ADVANCED SURGERY.
RARE LOCATIONS.
SELECTED MINDS.

foramen explorer series

Iceland

Overview

Extreme FP3 to FP1 Execution Powered by Digital Planning, Prosthodontic Precision & Guided Surgery

€12 000 Early Bird

€13 900 General admission

Duration

6 days

June 30 – July 5
Iceland

Language

English

Topics

  • Advanced Full-Arch & Extreme Solutions
  • FP1 Mastery
  • Digital Control & Workflow Refinement
  • Surgical guides
  • Aesthetic planning
Foramen Explorer Series

A Flagship Platform in Surgical Refinement

The Foramen Explorer Series is our most curated educational platform.

It was created for clinicians who have already mastered the fundamentals and are now seeking refinement, precision, and elevated perspective.

Each edition brings together a small, carefully selected international group of surgeons in an extraordinary location — combining advanced implant education with meaningful networking at the highest level.

This is not a congress.

This is not volume education.

This is focused evolution.

The Explorer Concept

The Foramen Explorer Series was created in response to a growing demand from high-level clinicians seeking education that reflects their ambition and lifestyle.

Each destination is carefully selected to provide not only advanced scientific content, but also an immersive environment that encourages clarity, perspective, and authentic professional connection.

Small group.
Direct access.
High-level networking.
International community.

Experience Iceland

A curated day designed to connect people, nature and shared moments beyond the clinical setting.

Black sand beaches

Dramatic volcanic landscapes where the Atlantic meets jet-black sand.
A striking natural setting that reflects the raw beauty and contrast of Iceland’s terrain.

Strokkur Geothermal Area

A unique geothermal field where powerful geysers erupt every few minutes.
An immersive experience into Iceland’s volcanic energy and natural forces.

Gullfoss Waterfall

One of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls, cascading in two dramatic tiers.
A breathtaking stop that combines scale, sound and unforgettable scenery.

Super Jeep Towards the Glacier

An off-road adventure through rugged landscapes leading to Iceland’s glaciers.
A rare opportunity to explore remote terrain with comfort and safety.

Fish Market

An exclusive dining experience in one of Reykjavík’s most renowned restaurants.
A refined culinary journey that celebrates Nordic flavors and contemporary gastronomy.

SCIENTIFIC STRUCTURE

Led by PEDRO MOURA and PAULO CARVALHO, the program is built around three core pillars:

Advanced Full-Arch & Extreme Solutions

Decision-making in severe atrophy, zygomatic and pterygoid strategies, biomechanics, and long-term predictability in complex rehabilitation.

FP1 Mastery

Peri-implant plastic surgery

Implant impressions

Zero bone loss concepts

Clinical occlusion in Implant Prosthodontics

Aesthetic and functional planning

Pre-surgical planning for full-arch cases

Immediate loading

FP1 is presented as a surgical framework — not as a technique.

Digital Control & Workflow Refinement

Precision planning and execution in modern implantology:

Prosthetic-driven positioning

Guided surgical strategies

Digital decision-making

Control from design to delivery

Because in advanced implant dentistry, control defines confidence.

Who is it for

The Foramen Explorer Series is designed for clinicians who:

  • Already place implants regularly;
  • Seek refinement beyond foundational training;
  • Value positioning and international exposure;
  • Prefer depth, precision, and curated environments
  • Participation is intentionally limited.

A Global Vision

Iceland is the first edition of a long-term international concept.

The Foramen Explorer Series will travel across the world — bringing surgical excellence to extraordinary settings.

Education should reflect ambition.
Community should reflect standards.
Experience should reflect identity.

The experience is fully curated and comprehensive: accommodation, meals, and all scheduled activities are included, allowing participants to focus entirely on learning and connection.
Flights are not included.

Intensive Program

Course Summary

A advanced full-arch program designed for clinicians who want to evolve from conventional All-on-4 cases to extreme atrophic FP3, master zygomatic and pterygoid concepts, understand bone-level guides, and execute high-aesthetic FP1 cases supported by strong digital planning and soft tissue management.

Program

FP3 EXTREME

Advanced Surgical Techniques

Overview of all techniques used in extreme atrophy:

  • Palatal approach implants
  • Pterygoid implants
  • Trans-sinus implants
  • Nasal implants
  • Zygomatic implants
  • Subperiosteal

Focus: step by step, clinical cases, indications, anatomy, angulations, prosthetic impact, and how all techniques fit into FP3 Extreme decision-making.

