Mastering Advanced Bone Regeneration for Predictable Implant Success
An evidence-based, two-day program on diagnosing ridge deficiencies, selecting regenerative materials, executing GBR protocols, and preventing complications.
Build a predictable regenerative plan for every defect
Patients with atrophic alveolar bone present a wide spectrum of challenges, from vertical and horizontal deficiencies to variations in defect morphology, bone density, and soft tissue quality. These factors play a critical role in the predictability of bone augmentation procedures, making it essential to tailor the regenerative plan to the specific clinical scenario.
A variety of regenerative techniques and materials are available, each with distinct indications, advantages, and limitations. Flap design, material selection, and suture techniques are essential elements for success.
This course provides a comprehensive, evidence-based framework for achieving predictable results in bone regeneration. Participants will learn strategies and protocols designed to maximize outcomes while minimizing complications.
What you will learn
Diagnose and classify alveolar ridge deficiencies.
Assess patient- and site-specific risk factors.
Select autograft, allograft, xenograft, alloplast, PRF, and membranes appropriately.
Apply evidence-based guided bone regeneration protocols.
Relate wound-healing biology to graft integration.
Choose flap designs for different regions of the jaw.
Compare block grafting, cortical shell, GBR, and tent-pole techniques.
Use suturing strategies that reduce graft exposure and complications.
Two focused days of advanced bone regeneration
GBR foundations, sinus augmentation & hands-on technique
- 7:30–8:00 AM — Registration and breakfast
- 8:00–10:00 AM — Minimizing GBR complications through evidence-based risk assessment, material, and protocol selection
- 10:30 AM–12:30 PM — Maxillary sinus augmentation
- 1:30–5:00 PM — Hands-on: GBR flap management, graft preparation and stabilization, and suturing
Biomaterials, vertical augmentation & live surgery
- 7:30–8:00 AM — Registration and breakfast
- 8:00–10:00 AM — Autogenous bone, biomaterials, and growth factors in bone regeneration
- 10:30 AM–12:30 PM — Horizontal versus vertical GBR
- 1:30–3:00 PM — Integration of GBR into comprehensive care
- 3:00–5:00 PM — Live surgery: GBR flap management, graft preparation and stabilization, and suturing
Lecture, hands-on training, and live surgery
Evidence-Based Lectures
Clinical decision-making grounded in current evidence, defect morphology, material selection, and risk assessment.
Hands-On Workshop
Practice flap management, graft preparation and stabilization, and suturing with direct faculty guidance.
Live Surgery
See regenerative principles translated into a complete clinical workflow.
Learn from recognized leaders in regeneration
Craig Misch, DDS, MDS
Bone grafting and implant reconstruction
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Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Florida, University of Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Michigan in periodontics and prosthodontics, and Editor-in-Chief of The International Journal of Oral Implantology. Dual-trained in oral and maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics, he is an international authority on bone grafting and implant reconstruction.
Homa Zadeh, DDS, PhD
Regenerative surgery and minimally invasive techniques
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Director of the VISTA Institute for Therapeutic Innovations and innovator of the VISTA technique. He has more than 28 years of academic experience at USC, has published over 100 scientific works, and has developed minimally invasive regenerative approaches for bone and soft tissue augmentation.
Gonçalo Caramês, DDS, MS
Periodontology, implant surgery, and comprehensive care
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Board-certified periodontist and implant surgeon serving as Clinical Vice-Director at Instituto de Implantologia® in Lisbon, Portugal. A Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, he focuses on soft and hard tissue augmentation, full-arch implant rehabilitation, and implant-related bone dynamics.
A complete framework for advanced bone regeneration
Risk & Diagnosis
Classify deficiencies and identify the patient and site factors that shape predictability.
Materials & Membranes
Select graft materials, biologics, and membranes according to the clinical scenario.
Flaps & Sutures
Design and close flaps to protect the graft and reduce exposure risk.
Course venue, parking, and nearby hotel
Nearby Hotel
Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills
21850 Oxnard St, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 887-4800
Special rate available with promo code B6512 at Marriott.com.
Parking & Entrance Map
Choose how you would like to participate
| Format | Before Mar 1, 2026 | Before May 1, 2026 | After May 1, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person | $1,495 | $1,695 | $1,895 |
| Remote — Live or On-Demand | $695 | $795 | $895 |
Before the course
How will remote participation work?
You will be auto-enrolled through Zoom, and each course day will have a separate link. Zoom links will be sent during the week of the course. Register for Zoom using the same name shown on your purchase; mismatched names will be removed.
How do remote participants receive CE credit?
An exam will be administered shortly after the course. You will receive a link to the online exam, and your CE certificate will be sent after successful completion.
What if I miss the live event or want to rewatch it later?
You will receive complimentary access to the course recordings for six months. Annual members retain access to the recordings for the duration of their active annual membership.
What is included in the in-person format?
In-person registration includes the lectures, hands-on exercises, and live-surgery demonstrations described in the program.
Where can I review the cancellation policy?
Please refer to the cancellation policy on LearnVISTA.com or contact VISTA at (818) 914-4036 with registration questions.
Advance your bone-regeneration workflow
Join the VISTA faculty in Woodland Hills or participate remotely.