Alveolar Ridge Strategies

Single Tooth to Full Arch Reconstruction

Master predictable success in advanced bone augmentation through evidence-based protocols that optimize outcomes and minimize complications. This course provides practical instruction to expand your clinical capabilities in implant site development, enabling confident treatment of complex cases.

This course delivers an understanding how to create routine success at advanced horizontal and vertical bone augmentation.

Alveolar Ridge Strategies

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Upcoming Course Dates

2025-2026 Core Curriculum Series

Clear and Transparent Pricing

The comprehensive Mastering Implant Dentistry program consists of four individual modules, each priced at $4,999.00. To complete the full program, all four modules must be purchased and registered for separately, bringing the total investment to $19,996.00. This allows you to tailor your registration to fit your schedule and needs.

Alveolar Ridge Strategies

Apr 2

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Apr 5, 2025

Tampa Bay Area, FL

$

7750

Per Person

Live Course

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Alveolar Ridge Strategies

April 2, 2025

-

April 5, 2025

Tampa Bay Area, FL

$

7750

Per Person

Register

Register

Course Overview

Core Curriculum Overview

This comprehensive course provides hands-on hard tissue grafting training, combining advanced tissue engineering principles with practical surgical demonstrations. Participants will master the fundamentals of bone biology, bioactive modifiers, and the strategic use of blood-borne and recombinant proteins. Through expert instruction, attendees will develop proficiency in Cone Beam CT sequential diagnosis and sophisticated treatment planning protocols for complex cases.

The program delivers in-depth coverage of essential techniques including Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR), mandibular block autografts, and alveolar ridge augmentation using mesh particulate techniques. Live surgical demonstrations and hands-on workshops focus on extraction site management, pre-bone graft soft tissue protocols, and ridge expansion procedures. Special attention is given to understanding bisphosphonate considerations and implementing precise surgical protocols for predictable outcomes.

Participants will learn the critical "why" behind each procedural step, enabling them to optimize treatment outcomes and minimize complications. The course emphasizes the integration of 3D digital diagnostics, rhBMP-2 applications, and various bioactive modifiers within comprehensive treatment plans. Through intensive hands-on training, attendees will gain the confidence to expand their clinical expertise in both horizontal and vertical bone augmentation, transforming their approach to patient care.

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Course Details

Core Curriculum Details

$

7750

Per Person

4 Days

Lectures, Hands-on Workshop, Live Surgery

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Past Course Agenda

Course Agenda

Featuring 12 of the World's Master Clinicians!

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Why Attend This Live Course

Master Advanced Bone Augmentation Techniques

This course offers hands-on training and live surgical demonstrations in advanced horizontal and vertical bone augmentation, equipping participants with the skills and confidence to perform complex procedures like Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR), ridge expansion, and titanium mesh placement.

Integrate Science-Based Practices for Optimal Outcomes

Gain a deep understanding of the "why" behind procedural steps, rooted in 20 years of evidence-based studies. Learn how to minimize complications, enhance outcomes, and seamlessly incorporate advanced bone grafting techniques into comprehensive treatment plans.

Expand Clinical Expertise and Patient Care

By mastering cutting-edge techniques and technologies such as 3D digital diagnostics and growth factor technology, attendees will not only transform their professional growth but also push the limits of patient acceptance and care, addressing even the most challenging cases with confidence.

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Alveolar Ridge Strategies


Single Tooth to Full Arch Reconstruction

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Course Topics

  • Tissue Engineering
  • Bioactive Modifiers: Blood Borne and Recombinant Proteins
  • Autogenous Bone Grafting/Bone Biology
  • Cone Beam CT – Sequential Diagnosis / Treatment Planning
  • Extraction Site Management
  • Mandibular Block Autografts
  • Alveolar Ridge Augmentation: Mesh Particulate
  • Pre-Bone Graft Soft Tissue Grafting
  • Live Surgery
  • Ridge Expansion
  • Hands-On Workshop
  • Guided Bone Regeneration
  • Bisphosphonates

Course Objectives

  1. Deploy the practical application of advanced hard tissue augmentation, incision design and suturing techniques for predictable implant rehabilitation.
  2. Understand the indications, guidelines, and surgical protocols for advanced bone grafting procedures.
  3. Perform implant related advanced hard tissue augmentation procedures.
  4. Understand the anatomy, biology and wound healing of advanced bone grafting.

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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

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.

Financing Available

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.

