Hands-on Surgical and Prosthetic Workflow

Faculty: Dr. Luigi Massa
Course Date(s): June 26, 2026
Course Format: Lecture & Hands-On
CE Hours: 9 

Location:

The MAC • 2441 Lacy Lane
Carrollton, TX 75006

Course Abstract:
This intensive full-day course provides comprehensive training in surgical and prosthetic workflows for overdenture and fixed full-arch implant therapy. Through hands-on exercises and didactic presentations, participants will master implant placement, digital scanning workflows, and the LOCATOR FIXED® attachment system, learning the complete treatment sequence from surgical planning through prosthetic delivery and maintenance for both removable and fixed restorations.

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate proficiency in surgical implant placement for full-arch cases.
  
•  Execute digital workflow integration for full-arch restorations.
  
• Perform LOCATOR® and LOCATOR FIXED clinical procedures.

Schedule:

8:00-8:30 – Check-in, breakfast
8:30 - Introduction (Bio, Zest, DDS)
8:30-9:30 – Presentation: Surgical anatomy review, treatment planning, basic and advanced surgical protocols ( Dr Massa)
9:45-10:45 – Hands-on: implant surgical hands-on
Exercise: implant placement of 2 and 4 implants, narrow and standard diameter Implants (For Removable and Fixed) Dr Massa
10:45 - Break
11:00- 12:00 - Immediate load/Delayed Load (Removable and Fixed) and Digital preparations Dr Massa
12:00- 12:30 – Lunch
12:30 - 1:00 - Working lunch - Scanning an arch and denture
12:00 - 1:30 – Prosthetic work flows and considerations with Digital Focus
1:30 - 2:30 - Hands-on: LOCATOR clinical techniques & hands-on
Exercise: - 1. Go through parts and pieces. 2. Four Implant Chairside - Pick up
2:30--2:45 – Coffee break – Q&A
2:45-3:45 – Presentation: Full-arch dentistry - LOCATOR FIXED- Fresh start vs - Conversion, Case selection and work flow options
3:45-4:30 – Hands-on: LOCATOR FIXED clinical techniques & hands-on
Exercises: Take Prosthesis off, replace 2 Liners and Seat back on
4:30 - Q&A

*Registration Categories Policies:

$495

Zest CE Cancellation Policy:

In the event that a registrant needs to cancel, please email [email protected] at least 30 days before the course date to receive a full refund. Cancellations received less than 30 days, but more than 15 days before the course date will receive a *50% refund. No refunds are provided after this date. Failure to attend the meeting without written notification will not qualify for a refund. Zest reserves the right to cancel the course at any time leading up to the course date. We encourage registrations to book flexible travel; Zest will not reimburse any flights, hotels, mileage, or meals due to course postponement or cancellation. *Credit Card transaction fee will not be refunded

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