Day 1 – Digital Foundations & Surgical Guide Design

Module 1: Introduction to Guided Implant Surgery (Compact)

– Key advantages compared to conventional implantology
– Types of surgical guides and their indications

Module 2: Digital Data Acquisition

– CBCT scanning basics and data interpretation
– Digital impressions & intraoral scanning
– Integration of datasets into planning software

Module 3: Surgical Guide Fabrication

– Guide types and materials
– Workflow overview (CAD/CAM)
– Hands-on demo/workshop: Simple guide design in software

Module 4: Guided Surgery for Single Implants

– Protocol for single-unit placement
– Esthetic zone considerations
– Common challenges and troubleshooting

Day 2 – Multi-Implant Cases, Restorative & Risk Management

Module 5: Guided Surgery for Multiple Implants

– Planning for partial-arch and full-arch cases
– Prosthetic-driven considerations in multi-implant placement
– Limitations and when freehand may be preferable

Module 6: Restorative Aspects in Guided Surgery

– Temporary vs. definitive restorations
– Occlusion and bite management
– Digital workflows for restorative integration

Module 7: Complications & Risk Management

– Surgical complications: angulation errors, lack of stability, guide misfit
– Tissue and bone-related issues
– Long-term complications and maintenance strategies

Module 8: Case Studies & Advanced Topics

– Review and discussion of real patient cases (single vs. multiple implants)
– Advanced guided techniques: zygomatic, immediate placement, narrow ridges
– Future directions: navigation, robotics, and AI in guided surgery

Learning Objectives

– Understand the role and advantages of guided implant surgery.
– Acquire and integrate digital data (CBCT + intraoral scans) for planning.
– Identify surgical guide types and understand their design workflow.
– Plan and execute single and multiple implant cases with guided protocols.
– Recognize and manage potential complications in guided implantology.
– Apply restorative and occlusal principles in guided implant placement.
– Critically evaluate real patient case studies and apply learnings in practice.