This multidiscuplinary course focuses on evidence-based implant therapy for elderly patients with complex dental rehabilitation needs. The program is designed for clinicians seeking to enhance their surgical and prosthetic skills in treating partially or fully edentulous patients, with a special emphasis on the older adults.

Participants will gain insights into contemporary treatment planning concepts, surgical approaches, and prosthodontic workflows. Digital tools such as virtual planning, guided surgery, and AI applications in implantology are highlighted throughout the course.

Core topics include:

• Hands-on training for intraoral scanning, AI-based provisionals printing, model-based training implant placement and use of the Locator Fixed® system
• Two Live surgeries of complex cases with interactive discussion
• Lectures form experienced faculty including:

1. Surgical concepts for long-term succes
2. Treatment planning for older patients
3. Aesthetics in implant prostheses
4. Overdentures versus full-arch prostheses
5. Zirconia and high-performance materials
6. Digital workflows & AI-based design
7. The Bernese Concept for overdentures
8. Smile in a box®

The curriculum features live surgeries, interactive lectures, and extensive hands-on training, including implant placement on models, impression-taking, and digital design exercises.

Participants will engage in case-based discussions and benefit from direct exchange with a multidisciplinary faculty. The course fosters clinical competence, digital literacy, and evidence-based reasoning in implant prosthodontics for the ageing patient.

This compact yet intensive master course is certified with 20 hours of continuing education and held in the heart of Bern, Switzerland.