshops on each day
Martina Stefanini
How to manage soft tissue complication around dental implants
16th April 2026
Day 1
9:00-10:30
Classification of peri-implant soft tissue defects
10:30-11:00
Coffee break
11:00-12:30
- Introduction and explanation of a decision-making algorithm for selecting the most appropriate treatment based on defect characteristics
- Discussion of key clinical factors influencing the choice of surgical technique
12:30-13:30
Lunch
13:30-15:00
- Step-by-step description of the coronally advanced flap technique combined with a soft tissue graft for the treatment of dehiscences
- Detailed analysis of the most common complications that can occur during the execution of coronally advanced flaps and connective tissue harvesting procedures
15:00-15:30
Coffee Break
15:30-17:00
Strategies to prevent, manage intraoperatively, and handle postoperatively complications
19:30
Group Dinner
Frank Schwarz
Peri-implantitis: Effective treatment strategies for your dental practice
17th April 2026
Day 2
9:00-10:30
Pathogenesis and Diagnosis of Peri-Implantitis: Emerging Risk Factors, Biomarkers, and Systemic Interactions
10:30-11:00
Coffee Break
11:00-12:30
- Modified flap designs and suturing techniques
- Reconstructive / modified reconstructive / resective and combined protocols for Class I, II and II Defects.
- Soft tissue volume grafting
- Implant removal and site redevelopment
12:30-13:30
Lunch
13:30-15:00
Hands-on exercises Part 1: Step-by-step procedures
Surgical protocols for peri-implantitis management
15:00-15:30
Coffee Break
15:30-17:00
Hands-on exercises Part 2: Step-by-step procedures
Surgical protocols for soft tissue augmentation (prevention and management of cases in the esthetic zone)
19:00
Group cocktail
Vincent Fehmer & Bjarni Pjetursson
Prevention and management of implant prosthetic complications
18th April 2026
Day 3
9:00-10:30
Avoiding prosthetic complications (including material selection, implant distribution, accuracy, occlusal considerations and more)
10:30-11:00
Coffee Break
11:00-12:30
Management of prosthetic complications
12:30-13:30
Lunch
13:30-15:00
Exercise 1: Straumann Rescue Kits for screw removal
Exercise 2: Polishing of restorative materials
Demonstration: Cementing a monolithic crown to a ti-Base and finalising it
15:00-15:30
Coffee Break
15:30-17:00
Nightmare cases: mutual case discussion
17:00-17:30
Survey; Certificate and individual Picture
Who benefits from this course?
Dentists looking to specialise
Master the latest bone augmentation procedures to address complex implant cases.
Clinicians aiming to refine their skills
Gain proficiency in advanced implant dentistry methods through hands-on training with the newest technologies.
Professionals seeking hands-on training
The course allows you to refine your skills and confidently handle complex implant dentistry procedures.
Focused Training on Soft Tissue Management – pricing
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