Advanced Full Arch Implants: Zygomas, Pterygoids, and More on Cadavers. 

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Take your Full Arch Practice to the next level

Courses:

  • March 6 - 7, 2026 - Dallas, TX with Dr. Clark Damon and Dr. Fayette Williams

  • November 6 - 7, 2026 - Dallas, TX with Dr. Clark Damon and Dr. Fayette Williams

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Foundation and Course Overview:

This is a 2 day Lecture, hands-models, and cadaver course with 16 Continuing Education credits through ADA CERP. Our zygomatic philosophy is to teach both the ZAGA method and the extra-maxillary method for zygomatic implants. As far as with pterygoid instruction, we teach both the osteotome method and the drilling method. Dr. Damon has placed over 1,100 pterygoids since 2019 and has only had 4 fail in this time. This course is a good way to find out if adding zygomatic or pterygoids is right for you.

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Lecture

Dr. Damon will prepare attendees with the knowledge to perform zygomatic and pterygoid implants in their day to day clinical practice. Lecture topics include: ZAGA Classification, Anatomy Review, Surgical Instrumentation, and Prosthodontic Consideration.

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Zygomatic Implants

This course will teach you how to approach zygomatic cases based on zygomatic anatomy according to the ZAGA philosophy as our starting point. Then we will teach the Extra-maxillary approach. We will discuss all aspects of single zygoma in a PATZi protocol, expanding into the Quad Zygoma Configuration. Our goal is to teach you the A-frame concept when approaching the Quad Zygoma patient.

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Nasal Crest

To go from AOX standard to PATZi, the Nasal Crest approach has many benefits for clinicians: additional implant length, dense bone, more BIC, added stability, and ability to obtain a thinner prosthesis due to optimized screw channel access.

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Hands on Models

Practice your zygomatic, pterygoid, and other advanced implant configuration approaches on models. Explore the Neodent Surgical kit and practice placing the 45 degree abutment optimizing screw channel positioning.

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Pterygoid Implants

Dr. Damon who has completed over 1,100 pterygoid implants, teaches you both the drilling technique and the osteotome technique. Learn all the angles, proper screw-channel access, and how to predictably place pterygoid implants on all of your patients. We will also discuss restorative considerations as well. We will breakdown the radiographic studies and the approach in detail.

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Cadavers

Take “the learn” from lecture and hands on models onto your cadaver. Attendees will place pterygoids, zygomatic, trans-sinus, trans-nasal, and nasal crest. Single and Quad zygomatic configurations can be done by attendees.

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Trans-Nasal

Popularized by Professor Vanderlim and Dr. David Zellig, learn when a Trans-nasal approach is appropriate, how much sub-nasal bone is needed, learn relevant anatomy such as NLD (nasolacrimal duct), and what types of implants are needed. We will discuss need for grafting or not. This is treatment for extreme cases and cadavers are an excellent way to learn this approach.

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Trans-Sinus

Maximize AP spread without having to opt for a zygomatic implant. Trans-sinus can help maximize your case in a simple approach. Learn tips and tricks, along with proper case selection.

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Course Objectives:

  • Learn PATZi Protocol

  • Learn Zygomatic, Pterygoid, Trans-Nasal, Trans-sinus, nasal crest, and MORE.

  • Rationale for Advanced Implant Therapies

  • In-depth Anatomy review of each region

  • Literature review

  • Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Case Selection

  • Advanced Implant Placement protocols

  • Restorative considerations

  • Complications

  • Hands on Models

  • Place Pterygoid and Zygomatic implants on cadavers.

FAQs

What is the course address?

The lecture and the cadaver lab are held at SLR Medical Consulting 1727 E Levee St, Dallas, TX 75207

Start and Stop Times?

Doors open at 8:00 am Friday and 8:30 am Saturday. Expect to be done at 5:30 Day 1 and 3:30 Day 2.

What Airport should I fly into?

Dallas Love Field or DFW (Dallas - Fort Worth) Airport are your best bets.

What hotel do you recommend?

  • Hotel Crescent Court - most sophisticated

  • Hotel ZaZa - great for families and suite

  • Virgin Hotel Dallas

  • Hilton Anatole

  • Sheraton Suites Market Center

Poster for a medical training course titled Fixed Full Arch, hosted by Neodent at the Texas Implant Institute in Dallas, Texas, on March 6-7, 2026. The course covers advanced full arch implant surgery with Zygomas (Surgical IV). Features instructors Dr. Clark Damon and Dr. Fayette Williams. Includes a course description, learning objectives, cost of $7,500, 16 CE credits, and a registration button.
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