16-18 April 2026

EAO Focused 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.

Implant complications

EAO Focused Training

Overview of the workshops on each day

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

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

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

EAO Member Early Bird

€3,390

EAO Member

€4,290

Non Member

€4,900

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