Content: Surgical flap creation and elevation; Use of drill template for exact determination of implant position; Implant site creation; Site preparation / tapping; Bone compaction; Insertion of the implants; Impression-taking; Wound closure; Later implant insertion; Dental lab work; Creating the model with laboratory implants; Shaping the bar frame; Adapting the laser welded frame to the model; Manufacturing the tooth replacement, Fitting the bar into the tooth replacement; Finishing work.

Outline: - Surgical wound debridement - Sequestrotomy - Preparation of the soft-tissue bed - Plastic, tension-free, saliva-proof wound closure List of materials Basic surgical tool set: - Surgical blade - Preparation scissors - Pair of tweezers - Suture materials

Expert presenter PD Dr. Daniel Thoma is a Head of Academic Unit at the Clinic for Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences, University of Zurich, Switzerland. Long-term successful outcomes with implant therapy are based on a number of parameters. Among these, the critical assessment of the peri-implant soft tissues and subsequent therapeutical interventions are considered key factors.

Objectives: To demonstrate that dynamic guided surgery is as predictable as conventional surgery.
Methods: Partially edentulous patients requiring a fixed rehabilitation were selected for this pilot study. No specific contraindications were established, and smokers were not excluded. An impression was taken pre-operatively using an irreversible hydrocolloid (Cavex CA37®) to fabricate a diagnostic cast for moulding the surgical stent (NaviStent®). Afterwards, a standard cone-beam CT (CBCT) scan was made with the NaviStent® in place using a Planmeca Promax 3-D Max®. Images were converted into DICOM files and transformed into a 3-D virtual model using the Navident® software. The potential implant locations were planned in a prosthesis-driven way. For preparing the osteotomy, the drilling axis of the handpiece and the twist drills were calibrated. The osteotomies were prepared at low speed using a high level of cooling. The navigation software guided the drilling procedure in real time. Before installing implants, an extra calibration procedure was performed for tracking the implant. The aim of this pilot study was to determine the clinical outcome up to 12 months post-operatively for implants installed using the Navident® guided surgery system.
Results: Partially edentulous men (n = 6) and women (n = 7) were included in this pilot study (mean age 52.15 years; range 20–75). Out of these 13 patients, two were current smokers of more than 10 cigarettes per day. Twenty implants were inserted. No mechanical or biological complications occurred during the surgical procedure, and no major complaints were reported, such as hemorrhage, sinus pathology or severe post-operative pain. No implants were lost up to 1 year after insertion, resulting in 100% implant survival.
Conclusions: Based on the results of this pilot study, real-time navigation is a promising technique. However, there is not yet enough evidence to show that the method is as safe and predictable as conventional implant surgery.

Procedure: - Case evaluation - Incision technique - Implant placement - Membrane adjustment and fixation - Introduction of replacement material - Flap mobilization - Suture technique Contents: Implantation was desired for replacement of a missing upper canine tooth and the adjacent lateral incisor tooth. The initial case evaluation revealed a relatively narrow gap between these two teeth in addition to extensive hard and soft-tissue defects. We selected an incision technique that made it possible to do the augmentation work yet subsequently achieve a tension-free flap closure. Since the bony defect was large while the available space was limited, we had to go for the best possible compromise in regard to implant insertion. After the implants had been inserted, augmentation was carried out using a non-absorbable, titanium-reinforced membrane, bone replacement material, and an absorbable membrane. Extreme flap mobilization was needed to achieve flap closure. An optimal suture technique was used to complete the surgery.

Content: - Periodontal maintenance therapy for teeth 34 and 35, including the regeneration of a bone defect using bone replacement material, collagen membrane and sutures. - Curettage for treatment of periodontal pockets. - Treatment of gingival pressure sores caused by tight-fitting orthodontic apparatus. - Incision of buccal attachment to relieve gingival pressure for elimination of gingival recession.

In this webinar moderated by Prof Ronald Jung and Dr. Adrián Guerrero the expert presenters Prof. Christoph Hämmerle and Dr. José Nart discuss about the importance and benefits of using short and narrow implants.

Dr. Dominik Büchi performed a ridge preservation to keep the soft tissue volume. He then placed an implant 8 weeks later with simultaneous GBR. The final emergence profile was created by a fixed provisional crown.

Objectives: Use of a soft tissue graft for recession coverage at tooth 23 and for gingival augmentation. Content: 1. Incision around tooth 23, intra-sulcular preparation, mobilization of coronal sliding flap, and pre-flap preparation. 2. Root smoothing, reduction of ground cavity with diamond burs from Perioset system. 3. Preparation and harvesting of connective tissue flap from palate, Emdogain application, and wound closure. 4. Placement of interrupted interdental sutures for fixation of connective tissue flap.

