Module 2026

ADVANCED SURGICAL ANATOMY FOR IMPLANT DENTISTRY: HANDS-ON CADAVER COURSE

Module 2026

ADVANCED SURGICAL ANATOMY FOR IMPLANT DENTISTRY: HANDS-ON CADAVER COURSE

1 Head
for 2 Participants MAX 36
Participants MAX 12
Observers

18 Hours
of Dissection Practice 3 hours
Theoretical Part

15 Hours
of Dissection Practice 3 hours
Theoretical Part 28
CME Credits

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE:

An intensive two-day course dedicated to the practical study of oro-maxillofacial surgical anatomy and the application of the main techniques in oral, regenerative, and implant surgery.

Conducted on fresh-frozen anatomical specimens, it ensures a realistic and safe experience, with a teaching approach that emphasizes hands-on practice: 85% of the course is dedicated to dissection and clinical procedures.

Each pair of participants works on a dedicated head, performing surgical techniques and targeted dissections of muscular, bony, and neurovascular structures. The goal is to improve clinical precision, prevent complications, and consolidate advanced skills in implantology and maxillomandibular surgery.

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REGISTRATIONS

PARTICIPANT € 3.500 Vat included

OBSERVER € 990 Vat included

PROMOTION UNDER 30: € 3.000 Vat included (1 head for every 1/2 participants)

PROMOTION UNDER 30: € 2.500 Vat included (1 head for every 3/4 participants)

Installment plan and financing
Payment can be made in installments.

Get in touch with our secretariat to have all information concerning access to installment and financing conditions.
+39 031 2759092 · info@craniofacial-academy.com

Deductibility of the expenses

“More training, fewer expenses!”
For health professionals (and not only for them), training expenses are fully deductible. Starting from 15 August 2017, the Consolidated Act on Income Tax has been modified through the addition of a paragraph according to which registration fees for master’s degree courses, training courses, professional refresher courses, conferences, conventions and travel expenses are fully deductible within 10,000 euros for private practitioners. This important change, therefore, will allow also dental professionals to cope more easily with the costs of their own training, thus lessening the burden of expenses. Complete information: Art. 54 Determination of self-employment income.

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Dates and duration of Module 2026

2 days’ training
October 5-6 2026

NOTES

Lunch with catering service inside Trecchi Palace and Coffee break included.

FACULTY

Prof. Tiziano Testori

Dr. Gabriele Rosano

Dr. Matteo Invernizzi

SUBJECTS COVERED

Theoretical part with explanatory videos on dissection

1. Anatomy of mandible and related muscle and neurovascular tisssues.

2. Anatomy of maxilla and related muscle and neurovascular tisssues.

Practical part with dissection anatomy exercises

Dissection of skin planes surrounding the maxillo-mandibular region with isolation of mimetic muscles, masseter and buccinator muscles, facial, maxillary and temporal arteries.

1. Dissection of the mandibular area

Isolation of the facial artery inside and outside the oral cavity
Isolation of the inferior labial artery
Dissection of the mental nerve and of its branches up to the vermilion border of the lip
Isolation of the mandibular and incisal canal with the aid of piezoelectric inserts
Dissection of the floor of the mouth and of the lingual ventral surface with isolation of the lingual nerve and elevation of the mylohyoid muscle
Isolation of the submandibular (Wharton) duct
Isolation of the sublingual artery
Isolation of the sublingual and submandibuar glands
Isolation of the facial artery inside and outside the oral cavity
Isolation of the inferior labial artery

2. Dissection of the maxillary area

Isolation of the piriform opening, of the bases and nasal cavities with elevation of the nasal membrane
Antrostomy of the antero-lateral wall of the maxilla and study of the topographic limits of the maxillary sinus from inside
Isolation of the alveolar antral artery
Definition of the limits of the sinuous canal
Dissection of the infraorbital bundle and its branches
Isolation of the naso-lacrimal duct
Isolation of the naso-palatine duct and of the greater palatine artery with elevation of the hard palate up to the soft palate
Isolation of the tuber maxillae and of the pterygoid process
Isolation of the Bichat fat pad both with subperiosteal access and within the vestibular fornix
Isolation of the superior labial artery

PURPOSES

1	Learn to perform the basic and advanced regenerative and implant surgery techniques described

2	Learn to identify the bone, neurovascular and muscle tissues of greatest clinical interest in the maxillo-mandibular complex

3	Learn how to dissect by planes the tissues surrounding the surgical area

4	Learn flap passivation techniques through deep periosteal as well as surface and muscle releases

5	Learn how to prevent and manage surgical complications of anatomical origin

This content is included in the ACA path.

This content, together with the other modules, is included in the ACA path, the Academy of cranio-facial anatomy, to learn, practice and learn while dissecting.

