On Thursday, June 12, and Friday, June 13, the 10th AIO Sardegna International Congress, held at the Forte Village Resort, will feature six in-depth hands-on sessions led by leading experts. Thursday will focus on Oral Surgery and Endodontics while Friday will be dedicated to Style Italiano, Digital Dentistry, Implant Prosthetics, and Periodontal Regeneration.
Oral Surgery Masterclass – Thursday, 9 AM to 1 PM
Join Raquel Zita Gomes (Portugal), guest author of Power of Doctor (2020), for a hands-on masterclass on maxillary sinus lift and filling.
Session Overview:
1.5-hour theoretical introduction covering techniques (including the open lateral window), indications, contraindications, drug therapy, and complications.
30-minute discussion on key concepts.
2-hour hands-on training using plastic models to practice closed and open window techniques for sinus lifting and filling.
Sponsored by OsteoBiol by Tecnoss.
Endodontic Hands-On Session – Thursday, 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Led by Filippo Cardinali, Immediate Past President of the Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE) and Nicola Maria Grande, peer reviewer and Immediate Past President of the Italian Academy of Endodontics (AIE), this hands-on session will delve into cutting edge advancements in endodontics.
Session Overview:
Nicola Maria Grande will present “The Use of the Latest Generation of Bioceramic Materials,” comparing modern materials and demonstrating their application in various clinical scenarios. Filippo Cardinali will focus on root canal filling, highlighting the role of premixed bioceramic cements in achieving long-term endodontic success.
Hands-on practice in canal shaping and filling will allow participants to apply the latest techniques firsthand.
Sponsored by Meta Biomet.
Italian Style Hands-On Session – Friday, June 13, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Part of the Green Path in Restorative & Conservative Dentistry, this session offers attendees 20 ADA CERP / AGD PACE CE credits and a unique hands-on experience with expert-led demonstrations.
Session Overview:
Participants will be divided into five rotating groups across five learning stations for in-depth discussions on instruments, materials, and techniques.
Each station includes a 30-minute live demo by a leading expert.
Limited to 80 participants (20 per group).
Hands-On Learning Areas:
∙ Lisa Fernandes Goncalves (Porto,Portugal Barcelona, Spain) – Monocolor Restorations
∙ Valentin Vervack (University of Ghent, Belgium) – Using Optishade for Ceramic, Disilicate, Zirconia, Composite & Dark Tooth Matching
∙ Vincenzo Tosco (Polytechnic University of the Marche, Italy) member of the Italian Society of Conservative Dentistry (SIDOC) – Reducing Sensitivity in Deep Cavity Restorations
∙ Louis Hardan (Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon) – Mobile Dental Photography: Achieving High-Quality Results with a Smartphone & Smile Lite MDP
∙ Zlata Stepanova – Crafting Veneers to Meet Patient Needs & Aesthetic Goals
This interactive session provides an unparalleled opportunity to refine techniques and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge materials and tools.
Periodontal Regeneration Hands-On Session – Friday, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Maria Gabriella Grusovin (Italian-Swiss periodontist, former professor at the Universities of Manchester, England and Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Italy, and member of the Italian Academy of Osseointegration (IAO) will masterfully conduct the hands-on session, “Periodontal Regeneration in the Era of Implantology,”.
Session Overview:
Learn advanced periodontal regeneration techniques under expert guidance.
Explore minimally invasive approaches and mucogingival surgery for optimal outcomes.
Gain practical experience in cutting-edge periodontal procedures.
Sponsored by OsteoBiol by Tecnoss.
Implant Prosthesis Hands-On Session – Friday, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Led by Davide Farronato (Associate Professor at the University of Insubria, Italy, Dean of the School of Dental Hygiene, and ITEB Research Director), this session will explore “The Emergence Profile in Implant Prosthesis.”
Session Overview:
Managing facial remodeling in the esthetic zone.
Understanding the complex interactions between tissues and implants.
Hands-on practice in successfully applying these principles while integrating them into the final restoration.
This course provides a practical approach to achieving optimal esthetic and functional outcomes in implant prosthetics.
Digitalization in dental surgery Hands On Session. Friday 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Prof. Mauro Rigolone with his course “Digital Dentistry in the Modern Era: Integrating Mixed Reality and 3d Imaging.
This workshop explores how the integration of cutting-edge tools, such as augmented reality (AR) and 3D imaging systems, is transforming clinical workflows in dental surgery. Attendees will be introduced to a suite of advanced devices including intraoral scanners, surgical microscopes and stereoscopic 3D cameras, with a focus on their synergistic application in the operative environment.
A highlight of the session is the FALKO 3D System, an immersive visual integration platform designed to unify multiple imaging sources in real time directly within the surgeon’s field of view. The system’s modular design allows independent or synchronized use of its components, streamlining video signal management and enhancing surgical interactivity and efficiency.
Hands-on Session with Live Demostration
Register for the AIO Sardegna International Congress at: https://congressaio.it/en/registration/
