Full-Arch Live 1:1 Patient Surgery
A Premium Hands-On Immediate Load Surgical Implant Experience by Dr. Michael A. Pikos at ILAPEO Dental School
Perform Full-Arch Cases on 4 patients (4 arches) as Lead and assisting Surgeon in Brazil — 1:1 Hands-On Training in Immediate Loading & Digital Workflow
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Course Overview
Note: This course requires proof of implant experience with 50-100 implants placed per year and evidence of any other prior implant training.
Transform Your Full-Arch Skills in the Surgical Capital of Brazil With The Credibility of The Pikos Institute
Join the Pikos Institute for a rare, immersive clinical experience at the state-of-the-art ILAPEO training facility in Curitiba, Brazil—home of Neodent.
Neodent has a strong partnership with ILAPEO, the Latin American Institute of Dental Research and Education, an internationally renowned center of excellence in research and continued education in dental clinical practice.
This 4-day, one-on-one full-arch surgical training program is designed exclusively for 20 advanced-level clinicians ready to elevate their immediate loading techniques through real-world surgical application.
Guided by Dr. Michael Pikos, the Pikos Institute Faculty and the ILAPEO faculty, each participant will perform two full-arch implant surgeries as lead surgeon and assist in two additional cases. You will plan, execute, and restore cases using cutting-edge tools including Smilecloud digital diagnostics, photogrammetry, 3D printed prototype evaluation, and real-time chairside conversion protocols.
The week includes didactic sessions, model-based simulation, a live surgical demonstration by Neodent founder Dr. Geninho Thomé, and four patient surgeries per clinician—offering a level of hands-on learning that is unmatched in the field. All surgeries will be supervised by master clinician faculty to ensure clinical precision and case success.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Curitiba, the experience includes a welcome dinner, factory tour of Neodent, and curated hospitality to make your stay seamless and inspiring.
If you’re an experienced implant surgeon looking to refine your full-arch protocol, expand your digital workflow skills, and return home with real surgical cases under your belt—this is your moment.
Space is limited to 20 participants. Secure your seat now and gain hands-on mastery from the world’s most respected full-arch educators.
$
19,995 (Includes Hotel & all Meals)
Per Person
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Learning Objectives
Case Selection & Treatment Planning
- Diagnose and treatment plan full-arch cases, including: Radiographic interpretation (including CBCT), digital record-taking and facial scan integration, and pre-surgical planning (mockups, wax-ups, and surgical guide design).
- Apply prosthetic fundamentals to achieve predictable esthetics, function, and biomechanics.
- Differentiate between levels of alveolar atrophy (partially atrophic, moderately atrophic, fully edentulous, and severely resorbed ridges) and understand surgical and prosthetic implications for each condition.
Surgical Techniques & Live Patient Protocols
- Prepare patients for full-arch surgery: pre-op protocols, instrumentation, and workflow.
- Review IV sedation fundamentals for safe, relaxed surgical procedures.
- Master full-arch immediate-load implant surgery, including: flap reflection, soft tissue management, and bone reduction techniques; anatomical recognition: paranasal bones, remote fixation areas (e.g., pterygoids), and when to use them; osteotomy and implant placement techniques; and evidence-based protocols for achieving primary stability and immediate function.
- Alternative techniques (palatal approach, trans-sinus, and subnasal protocols) and an introduction to zygomatic implants—when to use and when to avoid.
- Develop an algorithm for managing soft bone situations (how to recognize soft bone, adjust the surgical plan, and respond step-by-step in real-time).
Prosthetic Concepts and Immediate Loading
- Understand monolithic zirconia: proper design, vertical/horizontal dimensions.
- Select and position multi-unit abutments for long-term prosthetic success.
- Immediate prosthetic protocols (analog, digital, and hybrid workflows) and fast chairside conversion using NeoConvert techniques.
- Address implant depth, abutment height, and bone reduction to optimize prosthetic fit.
- Biomechanical considerations (implant design, placement strategies, and angulation for full-arch cases).
Practice Integration
- Learn how to reduce chair time and increase efficiency and profitability.
- Gain the confidence to implement these protocols immediately upon returning to your practice.
- Discuss ethical and cultural considerations in live patient settings, including informed consent, international patient care, and safety protocols.
Management of Complications
- Prevent prosthetic and surgical complications through sound principles.
- Avoid re-dos by planning effectively and designing hygienic prostheses.
- Learn strategies for identifying, managing, and correcting complications when they do occur.
Live Course Topics
- Full-Arch Diagnosis and treatment plan
- CT Scan & 3D printed model evaluation
- SmileCloud connectivity - AI-powered smile design and collaboration platform
- Definition and principles of immediate loading
- Pre-requisites for primary stability
- Remote anchorage approach overview
- The importance of pre-prosthetic prep for the success of a full arch rehabilitation
- Pre fab surgical prosthetic template
- Restorative digital workflow: chair side prosthesis conversion, IOS + Exact (horizontal scanbody) and IOS + iCam (photogrammetry)
- Clinician and Lab technician interaction
- Recommendations & follow-ups post surgery
- Clinical discussion post surgery – what went well, what should be done differently
- Hands-on surgical and prosthetic steps conducted on model and 3D printed patient model
- Direct clinical experience - 2 full-arch treatment per participant as a main surgeon and another 2 as an assistance.
Package Add-ons
Optional
Convenient Financing Solutions
Take advantage of tailored payment solutions to suit your needs. Choose quick financing through Live Oak Bank to cover all course-related expenses, or opt for flexible payment plans that let you pay in full or in manageable installments over time.
Financing Available
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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.
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Live Course
Full-Arch Live Surgery Immersion – Curitiba, Brazil
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