Please join us in welcoming Dr Luis Mezzomo to our study club! This session introduces the principles and clinical applications of guided implant surgery, emphasizing its advantages in precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Participants will learn how to develop a “virtual patient” by integrating digital imaging and diagnostic data for accurate treatment planning. The lecture also explores the capabilities and versatility of various implant planning software, highlighting their role in enhancing surgical predictability. Through real clinical cases, attendees will observe how guided implant surgery is implemented in practice, from planning to execution. By the end of the lecture, learners will have a clear understanding of digital workflows and how guided techniques can improve implant placement and overall treatment success.
Key takeaways from this lecture will include:
1. Recognize the advantages of guided implant surgery.
2. Comprehend the process of developing a virtual patient.
3. Discover the strengths and versatility of different implant planning software.
4. Observe the use of guided implant surgery in a variety of clinical scenarios.
Dr. Luis Mezzomo is a distinguished Prosthodontist with extensive academic and clinical expertise in Implant Dentistry. He earned his DDS and PhD degrees from the PUCRS School of Dentistry in Porto Alegre, Brazil. He completed his Prosthodontic specialty at the Lutheran University of Brazil in 2007 and later pursued an ITI Implant Fellowship under the mentorship of Prof. Nikos Donos at the Eastman Dental Institute (London).
Dr. Mezzomo serves as a Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Director of the Predoctoral Implant Education at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry. His clinical expertise includes the treatment of complex dental implant cases, with a focus on challenging scenarios requiring precision in both implant placement and prosthetic rehabilitation.
As a leading researcher, Dr. Mezzomo is the Principal Investigator of a clinical trial on extra-short Straumann implants, contributing to the growing body of evidence supporting the use of short implants.
He has authored over 60 scientific articles, 36 of which are in prestigious international peer-reviewed journals. A Fellow and Speaker of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), Dr. Mezzomo lectures internationally on topics such as “Short Dental Implants” & “Digital Workflow for the Edentulous Patient” and sharing his expertise with dental professionals worldwide.
Date: August 26th, 2026
Time: 6-8pm, Dinner provided
Location: 1008 Broadway, Chesterton IN 46304
Text “ITI RSVP” 219.964.4321 by August 14th, 2026 or
Email: Kate.philbin@glacialsandsoms.com
CE: 2hrs.