Zirconia Implant Training & Regenerative Dentistry, CAD/CAM, Reconstruction 2026

SESSION SEVEN involves everything digital: digital impressions, 3d printing, digital crown and bridge design, CAD/CAM (including systems that are FAR less expensive and more comprehensive than CEREC). Principles of restoration are taught through case studies and published articles. Participants digitally impress each other and test drive CAD/CAM systems in crown design.

ADD-ON AVAILABLE: SDS ceramic implant hands-on training

NOTE: HDES7 now includes the option of SDS-specific zirconia implant training.  This training has been specifically requested by Dr. Ulrich Volz in order to standardize SDS implant placement in the US.  SDS-specific training happens on Thursday.  The general session happens on Friday and Saturday.

Whether beginner or expert, take your ceramic implant skills to the next level. During this full day training program, you will learn virtual case planning using CBCT, patient selection options, delayed and immediate placement techniques, pre- and post-operative planning including mixing Vit C infusion bags. Then, for hands-on training, placing SDS implants in 3-D printed models from actual case planning.

Topics Include:

• Understanding implantology – the difference between titanium and zirconia
• Virtual case planning
• Immediate and delayed surgical techniques
• Temporization
• Pre- and post-operative planning
• Infusion bag preparation
• Case Studies review
• Surgical protocols

Participants have the opportunity to virtually plan and place implants and then acutall prep and place them in a 3D model

8 AGD CE hours