Palatal Implant Therapy

Alternative Approaches to Avoiding Zygomatic Implants

21

CE Hours

Tampa Bay Area, FL

Apr 10-12, 2025

2025 Series

Achieve reliable full arch restorations without zygomatic implants – a patient-first approach for predictable clinical outcomes.

Palatal Implant Therapy

Course Overview

This FULL ARCH PLUS Course is designed to educate participants with the essential skills and knowledge required for effectively performing full arch implant treatment, particularly focusing on the FULL ARCH PLUS Concept developed by Dr. Pedro Rodrigues in 2007. 

This innovative protocol addresses both standard and extremely atrophic maxillary cases while effectively avoiding the need for zygomatic implants.  It will feature a unique palatal approach, use of paranasal bone, and the Golden Triangle along with the use of pterygoid implants.  This same surgical protocol has application to the mandibular arch which will also be featured.

This course will emphasize a straightforward and efficient approach to immediate loading and will feature key success factors to optimize both aesthetic and functional outcomes.

Participants will learn the "bulletproof protocol," ensuring reliable and predictable results for full arch immediate reconstruction cases. Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical skills that will enhance their clinical practices, enabling them to provide exceptional care to their patients.

This is truly a “think out of the box” course.  A “game changer.”

Credit Hours

Upcoming Course

Workshops

Optional

Four Connected Modules
Module 1: Aug 7-9, 2025
Module 2: Oct 23-25, 2025
Module 3: Jan 29-31, 2026
Module 4: Apr 23-25, 2026

Course Fee

Credit Hours

Future Course

Workshops

Optional

Four Connected Modules
Module 1: Feb 6 - 8, 2025
Module 2: May 15 - 17, 2025
Module 3: Aug 7 - 9, 2025
Module 4: Oct 23 - 25, 2025

Course Fee

Past Course Agenda

Course Agenda

Featuring 12 of the World's Master Clinicians!

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Featured 12 of the World's Master Clinicians!

Dr. Sofia Aroca

Multiple Coronally Advanced Flap vs Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel Technique: A Decision Making Process for Treatment of Multiple Recession Type Defects

Dr. Alberto Fernandez

Zygomatic Implants and Innovative Bone Regeneration Techniques: A New Approach to Prevent Complications

Dr. Joseph Kan

Dr. Joseph Kan - Anterior Immediate Tooth Replacement: Lessons learned over 27 Years

Dr. Ricardo Kern

Aesthetic and Biology Behind Immediacy

Dr. George Kotsakis

An Evidence-based Roadmap to Successful Peri-implantitis Management

Dr. Henriette Lerner

Innovative Digital Technologies in 3 D Bone and Soft Tissue Grafting. A Scientific and Clinical Update

Dr. Ramon Gomez Meda

The use of digital technologies and new biomaterials for bone augmentation: When, where and how to use them

Dr. Richard Miron

PRF and Exosomes: A Perfect Marriage in Regenerative Medicine

Dr. Michael A. Pikos

Sinus Grafting 34 Years: Clinical Myths and Realities

Dr. Massimo de Sanctis

The Selective Use of Connective Tissue Graft in Treating Multiple Gingival Recession

Dr. Hussein S. Basma

Unlocking Success in Guided Bone Regeneration: Strategies for Optimal Results

Dr. Istvan Urban

My Perspectives on Vertical and Horizontal Augmentation
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Why Attend This Course

Expand Treatment Options for Complex Cases

This course equips surgeons with advanced skills for treating severe atrophy in the maxilla without resorting to zygomatic implants, enabling them to manage cases that were previously challenging and resulted in more invasive procedures with related complications.

Master the FULL ARCH PLUS Concept for Predictable Outcomes

Attendees will learn Dr. Pedro Rodrigues’ proven “bulletproof protocol,” which emphasizes predictable, immediate-loading techniques that minimize complications and enhance long-term success in full arch reconstruction.

