Tier I – Cadaver Heads and Lecture

📅 Two-Day Weekend Course – Friday, June 20th and Saturday June 21st

16 C.E. Credits

Welcome to Tier I of our Implant Surgery Training, a hands-on course designed to enhance your skills in sinus lift procedures using the lateral approach.

This course combines lecture-based learning and cadaver training, covering:
Sinus lift fundamentals – anatomy, indications, and techniques.
Grafting materials & instrumentation for predictable outcomes.
Hands-on cadaver practice with expert guidance.
Complication management to improve surgical success.

By the end, you’ll have the confidence to integrate sinus lifts into your implant practice for more advanced treatment options. Let’s get started!

Course Outline – Friday, June 20th

8:30 AM – Breakfast & Registration

• Welcome and networking
• Course materials distribution

9:00 AM – Lecture

• Introduction to Sinus Lifts & Lateral Approach
  • Anatomy of the Maxillary Sinus
  • Indications & Contraindications for Sinus Augmentation
• Techniques and Considerations
  • Crestal vs. Lateral Approach
  • Grafting Materials and Membranes
  • Managing Complications and Risks
• Case Studies and Clinical Applications
  • Review of Successful Procedures
  • Common Challenges and Solutions
  • Preoperative Planning and CBCT Analysis

12:00 PM – Lunch Break

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Hands-On Cadaver Training

• Sinus Lift Techniques on Cadaver Heads
  • Step-by-step execution of lateral window sinus lift
  • Handling and placement of grafting materials
• Instrumentation and Surgical Protocols
  • Proper use of osteotomes, piezoelectric surgery, and other tools
  • Membrane elevation techniques and avoiding perforations
• Complication Management in a Hands-On Setting
  • Recognizing and addressing membrane tears
  • Postoperative considerations and patient management

4:00 PM – Adjournment & Q&A Session

• Recap of the day’s learning objectives
• Open discussion and expert Q&A
• Preparation for Day 2 (if applicable)

Recommended Nearby Hotel –
Hilton Long Island/Huntington
598 Broad Hollow Road
Melville, New York, 11747-5002