Foundational Implant Dentistry Demystified: The Core Curriculum

 

 

 

 

 

 

Master the Fundamentals of Implant Dentistry with the Pioneer of Implantology, Dr. Michael A. Pikos

 

 

 

The Implant Core Curriculum serves a diverse range of skill levels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain Access to a Private Community for On-going Support and Mentorship as You Return to Your Clinic

 

Dr. Michael A. Pikos


40 years of clinical experience at his five practices and 34 years of teaching at the Pikos Institute. Has placed over 35,000 implants and trained 6,800 general and specialty dentists.

Trailblazed the development of today's widely accepted implantology protocols used across the globe.

 

 

The Pikos Institute Standard


Clinically Relevant | Evidence Based
30 years of proven curriculum development that allows Alumni to immediately apply learnings Monday morning back in their practice.

This essential curriculum showcases 40 years of case-based evidence from Dr Pikos and is based on the most relevant science; Dr Pikos averages 130 hours of CE each year from across the globe.

 

 

The Ultimate Learning Experience

  • Comprehensive lectures led by Dr. Pikos and esteemed multispecialty faculty.
  • Dynamic hands-on workshops with 8:1 faculty to student ratios for skill refinement.
  • Live surgery demonstrations by Dr. Pikos for step-by-step observation.
  • In-depth discussions on real case complications to prepare you for challenges.
  • Dedicated cohort WhatsApp group for ongoing support and mentorship post-course.

 

 

 

With projected growth rates of implant demand soaring, now's the time to build the skills that allow YOU to deliver world class implant dentistry to your patients.

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Benefits of the Implant Core Curriculum


Expand your services in the fast-growing field of implantology, to attract new patients

Grow your practice through keeping implant patients in-house

Provide continuity of care for patients, enhancing acceptance rates and outcomes

Build long-term relationships with implant patients who return for maintenance

Enhance your surgical and prosthetic skills for other services

Grow professionally by connecting with peers, faculty and other growth minded practitioners as a Pikos Alumni


 

 

 

Hear from Dr. Pikos


Why he recommends "Foundational Implant Dentistry DeMystified" as the ultimate CE investment for growth-oriented practitioners.

 


 

Continuum Overview: Four 3-Day Modules | 108 Credit Hours

Learning Objectives

  • Master foundational principles of implant dentistry
  • Evaluate patients for implant candidacy
  • Understand clinical anatomy and treatment planning
  • Learn surgical and restorative techniques
  • Address complications like periimplantitis

Topics Covered

  • Introduction to implantology
  • Patient evaluation and anatomy
  • Treatment planning and surgical techniques
  • Prosthetic planning and materials
  • Complications and maintenance

 

 

Every Module Includes

Faculty Lectures

 

Hands-on Workshops

 

Live Surgery

 

Complications Deep Dive

 

 

2024 Module Calendar

 

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August 22-24 | Master Patient Evaluation, Extraction Socket Grafting, Single Implant Placement 

Lecture Discussion
Day 1, 2 and 3

  • Dental implants: Introduction and rationale /Biology of Ossointegration
  • Who is a good candidate for dental implants? (Medical and dental history, medications)
  • Clinical anatomy: maxilla and mandible
  • Clinical and radiographic evaluation (CBCT analysis and planning)
  • Fundamentals of implant surgery: Incision design, flap management, and suturing
  • Minimally traumatic surgical extraction techniques and socket grafting of intact and compromised extraction sites, including classification and complications
  • Ideal 3D positioning of dental implants
  • Fabrication of Surgical Guides
  • Surgical armamentarium and drill sequence

 

Hands-on Workshop
Day 2 and 3

  • CBCT and treatment planning using software
  • Implant placement in D-1 (abundant) bone
  • Incision design, flap management and suturing techniques
  • Extraction socket management (intact sockets)

 

Goals:

  1. Place a single Implant: Non-Esthetic Zone (Abundant bone)
  2. Extract Tooth – Socket Graft – ESM 1 (Intact Socket)
    1. Anatomy, Pharmacology, Incision design
    2. Diagnosis/Treatment Planning – Surgical Guide
    3. CBCT

October 10-12 | Explore Prosthetic Planning, Advanced Extractions, GBR, Multiple Implant Placement

