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Palatal Implant Therapy
Alternative Approaches to Avoiding Zygomatic Implants
Achieve reliable full arch restorations without zygomatic implants – a patient-first approach for predictable clinical outcomes. Master innovative protocols utilizing palatal and paranasal approaches with pterygoid implants to treat even severely atrophic cases through immediate loading techniques that optimize both aesthetic and functional results.
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Upcoming Course Dates
2025-2026 Core Curriculum Series
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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.
Course Overview
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Core Curriculum 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.”
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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.
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
- Understand the indications and application of the FULL ARCH PLUS Concept
- Learn the FULL ARCH PLUS Concept: Surgical and restorative workflow
- Learn step-by-step surgical protocol for palatal and pterygoid implant placement
- Navigate Complications of the palatal approach for implant placement: Prevention, Recognition and Treatment
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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
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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.
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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
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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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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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