Intermediate / Advanced
Sinus Grafting for Implant Reconstruction
Gain insights from Dr. Pikos' 34+ years and 1,600+ sinus grafts to learn 'what works, what doesn’t, and why.' This expert-led course hones technical skills and clinical judgment for implant surgery, includes hands-on workshops and live surgery.
Course Led by
Dr. Michael A. Pikos
Now Open for Registration
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.
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Core Curriculum Overview
This comprehensive course explores the Pikos Institute's sinus bone grafting philosophy and protocols, utilizing a sophisticated 3D digital diagnostic approach for predictable augmentation outcomes. The curriculum, firmly rooted in scientific principles, presents seven key algorithms that form the foundation for reliable grafting success. Through detailed examination of sinus bone graft biology and wound healing processes, participants gain deep understanding of the principles driving successful outcomes.
The program provides extensive coverage of material selection and application, comparing autografts, allografts, xenografts, and alloplasts for optimal clinical decisions. Detailed step-by-step protocols for both lateral and crestal approaches are presented, with clear indications for each technique. Long-term case presentations spanning 10-20+ years demonstrate the sustained impact of proper grafting techniques, while advanced growth factor applications, including L-PRF, PRGF, PRP, rhPDGF, and rhBMP-2, are explored for enhanced implant success.
Special emphasis is placed on risk management and handling challenging cases, including procedures involving thickened sinus membranes, polyps, and mucous retention cysts. The curriculum thoroughly addresses recognition, management, and treatment of intraoperative complications, as well as early and late postoperative challenges. Through a combination of scientific principles and practical applications, participants will develop the confidence to handle complex cases while achieving predictable results.
Course Details
Core Curriculum Details
$
5795
Per Person
3 Days
Lectures, Hands-on Workshop, Live Surgery
Course Led by
Dr. Michael A. Pikos
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Past Course Agenda
Course Agenda
Course Media
Learn from Dr. Pikos' 1,600+ Sinus Grafts
Gain insights from Dr. Pikos' extensive experience with over 1,600 sinus grafts. Discover successful techniques, common pitfalls, and nuances of grafting materials. Tackle complex cases and implement tips to ensure stability and integration for effective sinus augmentation outcomes.
Gain Hands-On Skills and Watch Live Surgery to Master Implant Site Development Techniques
Elevate your skills in implant site development with hands-on practice and live surgical demonstrations. Observe procedures in real time and participate in practical sessions to build confidence in essential techniques, from bone grafting to soft tissue management.
Discover a 3D Digital Diagnostic Approach with Core Principles for Successful Sinus Augmentation
Leverage 3D digital diagnostics to improve sinus augmentation outcomes. Learn guiding principles for every step, from pre-surgical planning to execution, enabling precise results, minimizing complications, and enhancing patient care.
Boost Confidence in Risk Management by Developing Effective Strategies
Enhance your ability to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks with advanced risk management strategies. Utilize growth factors to drive innovation, improve decision-making, and achieve long-term business success.
Course Topics
- Pikos Institute Philosophy of sinus bone grafting.
- Sequential 3D digital diagnostic evaluation protocol for predictable sinus bone grafting.
- 7 key principles and algorithms for science based, predictable sinus bone grafting.
- Biology and wound healing of sinus bone grafting.
- Comparison of autografts, allografts, xenografts and alloplasts as graft materials for sinus bone grafting.
- Indications and step by step surgical protocol for sinus bone grafting – lateral and crestal approach.
- Comprehensive long term case presentations (10-20+years).
- Growth factor technology (L-PRF, PRGF, PRP, rhPDGF, rhBMP-2) in conjunction with sinus bone grafting.
- Risk management issues related to sinus bone grafting.
- Sinus bone grafting in the presence of thickened sinus membranes, polyps and mucous retention cysts.
- Comprehensive recognition, management, and treatment of intraoperative, early and late postoperative complications.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the Pikos Institute Philosophy for sinus bone grafting and gain confidence in the clinical and sequential CBCT evaluation protocol.
- Understand the indications, guidelines, and surgical protocols for sinus bone grafting for dental implants, including both lateral and crestal approaches.
- Perform sinus bone grafting with both delayed and simultaneous implant placement.
- Comprehend the anatomy, biology, and wound healing processes involved in sinus bone grafting and a sinus lift.
- Recognize, manage, and prevent intraoperative and postoperative complications associated with sinus bone grafting and sinus augmentation.
Speaker Sessions
Pre-Conference Workshops
Pikos Partners
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What Attendees Are Saying
So for me, it's great to learn from an experienced clinician like Dr. Pikos, not only to learn from his cool evidence-based techniques that he's sharing with us, but also with the things that over years have not worked for him. For me, that's very valuable because now we can learn from those experiences, those years of experience and I don't have to repeat the same mistake. If you want to bring good knowledge back to your patients, it's worth the time.
I've been wanting to take, because course for quite a while now, I've been a follower of his work, read his textbook cover to cover a bunch of his publications and that's how I really knew that he was the guy come to for sinus lifting. Nobody really is doing it like he is. Definitely recommend this course.
First time coming to the Pikos Institute. Beautiful course. Very well organized, excellent facility. Material wise, it's I think, one of the best, very happy that I attended the course. It's a hands-on course and also some theory with it. You get the chance to ask questions to discuss some cases with Dr. Pikos himself, which is a great opportunity. Overall, I think it's a five-star course.
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.
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.
Bank 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. Available on registrations over $10,000.
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.
