Pikos Symposium 2023

Treatment of the Severely Atrophic Maxilla with the PATZI Protocol

This lecture will describe a systematic approach to treat severe maxillary atrophy with a variety of implants including pterygoid, zygomatic, piriform rim, nasopalatine, trans-sinus, and transnasal fixtures.  The PATZI protocol allows for rapid treatment planning to treat severe maxillary in a manner based on sound scientific principles and peer reviewed published literature.  After discussion of the scientific merit of the protocol, a variety of real world clinical cases will be shown demonstrating the PATZI protocol in action.

 


 

Learning Objectives:

  • Review the concept of the PATZI protocol for treatment of severe maxillary atrophy.
  • Review how pterygoid implants can influence the positioning of zygomatic implants.
  • Review alternatives to quad-zygos including pterygoid and trans-nasal dental implants.

Dr. Dan Holtzclaw Biography

Dr. Dan Holtzclaw is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Periodontology and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.  Long recognized as one of the world’s leaders in full-arch implantology, Dr. Holtzclaw has published over 60 articles in peer reviewed journals in addition to multiple textbooks.  Dr. Holtzclaw served as the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry for 13 years in addition to serving as an editorial board member and/or editorial reviewer for six additional dental journals. 

With over 200 main podium lectures provided at major dental conferences all over the world, Dr. Holtzclaw has been named a “Leader in Continuing Dental Education” by Dentistry Today Magazine for the past 18 consecutive years.  A recipient of the prestigious “Excellence in Research Award” from the International College of Dentists, Dr. Holtzclaw has pioneered a number of innovative surgical procedures such as the Pterygoid Fixated Arch Stabilization Technique (PFAST) and the Piezoelectric Hinge Assisted Ridge Split (PHARS) protocol.  Currently, Dr. Holtzclaw serves as the Director of Fixed Arch Solutions for the Affordable Care Network of dental clinics and Chief Clinical Officer of Advanced Dental Implant Centers. 

Dr. Holtzclaw is a proud 13-year veteran of the United States Navy. 

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