Thursday, April 16, 2026
(Pre-symposium, Spanish)

Thursday, April 16, 2026

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09:00

Opening Day 3

09:00

Session 7: Emerging voices: Poster competition spotlight

The six selected poster finalists will present their research in a short oral pitch, followed by a Q&A session with the expert panel.

10:00

Coffee Break

10:30

Session 8: Digitally driven: The future of prosthetic design & delivery

Moderator: Katja Nelson

Digital workflow – prosthetics plus AI

TBD

Digital workflow protocols in full-arch implant rehabilitations
Dental implants treatment is generally associated with positive patient-centered outcomes. It provides a safe and predictable treatment option, especially for completely edentulous patients who, otherwise, would be faced with wearing conventional removable prostheses. A number of digital workflows have been proposed for diagnosis, treatment plan and treatment execution. These include pre-operative imaging, intra-and extraoral data acquisition, digital planning, guided implant placement and provisionalization, as well as design (CAD) and manufacturing CAM) of the definitive prostheses. Ultimately though, we are treating an analog patient and it is in the oral cavity that the proverbial rubber “meets the road”, especially when it comes to treatment efficiency, accuracy and cost. This presentation will address the advantages and disadvantages of current digital workflows for full-arch rehabilitations and critically review their indications for an efficient and accurate delivery of care. A step-by-step approach from diagnostic data collection and treatment planning to surgical and prosthetic management will be illustrated through clinical cases and supported by scientific evidence.

Course objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, attendees should be able to

  1. Describe the various applications of digital technology in full-arch fixed implant rehabilitations.
  2. Discuss the scientific evidence for the applications of digital technology in full-arch fixed implant rehabilitation.
  3. Illustrate step-by-step clinical protocols for the complete digital workflow from planning to final rehabilitation for terminal dentition patients as well as completely edentulous patients.

Carlo Ercoli / Kostas Cochlidakis

Scanning technologies and photogrammetry

TBD

The integration of new dental materials into clinical practice often precedes robust scientific validation, raising critical questions about the adequacy of evidence and the ethical implications of their use. This lecture critically examines the current state of evidence for emerging restorative materials, focusing on three key aspects: clinical data, laboratory findings, and future perspectives.

Clinically, materials such as lithium disilicate and various generations of zirconia are widely used. While early generations like 3Y-TZP zirconia are well-documented, newer, more translucent types (4Y-PSZ, 5Y-PSZ) lack sufficient long-term clinical data. The lecture highlights that assuming comparable performance between generations and derivates is scientifically flawed and potentially risky, particularly when extrapolating data from limited studies tied to specific manufacturers.

From a laboratory standpoint, the mechanical and biological behavior of these materials varies significantly. Regarding new zirconia generations, the loss of phase transformation toughening in newer zirconia types reduces fracture resistance, making them less suitable for high-load indications. Furthermore, processing methods for provisional materials – additive vs. subtractive manufacturing – were shown to influence cell viability and inflammatory responses, underscoring the relevance of manufacturing routes beyond the base material itself.

In conclusion, the insufficient clinical evidence for new materials, combined with evolving laboratory insights, creates a clear ethical dilemma for clinicians. Responsible use requires critical evaluation of not only material properties but also their processing methods and the strength of supporting evidence.

Benedikt Spies

Panel discussion

12:30

Lunch Break

13:30

Session 9: Surgical precision in the digital dra: From plan to placement

Moderator: Homa Zadeh & TBD

Smile design

Alvaro Blasi

Digital technologies in implant surgery

Luca de Stavola

Severe atrophic bone presents significant challenges in oral reconstruction, often requiring complex procedures like bone grafting or zygomatic implants. This lecture introduces an innovative technique utilizing the dual scan protocol and 3D-printed custom plates to restore full arches, quadrants, or individual teeth with enhanced precision and efficiency. By reverse-engineering from the provisional prosthetic design, the dual scan protocol enables the creation of patient-specific plates secured with bone screws, incorporating abutments for immediate provisional placement. This approach eliminates the need for intraoperative lab support or restorative dentist involvement, streamlining the surgical process. Compared to zygomatic implants, this method avoids maxillary sinus complications and orbital risks, while offering fewer surgeries and faster recovery than bone grafting. The plates feature gyro scaffolds (restore3D) to promote osseointegration, enhancing stability through native bone integration. For full-arch or quadrant restorations, plates are anchored to vertical pillars (zygoma and piriform) via bone screws, ensuring robust fixation. This technique reduces complications, shortens treatment timelines, and improves patient outcomes, making it a game-changer for managing severe atrophy. Attendees will gain insights into the clinical applications, technical workflow, and advantages of this cutting-edge approach, positioning it as a superior alternative to traditional methods.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the dual scan protocol and its role in designing 3D-printed custom plates for precise restoration of severe atrophic bone.
  • Compare the clinical advantages of the custom plate technique to bone grafting and zygomatic implants, focusing on reduced complications and treatment efficiency.
  • Explore the integration of gyro scaffolds and vertical pillar fixation in enhancing stability and osseointegration for full-arch and quadrant restorations.

Shuaib Malik

Panel discussion

15:00

Coffee Break

15:30

Session 10: Redefining possibilities: Contemporary and future treatment alternatives

Moderator: Mariano Sanz

Minimally invasive approaches for the esthetic zone in the digital age: Immediate implants and tooth supported alternatives.

Florian Beuer

Applying P4 medicine in preventing peri-implant diseases

Purnima Kumar

Nowadays, patient requirements are taking our treatments to limits that were unthinkable some years ago. Patients whose teeth suffered from very advanced periodontal disease, that would normally lead to complete edentulism, are now treated with advanced periodontal-orthodontic-implant-prosthodontic rehabilitations. This can only be achieved when these different specialties join forces and are used systematically and judiciously from the early stages of the establishment of the global treatment plan.

This presentation will focus on the different aspects of a good cooperation between the Periodontist and the Orthodontist in order to achieve both a functional and an aesthetic result. Attention will be given to the establishment of the different steps of a well-designed and rational global treatment plan in order to obtain the best possible results.

Several aspects have to be considered, not only from the functional but also from the aesthetic point of view.  Very often the services of an Orthodontist are sought by Patients who have developed spaces between their teeth while the real aetiology of that migration is due to periodontal destruction. After the completion of the periodontal correction, the orthodontic treatment will have to deal not only with the repositioning of the teeth but also to minimize the aesthetic sequalae of the periodontal disease.

The inclusion of endo-osseous dental implants will also be discussed as an integral part of that same global treatment plan.

Learning objectives

  1. Understand the possibilities and the limits of orthodontic treatment in advanced periodontal patients
  2. Understand that orthodontic treatment will not jeopardize the remaining healthy periodontal attachment
  3. Realizing that perio-ortho treatments in very advanced periodontal cases can be maintained for many years, with excellent prognosis.

Gil Alcoforado

Tunneling techniques for the treatment of soft tissue recessions at dental implants: Why, when and how

Anton Sculean

Panel discussion

17:05

Closing Ceremony

President / Scientific Committee

17:10

End of congress

ORF 20 Years Anniversary Gala dinner
Research Award Ceremony and Poster Award Ceremony