Key topics to be covered include:

• patient selection and treatment planning, transitioning from analogue to digital workflows;
• the systematic approach developed by Prof. Caramês to anatomical classification of full-arch rehabilitation;
• prosthetic protocols for management of cases from provisional to final restorations; and
• maintenance protocols and patient management towards long-term success for edentulous patients.

A live surgery session, featuring a full-arch rehabilitation case treated with immediately loaded implants, will offer participants an opportunity to see the course’s theoretical concepts in action. Hands-on training will further reinforce the techniques learned, enabling participants to apply their knowledge in a supervised guided setting.

Expertise of Prof. João Caramês

Prof. Caramês, founder and director of the Implantology Institute, is a globally respected figure in implant dentistry and oral surgery. As a professor at the University of Lisbon, he has mentored countless professionals and contributed significantly to advancements in implantology. Widely regarded as a pioneer in full-arch rehabilitation, he is also considered instrumental in the development of Straumann’s Pro Arch treatment concept for fully edentulous patients. His pioneering work and extensive lecturing experience have shaped modern approaches to full-arch rehabilitation.

The course will take place on 23 and 24 May, and 27 and 28 October at the Implantology Institute in Lisbon. More information about the programme can be found here.