How to Achieve Zero Bone Loss: Bone and Soft Tissue Augmentation in the Posterior Region. Seminar + Demonstration Masterclass by Algirdas Puisys. "VIP" option

How do you choose the right surgical approach when anatomical limitations, bone deficiencies, and soft tissue contour challenges complicate implant treatment?

This course explores modern approaches to bone and soft tissue augmentation in the posterior regions of the jaws, from treatment planning and technique selection to surgical risk management and complication prevention.

Led by Algirdas Puisys, co-author of Zero Bone Loss Concepts book, the course will cover the key principles of bone preservation and their application to complex clinical cases.

The focus is not only on surgical techniques, but also on clinical decision-making: how to assess the indications and limitations of different methods, select the most appropriate approach based on anatomical conditions, and plan treatment when standard solutions may not be sufficient.

What you will learn:

— Immediate implant placement in the posterior maxilla: case selection, implant positioning, and primary stability

— Bone augmentation: horizontal and vertical techniques, guided bone regeneration (GBR), ridge expansion, and bone splitting

— Soft tissue management: flap design, tissue handling, and tension-free wound closure

— Sinus augmentation: approach selection, indications, and the prevention and management of complications

Course takeaways: a more structured approach to implant treatment planning, a clearer understanding of the indications and limitations of key augmentation techniques, and practical guidance for selecting the appropriate surgical strategy in complex clinical scenarios.

VIP participants will have the exclusive opportunity to attend the practical portion of the course as observers.

You will witness the instructor perform each step while receiving detailed, step-by-step explanations of all clinical decisions. This unique format lets you experience real techniques in action and fully grasp the clinician’s decision-making process.

Please note! The following course participation options are also available:

Seminar – Standard

Seminar – Comfort

Hands-On Workshop

Advantages of the “VIP” participation option:

– Access to the scientific programme

– Coffee breaks

– Course materials

– Certificate of attendance

– ADA credits available upon request

– Lunch

– Priority seating

– VIP certificate

– VIP badge

– Participation in the practical masterclass demonstration

– Access to online educational content:

Bone augmentation 2.0. New techniques and protocols

Program

Day 1 (April 22)

Theory

— Immediate implant placement in the posterior maxilla: case selection, positioning and primary stability

— Soft tissue management: flap design, tissue grafting and tension-free closure

— Horizontal bone augmentation and GBR: grafts, membranes and fixation

— Ridge expansion and bone splitting: indications, technique and limitations

— Vertical bone augmentation: treatment planning, surgical principles and implant timing

— Sinus elevation: crestal and lateral approaches, case selection and grafting

— Sinus surgery complications: prevention, recognition and management.

Day 2 (April 23)

Demonstration Masterclass: VIP Participants Only

Format: Observer

1. Soft tissue management in the posterior mandible

Flap design and elevation, flap release, graft placement and stabilization, and suturing for tension-free closure.

2. Bone augmentation in the posterior mandible

Prepare the recipient site, place and contour graft material, adapt and fix a membrane, and close the wound.

3. Sinus lift

Crestal access and lateral window preparation, membrane elevation and graft placement on suitable models. Discuss management of a simulated membrane perforation.