Founder and Director Implant & Aesthetic Academy Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Disclosure(s):
Howard L. Gluckman, BDS, MCHD, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose
This intensive hands-on workshop will provide participants with practical experience in performing autogenous hard-tissue grafting using intraoral donor sites. The course will focus on the Khoury Technique for block grafting, including harvesting, splitting and fixation of autogenous bone. Participants will learn flap management, block handling and the nuances of achieving predictable ridge augmentation. Demonstrations and guided exercises on models will ensure that attendees gain confidence in the essential steps of this advanced procedure.
There will be a refreshment break from 2:30 - 3 p.m.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Discuss the principles and indications for intraoral autogenous bone harvesting and ridge augmentation.
Perform the step-by-step Khoury block grafting technique, including flap design, harvesting, splitting and fixation.
Apply strategies for managing soft and hard tissues to optimize graft integration and long-term stability.
