Course Description

This program is designed for restorative dentists and surgical dentists interested in full-arch implant therapy. This program presents a comprehensive, clinically driven framework for the use of remote anchorage solutions in full-arch implant therapy. Emphasis is placed on predictable immediate loading, strategic implant placement in atrophic jaws, and the integration of modern sedation and ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocols to optimize patient outcomes. Participants will learn how to approach complex maxillary and mandibular cases using a structured hierarchy of anchorage options. Decision-making algorithms will be presented to help clinicians maximize biomechanical stability while pre-serving future treatment options. The course will also cover practical anesthesia and sedation strategies to enhance efficiency and patient safety, along with perioperative protocols designed to minimize morbidity and accelerate recovery.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the principles supporting predictable immediate loading in full-arch implant therapy

• Apply structured clinical algorithms for selecting remote anchorage solutions in both maxilla and mandible

• Differentiate between pterygoid, trans-sinus, trans-nasal, palatal, and zygomatic approaches

• Incorporate sedation and local anesthesia protocols to improve surgical workflow and patient experience

• Implement ERAS-based perioperative strategies to reduce complications and enhance recovery

• Recognize escalation pathways in severely atrophic cases while preserving long-term treatment flexibility

Speaker

Dr. Panos Afouxenides

Panos Afouxenides is a board-certified Periodontist and Implant Surgeon, Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. He practices in Texas with a clinical focus on full-arch implant rehabilitation, advanced bone reconstruction, and soft tissue optimization around implants. Dr. Afouxenides is recognized for his expertise in remote anchorage solutions, including pterygoid, trans-sinus, trans-nasal, and palatal approaches, with an emphasis on achieving predictable outcomes while minimizing the need for more invasive alternatives. His treatment philosophy prioritizes long-term biologic success, prosthetic stability, and preservation of future treatment options. He serves as faculty at the Pikos Institute and ORCAA (Operation Re-edentulate Central America Association), where he is actively involved in surgical education. His teaching includes hands-on, in-person clinical mentorship, working directly with clinicians to develop advanced skills in full-arch therapy and remote anchorage techniques. Dr. Afouxenides has lectured nationally and internationally and has received multiple awards for clinical excellence and research. Through his educational platform and social presence (@periosauce), he shares practical, evidence-based approaches to modern implant dentistry.