Pterygoid Implant Therapy - How & Why

Reconstruction of the atrophic maxilla can be challenging due to inadequate quantity and quality of bone often requiring time consuming and costly grafting procedures which can dictate up to a one-year delayed loading protocol.

An accelerated treatment protocol with immediate function can be made possible with the use of remote skeletal anchorage using:

1. the Pterygoid process of the Sphenoid and
2. the Zygoma

This in-depth theory & hands on workshop will focus on the up-until-now relatively under-evaluated and under-use Pterygoid implant. 

The "how and why" of pterygoid implants will be addressed in detail viz:

1. Relevant surgical anatomy
2. Indications and contraindications 
3. Step-by-step surgical technique
4. Mistakes, problems, and complications

‍Learning Objectives

At the end of this theory and hands-on workshop participants should be able to:

1. Have a good understanding of the relevant surgical anatomy for placing Pterygoid implants 
2. Execute step-by-step the workflow for Pterygoid implant placement
3. Recognize and prevent incorrect Pterygoid implant placement & complications