Lecture Discussion
Day 1, 2 and 3

  • Prosthetic planning (analog vs. digital planning of surgical guides)
  • Pharmacological Agents Used in Dental Implant Procedures
  • Single vs multiple implant planning and placement
  • Biomechanics of dental implants
  • Fundamentals of implant prosthetics
  • Classification of alveolar ridge defects
  • Guided bone regeneration (ESM 2.0 – compromised sockets)
  • Guided bone regeneration complications
  • Autogenous Bone Graft harvest protocols
  • Understanding biomaterials for bone grafting (bone graft, membrane, biologics)
  • Application of platelet rich fibrin protocols

 

Hands-on Workshop
Day 2 and 3

  • ESM 2.0 – Extractions/ Socket Grafting / Compromised Socket / GBR - Phlebotomy and PRF applications
  • ESM 2.0 continued - Implant Placement on Model Division-A bone multiple tooth 

 

Goals:

  1. Multiple Implants – Planning and Placement (Division A)
  2. ESM 2.0 Compromised Extraction / Socket Graft / Guided bone regeneration
  3. Biomaterials / PRF / Phlebotomy

December 5-7 | Dive into Immediate Implant Placement, Soft Tissue Grafting, Provisionalization

Lecture Discussion
Day 1 and 2

  • Immediate vs delayed implant placement
  • Immediate implant placement: Indications and surgical protocol
  • Selection of Dental Implants/ Biomaterials used in immediacy
  • Evaluation and Classification of Alveolar Sockets-Revisited
  • Implant provisionalization (custom tissue former and crowns)
  • Soft tissue grafting around dental implants (Free Gingival Graft, Acellular Dermis Matrix)

 

Hands-on Workshop
Day 1, 2 and 3

  • Immediate implants
  • Provisionalization (custom tissue former and crowns) 
  • Soft tissue grafting around dental implants

 

Goals:

  1. Implant Placement
  2. Soft Tissue Grafting

March 20-22, 2025 | Learn Prosthetic Restoration, Peri-implant Problem Management, Hygiene Maintenance

Lecture Discussion
Day 1, 2 and 3

  • Prosthetic steps for restoring implants
  • Screw vs Cement retained
  • Impression materials and technique (analog vs guided)
  • Understanding different restorative materials
  • Mandibular Overdenture (Planning, Surgical and Restorative phases)
  • Management of per-implant problems
  • Management of peri-implantitis
  • Hygiene maintenance of dental implants

 

Hands-on Workshop
Day 2 and 3

  • Treatment of peri-implant disease
  • Mandibular overdenture (surgical and restorative) 
  • Prosthetic steps (impression, Custom impression coping)

 

Goals:

  1. Prosthetic Options
  2. Mandibular Overdenture
  3. Peri-Implantitis
  4. Hygiene Maintenance

 

For Module Date Substitutions, Please Call (727) 781-0491

 

Three Flexible Payment Options

No Interest, No Finance Fees, Just Easier

 

For a limited time get $500 off with code GETSURGICAL at check-out

Subsequent 3 payments for this plan are due 30 days before each subsequent module start date within the track purchased. 
†† Subsequent payment for this plan will be due 30 days prior to Module 3 start date within the track purchased.
* Estimates based on average treatment plan and fee scenarios for single implant cases

 

View Brochure 

FIDD Brochure 2024-web2.pdf (837.29 KB)

 

 

 

All-star Multi-specialty Faculty

Oral Surgeons

Dr. Michael A. Pikos

Dr. Henry W. Ferguson

Dr. David Lee Hill

Dr. Bart Silverman

Periodontists

Dr. Hussein S. Basma

Dr. Richard Miron

Dr. George Kotsakis

Prosthodontist

Dr. Philip J. Hedger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We believe that knowledge is the power to do more

 

 

 

 

Cancellations for this course must be made 30 days prior to the start date of the track purchased to receive a refund,
otherwise a $500 cancellation fee will be charged, per module cancelled.

Pikos Institute reserves the right to refuse registration and to cancel or modify the conference without prior notice.
Customer Travel Costs: Pikos Institute is not responsible for reimbursing prepaid (including non-refundable) customer travel costs. It is recommended that customers who elect to incur travel costs for a training course, schedule and purchase airfare and hotel accommodations with this in mind.

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