Full-Arch Implant Boot Camp Level 1: Master Overdentures to All-on-XYZ

Full-Arch Implant Boot Camp Level 1: Master Overdentures to All-on-XYZ is organized by Pikos Institute and will be held from Jul 24 - 25, 2026 at Pikos Institute Inc, Trinity, Florida, United States of America.

Description:
This two-day, hands-on course is designed as a clinician’s first step into the world of full-arch implant rehabilitation. From overdentures to fixed solutions, participants will gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to confidently plan and execute their first full-arch cases.

DAY ONE focuses on patient selection, anatomy, risk assessment, and communication—laying the groundwork for sound clinical decisions. Students will learn when to extract, how to obtain baseline digital records, and how to approach treatment planning through the lens of restorative space, smile line, and occlusal parameters. The afternoon sessions explore surgical and prosthetic principles for overdentures, including implant positioning, soft tissue handling, and attachment selection.

DAY TWO transitions into fixed prosthetic solutions for patients with favorable bone, addressing material choices, prosthetic design, and the full clinical workflow—from surgery to final restoration. A strong emphasis is placed on practical steps including; incision design, flap management, extraction protocols, common pitfalls and long-term maintenance strategies for both removable and fixed solutions.

The course concludes with an extensive hands-on workshop using models to practice implant placement, prosthetic protocols, and provisionalization techniques. At the conclusion of this course, students will be equipped with the core knowledge and confidence to begin offering full-arch implant options within their practice.

Why Attend This Live Dental Implant Course
This course is designed for general dentists, DSO clinicians, and early-stage implantologists looking to expand into full-arch implant rehabilitation. This level 1 beginner course is designed to connect with our intermediate/advanced Level 2 All on XYZ Full Arch Rehabilitation CE-Based Course.

Jumpstart Your Full-Arch Journey

• Gain the surgical and restorative groundwork needed to succeed in All-on-4, All-on-6, and All-on-XYZ cases.

Hands-On, High-Yield Learning

• Place implants in simulated models, practice MUA placement, and gain confidence in full-arch instrumentation.

Simplify The Complexity

• Demystify digital workflows, case selection, torque thresholds, and prosthetic planning—all in one fast-paced weekend.

Learn From Industry Leading Experts

• The Pikos Institute esteemed faculty, and the Institute have been teaching over 7,000 clinicians for the past 35 years in advanced complex procedures.

Course Topics
Day 1

• Foundational principles and overdenture treatment planning
• Patient evaluation for full-arch therapy: anatomy, risks, and expectation management
• Medical history, informed consent, and financial discussion essentials
• Diagnostic protocols: intraoral photography, impressions, and baseline records
• Decision-making in terminal dentition: when to extract and when to retain
• Treatment planning fundamentals: overdenture vs fixed, VDO, restorative space, and inter-arch assessment
• Prosthetic classifications and design considerations: FP1-FP3, smile line, and occlusal parameters
• Surgical and prosthetic protocols for overdentures: implant positioning, flap design, and attachment systems

Day 2

• Fixed solutions, workflow execution, and hands-on practice
• Fixed full-arch prosthetics in abundant bone: material selection, design, and restorative evolution
• Surgical and prosthetic workflow: clinical steps, tools, and error prevention strategies
• Maintenance and hygiene protocols, followed by hands-on training in implant placement, abutment connection, provisionalization, and prosthetic maintenance techniques

Learning Objectives:

• Identify ideal patients and avoid red flags in full-arch case selection.
• Interpret CBCT scans to evaluate bone, nerves, and sinus positions for full-arch planning.
• Understand the role of torque, stability, and MUA in immediate loading.
• Demonstrate basic implant placement on edentulous models.
• Communicate digital scan and photo data to labs effectively.
• Develop a simple treatment protocol for terminal dentition and edentulous cases.