ZYGOMATIC IMPLANTATION CADAVER COURSE

October 10, 2025 – 14:00

Today, another major boundary in dental implantation has been surpassed.

For the first time in Azerbaijan, training on Zygomatic Implant Surgery will be conducted on cadavers.

This unique training will provide:

         •        A step-by-step in-depth review of zygomatic implant surgery, with attention to the anatomical features of the atrophic maxilla and surgical planning

         •        Live cadaver demonstrations showing modern approaches in zygomatic implantation and methods of managing possible complications

Trainer

Prof. Dr. İsmail Doruk Koçyiğit

Prof. Koçyiğit graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University in 2002 and completed his Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the same institution in 2008. He has served at Kırıkkale University since 2008, achieving the title of Full Professor in 2020. In 2013, he was a visiting doctor at Royal Surrey County Hospital Guildford, Guy’s & St. Thomas’ Hospital, and Evelina Children’s Hospital in London. He has authored more than 40 international and 30 national publications and is an active member of AO International, EACMFS, IAMOS, and ACBID. His main clinical and research interests include cleft lip and palate, reconstructive and orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, and zygomatic implants

Course Program on Zygomatic Implantation

14.00-15.45

Objective:
To gain hands-on surgical experience in the placement of zygomatic implants. To select the appropriate surgical protocol based on clinical cases.

Target Audience:
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons

10.10.2025

14.00-14.45

Theoretical Training

• Surgical anatomy of the midface region (zygomatic and maxillary bones): characteristics of atrophy, key anatomical landmarks.
• Modern treatment protocols for dental implantation in maxillary atrophies.
• Indications and contraindications for zygomatic implantation.
• Overview of zygomatic implant systems (Nobel, Noris, Osstem, etc.).
• Surgical kits and instruments used for zygomatic implantation.
• Surgical protocols: ZAGA (Zygoma Anatomy Guided Approach):
  • Classic approach
  • Intra- and extra-sinus techniques
  • Surgical handling and control techniques
  • CT-based planning for complex cases
  • Use of 3D models for surgical simulation
  • Causes and management of complications in zygomatic implantation

14.45-15.30

Practical Training

• Live surgical video: demonstration of surgical steps on cadaveric head models
• Identification of anatomical landmarks
• Step-by-step surgical approach: from incision to tissue separation. Preparation of the implant site and insertion of the zygomatic implant. Demonstration of various techniques.

15.30-15.45

Interactive discussions and course wrap-up