LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Describe the anatomical and biomechanical principles underlying the use of zygomatic implants in the rehabilitation of the severely atrophic maxilla.
Identify appropriate indications and patient selection criteria for zygomatic implants as an alternative to conventional implant techniques.
Outline the surgical protocols and techniques involved in zygomatic implant placement.
Recognize potential intraoperative and postoperative complications associated with zygomatic implants and strategies for their prevention and management.
Evaluate prosthetic considerations and loading protocols to achieve optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Integrate zygomatic implants into comprehensive treatment planning for complex maxillofacial rehabilitation cases.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr Pynadath George BDS, MFDS RCS, MSc Rest Dent, MSc Imp Dent, DClinDent Oral Surgery, FellowCG Dent
Dr George is a specialist Oral Surgeon and has a practice limited to complex dental implants. He is a graduate of Liverpool Dental University Hospital and since then has completed a Professional Doctorate and specialist training in Oral Surgery from the University of Edinburgh. His research topic was on the rehabilitation of the severely atrophic maxilla.
Through his career he has also completed a Masters Degree in Restorative Dentistry in 2011 from The Eastman Dental Institute, UCL, in London and a separate Master’s degree in Dental Implantology in 2013 from Warwick University. The thesis topic was zygomatic versus pterygoid implants.
Dr George had been teaching in the hospital for over a decade as well as mentoring and providing advanced Full Arch Implant Courses since 2013. During this time he has trained numerous dentists both in the UK and Internationally.
Dr George is currently the President Elect of the Association of Dental Implantology.
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.
