Thursday, June 4, 2026                                    and Friday, June 5, 2026                            8am to 5pm

Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion                      9501 Euclid Ave.                                              Cleveland, OH 44106

Presented by

CWRU Department of Periodontics

Gian Pietro Schincaglia DDS, PhD
Paul Ricchetti, DDS, MS
Luca Orio Riccardi DDS
Mercurious Mina BDS, MS

Day One - Lecture and Typodont Practice

Ramus grafting Technique
     Flap Design
     Harvesting
     Recipient preparation
     Block fixation
     Suturing Techniques
Bone Shell Technique (Khoury)
     Block Preparation
     Block Fixation
     Suturing Techniques

 

Chin Graft
    Flap -Design Releasing                                    Block Harvesting                                              Suturing Techniques                                    TiMesh                                                                   Flap-Design Releasing                                     Membrane Adaptation                                       Suturing Techniques                                  Exercise on Plastic Models
Video Ramus Harvesting

 

Day Two - Cadaver Lab Exercises

Ramus Grafting                                        Bone Shell (Khoury)                                  Chin Grafting                                              GBR with TiMesh

Course Description:

This comprehensive hands-on course provides advanced training in the surgical anatomy, harvesting, and application of autogenous bone grafts from intraoral donor sites, including the mandibular ramus and symphysis. Emphasis is placed on the anatomical considerations, flap design, harvesting techniques, recipient site preparation, block fixation, and suturing strategies. Participants will gain clinical competence in advanced bone augmentation protocols, including the Bone Shell Technique (Khoury), and Ti-Mesh-assisted grafting procedures. The course integrates didactic lectures, clinical videos, and case-based discussions to enhance clinical decision-making and surgical proficiency.

Course Goal:

To equip participants with the anatomical knowledge, surgical skills, and clinical protocols necessary for predictable execution of advanced intraoral bone grafting procedures for horizontal and vertical ridge augmentation.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify critical anatomical landmarks relevant to harvesting ramus and chin block grafts.

Perform flap designs and releasing incisions appropriate for ramus and chin graft procedures.

Execute harvesting techniques for ramus and chin bone blocks while minimizing donor site morbidity.

Prepare recipient sites for optimal graft adaptation and integration.

Apply principles of block fixation and manage soft tissue closure with tension-free suturing.

Implement the Bone Shell Technique (Khoury) with precision, including block preparation and stabilization.

Integrate Ti-Mesh and membrane adaptation techniques in complex grafting scenarios.

Recognize indications and contraindications for sinus grafting and perform sinus floor elevation with simultaneous graft placement.

Critically evaluate clinical cases and formulate individualized treatment plans.

Observe and understand step-by-step surgical procedures through instructional videos of ramus harvesting.

Recommended parking is the Cleveland Clinic P1 parking garage, entrance on 93rd St. across from Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion.

Shuttle service will be provided on Day Two to and from Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion to the CWRU STAR Surgical Training and Research Lab in the School of Medicine. 

Breakfast and lunch will be included on both days. 

                             Register by March 15, 2026 for this exclusive course!