TITLE
Andrés Peñalva: Contemporary Decision Pathways in the Implant Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Maxilla
TALK INFO
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.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
You can watch the first 8 minutes for free.
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Implants
SPEAKER
DATE
12/10/26
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.
ABOUT THE 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.
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.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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.
