Vertical and Horizontal Bone Augmentation: The surgical keys through the concept of Osteoimmunology.
Dr. Thomas Gemmi
11th December 2026
Wellton Riverside Spa Hotel Märstalu zale, 11. Novembra krastmala 33, Riga
Hands-On Session
English
Organized by:
Objective
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to apply the principles of osteoimmunology as a clinical framework for vertical and horizontal bone augmentation, making informed decisions regarding immune supplementation, antibiotic selection, and biomaterial choice – while mastering PRF protocols and the soft tissue management strategies essential to achieving predictable surgical outcomes.
Theoretical Program
The predictability of guided bone regeneration is no longer solely a matter of surgical technique – it is deeply rooted in biology. Osteoimmunology, the science of crosstalk between the skeletal and immune systems, has fundamentally changed how we understand regenerative outcomes, revealing that immune modulation, biomaterial selection, and antibiotic strategy are as decisive as the procedure itself.
This course translates that science into actionable clinical protocols, integrating PRF applications, evidence-based biomaterial choices, and immunomodulatory principles into a coherent surgical workflow. Combined with a comprehensive approach to soft tissue management – from the first incision to the last suture – participants will leave equipped to achieve consistent, predictable results across a wide range of clinical scenarios.
Program
08:30 – 09:00
Welcome.
09:00 – 10:30
- The concept of Osteoimmunology: immune supplements, PRF protocols, antibiotic selection.
- Determinate the right choice and the concrete indications of biomaterial and membrane in bone augmentation.
- The concept of Cellular Differentiation.
10:30 – 11:00
- Coffe break.
11:00 – 12:30
Flap design specially applied to bone augmentation procedures: incisions, soft tissue management and sutures.
- Angiogenesis and Space Maintenance.
- Horizontal bone augmentation: Surgical tips and step-by-step.
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 15:00
Vertical bone augmentation: Surgical tips and step-by-step.
- The perfect time to reopen. Implant placement rules in major bone reconstruction.
- Soft tissue improvement to enhance stability through time.
15:00 – 15:30
- Coffee break.
15:30 – 17:30
- Hands-on.
17:30 – 18:00
- Diplomas.
