Congress Programme

Ed Jackson is a former professional rugby player who played at the highest level for over a decade. Following a life-changing accident that left him paralysed from the neck down, Ed has gone on to inspire countless others by quite literally climbing mountains, showing that no obstacle is insurmountable with determination and resilience.

In April 2017, Ed’s life changed forever when a dive into the shallow end of a swimming pool resulted in a severe spinal cord injury, leaving him paralysed from the neck down. Doctors told him he would never walk again. Through remarkable grit, relentless rehabilitation, and an indomitable spirit, Ed defied the odds, reaching the summit of a mountain within a year of his accident. 

Ed’s resilience and optimism in the face of adversity were further celebrated in August 2021 with the release of his debut book ‘ Lucky’, which became an instant Sunday Times Bestseller. Through ‘Lucky’, Ed shares his powerful story of triumph over adversity, a testament to hope and perseverance. The book’s impact led to a major adaptation by Universal Pictures, with The Mountain Within Me’ hitting cinemas in August 2024. The movie, which has reached audiences across the globe, has been described as “an inspiring, thought-provoking documentary about unexpected change, hope, and finding renewedpurpose in life”. 

In recent years, Ed has also become a well-known broadcaster. As a lead host for Channel 4's coverage of the Paralympics in Paris, he brought viewers insightful commentary and an authentic perspective on the power of sport and resilience. His involvement in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, eventually held in 2021, further showcased his dynamic presence on screen and his commitment to raising awareness about overcoming challenges.

In November 2019, Ed achieved yet another milestone by climbing Mera Peak. When not climbing mountains, he’s regularly seen presenting and commentating on Channel 4, bringing a unique and inspiring voice to  broadcasting. Ed has been an integral member of Channel 4's Paralympics hosting team, contributing to the Tokyo 2020 Games and, more recently, the 2024 Games in Paris.

Ed’s journey from his accident to where he is today is a powerful reminder of what’s possible with courage, hope, and resilience. His story continues to inspire, encouraging audiences to push through their own obstacles and embrace a positive, fearless mindset.

The Ortho-Perio-Restorative interface plays a critical role in the optimum management of the broken-down dentition, missing and failing teeth and severe alveolar defects or advanced periodontal disease involving teeth in the aesthetic zone. This presentation will outline the interdisciplinary team approach to the management of these dilemmas in our practice. The aesthetic rehabilitation of the periodontally and structurally compromised dentition in the aesthetic zone remains a challenge despite the numerous advances in the treatment of periodontitis, regenerative and dental implant therapies. The management of some cases requires some ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking.

Learning Objectives

• Learn the key principles for the diagnosis, treatment planning and management of the compromised dentition
• Learn the key elements in the surgical & prosthetic management of implant restoration of missing and failing teeth in the aesthetic zone
• Gain an understanding of the biology of the peri-implant tissues
• Review the principles of bone and soft tissue management around implants, as well as how to manage bone and soft tissue defects in post-extraction sites and peri-implant defects
• Review a systematic approach to case management in complex cases
• See the benefit of interdisciplinary case management and the management of the Ortho-Perio-Restorative interface
• Learn how orthodontic treatment can faciliate treatment outcomes
• See strategies for aesthetic rehabilitation of aesthetic & restorative dilemmas will be presented and discussed including the management of failed implant and/or grafting cases in the aesthetic zone along with implants cases with compromised aesthetic outcomes
• See the interdisciplinary rehabilitation of patients with severe alveolar defects in the aesthetic zone and the management of patients with advanced periodontal disease involving teeth in the aesthetic zone with significant bone and tissue loss

Dr Tidu Mankoo qualified with a BDS from the University of Bristol in 1981 and has a renowned Private & Referral Practice in Windsor, UK, treating Implant, Restorative and Aesthetic cases, particularly complex cases. He has built a reputation for exceptional dentistry and carries out both the surgical and prosthetic aspects of his cases. He is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the Association of Dental Implantology (UK), the European Association of Osseointegration (EAO), Fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD), and a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is a Visiting Professor at the University of Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain.