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ADVANCED SURGICAL ANATOMY FOR IMPLANT DENTISTRY: HANDS-ON CADAVER COURSE

Masterclass on sinus surgery: hands-on human cadaver course

Dissection anatomy for facial aesthetics: Cadaver practical course and live injection

Hands-On on Human Cadaver

Apply surgical techniques directly on cadaver.

Choose the module that best suits your needs and start learning through the direct application of surgical techniques, followed by diversified modules based on the level and the clinical needs of each participant.

Design your customized path and learn at your speed.

Study the anatomy of the oro-maxillofacial region both intra- and extraorally and expand on the knowledge of those anatomical variables most strongly associated with intra- and postoperative complications discussed within the international scientific literature, through an evidence-based- scientifically oriented teaching methodology.

Apply the surgical techniques directly on cadaver.

Do not lag behind, take part in your future with us.

Apply surgical techniques directly on cadaver.

Design your customized path and learn at your speed.

Apply the surgical techniques directly on cadaver.

Do not lag behind, take part in your future with us.

38.5%

dentists

24.7%

surgeons

11.9%

students

Start your unique learning path.

If you enrol on the courses of the Academy of Craniofacial Anatomy you can:

Dispel doubts and fears, while overstepping your clinical limits
Learn how to prevent and manage surgical complications
Dissect all neurovascular and muscle tissues
Operate with maximum safety from an infection point of view

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Frequently asked questions

General questions

What is the Academy of Craniofacial Anatomy?

The Academy of Craniofacial Anatomy was established in May 2021 and, as a cultural association, aims at promoting the study and scientific research of the anatomy of facial massif through constant training in cadaver dissection, proposed by anatomists and surgeons with a considerable experience in the field of dissection of the craniofacial region, and scientific contributions in the form of online and paper publications together with online courses.

Who are you?

The Academy prides itself of an international teaching staff of anatomists and clinicians with a considerable experience in the field of anatomical dissection, and boasts a strong partnership with the professors of the Department of cranio-cervico-facial anatomy at Université René Descartes Paris 5, a historical reference center for anatomic dissection in Europe, and one of the most prestigious in the world.

We are honored to have as our honorary president Prof. Jean-François Gaudy, Full Professor of Anatomy at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the Université René Descartes Paris 5, Paris.

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Your mission?

The purpose of the Academy is to offer a ONE-OF-A KIND training with an approach that must be first as an anatomist and then as a clinician; for this reason dissection anatomy courses are given first, followed by courses on the application of the surgical techniques, with diversified modules based on the level and the clinical needs of each participant.

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Where can I follow your courses?

The courses will take place at an exclusive venue, i.e. at the Cadaver Lab of Trecchi Palace, a historical mansion of inestimable artistic and cultural value, built in 1496, situated in the historic centre of the city of Cremona.

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What is the motto of your academy?

The motto of our academy is “we see ONLY what we know” and this really means that if we do not know an anatomic structure in detail, it will certainly be unlikely for us to prevent and manage the related complications.

Thanks to anatomical dissection, the muscular and neurovascular tissues of interest and their anatomical variability can be seen with own eyes, and this aspect is fundamental for the growth of a surgeon in order to learn how to manage and above all to prevent haemorrhage and neurosensorial complications.

Anatomy

What is meant by anatomical dissection?

The terms “anatomical dissection and “autopsy” should not be confused, they are not the same: while autopsy is performed by a pathologist in order to ascertain the cause/s of death, and therefore it is not necessarily conservative, anatomical dissection is a highly conservative practice performed by an anatomist and is based on the separation of the different planes and the visualization of three-dimensional relationships among individual structures.

In spite of the innovative, radiological examination and the continuous evolution of surgical techniques, the study of dissection anatomy remains central; surgeons believe that the direct experience on cadavers is irreplaceable and that anatomical dissection takes on a fundamental importance in the training of graduate students and updating of specialistis.

Why is anatomical dissection so important?

Anatomical dissection is the main teaching and learning instrument to get to know human body through direct experience, and it distinguishes itself from autopsy and surgical practice.

It was also defined by Dyer & Thorndike (2000) as “the universally recognized passage to become a physician.”

Indeed, only through training on cadavers, anatomy, from a mnemonic subject of study in books, becomes a true mirror of reality, allowing the clinician to acquire the sense of tissue consistency, to directly identify the most complex anatomical details and to learn the three-dimensional relationships of vessels, nerves and organs in the different parts of the body.

Is an anatomical preparation planned for each learner?

One head for every 2 participants will be made available to give everybody the opportunity to take part directly.

The participants themselves will perform the dissection of the anatomical structures and will apply the described surgical techniques directly on the cadaver, using the instruments and materials made available.

What percentage of the ACA courses will be devoted to practice?

80% of the courses are focused on practice, the keyword will be “do” and the more theoretical aspects will often be accompanied by hands-on demonstrations.

What type of certificate do the participants receive?

Everyone attending the courses will receive a certificate of participation in the training program of the Academy and for each module the relevant CME credits provided by the Ministry of Health will be issued.