Join us IN Los Angeles, CA March 26-29, 2025
What determines the success dental implant?
The outcome of implant treatment relies on the stability of the crestal bone, and that key factor will determine whether treatment will succeed or fail. In spite of that, many implant cases performed still have some degree of bone loss.
"There may be an ideal clinical situation—sufficient bone height and width, 2 mm or more of attached tissues, and implant placement in the correct 3D position—but crestal bone loss still occurs. Why and how to prevent this? We can prevent it by developing the ‘Zero Bone Loss Concept'."
The world-renowned Prof. Tomas Linkevičius is coming to Los Angeles, CA for an exclusive, hands-on seminar on Zero Bone Loss Concepts experience focused on IMMEDIATE placement.
Bone loss is still a major issue that dentists encounter, but it is a complication that can be prevented. This course will examine influencing factors of bone loss, from prosthetic point of view including platform switching, implant placement depth, the importance of implant-abutment connection, restorative materials and polishing and more.
Attendees will receive training and discussion about the latest in Zero Bone Loss concepts for dental implants, accompanied with clinical instruction led by the esteemed Dr. Ahmed Mataria.
Dr. Mataria currently directs the only ZERO BONE LOSS CERTIFIED LAB in the US and will share his experience applying the concept as a lab owner and director .
During our 4-day course, attendees will receive training and discussion about the latest in Zero Bone Loss concepts for dental implants, accompanied with clinical instruction led by the esteemed Dr. Ahmed Mataria. In addition to that, attendees will receive access to immediate zero bone loss online course , normally a $2200 value, absolutely FREE.
Seats are limited, so please, RSVP now and secure your place!
-Prof. Tomas Linkevičius, DDS, Dip Pros, PhD
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
DATE & TIME:
WED - SAT
March 26-29 , 2025
8AM - 5PM
TICKET PRICE:
Doctors:
$8,000
EARLY BIRD
$7,500
WE OFFER PAYMENT PLANS!
PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE
773-557-7290
CED CREDITS:
32
AGD SUBJECT CODE:
690
SPEAKER
Prof. Tomas Linkevičius
DDS, DIS PROS, PHD
Dr. Tomas Linkevicius serves as Professor in Institute of Odontology, Vilnius University in Lithuania. Also he works as Visiting Professor in Ghent University, Belgium. He received a dental degree in Kaunas Medical University in 2000. In 2004 he completed the post-graduate studies in prosthodontics in Vilnius University. In 2009 he finished his PhD doctoral dissertation and defended it in Riga Stradins University in Latvia. Tomas Linkevicius is an author of many publications in international peer-reviewed journals and focuses his research on soft tissues and cementation of implant restorations. Professor Linkevicius has developed “Zero bone loss concepts”, a scientifically backed clinical protocol, which shows how to archive and maintain crestal bone stability around implants. He also lectures internationally and is an active member of European Academy of Osseointegration (EAO) and Academy of Osseointegration (AO). Tomas Linkevicius holds a specialist prosthodontics and implant dentistry practice and a private dental research facility.
Clinical Instructure
Dr. Ahmed Mataria DDS
Dr. Ahmed Mataria received his dental degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2009. Dr. Mataria has expanded his practices from Chicago to Los Angeles. He currently limits his practice to implant dentistry, focusing on complicated cases from referrals and managing failed implants. He is an advocate of holistic implant dentistry by using metal-free implants. He has advanced training in vertical augmentation, soft tissue grafting, full arch restorations with immediate loading, Khoury technique, P.E.T and PRF. . He specializes in teaching implant placement, sinus lifts, and full arch restorations, all while providing mentorship to his student doctors throughout their educational journey. Dr Mataria recently founded Zero Bone Loss Lab following professor linkevicius phiolospy , the only certified zero bone loss lab in the US. Through the lab , Doctor Mataria can help other doctors plan and fabricate surgical guides and final restorations completing the full circle under his supervision utilizing a fully digital workflow.
ZBLC Experience
What determines the success dental implant?
