Edentulism Conference

While we prepare the announcement of the next Edentulism Conference, we invite you to keep advancing your expertise through ZAGA Courses.

The next upcoming opportunity is the ZAGA Cadaver Course in Barcelona (Spain), an intensive four-day program focused on the Zygoma Anatomy Guided Approach and Remote Anchorage Solutions.
📍 Barcelona, Spain
📅 June 9-12, 2026

Led by Dr. Carlos Aparicio together with Dr. Adi Lorean (ZAGA Center Tel Aviv), the course combines evidence-based theory with hands-on training using advanced 3D dental models and cryopreserved donor heads.

👉 For more information: https://bit.ly/4pDuXKi

🦷 “Zygoma Implant Therapy: Setting the Standard for Atrophic Maxilla?” at Edentulism Conference 2025 with Dr. Rubén Davó

Dr. Rubén Davó took the audience through the evolution of zygomatic implant therapy, from the early controversial years to today’s reality of long-term data, immediate function protocols, and increasingly refined surgical planning.
He explored the big clinical question behind the lecture: in cases of severe maxillary atrophy, could quad zygoma move from being an alternative to becoming the reference benchmark, especially when time to function and patient outcomes are prioritised?

One statement captured the patient-centred impact of immediate function: “We don't improve the quality of life, we normalise the quality of life.” - Dr. Rubén Davó at Edentulism Conference 2025.
A powerful reminder that for edentulous patients, predictable function and restored confidence are not optional; they are the goal.

🎤 Dr. Jay Neugarten at Edentulism Conference 2025

On June 7, the final day of the Edentulism Conference 2025, Dr. Jay Neugarten (ZAGA Center New York) served as moderator, guiding the audience through a full day focused on decision-making, risk management, and long-term outcomes in complex maxillary rehabilitation.

He moderated the following lectures:
- “Aiming for Success with Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implant Conservative Techniques” by Dr. Guy McLellan
- “Threats and Errors Management in Edentulous Maxillary Surgery The Example of Zygomatic Implants” by Dr. Franck Renouard
- “Dealing with the Smile Line in Full Mouth Reconstructions” by Dr. André Sakima and Dr. Peter Ilg
- “Pterygoid Implants in the Edentulous Patient” by Dr. Rudi Mukherjee
- “Long Term Success of Short Implants” by Prof. Waldemar Polido
- “Zygoma Implant Therapy Setting the Standard for Atrophic Maxilla” by Dr. Rubén Davó

With a clear, steady moderation style, Dr. Neugarten connected diverse clinical perspectives, encouraged meaningful discussion, and helped translate advanced concepts into practical insights for daily practice.

A strong and thoughtful close to an outstanding scientific program 👏

Dealing with the Smile Line in Full Mouth Reconstructions with Dr. André Sakima and Dr. Peter Ilg from ZAGA Center São Paulo 🇧🇷

From their first contact with zygomatic implants decades ago to refining techniques in complex maxillary cases, they shared one clear message at Edentulism Conference 2025: “We need to address the smile line due to two factors: statics and prosthetics. And clinical examination is key.” 💡

Their session walked through real-world scenarios where the transition zone can make or break the outcome, and why the platform position and soft-tissue management must be planned around the patient’s smile dynamics, not just the CT.

Because as they showed, you can have a “perfect” surgery… and still end up with the wrong aesthetic result if the transition is visible.