HiOssen Corporate Forum

Room 146A

5:00 - 6:30 pm
Mastering Crestal Sinus Elevation and Bone Grafting in the Posterior Maxilla
David Kim, DDS, DMSc and Jerry Lin, DDS, DMSc

Rehabilitation of the posterior maxilla with dental implants remains a clinical challenge due to limited vertical bone height, poor bone quality, and maxillary sinus pneumatization. Crestal sinus elevation has emerged as a minimally invasive and predictable alternatiove to lateral window techniques when performed with proper case selection and surgical control. This presentation will focus on the practical aspects of crestal sinus elevation and bone grafing, emphasizing patient selection, radiographic assessment, and step-by-step surgical techniques. Various crestal approaches, instrumentation options, and grafting materials will be discussed with attention to achieving primary implant stability and minimizing surgical morbidity. Common intraoperative challenges, including membrane perforation and inadequate lift, will be addressed along with strategies for pervention and management. Clinical cases with follow-up will be presented to illustrate outcomes and decision-making in everyday implant practice, and participants will gain practical insights to enhance predictability, reduce morbidity, and optimize implant success in challenging posterior maxillary sinus.

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

1. Execute crestal sinus elevation and bone grafting procedures predictably, using appropriate instruments and materials to achieve primary stability. 
2. Identify appropriate indications, contraindications, and anatomical considerations for crestal sinus elevation in the posterior maxilla. 
3. Manage intraoperative challenges and complications to reduce risk and improve surgical outcomes. 

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5:45 - 6:30 pm
Beyond Osseointegration: Advancing Implant Design for Predictable Success
David Kim, DDS, DMSc and Jerry Lin, DDS, DMSc

Osseointegration has long been regarded as the benchmark for implant success; however, contemporary implant denstistry demands outcomes that extend beyond mere bone-to-implant contact to include long-term biomechanical stability, soft-tissue health, and restorative predictability. This presentation examines how advancements in implant macro- and micro-design can significantly impact clinical success across a wide range of anatomical and loading scenarios.

Focusing on the HiOssen EK implant system, this lecture will examine how tapered geometry, optimized thread design, and advanced surface technology contribute to enhanced primary stability, improved load distribution, and predictable osseointegration?even in compromised bone conditions. Clinical considerations such as immediate placement, early loading, and crestal bone preservation will be discussed through evidence-based principles and clinical case examples. Attendees will gain practical insights into how implant design selection can be strategically leveraged to enhance surgical outcomes and long-term implant performance, extending beyond traditional osseointegration metrics. 

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Understand how implant macro-design, thread geometry, and surface characteristics influence primary stability, load management, and long-term implant success beyond osseointegration. 
2. Evaluate the clinical advantages of the HiOssen EK implant system in various bone qualities.