The outcome of implant treatment relies on the stability of the crestal bone, and that key factor will determine whether treatment will succeed or fail. In spite of that, many implant cases performed still have some degree of bone loss.
"There may be an ideal clinical situation—sufficient bone height and width, 2 mm or more of attached tissues, and implant placement in the correct 3D position—but crestal bone loss still occurs. Why and how to prevent this? We can prevent it by developing the ‘Zero Bone Loss Concept'."
-Prof. Tomas Linkevičius, DDS, Dip Pros, PhD
DAY 1: DELAYED PLACEMENT
Development of crestal bone stability by surgical means
Influence of vertical soft tissues on crestal bone stability. Does platform switching save the bone? Influence of implant placement depth on crestal bone stability. What is the importance of implant-abutment connection stability? Bone remineralization and corticalisation processes in thick tissues.
Four novel methods to increase vertical soft tissue thickness
a.) subcrestal implant placement
b.) Flattening of the alveolar bone
c.) “Tent pole” technique
d.) Vertical soft tissue thickening
HANDS ONS. All 4 methods to increase vertical soft tissue thicness
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Practice on pig jaws of vertical soft tissue augmentation with membranes
a.) Incision
b.) Blunt flap release to relief the tension
c.) Preparation of allogenic membrane
d.) Positioning of membrane
e.) Suturing of the membrane with matrix suture for stabilization
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Subcrestal implant placement
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Tent pole technique
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Flattening of the bone
ADDITIONAL HANDS ONS
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Soft tissue profile creation with individual healing abutment
DAY 2: IMMEDIATE PLACEMENT
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Rationale for immediate implant placement I. Why should we do immediate implants?
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Rationale for immediate implant placement I. Why immediate implants are still considered risky?
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Why are immediate implants successful? I. Osseointegration, profile and peri-implant tissues
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Why are immediate implants successful? II. Primary stability and crestal bone levels
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Immediate implant placement in molar region I. Implant depth, stability, bone grafting, healing abutments and soft tissue grafting. Type A, B and C.
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Immediate premolars
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Immediate implants in anterior region
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Complications, which could be avoided
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HANDS ONS. Place implants in premolars and molars, when traditional apico-coronal placement is not possible. Individual healing abutment fabrication.
Practice with models-
Evaluation of the extraction socket
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Elimination of thin septum
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Implant diameter and thread width determination
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Placement of the implant
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Fabrication of individual healing abutment.
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DAY 3: PROSTHETICS
How to control cement remnants after cementation. Supragingival margins and individual abutments. Relation between cement and peri-implant disease. Screw-retained restorations. Use of Ti-base for fabrication of restorations. Which cement is most suitable for cementation of Ti-bases?
Subgingival prosthetic materials. Zirconia, titanium, ceramics – which is better. Use of ultra-polished zirconia for implant restorations. Composition of peri-implant soft tissues. Supragingival materials. Ceramics, e.max, monolithic Zr – where to use and why?
HANDS ONS. Prosthetic part will focus on implementing special impression method, designed by Dr. Tomas Linkevičius for deeply positioned implants, by using occlusal registration materials to stabilize the transfer.
DAY 4: BIOMECHANICS OF IMPLANTS
We will cover everything related to implants. Starting with biomechanics of implants and how occlusal forces can affect crestal bone stability. We will move to cover peri implant hard and soft tissue requirements, explain why such guidelines were created. Participants will also learn the parameters of selecting the correct implant for any clinical presentation following ZBLC TM philosophy. We will discuss custom healing abutments in immediate and delayed placement, an essential step for long term stability . We will provide you with proper understanding of how intra oral scanners work, how to acquire accurate impressions the analog and digital way, when to splint and what connections to use. We will provide you with instructions on lab communications. We will further discuss the factors in selecting the appropriate titanium base and determination of emergence profile according to bone and tissue. Further, we will discuss delivery instructions and how to establish the proper occlusion followed by post-delivery care and discuss complications. Lastly, we will demonstrate how to design surgical guides, night guards, custom healing abutment digitally and adequately polish implant crowns to achieve effective tissue adhesion.
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