Visualizing the invisible while experiencing a fascination with science is the great challenge that Cell-to-Cell Communication, representing an all-new genre, has set out to meet. A spectacularly sophisticated computer animation in HD quality depicts the highly complex processes of intercellular interaction during an inflammatory periodontal reaction complete with the messenger molecules implicated. The various cell types constitute the main cast of the film, using a finely tuned communication process in their quest to destroy the bacterial invaders, with messenger molecules as supporting cast. A stunning didactic and dramatic experience! Outline: - Biofilm - Gingivitis and the Innate Immune Defense - Periodontitis and the Adaptive Immune Defense - Cleaning and Regeneration

Zielsetzung: Rezessionsdeckung an Zahn 23 und Verstärkung der Gingiva durch ein Bindegewebstransplantat. Inhalt: 1. Schnittführung in regio 23, intrasulkuläre Präparation, Mobilisation der Koronalverschiebelappen, Präparation eines Vorflap. 2. Wurzelglättung, Reduktion der Grundkavität mit Diamanten aus dem Perioset-System. 3. Präparation und Entnahme des Bindegwebstransplantats aus dem Palatinum, Applikation von Emdogain und Wundverschluss. 4. Fixierung und Vernähen des Bindegewebstransplantats durch interdentale Knopfnähte.

Gliederung: - Einleitung: Anamnese, Befundaufnahme, Diagnose, Ätiologie, Einzelzahnprognose - Behandlungsablauf in 4 Phasen - Modifizierte Papillenerhaltungstechnik (MPPT) - Vereinfachte Papillenerhaltungstechnik (SPPT) - Befundaufnahme 6 Monate postoperativ Die modifizierte (MPPT) und die vereinfachte (SPPT) Lappengestaltung zur Erhaltung des interproximalen Papillengewebes wurden entwickelt, um Zugang zu tiefen und engen Knochendefekten bei regenerativen Verfahren zu schaffen. Die modifizierte Technik zur Papillenerhaltung (MPPT) wurde entwickelt, um bei Interdentalräumen mit einer Breite von größer / gleich 2mm die Aufrechterhaltung des spannungsfreien Primärverschlusses über Barrieremembranen zu gewährleisten. Um auch in engen Zwischenräumen ( < 2mm) und im Seitenzahnbereich Zugang zu tiefen Defekten zu schaffen, wurde die vereinfachte (SPPT) Lappengestaltung entwickelt. Zusätzlich zur Erhaltung des primären Wundverschlusses im Interdentalraum, bezwecken beide Techniken eine Verhinderung des Membrankollapses in den Knochendefekt. Spezielle Nahttechniken erlauben es bei beiden Verfahren, einen primären und spannungsfreien Wundverschluss des Interdentalraumes zu erzielen. Das Ziel dieser Videoaufzeichnung ist es, auch bei parodontalchirurgischen Eingriffen ohne Anwendung regenerativer Maßnahmen, beide Techniken zur interproximalen Gewebserhaltung darzustellen.

Contents - Incision technique for lateral sinus floor augmentation - Creation of a lateral bone window in the facial maxillary sinus wall - Maxillary sinus floor elevation - Chin bone graft harvesting - Retromolar bone harvesting - Sinus floor augmentation using autologous bone, beta- tricalcium phosphate (1:1) and PRP Synopsis: Maxillary sinus augmentation may be indicated in cases where it is desirable to increase the vertical bone stock in the upper lateral tooth region. Maxillary sinus floor augmentation entails the implantation of autologous bone or bone replacement material in the spaces between the bony floor and elevated membrane of the maxillary sinus. This video demonstrates the techniques for palatal incision, access preparation, and exposure of the facial wall of the maxillary sinus. A diamond drill is used to create a bony window in the facial wall of the maxillary sinus taking care not to perforate the sinus membrane. After completely detaching the basal parts of the membrane, the flap is advanced cranially using angular elevation instruments. Regarding the procedure for autologous bone grafting, the steps for incision, prepping and harvesting of monocortical chin bone transplants with a trephine drill are demonstrated. An alternative procedure for harvesting retromolar bone material is also shown. A bone mill is used to particulate the autologous bone material. The autologous bone chips are then mixed 1:1 with beta-tricalcium phosphate (and PRP) and inserted in the sinus floor.