He was the President of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry 2009-2010 and a founder and Past President of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and serves on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry He is a respected teacher with numerous publications. He is a sought-after international speaker particularly in the field of Dental Implants, Aesthetic Dentistry and management of complex cases. He lectures and gives courses regularly all over the world.  

Dr Telmo Iceta is a Specialist in Orthodontics and a member of the British and Spanish Orthodontic Societies. He received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in 2008 from the University of Barcelona, a Masters in dental research in 2014 and his Masters in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics in 2015 from the University of Catalunya (UIC) in Barcelona.

On completion of his Masters program, Dr Iceta was invited to present his thesis at the Spanish Orthodontic Society. He has also participated in the prestigious European Orthodontic Society meetings of 2016 in Stockholm and in 2018 in Edinburgh presenting two scientific posters. He has lectured at the EAED closed meeting is a co-author of 3 scientific papers published in the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry on the topic of Interdisciplinary Dentistry. He works in private practice in Windsor and London UK.

This lecture will look at 3 patients (in the last 2 years) who at the end of their treatment confided in me that I had changed their lives!

We will cover our treatment planning and how decisions were made. We will cover in detail the very latest digital tools that allow us to replace the diagnostic wax-up but still are really accurate in real time. I always have before and after models made up so the patient can approve and give consent to very sophisticated treatment plans.

My technician colleague Bryan Matthews will demonstrate and explain the giant leap forward this is! He will show how we can be certain that this is as accurate as the old diagnostic wax-up.

Learning Objectives

• Delegates will understand how important treatment planning is!

• Delegates will understand how important it is for the patient to be able to see the end result before we start.

• Delegates will understand how this digital software works and how accurate it is.

• Delegates will understand how important it is to gain medico-legal consent from the patient.

• Delegates will understand how your laboratory technician is really your true partner in dentistry and I always tell my patients and delegates on my courses that it is the Technician who makes me look good.

• Understanding my views on treatment planning

• Understanding how important it is to obtain medico-legal consent

• Understanding how useful and time/money saving is this type of software

• Understanding how important the technician is in digital dentistry

Professor Scher graduated from University College Hospital, London, UK in 1973. He is registered on the GDC Specialist List in Oral Surgery and Prosthodontics.

He is a Visiting Clinical Professor at the Prosthodontics and Implant Department, TempleUniversity, Philadelphia, USA, and visiting Professor at University College Cork Dental School. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Dental Implantology, School of Health Care Professions, University of Salford, UK. and lecturer at the Eastman dental Institute.

Professor Scher is a Fellow and Diplomate of the ICOI, and was a Director on its Board. He is also a founder member and past President of the Association of Dental Implantology, UK, and served most recently as its scientific chairman 2011 - 2013. He was made an Honorary life member of the A.D.I. in 2013

He is the Director of the Osseointegrated Year Course (now in its 30th year), and is the Editor in Chief of Implant Dentistry Today.

He is Scientific Chairman of Alpha Omega UK and has published extensively in refereed journals.

He has been on the Advisory Board at Tel Aviv Dental School since 2012; and he was appointed a Governor of Tel Aviv University in 2016

Bryan Matthews is a seasoned dental technician and entrepreneur with a background in both dental technology and IT. He graduated with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Dental Technology from Durban University of Technology, South Africa, in 1997. After initially working as a dental technician and expanding his skills in IT studies, Bryan immigrated to the UK in 2001.

In the UK, Bryan continued his career in dental technology, eventually transitioning to freelance work, where his expertise and dedication led him to supporting various dental labs around London with their more complex cases. Recognising the potential for growth in digital dental technology, Bryan established Tusk Dental Technologies. Under his leadership, Tusk has expanded into a nationally recognised dental lab, known for its early adoption and innovative approach to digital dental solutions built on the solid foundation of sound restorative principles. Throughout this period Bryan has been involved in educating fellow technicians through technical training, acted in KOL roles and performed advisory work for industry leading technology and material manufacturers. 

