Zero Bone Loss Concepts Course
with Prof. Tomas Linkevičius
6-7 November 2026, London | 9:00AM-17:00PM
Danubius Hotel Regents Park, London NW8 7JT
Comprehensive Surgical and Prosthetic programme
Crestal Bone Stability • Delayed & Immediate Implant Protocols • Vertical Soft Tissue Augmentation • Contemporary Prosthetic Principles
Super Early Bird
Only 1 seat left at this price
£2,499
£3,200
incl. VAT
Why Choose this course?
Learn the surgical and prosthetic protocols behind long-term bone stability and healthy peri-implant soft tissues
Learn from a World-Leading Expert
Train with Prof. Tomas Linkevičius, internationally recognised for his pioneering research in crestal bone stability and soft tissue management.
Exclusive UK Masterclass
Be part of the first-ever UK course taught by Prof. Linkevičius and gain direct access to his internationally recognised clinical protocols.
Hands-On Surgical Training
Learn proven techniques in immediate and delayed implant placement, vertical soft tissue enhancement, and prosthetically driven implant planning.
Evidence-Based Protocols You Can Use Immediately
Take home predictable surgical and prosthetic workflows designed to improve long-term bone stability, soft tissue health, and implant success.
Master the Principles Behind Long-Term Crestal Bone Stability
Join us for an exclusive, first-time-ever UK masterclass with Prof. Tomas Linkevičius, one of the world’s most influential figures in implant dentistry. Gain access to his internationally recognised protocols and apply these concepts directly in your clinical practice from the very next day.
Renowned for his pioneering work on crestal bone stability, vertical soft-tissue thickness, and Zero Bone Loss Concepts (ZBLC), Prof. Linkevičius has transformed modern implantology with evidence-based approaches designed to achieve predictable long-term bone and soft tissue stability.
This intensive 2-day hands-on programme is designed for clinicians looking to refine their surgical and prosthetic skills. Through expert-led teaching and practical training, participants will develop advanced knowledge in immediate and delayed implant protocols, vertical soft tissue enhancement, and prosthetically driven implant planning – with techniques focused on improving implant success and aesthetic outcomes.
Join the course and get 12 Months of Free Access to Prof. Linkevičius’ Online Courses
€1,999 Value
What will you learn
I. Crestal Bone Stability & Zero Bone Loss Concepts
- Principles behind long-term peri-implant bone stability
- Implant positioning
- Platform switching
- Implant–abutment connection
- Influence of vertical soft tissue thickness
II. Vertical Soft-Tissue Enhancement Techniques
Learn to increase soft-tissue thickness, including subcrestal implant placement, alveolar bone modification, the “Tent Pole” technique, and soft-tissue augmentation.
III. Immediate Implant & Prosthetic Protocols
- Predictable strategies for immediate implants
- Case selection
- Primary stability
- Implant positioning, emergence profile
- Prosthetically driven treatment planning
COURSE CONTENT
6-7 November 2026
(Friday-Saturday)
Danubius Hotel Regents Park London | 18 Lodge Rd, London NW8 7JT
▼ Module 1 – Delayed Implants & Vertical Soft-Tissue Enhancement
LECTURE & HANDS-ON
I. Crestal Bone Stability & Soft-Tissue Influence
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Development of crestal bone stability through surgical concepts
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Impact of vertical soft tissue on crestal bone preservation
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Platform switching: does it truly protect bone?
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Influence of implant placement depth
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Importance of implant–abutment connection stability
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Bone remineralisation & corticalisation in thick tissues
II. Four Novel Methods to Increase Vertical Soft-Tissue Thickness
a) Subcrestal implant placement
b) Flattening of the alveolar bone
c) “Tent Pole” technique
d) Vertical soft-tissue thickening
▼ Module 2 – Immediate Implants
LECTURE & HANDS-ON
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Rationale for immediate implant placement: benefits and risks
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Why immediate implants can fail—and how to prevent it
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Biological success factors
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Osseointegration
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Emergence profile
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Peri-implant tissue response
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Achieving primary stability & controlling crestal bone levels
Case-Specific Protocols
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Immediate molars (Types A, B, C):
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Implant depth
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Bone grafting
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Stability
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Healing abutments
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Soft-tissue grafting
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Immediate premolars
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Immediate anterior implants
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Complications and how to avoid them
▼ Module 3 – Implant Prosthetics
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How to control cement remnants after cementation
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Supragingival margins & custom abutments
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Relationship between cement and peri-implant disease
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Screw-retained restorations vs. cement-retained
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Use of Ti-bases in restorations
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Best cements for Ti-bases
Prosthetic Materials
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Subgingival: zirconia, titanium, ceramics—pros & cons
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Use of ultra-polished zirconia
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Peri-implant soft-tissue composition
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Supragingival materials (ceramics, e.max, monolithic zirconia): indications and selection
▼ Hands-On Training
I. Vertical Soft-Tissue Augmentation
Practice on models:
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Incision design
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Blunt flap release for tension reduction
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Preparation of allogenic membranes
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Membrane positioning
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Matrix-suture stabilisation
Techniques performed:
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Subcrestal implant placement
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Tent pole method
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Alveolar bone flattening
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Vertical soft-tissue thickening
Additional Hands-On
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Soft-tissue profile creation with individual healing abutments
II. Immediate Implant Placement
Practice on models:
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Extraction socket evaluation
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Elimination of thin septum
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Determining implant diameter & thread width
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Implant placement in molars & premolars when standard apico-coronal positioning is not possible
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Fabrication of individual healing abutments
▼ Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Learn the key principles behind crestal bone stability
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Understand the impact of soft-tissue thickness on implant success
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Master delayed and immediate implant protocols
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Perform four techniques to enhance vertical soft tissue
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Develop hands-on skills in soft-tissue and membrane handling
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Improve implant aesthetics with individual healing abutments
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Apply prosthetic strategies that prevent bone loss
Pay in 3 Interest-Free Monthly Instalments
14 hours Verifiable CPD
Hands-on Course
World-renowned Speaker
Prof. Tomas Linkevičius
PhD in implant dentistry, Professor at Vilnius University, Researcher
- Implant Dentist, Researcher, Educator
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Creator of Zero Bone Loss Concepts for achieving long-term crestal bone stability.
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Author of Zero Bone Loss Concepts Book and numerous peer-reviewed publications
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Researcher on soft-tissue thickness, implant placement protocols, and prosthetic factors influencing bone stability.
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International lecturer
Courses Delivered
Dentists Educated
Hours Verifiable CPD Collected
Super Early Bird
Only 1 seat remaining at this price
£2,499
VENUE
Danubius Hotel Regents Park
18 Lodge Rd, London NW8 7JT
The venue is located in the very heart of the London overlooking Regents Park and Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Being just a 10 minute walk from St. John’s Wood tube station, the hotel is easily accesible. Parking is possible on site. Parking charges are £35 for 24Hrs or £4.50 per hour.
Pay in 3 Interest-Free Monthly Instalments
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