What Attendees Are Saying

I am very happy to be here at the Pikos Institute. I've been looking at his videos for a long time, but when you talk to him in person and the way he teaches you is phenomenal, I would recommend anybody who wants to be learn more of implantology and wants to get into the real depths of it, I think this is the place you should be at. I will take a few things, which I can apply Monday morning, the use of BMP and how he uses all these growth factors for augmentation and how easy it is, how he does time mesh and all, I think it's very, very practical. I think it's well worth it.

Dr. Vivik Vij, General Dentist

This bone grafting course has been really something of an eyeopener for me. I've taken another bone grafting class before, and I must say that Pikos course is just very concise, a lot of information that I haven't gotten on any other courses. And I really do feel that I could go back to my practice and do the majority of these techniques. And I also like that not only is he (Dr. Pikos) very approachable with questions, but he's very open and honest about his experience with the multitude of years that he's been practicing, but also his failures and letting us know that these things do happen and how to avoid it. I would really recommend this course for anybody.

Dr. Schatzie Vincent, General Dentist

There were a lot of myths that I was told that wouldn't happen with vertical augmentations or any kind of poor prognosis cases where I felt like it's absolutely not possible. But I feel like after this course, the kind of training that I received, I really feel very confident going back and trying it probably hopefully first thing next week.

Dr. Amith Shetty, General Denitist

I never thought that after a four day course I would be prepared and ready to actually go home and do some of these procedures, however, I am going to utilize what I learned here. I know it's a high price tag. It kept me away for years, but I'm definitely glad I came. And you're going to make it a hundred fold times back for sure.

Dr. Chris Martin, General Dentist

Dr. Greg Calloway, GP
- Kansas City, MO

"If you want to learn more about advanced surgeries, there is no course that is more comprehensive. Dr. Pikos brings an incredible amount of firsthand experience and knowledge and is able to relate that to people at all levels of surgical experience.  At the end of a course, I am always looking forward to the next course I can take from Dr. Pikos."

Michael Kreitzer, Perio – New Albany, OH

"Literally within the first hour of day one, I learned things that will more than pay for this course by increasing my predictability – DAY ONE!!! Whether you are early on your surgical learning curve or very experienced, you will learn amazing pearls.  Highly recommend this course."

Michael J. Orrico, GP - Valparaiso, IN

"Pikos courses are hands down the best I’ve taken. The knowledge gained is detailed applicable. I will continue to return for more."

Emily Smythe, OMS – Lowell, IN

"By far, this course has exceeded my expectations more than any other CE course I’ve taken.  The honest, open communication was a breath of fresh air.  It’s not often that a high profile CE presenter shows his/her failures and complications. THAT is the stuff we regular guys need to see and learn from."

Andrew Wilson, GP – Anderson, SC

"Pikos Institute is a world class destination for practitioners wanting to step up their game.  I have been impressed with the amount of information, the delivery of information and how to incorporate it into daily practice.  It wasn’t until I finished my formal education that I appreciated how much I love education in general.  This continuum has solidified that I will be back!"

Brandon O’Donnell, GP – Daphne, AL

"Excellent course! It was full of real cases, real successes, challenges and failures. Everything was thoroughly explained, starting with the underlying science all the way through surgery to restorative success. Dr. Pikos’ education and delivery style made the course both valuable and fun."

Dr. Shepard Delong – GP – Lake Oswego, OR

"Being a senior OMS faculty at an academy medical center, we are frequently doing reconstruction and bone graft. Having been to numerous surgically centered CE courses, I have found this course to have been the most surgically and clinically beneficial course of all. The many pearls of knowledge will have great benefit for all procedures from the simple “doghouse” rehabilitation to the large “castles.” I will be a future participant for other Pikos Institute courses."

Dr. Butch Ferguson – OMS – Martinez, GA

"Dr. Pikos presentation was outstanding.  His lecture style is very organized, simple to follow.  Not only does he have a great presentation style for all levels of practices, his personality is very warm, inviting and down to early which makes him very approachable and open to questioning.  The Pikos Institute is a top notch facility and the courses are the best I have attended during my 35 years of dentistry."

Derrick Veneman, GP – Maplewood, TN

"Dr. Pikos’ experience, wisdom and insights are shared openly, professionally and most importantly to assist. Many learn how to help patient’s outcomes with challenging cases. Dr. Pikos is a consummate colleague and mentor. The Pikos Institute raises the bar on all levels. The team, venue and mission are obvious…to provide a phenomenal experience. Well done! Highly recommended."

Dr. Jim Hamman – GP – Ripon, WI

"Misch was my guru; Pikos took over in my mind. I sincerely appreciate his love of teaching. The surgeon is a true master."

Dr. Greg Tharp – Prosthodontist – Flowood, MS

Hands-on Workshops

Optional Workshops – Wednesday, October 2, 2024:

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

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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