2023 Osteocom Hard and Soft Tissue Augmentation 2.0 – Luca De Stavola
Introduction:
Welcome to the Osteocom Hard and Soft Tissue Augmentation 2.0 course led by renowned expert Luca De Stavola. This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with cutting-edge knowledge and techniques in bone and soft tissue augmentation. Divided into three thematic modules, the course encompasses theoretical lectures, clinical reviews, and a final ReLIVE Surgery, providing a well-rounded learning experience.
Thematic Modules:
- Key Factors in Bone Augmentation: Explore essential aspects of bone augmentation procedures, including anatomical and biological factors, and strategies to enhance stability and effectiveness.
- Advantages of Digital Approaches: Discover the benefits of adopting a digital approach for bone augmentation instead of a free-hand one, with a focus on the innovative Safecut® software.
- Soft Tissue Management: Delve into the nuances of soft tissue management, essential for successful augmentation procedures.
Topics Covered in the Course:
- Decision Criteria in Bone Augmentation: Learn how to make informed decisions in bone augmentation procedures to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Improving Predictability in Bone Augmentation: Explore techniques to enhance the predictability and success of bone augmentation treatments.
- Biological and Anatomical Principles: Understand the fundamental biological and anatomical principles underpinning bone augmentation.
- Digital Technologies for Bone Healing: Discover how digital technologies can assist in managing bone healing, providing better control and predictability.
- Soft Tissue Handling Concepts: Acquire insights into soft tissue handling concepts critical for achieving optimal outcomes.
- Material Selection for Grafting: Learn about different materials used for bone grafting and their suitability for specific cases.
- Crestal Augmentation: Master the management of horizontal, vertical, and three-dimensional defects in crestal augmentation.
- Harvesting Autologous Bone: Acquire knowledge and skills to collect, prepare, and optimize autologous bone for surgical treatment.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to define surgical goals, plan surgical steps, perform bone harvest at the mandibular level, handle soft tissues effectively, choose appropriate grafting materials, and manage crestal augmentation in various defect scenarios.
Conclusion: The Osteocom Hard and Soft Tissue Augmentation 2.0 course, under the expert guidance of Luca De Stavola, offers a comprehensive learning opportunity in advanced augmentation techniques. Through theoretical lectures and clinical reviews, participants will gain valuable insights and practical skills to enhance their proficiency in bone and soft tissue augmentation procedures. The course’s focus on digital approaches and soft tissue management ensures that participants are well-prepared to achieve improved predictability and success in their surgical treatments.