Recently, Bryan's company partnered with the prominent European lab company, Corus, marking a significant milestone in his career and the growth of Tusk Dental Technologies. Bryan’s journey reflects his commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of dental technology.

Single-tooth replacement in the esthetic zone has been one of the most common indications for dental implant placement. Compromised teeth are removed using atraumatic principles and immediately replaced by an implant-supported provisional restoration, with excellent esthetic, biological, and functional results.

However, in cases of compromised sites with bone loss/gingival recessions, the clinical scenario presents a different dilemma. Until now, all developed surgical recommendations required long-term treatment with possible undesirable complications in the tissue architecture.

The Immediate Dentoalveolar Restoration (IDR) is a surgical and prosthetical technique established to broaden indications for immediate loading on individual teeth. In this way, tissue losses with varied extensions are reconstructed in the same surgical session of implant placement and provisional crown installation, reducing the number of interventions and keeping predictability on esthetic aspects. The IDR protocol was developed more than 18 years ago from the need to minimize the treatment time and morbidity of reconstructive procedures used in these cases.

In this lecture we discuss the scientific basis, the step-by-step technique, indications and also the main advancements of the technique in the last 10 years. The IDR technique, which advocates minimally invasive surgery, flapless procedures, is presented as a viable and reproducible alternative.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the step-by-step, indications, and advantages of the IDR concept

• Management of the graft from maxillary tuberosity and the 3-D reconstruction of hard and soft tissue damaged in post-extraction socket

• Discuss on bone biology and IDR response

• Graduation course in Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Maria – UFSM – Santa Maria/RS – Brazil, 1988
• Specialised course in Periodontics, Associação Paulista dos Cirurgiões-Dentistas – APCD – Bauru/SP – Brazil, 1991
• Specialised course and Master of Science in Prosthesis, CPO SLMandic – Center of Dental Research São Leopoldo Mandic – Campinas/SP – Brazil, 2005
• PhD in Implantology, CPO SLMandic – Center of Dental Research São Leopoldo Mandic – Campinas/SP – Brazil, 2014
• Developer of the Immediate Dentoalveolar Restoration (IDR) technique
• Author of the book “Immediate Dentoalveolar Restoration – Immediately loaded implants in compromised sockets” by Quintessence Publishing
• International Speaker at Congresses in more than 60 countries
• Private Practice, Caxias do Sul – RS – Brazil.

High esthetic standards and a reduced duration of the overall treatment are the overarching tendencies in esthetic implantology nowadays. While these two concepts may appear contradictory, our main goal is to achieve the maximal aesthetic results within the shortest time frame possible.

This presentation will showcase the key factors for obtaining success in implant restorations in the esthetic zone and also a merger of concepts such as immediate implantation and guided implant placement with simple and complex situations of hard and soft tissue reconstruction in different types of bone and tissue deficiencies.

The presentation will facilitate gaining a perspective on the extent of the therapeutic interval in relation to the complexity of the clinical situation and also how to avoid esthetic complications.

Learning Objectives

• The participants will be able to evaluate single and multiple edentulous sites in the aesthetic zone
• The participants will be able to recognize the various types of alveolar ridge deficiencies and soft tissue defects and to decide on the appropriate surgical management of these clinical situations
• The participants will receive knowledge of the success criteria for implant restorations in the aesthetic area.

Cristian Dinu DMD, MD, MSc, PhD. Professor, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Dean of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca, Romania (2020-2024; 2024-2029). Master of Plastic Periodontal Surgery at University of Bologna (Director: Prof. Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli). Extensively lectures at several national (over 60 conferences) and international congresses of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Implantology (over 50 conferences). Research member and coordinator in more than 23 European and national scientific projects. Received several prizes in national and international scientific events. Author and co-author of more than 120 papers in national and international journals. Co-author of 12 specialty books. Specific focus on plastic and reconstructive surgery, facial aesthetic surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, craniofacial trauma and malformations, salivary glands pathology, advanced oral implantology, and periodontology. Member of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Arbeitsgruppe fur Ostheosynthesefragen AOCMF, International Team for Implantology, etc. 