Increase Practice Revenue by Offering Alternative Solutions

By learning the palatal approach including the use of pterygoid implants and other innovative techniques, surgeons can differentiate their practice with specialized, patient-friendly solutions, attracting a broader range of patients and increasing procedural revenue.

Network with Leading Experts and Peers

Surgeons will have the opportunity to connect with and learn from renowned experts in implantology, gaining insights from their experiences and building valuable professional connections to advance their own practices. Expand your skill set with evidence-based techniques.

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Palatal Implant Therapy


Alternative Approaches to Avoiding Zygomatic Implants

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$5995

Course Topics

Day 1

  • Aesthetic and Functional Treatment Planning  
  • Lab Communication (Analog and Digital workflow)
  • The FULL ARCH PLUS Concept
  • 18 Years of Evolution and Refinement
  • The Bulletproof Protocol
  • The FULL ARCH PLUS Concept: Comprehensive Surgical Step-by-Step Protocol
  • Soft Tissue Management - Enhancing the Final Result
  • How to Achieve Predictable Primary Stability for Immediate Loading
  • Complications: Prevention, Recognition and Treatment


Day 2

  • Advanced Techniques
    • Palatal Approach, Pterygoids Implants, Trans-Sinus Implants, Long Implants, Nasopalatine implants, Piriform Rim (Golden Triangle)
  • Managing Revision Cases
  • Workshop: Hands on Model Surgery
    • Step by Step Surgical Protocol - The FULL ARCH PLUS Concept
    • Maxillary Model Demonstration
    • Standard Techniques: All-on-X, 4, 6


Day 3

  • Extreme Cases - Pushing the Limits
    • Palatal Approach
    • Pterygoids Implants
    • Piriform Rim (Golden Triangle)
  • FULL ARCH PLUS Implant Prosthetics
  • The Provisional Restoration - Design, Materials, Tips & Tricks
  • From Provisional to Permanent - The Workflow
  • The Definitive Restoration - Prosthetic Design and Material Selection
  • Advantages of FULL ARCH PLUS Treatment Concept for Patients and Dental Practice

Course Objectives

  1. Understand the indications and application of the FULL ARCH PLUS Concept
  2. Learn the FULL ARCH PLUS Concept: Surgical and restorative workflow
  3. Learn step-by-step surgical protocol for palatal and pterygoid implant placement
  4. Navigate Complications of the palatal approach for implant placement: Prevention, Recognition and Treatment

Package Add-ons (Optional)

BioHorizons Package One: $8,580

MSRP $15,910

20 Tapered Pro Conical Laser-Lok
1 Pro Surgical Kit (PRO5000) OR Pro Freehand Surgical Kit (FSK5000)
1 Prosthetic Kit (PROS3000)
1 BioHorizons Adjustable Torque Wrench (BIOTORQ)
10 Conical Healing Caps
6 Conical Titanium Scan Bodies
3 Striate+, 15x20mm
3 Genate Blend, 0.5cc

BioHorizons Package Two: $10,700

MSRP $19,400

20 Tapered Pro Conical Laser-Lok
1 Pro Surgical Kit (PRO5000)
1 Pro Freehand Surgical Kit (FSK5000)
1 Prosthetic Kit (PROS3000)
1 BioHorizons Adjustable Torque Wrench (BIOTORQ)
10 Conical Healing Caps
6 Conical Titanium Scan Bodies
3 Striate+, 15x20mm
3 Genate Blend, 0.5cc

