Advanced Bone Grafting I

This second course is the practical application of the Pikos Institute Philosophy as it applies to the critical area of hard tissue architecture. It is designed to provide clinicians with the knowledge, skill sets, and confidence to sequence and perform predictable hard tissue augmentation procedures prior to implant reconstruction.

• Compromised Hard and Soft Tissue Anatomy
• Bone Grafting Deficient Alveolar Ridges - Horizontal & Vertical Augmentation - Autogenous Block Grafts - Symphysis/Ramus Buccal Shelf
• Maxillary Sinus Elevation & Augmentation Procedures
• Multiple Root Form Placement for Complex Cases
• Use of Barrier Membranes
• Exposure Techniques and Nonsubmerged Implant Principles
• Sinus Grafting - Graft Materials, Growth Factors and Surgical Protocol
• Sinus Graft Complications - Intra-operative, Early Post-operative, and Late Post-operative