ZAGA Proficient Course – Zygomatic & Pterygoid Implants | Singapore
Course dates: March 27-29, 2026
This is the premier edition of the internationally recognized ZAGA Course on zygomatic and pterygoid implant techniques in Singapore! Join this hands-on program focused on remote anchorage solutions and long-term surgical success.
The ZAGA Proficient Course: Zygomatic & Pterygoid Implants is a three-day intensive training led by internationally regarded faculty, Dr. Carlos Aparicio and Dr. Samintharaj Kumar.
Renowned and appreciated by dental clinicians worldwide, ZAGA Courses are among the top dental implant training programs, grounded in science-based theory, robust hands-on practice, and personalized mentorship. They offer continuous support to clinicians—whether you’re starting with zygomatic and pterygoid implants or an experienced specialist refining advanced skills and expanding your treatment toolbox.
Designed for general dentists, prosthodontists, and maxillofacial surgeons, this course combines comprehensive lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on exercises on 3D patient-based models. Gain practical knowledge you can apply in your clinic immediately after completion.
All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion with 24 CE credits.
- Features hands-on zygomatic & pterygoid implant training on anatomical 3D models.
- In English with real-time AI translation into multiple languages
ZAGA Zygomatic & Pterygoid Implants Course – Overview & Objectives
- Indications for zygomatic implants: defect types, smile line, biomechanics, residual bone, edentulism, maxillary atrophy, failing dentition, implant/graft failures, and maxillectomy.
- Compare surgical approaches: original, slot, and extrasinus techniques, with their advantages and limitations.
- Apply the ZAGA Concept: classification, anatomy-driven planning, and risk management for predictable outcomes.
- Master ZAGA osteotomies for patient-specific therapy: tunnel and channel techniques, focusing on sinus preservation and bone conservation.
- Integrate prosthetic and anatomical criteria: ABC of ZAGA for optimal implant positioning, stability, and soft-tissue health.
- Prosthetic rehabilitation: immediate loading and restoration strategies for zygomatic and pterygoid implants.
- Pterygoid implants: review indications, protocols, and complication management in combined and separate rehabilitation cases.
- Hands-on training: practice zygomatic and pterygoid implants techniques on patient-based 3D models
- Continuous support & networking: connect with peers and ZAGA faculty, building lasting professional relationships through the ZAGA Circle, the private community for ZAGA alumni and for zygomatic and full-mouth rehabilitation enthusiasts.
Faculty at the ZAGA Proficient Course on Zygomatic & Pterygoid Implants in Singapore

Dr. Carlos Aparicio
ZAGA Concept Creator
MD, DDS, MSc, MSc, DLT, Ph.D.

Dr. Samintharaj Kumar
MBBS, BDS
CEO, Nuffield Holdings
ZAGA Cadaver Course - Zygomatic & Pterygoid Implants in Singapore
Program Outline
- 8:00-10:30 | Welcome & Indications by Dr. Carlos Aparicio
- 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break
- 11:00-13:00 | ZAGA Concept by Dr. Carlos Aparicio
- 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break
- 14:00-15:30 | Surgical Procedure: Step-by-step
- 15:30-17:30 | 3D Model Hands-On Session
- 8:00-10:30 | ZAGA Concept by Dr. Carlos Aparicio
- 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break
- 11:00-13:00 | Soft Tissue Management by Dr. Carlos Aparicio
- 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break
- 14:00-15:00 | Pterygoid Implants by Dr. Samintharaj Kumar
- 15:30-17:30 | 3D Model Hands-On Session
- 8:00-12:30 | The ZAGA Concept and ORIS Criteria by Dr. Carlos Aparicio
- 12:30-13:00 | ZAGA Centers Introduction
- 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break
- 14:00-17:00 | 3D Model Hands-On Session
- 17:00-17:15 | Course Closure
Course Venue
- Day 1-3: Venue Location - TBC
Registration*
* Special price applies for certified ZAGA Centers. To claim your discount, please get in touch with us at [email protected]
ZAGA Proficient Course Singapore
3-Day Course: March 27-29, 2026Includes Cadaver Hands-On Session
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ZAGA Concept
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Zygomatic Implants Success Code - ORIS Protocol
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Pterygoid technique
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3D Models Hands-on
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Social Event (+1 welcome)
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Coffe Breaks & Lunches
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24 CE Credits
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Access to ZAGA Centers' peer-reviewed zygomatic implant library
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AI-Powered Simultaneous Translation (All Languages)