Maxillary Sinus Grafting with Pascal Valentini: The Lateral Window Technique, Bone Graft Material Selection, and Complication Prevention. Seminar + Demonstration Master Class. "VIP" option

Successful maxillary sinus grafting requires more than surgical technique alone. It depends on selecting the right clinical approach, having a thorough understanding of maxillary sinus anatomy, making evidence-based decisions on grafting materials, and effectively preventing and managing complications. Under the guidance of Professor Pascal Valentini — one of Europe's leading experts in oral surgery and implant dentistry and former President of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) — this course will provide you with the latest international protocols for maxillary sinus grafting using the lateral window technique.

With more than 35 years of clinical experience, significant contributions to the development of modern surgical techniques, and academic appointments at leading European universities, Professor Valentini is recognized worldwide as one of the foremost authorities in maxillary sinus grafting.

During the course, you will:

– Gain an in-depth understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the maxillary sinus to perform safe and predictable Maxillary Sinus Grafting procedures
– Learn how to select the most appropriate treatment strategy for patients with an atrophic posterior maxilla
– Review contemporary bone grafting materials, their clinical indications, and the scientific evidence supporting their use
– Master maxillary sinus grafting using the lateral window technique in accordance with current international standards and best practices
– Learn how to prevent, recognize, and effectively manage both early and long-term surgical complications.

By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently apply contemporary surgical protocols in your daily clinical practice, make evidence-based treatment decisions, and achieve more predictable outcomes in maxillary sinus grafting procedures.

IMPORTANT: the "Seminar. Standard", "Seminar. Comfort" and "Hands-on Workshop" participation options are also available for purchase.

Advantages of the "Seminar+Demonstration. VIP" participation option:
– Participation in the scientific program
– Participation in the demonstration masterclasses by Pascal Valentini: format - free audience (05.03.2027)
– Coffee break
– Notes and handouts
– Certificate of participation
– ADA credits available upon request
– Lunch
– Priority seats in the venue
– Distinct reception counter
– VIP certificate
– VIP badge
– Access to online training by Pascal Valentini «New approaches to maxillary sinus augmentation»
– Access to online training by Patrick Palacci «Implant rehabilitation of the complex clinical cases. Sinus-lifting»
– Access to online training by Michele Jacotti «Non-standard cases in sinus lifting»
– Access to online training by Michele Jacotti «Double Sinus Lift»
– Access to online training by Homa Zadeh «Improving the predictability of alveolar ridge augmentation»
– Access to online training by Radoslaw Jadach «Removal of cysts and foreign bodies from the maxillary sinus»

Program

Day 1

Theory

– Anatomy and physiology of the maxillary sinus
– Treatment options for the atrophic posterior maxilla
– Grafting materials: indications and evidence
– Lateral window technique: evolution and current standards
– Prevention and management of early complications
– Prevention and management of long-term complications.

Day 2

Demonstration Masterclass: VIP Participants Only (05.03.2027)

Format: Observer

– Lateral window osteotomy
– Sinus membrane elevation
– Graft placement
– Complication management.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

– Describe the relevant surgical anatomy and physiology of the maxillary sinus.
– Select the appropriate treatment option for a given clinical presentation of the atrophic posterior maxilla.
– Critically appraise the evidence base for available grafting materials.
– Perform the lateral window sinus grafting technique in line with current best practice.
– Anticipate, prevent, and manage early and long-term surgical complications.
– Apply these skills directly through supervised practice on fresh-frozen cadaver specimens.