Many patients with adjacent missing teeth in the “esthetic zone” present to us with less-than-ideal alveolar ridge form due to severe hard and soft tissue loss. While many techniques offer excellent results for reconstruction of these defects, few can be said to guarantee success. A bone or soft tissue augmentation procedure to correct a ridge defect in the esthetic zone that is not fully successful in correcting the defect often ensures the use of prosthetic pink. This leads to the treatment dilemma: “if we have to use a little pink, why not use a lot of pink” and spare the patient the painful augmentations in the first place? The aim of this lecture is to critically evaluate the current evidence to determine the predictability of various bone augmentation techniques for vertical ridge defects for implant placement and when to consider more conservative alternative treatment options. A series of cases have been gathered to illustrate risk assessment and predictable management of various critical size defects ranging from moderate to severe defects.

Objectives:

1. Describe the anatomic basis and principles of vertical hard tissue grafting for implant site development.

2. Describe a simple diagnostic parameter to assess the risks involved in the treatment of each individual patient.

3. Apply practical methods of handling the vertically deficient ridge

As implant therapy becomes increasingly routine across Asia-Pacific, so too does the prevalence of peri-implantitis — a biologic complication that threatens long-term clinical outcomes. In keeping with APSO’s focus on clinical mastery, innovation, and collaborative care, this presentation will deliver a comprehensive yet pragmatic roadmap for managing peri-implantitis in today’s high-demand implant environment. Key insights will include current diagnostic criteria, the role of implant surface characteristics and prosthetic design in disease progression, and patient-related factors that influence outcomes. Prevention strategies — both surgical and non-surgical — will be discussed, with a strong emphasis on maintenance protocols, early detection, and the importance of patient compliance. Finally, we will explore the latest therapeutic approaches to managing peri-implantitis, including decontamination techniques, regenerative procedures, and when to consider explantation. Whether you’re placing implants or maintaining them, this session will equip you to not only manage peri-implantitis—but to prevail against it.

New technologies truly revolutionize the way we practice, not when old procedures are performed in new ways, but rather when they start to empower understanding, thoughts and treatments that were never possible before. The digital workflow in implant dentistry, initially focused on procedures and tools, is rapidly maturing to unlock a whole new treatment potential. Digital tools, coupled with new ways to see into data and an advancing understanding of the human biology are now introducing new paradigms in Implant Dentistry.

Computer Assisted Implant Surgery (CAIS) is rapidly becoming a golden standard for precise and accurate placement of dental implants. Either as static or dynamic, CAIS allows the implant to be placed in the planned prosthetic position, empowering advanced loading protocols within immediacy, with the use of prefabricated immediate provisional restorations or even immediate loading. With dynamic and static being based on different core technologies, they come with a different array of indications, possibilities and limitations. Static CAIS is the established standard at present, while dynamic technologies are rapidly rising to challenge the norms. Despite the enthusiastic introduction of such technologies however, the wider implementation in the mainstream clinical practice is not without challenges. From initial high investment costs and significant learning curve, to technical limitations, cost/effectiveness, scope of clinical procedures and patient characteristics, a range of limitations could reduce the anticipated benefits of CAIS.

In this presentation we will discuss the current potential and limitations of static and dynamic CAIS both as experienced through hundreds of cases treated but also through the scientific evidence. We will interpret the latest studies and investigateimportant aspects of the current technologies beyond just accuracy. The aim will be to reach some meaningful, clinically relevant conclusions to help colleagues determine the potential of such technologies in their practice, as well as identify the upcoming developments in the near future!

Join us for an in-depth, hands-on workshop focused on Immediate Implant Placement and Provisionalization—a cutting-edge technique that has grown in popularity due to its reliability, efficiency, and aesthetic excellence. Over the years, this approach has transformed modern implant dentistry, offering patients faster results with fewer surgical steps and predictable outcomes.

One of the major advantages is the ability to achieve immediate aesthetics and function, making it an ideal choice for both clinicians and patients seeking optimal results with minimal delay. In this comprehensive workshop, you'll gain valuable insights into the key principles, clinical protocols, and time-saving strategies for both the surgical and prosthetic phases. Learn practical tips and tricks to simplify your workflow, reduce complications, and enhance patient satisfaction. Whether you're looking to refine your current technique or begin incorporating immediate placement and provisionalization into your practice, this course will provide the tools and confidence you need.

What you'll learn:

• Case selection and treatment planning

• Surgical techniques for immediate implant placement

• Provisionalization protocols for predictable aesthetics

• Avoiding common pitfalls

• Real-world clinical examples and live demonstrations

Elevate your practice and provide immediate solutions with precision and confidence.

Full arch immediate implant placement utilizing the All-On-4 protocol can be challenging and often time-consuming when using the traditional techniques, even with the aid of static and/or stackable guides. By incorporating digital diagnostic tools and navigation systems in the workflow, optimal implant 3D positions can be planned and accurately executed with real-time feedback and intraoperative flexibility. This workshop aims at introducing the digital planning of a biomechanically favourable full arch All-On-4 implant position, and subsequent immediate placement using a navigation system. At the end of the workshop, participants will have acquired the knowledge and skills to design an ideal full arch implant placement on the digital platform (DTX), and experience a seamless execution of the plan with the navigation system (X-guide).