REHABILITATION OPTIONS FOR ATROPHIC POSTERIOR MAXILLA

A pre-course of the 49th Annual Conference of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI)

The posterior maxilla remains one of the most challenging anatomical regions for dental implant rehabilitation due to reduced bone height, poor bone quality, and proximity to the maxillary sinus. This AOMSI Pre-Conference focuses on the latest surgical and prosthetic strategies for managing the atrophic posterior maxilla, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of both conventional and advanced approaches.

The session will feature case-based discussions, surgical videos, and interactive Q&A with leading experts in oral and maxillofacial surgery and implantology. Designed for clinicians at all levels, it aims to enhance decision-making, reduce complications, and improve long-term outcomes in posterior maxillary rehabilitation.

This comprehensive hybrid course provides participants with state-of-the-art knowledge and practical skills through a two-part learning experience. Both parts are integral, and participants will need to complete the online lectures before the hands-on day to gain the full benefit.

REGISTRATION

To enroll in this course, you must first complete your registration for the AOMSI conference here. Once you have successfully registered for the conference, you will receive an AOMSI registration number. You will need this number to proceed with the course registration here.

COURSE FORMAT

This hybrid course is designed as a complete learning journey, combining exclusive online content with practical hands-on training. Both parts are integral to the course, and participants will need to register separately for each component to gain the full experience.

1. Exclusive Online Precourse (to be completed before the conference) Gain early access to a curated series of lectures from distinguished international faculty, available only only to the registrants of the LIVE hands on course. These sessions provide cutting-edge insights and establish the essential foundation for the live hands-on component.

   
   

2. Live Hands-On Course (during the 49th AOMSI Annual Conference

   Building on the online knowledge, the in-person event at Gitam Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, offers surgical videos, interactive Q&A with leading experts, and hands-on practice on models. Participants will refine their skills in:

   • Placement of all-on-4 tilted implants

   • Guided implant placement

   • Sinus lift procedures

FACULTY

Dr. Akash Chakravarthy MDS, is the Founder and Managing Director of Saritha Implants and Aesthetic Dentistry, specializing in implant-supported full-mouth rehabilitation using advanced graft-less modalities such as All-on-4, zygomatic, Trefoil, basal, and pterygoid implants. He serves as a speaker for Nobel BioCare and a key opinion leaderfor Sirona and Graphenano Dental Spain. Dr. Chakravarthy is also a Fellow of the ICOI and an Executive Committee member of AOMSI.

Dr. Chitra Chakravarthy BDS, MDS, is the Professor and Head of the Department of Oral and maxillofacial surgery at Navodaya Dental College and Hospital Raichur in India.  She has been an academician for the past 23 years, has authored a Textbook of Oral and Maxillofacial and authored a Handbook of dental instruments. In addition, she is the director of Spark center for Advanced Dentistry in Hyderabad where she conducts clinical courses for dental students using newer technologies like 3D printing for surgical skill enhancement.

Dr. Segin Chandran is an eminent Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and Oral Implantologist based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with over 26 years of expertise in trauma care, orthognathic surgery, and digital implantology. He serves as Managing Director and Chief Surgeon of Kamala Dental Super Specialty Hospital, a NABH-accredited, award-winning institution, and is a Senior Consultant in leading trauma centers across the city. A past president of IAACD and global ambassador for the Digital Dentistry Society, he is widely recognized for his pioneering contributions to digital dentistry and implantology, honored with prestigious awards including the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dr. Shubhra Chauhan Aranmanai BDS, MDS is a Consultant Head and Neck Oncosurgeon in Chennai, India, with postgraduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from TN Govt. Dental College. She has pursued four fellowships in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology across India, China, and the USA, including MSKCC New York. Mentored by Dr. Moni Abraham Kuriakose, she has published widely and lectured internationally on oral cancer. Her core interests are Head & Neck Oncosurgery, Craniofacial Cancer Resections, and Reconstruction, and she leads an Oral Oncology unit in Chennai.

Dr. Reena Rachel John MDS PhD FIBOMS, is a Professor and Associate Dean Research at VMSDC VMRF DU Salem in India. She specializes in the management of oral surgery and oral and maxillofacial pathologies with local, regional flaps and patient specific implants. Her academic career spans almost 3 decades till date. She is a member of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India and a member of academics and research in VMSDC. Reena is a passionate teacher who loves to challenge herself and teach by example. Mentoring students in her institution is her forte.

Dr. Saurabh Mohandas Kamat is a Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon and Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Goa Dental College and Hospital, India. A Fellow of both the Indian and International Boards of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, he is actively engaged in clinical practice, teaching, and research, with multiple international publications. He is also Founder of Southern Edge Education, President of the Goa AOMSI Chapter, and Director of the ITI Goa Seaside Study Club.

Dr. Alfred Lau BDS(HK), MDS(OMS)(HK), MSc(HCM)(Ireland), MOSRCS(Edin), AdvDipOMS (HK), FDSRCS(Edin), FDSRCPS(Glasg) FHKAM(DS),  FCDSHK(OMS) is a Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Hong Kong, where he practices in private surgery and serves as Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong. He is an Honorary Consultant in OMS at Queen Mary Hospital and the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, a past president of the Hong Kong Association of OMS, and currently holds leadership roles in both the Asian and International Associations of OMS. Widely active in teaching, international faculty work, and public engagement, he has organized major global congresses, frequently lectures worldwide, and recently published a book to promote OMS knowledge to the wider community.

Dr. Sankalp Mittal is a Professor and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon based in Jaipur, with over two decades of clinical, academic, and administrative leadership. A pioneer in zygomatic implants and maxillofacial rehabilitation, he directs advanced implantology training programs, including the renowned Jaipur Zygoma Workshop, and has mentored countless postgraduate students. Widely recognized for his contributions, he serves as a key opinion leader for global implant companies and has been honored with multiple awards for his clinical excellence and service to dentistry.

Dr. M. Senthil Moorthy, M.D.S, AO, ASIF, is a renowned Maxillofacial Surgeon and Implantologist. He trained at Madras Dental College, one of Southern India’s top institutions, specializing in Maxillofacial Surgery, Polytrauma, Pathology, and Facial Deformity Correction. A Gold Medalist, he gained further expertise at Rajan Dental Institute, Chennai, and completed a Nobel Fellowship in Implantology. He also advanced his skills as a visiting doctor at Johan Wolfgang Goethe University, Germany, and earned the AO Fellowship in Maxillofacial Surgery in Switzerland and Hong Kong.

Dr. Anjan Shah is a Professor of Implantology at Rajarajeswari Dental College, Bangalore, and Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, specializing in head & neck surgery, facial reconstruction with microvascular flaps, and implant rehabilitation. He holds four fellowships, including from the English and Irish Royal Colleges, and is the first Fellow of the International Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with a CAQ in Oncology and Reconstruction. Actively involved in education and mentorship, he serves as IAOMS representative for AOMSI and trains dentists globally in implantology.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the anatomical challenges of the atrophic posterior maxilla.

• Evaluate treatment planning options for rehabilitation in compromised maxillary bone.

• Apply contemporary surgical approaches to implant placement, including tilted and guided techniques.

• Perform sinus lift procedures on models to gain practical experience.

• Integrate evidence-based decision-making into clinical practice.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

• Implantologists

• Prosthodontists

• Periodontists involved in implant dentistry

• Senior residents and postgraduate trainees in maxillofacial surgery and related specialties