Salvin Extraction Kit: $1,610.10

MSRP $2,005.80

Salvin Titanium Graft Packer/Placement Site Depth Gauge (GRAFT-PACKER-TI)
Salvin Straight Periotome With Fixed Straight Tip (PERIOTOME-STR)
Salvin DGA-35 Deep Grip Extended Tip Length Serrated Extraction Forcep (DGA-35)
Salvin DGA-36 Deep Grip Extended Tip Length Serrated Extraction Forcep (DGA-36)
Salvin DGA-37 Deep Grip Extended Tip Length Serrated Extraction Forcep (DGA-37)
Salvin Pikos Scoring Bur (PIKOS-SCORINGBUR)
Salvin Elevator DEL 34 (DEL 34)
Salvin Elevator DEL 301 (DEL 301)
Salvin DEF 23 German Stainless Steel Extraction Forcep (DEF 23)
Salvin Kelly Hemostat-Curved-14cm (KELLY-CURV-HEMO)
Salvin Iris SuperCut Serrated Scissors-11cm Curved (SC IRIS CU)
Salvin PDL-Evator Luxating Elevator-Straight-2.5mm Tip (PDL-STRAIGHT)
Salvin Heidbrink H1 Root Tip Pick (HEID 1)
Salvin Heidbrink H2 Root Tip Pick (HEID 2)
Salvin Heidbrink H3 Root Tip Pick (HEID 3)

Salvin Implant Placement Kit: $1,972.98

MSRP $2,343.00

Salvin Siegle Round Scalpel Handle (SIEGEL)
#15 Sterile, Carbon Blade, 100/BX (BLAD 15)
Salvin Quinn Type Elevator (Q-ELEV)
Salvin Stainless Steel UNC Probe (PROBE-UNC)
Salvin Weider Tongue Retractor-Small-31mm (WEIDER-SMALL)
Salvin Modified Frazier Surgical Aspirator-3mm Tip (FR3A)
Salvin Crile Wood Tungsten Carbide Tipped Needle Holder-For 3-0 to 5-0 Sutures (CRILE)
Salvin Dean Scissors-6 ¾” (17.2cm) (DEAN)
Salvin Minnesota Retractor (MINN)
Aspirating Syringe CW Type (Syringe CW)
Salvin Pikos Block Contouring Bur Straight HP (PIKOS-BLOCK-CONTOUR)
Salvin Serrated Lucas 84 Bone Curette (LUCAS-SERR-84)
Salvin Serrated Lucas 86 Bone Curette (LUCAS-SERR-86)
Salvin Beyer Double Action Rongeur 3.5mm Bite 17.8cm Long (BEYER)
Salvin Adson Forceps TC 4 ¾” (12cm) (ADSON TC)
Salvin Adson 1x2 Tissue Forceps-4 ¾” (12cm) (ADSON 1x2)
Featherlite Snagless Needle Holder For 5-0 to 10-0 Sutures-Thumb Lock (NH-ROUND-7-TCL-R)
Salvin Seldin 23 (SELDIN)

What Attendees Are Saying

The palatal approach is amazing for patients who might need zygo implants and don't want to go through that procedure. We can basically perform most cases without zygomatic implants via the palatal procedure and we learned a lot of tissue management pearls.

Andrew Cheng, Oral Surgeon – Australia

This course has been the missing link for full arch Immediate implant reconstruction as it gave me insight on doing fewer zygomatic implants by using this innovative palatal procedure pioneered by Dr. Pedro Rodriques.

Dr. Michael Pikos, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon – Trinity, FL

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Palatal Implant Therapy

Hands-on Workshops

Optional Workshops – Wednesday, October 2, 2024:

(requires separate registration, not included in main session registration price)

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Financing Available

Quick decision financing available to cover all Pikos Institute courses, fees, travel expenses, incidentals and surgical equipment is offered by Live Oak Bank, specialists in dental practice lending.

Flexible Payment Options

If you would like to pay up front in full or in installments over time, we have you covered with two convenient payment options.

A. Pay in Installments
Register and get billed for the 1st module and save your spot for all four modules. Subsequent billing for modules 2-4 will be billed 75 days before each module.

Simply select "Installments (4)" on the registration form below.

B. Pay All at Once
Register/get billed for all four modules at once, paying up front.

To pay in full, select "Full" on the registration form below.

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