Zygomatic Implant Oncology Course
The UK's Premier Hands-On Cadaveric Training in Zygomatic Implants & the ZIP Flap Technique
Hands-On Cadaveric Training — First of Its Kind in the UK
A unique two-day intensive course aimed at Consultants and senior trainees in OMFS, ENT, Head & Neck Surgery, and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics.
This course brings together over 15 years of clinical experience from the Liverpool-based clinical team in the use of conventional and oncology-modified Zygomatic Implants in the prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with maxillary and mid-facial malignant tumours.
The course combines treatment planning discussions, didactic clinical training and a cadaveric workshop incorporating the use of conventional and oncology Zygomatic Implants as well as other angled implants. Delegates will learn how to take the low-level maxillectomy patient from resection to full fixed prosthodontic rehabilitation within weeks of surgery.
The course is the first in the UK to discuss in detail the ZIP Flap technique — the Zygomatic Implant Perforated Flap reconstruction — which brings together free flap soft tissue reconstruction with zygomatic implant placement to support a fixed dental prosthesis fitted within weeks of surgery, even prior to radiotherapy where required.
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course, each delegate will be able to:
Surgical Techniques for Angled Implants
Understand the indications and surgical techniques for placement of angled implants including co-axial dental, conventional zygomatic and oncology zygomatic implants.
Zygomatic Implant Placement
Insert conventional zygomatic implants with appropriate management of the maxillary sinus and undertake localised bone grafting at time of placement.
Piezo Surgical Techniques
Gain hands-on experience of piezo surgical techniques in maxillary and mid-face resection and in conjunction with zygomatic implant placement.
Reconstruction Decision-Making
Understand when bony reconstruction is required following maxillectomy and when soft tissue reconstruction alone will suffice for optimal patient outcomes.
Hands-On ZIP Flap Experience
Hands-on cadaveric experience in the ZIP Flap technique for rapid fixed dental rehabilitation following low-level maxillectomy, including the differences between oncology and conventional zygomatic implant placement.
Nasal & Mid-Facial Prosthetics
Experience horizontal placement of zygomatic implants to support nasal and mid-facial prostheses in rhinectomy and mid-facial resection cases.
Implant Survival Data
Understand the evidence base and survival rates of zygomatic implants placed both at primary cancer surgery and in the secondary setting.
Treatment Planning
Approach complex oncology cases with a structured treatment planning framework, understanding how prosthodontic and surgical teams should coordinate for optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
Course Faculty
Professor Chris Butterworth
Consultant in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
Liverpool Head & Neck Centre, United Kingdom
Inventor of the ZIP Flap technique and course director with over 15 years of experience in zygomatic implants in the oncology setting.
Professor Simon Rogers
Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Liverpool Head & Neck Centre, United Kingdom
Internationally recognised Head & Neck surgeon and co-developer of the ZIP Flap technique, with expertise in maxillofacial oncology and free flap reconstruction.
Dr Claudio Brenner
Maxillofacial Prosthodontist
Chile
International faculty member with experience delivering the ZIP Flap technique in South America, contributing to the global adoption of the technique.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
The course is held at the Keele Surgical & Anatomy Training Centre, University of Keele — one of the UK's leading cadaveric training facilities.
The Centre provides a purpose-built environment for surgical skills training, with fully equipped cadaveric workstations allowing every delegate maximum hands-on time with instruments and implants provided by our sponsors.
Course Sponsor
Southern Implants UK Ltd
Southern Implants has been a pioneer in the top-end specialist sector of the dental implant market since 1987, servicing maxillofacial and craniofacial surgeons, prosthodontists, periodontists and general dental practitioners. Southern Implants works with leading rehabilitation centres around the world to develop innovative treatment solutions for cancer and trauma patients.
Tel: 0044 20 8899 6846 | Email: info@southernimplants.co.uk
We have run this course for over five years and the feedback continues to improve as we refine the programme in response to what our delegates find most valuable. The combination of didactic teaching and hands-on cadaveric time is consistently highlighted as unique and highly practical.
Book Your Place Today
Places are strictly limited to ensure maximum hands-on time for all delegates. Early booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.