Master Sinus Membrane Repair and Bone Grafting with Dr. Michael A. Pikos’ Proven Technique

Are you tired of aborting sinus cases due to perforated sinus membranes? Learn from Dr. Michael A. Pikos’ 30+ years of experience and over 1500 sinus grafts performed to achieve predictable outcomes. Take home the best practices, what works, what doesn’t, and why, to confidently provide the most frequently required treatment for implant site development.

Course Objectives:

Upon completing this course, attendees will be able to:

• Describe the Pikos Institute Philosophy for sinus bone grafting and the clinical and sequential CBCT evaluation protocol.
• Understand the indications, guidelines, and surgical protocols for sinus bone grafting: lateral and crestal approach.
• Perform sinus bone grafting with delayed and simultaneous implant placement.
• Recognize the anatomy, biology, and wound healing of sinus bone grafting.
• Manage and prevent intraoperative and postoperative complications associated with sinus bone grafting.

Course Topics:

This comprehensive course covers:

• The 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

By taking this course, you will acquire enduring skills to confidently provide perhaps the most frequently required treatment for implant site development. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. Pikos’ vast experience and take your skills to the next level!

Why This Course?

This unique course offers:

• Interactive lecture discussions
• HD video clips
• Hands-on workshops
• Live surgical demonstrations
• A warm, friendly, and unique environment for increasing diagnostic and surgical skill sets
• Learning not just the “how-to,” but the “why” and “why not”