The esthetic implant rehabilitation of patients with esthetically and functionally compromised dentition frequently involves a multidisciplinary approach. The achieving of esthetic objectives in multidisciplinary cases represents a considerable clinical challenge.

During recent years, treatment modalities and options have changed. From a surgical point of view, less invasive procedures are used in order to preserve soft tissue anatomy and minimize recession. Also the design of implants and prosthetic components has changed in order to minimize bone resorption and soft tissue alterations. This lecture will focus on a new surgical and prosthetic approach in difficult esthetic implant rehabilitations.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the perio-prostho correlation in anterior implant restorations

• Understand the use of connective tissue grafting

• Understand the prosthodontic factors that influence long term soft tissue stability

Dr. Eric Van Dooren attended the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, where he received his degree in dentistry in 1982. After graduating he opened a private practice in Antwerp, Belgium, which is limited to periodontics, fixed prosthodontics, and implants.

Currently Dr Van Dooren is a Visiting Professor at University of Liege ( Belgium) and University of Marseille . He is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
Dr Van Dooren lectures nationally and internationally , mainly on aesthetics,implants and aesthetic periodontal surgery.

Learning Objectives

Professor Joseph Kan received his Prosthodontic and Implant Dentistry training from Loma Loma University (LLU) in 1997. He is currently a Professor at LLU and also maintains a private practice.

He has received numerous awards and recognition throughout his career, including the 1997 Academy of Osseointegration (AO) Best Research Award, 2003 Judson Hinckey Scientific Award from the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and the 2005 Robert James Implant Dentistry Award. In 2019 he was given Honorary Membership by the UK Association of Dental Implantology and received the LLU Distinguished Research Award and Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontist Distinguished Speaker Award in 2020. Most recently Prof. Kan received the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Honorary Membership for contribution to the field of Periodontology as well as the Clinical Research Award in 2021.

He serves on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, and the Journal of Esthetics and Restorative Dentistry and was the Program Chairman for the 2018 AO Annual Meeting and is currently a member of the AO Executive Board of Directors. He performed a live surgery at the 104th AAP Annual meeting in 2018. In 2017, Fardi et al (Int J Maxillofac Implants), listed 4 of Prof. Kan’s publication as the Top 100 cited articles in Implant Dentistry. In 2020, Praveen G et al (J Prosthet Dent), cited 2 of Prof. Kan’s publications as the top 100 most cited articles in Prosthodontics. Besides lecturing nationally and internationally, Prof. Kan has published over 140 referenced articles and book chapters on interdisciplinary treatment planning, periodontal peri-implant tissue management, and immediate tooth replacement concepts.

As digital technology becomes more pervasive in everyday practice, there is an increased demand to apply it in ever more expanding clinical situations. This presentation will explore the full application of digital technology in the implant patient from initial diagnostics to the final restoration and explore their relative ease or difficulty of use in each area. This course will discuss digital workflow from start to finish including treatment planning with computer-guided software, guided implant placement, model scanning and restoration design.

Learning Objectives

• Digital treatment protocols in contrast to traditional workflows

• Understand digital technologies that enhance treatment outcomes and increase profitability 

• How to predictably implement and execute digital implant treatment plans in everyday clinical practice

Dr. Mark Ludlow is the Section Head of Implant Dentistry, Digital Dentistry, and Removable Prosthodontics at the University of Utah School of Dentistry.  He completed his DMD dental training at the University of Connecticut and received his MS in prosthodontics from the University of North Carolina.  As a practicing and teaching prosthodontist, Dr. Ludlow’s passion is in the development and integration of digital technology in the practice of everyday implant and restorative dentistry.

