Andrés Peñalva: Contemporary Decision Pathways in the Implant Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Maxilla

Rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla remains one of the most challenging areas in contemporary implant dentistry and oral surgery. Advances in digital planning, guided surgery, immediate loading protocols, zygomatic implants, pterygoid implants, and regenerative techniques have dramatically expanded the treatment options available to clinicians. However, selecting the optimal treatment pathway for each patient remains a complex decision-making process that requires balancing anatomy, function, esthetics, patient expectations, treatment time, and long-term outcomes.

In this lecture, Dr. Andrés Peñalva will present contemporary decision pathways for the implant rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla, offering a practical and evidence-based framework for treatment planning in both routine and highly complex cases. Through clinical examples and discussion of current literature, participants will gain insights into how modern clinicians navigate the spectrum of treatment options available for maxillary rehabilitation.

The session will explore indications and limitations of conventional implant therapy, grafting procedures, zygomatic implants, digital workflows, and immediate loading concepts, with a focus on achieving predictable and patient-centered outcomes.

SPEAKER

Andrés Peñalva, DDS

Dr. Andrés Peñalva is an internationally recognized oral surgeon and implantologist with extensive expertise in the rehabilitation of severely atrophic maxillae and complex full-arch implant reconstructions. His clinical practice focuses on advanced implant surgery, zygomatic implants, immediate loading protocols, digital treatment planning, and comprehensive rehabilitation of patients with severe maxillary bone loss.

Dr. Peñalva serves as an international educator and lecturer, sharing his experience in advanced implant rehabilitation, surgical innovation, and patient-centered treatment planning. He is actively involved in postgraduate education and has contributed significantly to the advancement of contemporary approaches for the management of challenging edentulous patients.

Through his clinical work, teaching activities, and international collaborations, Dr. Peñalva has become a respected voice in modern implant dentistry and one of the leading proponents of evidence-based treatment strategies for maxillary rehabilitation.

Speaker Website

Professional Profile: https://orcaaglobal.com/dr-andres-penalva/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docpenalva/

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this event, participants should be able to:

• Understand contemporary treatment pathways for rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla.

• Evaluate indications and limitations of available surgical and prosthetic treatment options.

• Apply evidence-based decision-making principles to complex implant rehabilitation cases.

• Recognize the role of digital planning and guided surgery in improving treatment predictability.

• Assess when advanced solutions such as zygomatic implants or regenerative procedures may be indicated.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, cranio-maxillofacial surgeons, ENT surgeons, pediatric surgeons, plastic surgeons, surgical trainees, and healthcare professionals involved in pediatric tumor management.

FREE ONLINE LIVE EVENT

San Francisco: Monday, October 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Mexico City: Monday, October 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm

New York: Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Rio de Janeiro: Monday, October 12, 2026 at 8:00 pm

London: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 12:00 midnight

Berlin: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 1:00 am

Johannesburg: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 1:00 am

Cairo: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 2:00 am

Dubai: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 3:00 am

Delhi: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 4:30 am

Manila: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:00 am

Sydney: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 10:00 am

LANGUAGE: The event language is English.

CE ACCREDITATION : surgeON is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeON designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.

DECLARATION

In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.