Implant therapy is a recognized treatment for edentulous areas with long term success. Nevertheless, in some critical situations we must use different techniques (treatment options) of advanced oral surgery and bone regeneration to allow the implant placement avoiding the damage of important anatomical structures, like the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) or the maxillary sinus.

In severe cases of atrophic jaws, we must use very specific techniques to solve the clinical cases, like short or tilted implants or even more advanced techniques like extensive GBR (bone blocks, sinus lift and filling), inferior alveolar nerve lateralization, transposition or trespass. Is also very important to know how to deal and solve complications when treating challenging cases.

One of the goals of the lecture is to explain the different treatment options with oral implants in demanding cases of atrophic jaws and to use some state-of-the-art techniques to help solving some challenging cases with predictable results.

The other goal of the lecture is to create awareness of the objective criteria (ISQ, Torque, Bone density) that should be used to choose the right loading protocol (immediate, early or delayed) in all the rehabilitation situations, including the most demanding ones. Also, the more subjective factors, must be taken in consideration, to take the right decision and having long term predictable results.

Learning Objectives

• Enumerating the different options to avoid or manipulate the inferior alveolar nerve for implant placement

• To explain summarily the different techniques to avoid or graft the pneumatized maxillary sinus

• Knowing the Criteria for predictable loading protocols for single and multiple splinted implants

• Which objective and subjective factors should be taken in consideration to choose the loading protocol

Dr Gomes is a Dental Medical Doctor by the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Oporto (FMDUP) (1996-2002), post-graduation in Implantology in Sweden (Bränemark Institute in Gothenburg and Maxilla-Facial Surgery Ward at Västerås Hospital), has a specialization course in Implantology by FMDUP (2003-2006), a Master's Degree in Implantology by FMDUP (MsC), a PhD degree in the field or Oral Surgery /Implantology at FMDUP (2013-2018) and is a oral surgeon (specialist in oral surgery) by the Portuguese Dental Medical Association (OMD).

Dr Gomes is the opinion leader of Riiter academy, Bredent Medical Group, MINEC (Megagen International Network of Education and Clinical Research) active member, KOL of Osteobiol Biomaterials, KOL of T-scan (digital assessment of occlusion) , KOL of Osstell, IFZI (Prof.Lang) academy auxiliar instructor, Active member of BBB (Bone, Biomaterials and Beyond) Academy, ambassador of the Clean Implant Foundaton, MINEC ambassador and expert on Dental XP, Oralsurgerytube, MINEC and Dentinaltubules educational platforms

Dr Gomes is an invited External Teacher at Master and Specialization Course of Oral Rehabilitation (CESPU University, Portugal). Invited lecturer at Upenn (University of Pennsylvania, USA), private practices in Portugal dedicated exclusively to Implantology, advanced oral surgery and rehabilitation, a mentor of professional group Follow the RED (dedicated to oral surgery), International leader of the “Divas in Dentistry Project” and “Leading Ladies in Dentistry” Association. Chairwomen of WOW (Women of Wisdom), reviewer of Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research journal, BMC Oral Health and IJERPH. Editorial board of International Growth Factor and Stem Cells in Dentistry journal and author and co-author of several articles and chapters of books in the Dentistry Field.

Dr Gomes is also a speaker in more than 35 countries and listed in the Top 100 dentists in the World 2020 by the Global Interdisciplinary Institute

Dynamic Navigation leads guided surgery and immediate loading to the highest level of accuracy, reliability, and predictability, for the treatment of complex scenarios as total edentulous and terminal dentition patients. New algorithms enhance the decision making and the accurate execution of a personalized prosthetically and soft tissue driven implant positioning, making more predictable in the daily basis the immediate delivery of digitally designed FP1 prosthesis emulating the natural dentition without any pink supportive interface. A step-by-step evidence-based dissertation of all the digital, surgical and prosthetic aspects will characterize the overall lecture and drive the attendees to understand the ultimate digital, surgical and prosthetic protocols, materials and technologies

Learning Objectives

• Guidelines on FP1 vs All-on-X belonging from 15 years of follow-up will be shared with the attendees
• Increasing confidence on Advanced Digital Planning Protocols based on Ai driven segmentation
• Learning advanced Navigation Surgery and immediate loading protocols
• Discern the pros and cons of Full arch implant impression with different digital technologies: IOS, Photogrammetry, Navigation Photogrammetry, IOS-Photogrammetry
• Definitive Full arch Prostheses with Zirconia and Zirconia-titanium based prostheses

Prof Alessandro Pozzi DDS PhD has been in practice since 1997. Specialist in Oral Surgery, Specialist in Orthodontics and TMJ dysfunctions. He’s licensed by the Italian General Dental Council and by the UK General Dental Council. Clinical Researcher and Professor at University of Rome Tor Vergata. Lecturer, Department of Restorative & Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, USA. Adjunct Clinical Professor Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Adjunct Associate Professor at Goldstein Center for Esthetics and Implant Dentistry, Augusta University USA. Pozzi Institute Rome Italy. Entitled with the Fellowship status of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) for his commitment to the field of Osseointegration. In the 2023 he achieved the Dual-Specialist Diploma in Surgical and Prosthetic Implant Dentistry, Academy of Osseointegration (AO). In 2024, he has been accepted as Associate Member of the American Academy Esthetic Dentistry. Dr Pozzi is widely published, and international awards winner for his clinical research. Besides lecturing internationally, he is the founder of the Pozzi Institute in Rome, one of few qualified international centers that meet Academy Osseointegration’s strict academic and clinical criteria, where he has been training colleagues from all over the world. He is recognized as a global expert in digital implant dentistry and advanced technologies, as navigation and robotics, focusing on the surgical and prosthetic aspects of the full arch digital treatment with FP1 and AllonX protocols. Instagram @profpozzi Facebook @alessando.pozzi.184

Treatment planning with implants in full arch edentulous cases is always challenging in implant dentistry. Although prosthetically driven implant placement started being implemented the last 2 decades, implant placement became more accurate with the use of Digital technology and guided implant surgery.

The advancements of materials like Zirconia, CAD software’s, face scanners and CAM procedures have simplified the treatment workflow resulting in more predictable results with significantly less complications.

This presentation will focus on the treatment methodology and workflow of the terminal dentition and edentulous cases with implants. CAD designs, surgical and prosthetic non-stackable and stackable guides and clinical procedures will be presented step by step. Furthermore, different options of the final restoration will be discussed in terms of CAM design and material choice.

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate between FP1, FP2 and FP3 full arch implant restorations and adjust implant positions
• Simplify guided implant placement procedures
• Learn how the “PROSTHETIC GUIDE” for immediate loading can accelerate the treatment time
• Get acquainted with different techniques and material options for the final restoration

Dr. Stavros Pelekanos received his undergraduate degree in Dentistry (D.D.S.) from the University of Athens, Greece. In 1993, he obtained his doctoral degree in Prosthodontics (Dr med dent) from the University of Freiburg (Prof. Dr. J.R. Strub), Germany. Following his professional training, Dr. Pelekanos established a private practice in Athens, oriented towards prosthodontics, implantology and esthetic dentistry.

In 2002, he was appointed full-time Lecturer at the Department of Prosthodontics, Dental School, University of Athens, Greece, and in 2012 Assistant Professor in the same department. Since 2013 he is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED). His professional affiliations include: The International College of Prosthodontics (ICP), European Prosthodontic Association (EPA), Greek Prosthodontic Association and many others. He is a faculty member of gIDE Institute (Global Institute of Dental Education, Los Angeles, California) lecturing internationally and performing hands on courses on implants, aesthetics and restorative procedures.

In 2008 and 2011, Dr Pelekanos received second and first prize at the scientific award competition of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry held in Madrid, Spain and Istanbul, Turkey respectively. To date he has published over twenty articles in peer reviewed journals and 3 chapters in books.

Historically there has always been one restorative Prosthodontic workflow to restore an AOX case.  Today, there are a remarkable amount of options, and these options continue to advance every day. 

Learn more about different types of workflows and systems used in digital record-taking and their individual benefits. How these workflows create a more efficient dental office and laboratory and the benefits to the patient. 

Learning Objectives

• What system and workflow is currently the best in the industry?

• How do these systems create more efficiency for the clinician and Laboratory?

• Will using these systems guarantee precision?

Jack is the Director of Absolute Dental Services Signature Prosthetics Division in the Triangle region of North Carolina, Jack a former Marine, started his ceramics career in 2002. 

He managed the Implant, All Ceramic and PFM Divisions of MicroDental DTI. He was Director of technical Artistry for Lee Culp at Sculpture Studios Since 2014 before joining Absolute Dental Laboratory. He has completed courses on advanced implant restorative dentistry with Dr Carl Misch and has received a Fellowship from the Misch Institute as well as obtaining Fellowship and Mastership from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, the American College of Prosthodontists and the prestigious PEERS prosthodontic association. He was also named LMT magazine top 40 technicians in the US under 40. Over the years Jack has been an integral part in the research and development of many of today’s top restorative dental materials.  Jack is on the editorial advisor’s board for Dental Lab Products magazine and Spectrum Dialog magazine. Jack has studied and restored cases with many of the world’s top clinicians. In 2022 Jack received the NADL Excellence in education award as well as the Technician Leadership award from the American College of Prosthodontists. Today, he continues to work closely with Restorative Clinicians, Prosthodontists, University Graduate programs and faculty Practices from around the country. Jack is a KOL for top manufacturers and is faculty at the MOD Institute.  Jack can be contacted at jack@absolutedentalservices.com.

In the conference, a systematic approach to implant rehabilitation in aesthetic areas will be evaluated, starting with the identification of the position of the incisal edge of the upper central incisor.

Subsequently, through an assessment of dental proportions, the ideal future free gingival margin will be determined. By localizing the ideal gingival margin and comparing it with the location in the specific existing clinical situation, various techniques will be identified to make our prosthetic-surgical approach predictable.

The conference will assess, through a series of step-by-step cases, from the ideal implant placement to surgical flap design and the management of hard and soft tissues in different clinical scenarios, ranging from the simplest situations to cases requiring vertical regeneration. In addition to the surgical approach, prosthetic sequences and materials will also be evaluated to achieve an optimal aesthetic result.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify Key Reference Points for Aesthetic Implant Placement:
   Understand the importance of determining the incisal edge position of the upper central incisor as a reference for planning implant placement in aesthetic zones.

2. Define and Apply the Concept of the Ideal Future Free Gingival Margin (IFFGM):
   Learn how to establish the IFFGM through the assessment of dental proportions and apply this concept to enhance predictability in prosthetic-surgical planning.

3. Evaluate Surgical Techniques for Hard and Soft Tissue Management:
   Gain insights into various surgical approaches, including flap design and the management of hard and soft tissues, tailored to different clinical scenarios, from straightforward cases to those requiring vertical regeneration.

4. Integrate Prosthetic Protocols and Material Selection for Optimal Aesthetics:
   Explore prosthetic workflows and material choices that complement surgical procedures to achieve predictable, long-lasting aesthetic outcomes in implant rehabilitation.

Dr Mintrone started his activity as a dental technician and then specialized as a ceramist in fixed prosthesis.
After graduating in Dentistry with honors at the University of Modena, Italy, he attended several courses on prosthetic dentistry and implant surgery. EAED active member.

Winner of the 2011 and 2012 editions of the Master Clinician in Implant Dentistry at the gIDE/ UCLA, he is Faculty member and chairman at the gIDE/LLU for the Esthetic/Implant Master Program in Europe, China and Vietnam.

He has authored several articles published on international scientific magazines and he lectures nationally and internationally on topics related to digital dentistry. implants and prosthodontics. He focuses his professional activity mainly on aesthetics and prosthetic rehabilitation on implants and natural dentition in his private practices in Modena,Italy.