Hands-On (Models + Biomodel)

    • Hands-on placement of palatal, pterygoid, trans-sinus, nasal, and zygomatic implants.
    • Guided surgery on a biomodel with extreme atrophy:
      • Zygomatic implants
      • Pterygoid implants
      • Extreme anterior implants
    • Troubleshooting common real-world problems with guides and access.

DIGITAL DAY

Bone-Level Surgical Guides (Blue Sky Bio)

  • Philosophy of bone-supported guides for atrophic cases
  • CBCT + STL workflow
  • Planning pterygoid, zygomatic, and anterior implants
  • Designing stable bone-level guides
  • Export and clinical workflow

FP1 & FP3 Prosthetic Planning (Exocad)

    • Digital tooth setup for FP1 vs FP3
    • Designing emergence profiles
    • Backward planning: connecting prosthetics to implant positions
    • Practical step-by-step design exercises

FP1 DAY

FP1 Surgical Philosophy

  • Pre-surgical planning and lab communication
  • Advanced hard and soft tissue reconstructive techniques
  • Provisionalization & emergence profiles shaping
  • FP1 step-by-step protocols
  • Advanced complex cases and complications management

Soft Tissue and emergence profiles Hands-On

  • Essential Fp1 flap design and manipulation
  • Connective tissue grafting advanced techniques
  • Suturing in mucogingival therapy
  • Shaping emergence profiles

ACTIVITIES

  • Black sand beaches;
  • Strokkur geothermal area;
  • Gullfoss waterfall;
  • Super jeep towards the glacier;
  • Fish Market;
  • Trekking;
  • Kayaking;
  • Snorkeling.

Learning Outcomes

Participants who finish the course should be able to:

  • Plan and execute FP3 Extreme cases with confidence
  • Use bone-supported guides for complex atrophy
  • Design FP1 and FP3 prostheses digitally
  • Perform essential soft tissue techniques for FP1
  • Integrate surgical, digital, and prosthetic concepts into a predictable workflow

Frequently
asked questions

Dr. Paulo Carvalho is the pedagogical director of the program.

All practical and theoretical–practical sessions are carried out side by side under his direct supervision.

The limited number of participants ensures full availability of time and focus, allowing for complete individualization and personalization of the training process.

Most theoretical classes are also taught by Dr. Paulo, while certain specialized topics within the curriculum feature guest lecturers.

The program has a duration of 7 months.

Because this is a long-term residency, it is not possible to pre-schedule the procedures that will be available, as is typically done in a weekend training or even in a modular course.

The spirit of this residency is to be present in a real clinical environment, with all the unpredictability that comes with it regarding the number and type of clinical cases.

In recent editions, participants performed a wide range of procedures, including various types of connective tissue grafts, ridge-volume augmentation with soft-tissue regeneration, root and implant recession coverage, full-arch implant cases (FP1-type), immediate loading with partial and full provisionalization, immediate implants, bone regeneration procedures, and prosthetic rehabilitation across multiple case types.

The residency has a cost of €1,500 per month.

We are exempt from VAT.

Always on Wednesdays, unless, by agreement of all participants, an exceptional adjustment becomes necessary during the program.

There are only 8 available seats.
The goal is to maintain a limited and highly selective group of participants, ensuring a substantial volume of clinical cases for each pair and allowing the instructor to dedicate full attention to every student.

We ask you to submit an application form. After sending your application, we would like to meet you. We will show you our facilities, equipment, and how the current residency operates. We will answer any questions you may have. We will listen to your expectations, and you will hear ours.

There are a few premises that must be clear before applying.

Residents are expected to demonstrate full commitment and respect for all house rules, including the clinic’s operational guidelines and the overall well-being of patients.

Even though participants are paying for the program, this does not exempt them from responsibility nor allow them to disregard the commitment and objectives of the residency. Therefore, repeated lateness or unjustified absences will not be tolerated, and a minimum attendance rate is required.

It is essential to know how to work as part of a team and to avoid occupying the space or time dedicated to fellow residents.

The residency requires availability to plan clinical cases and communicate with laboratories outside residency hours, when necessary.

The use of magnification loupes and a camera is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.

Address: Rua Santa Catarina 594, 4000-446, Porto, Portugal
Email: foramendentaleducation@gmail.com
Mobile: +351 962 075 456 (National mobile network call rate)

Meet the Course Instructor

Dr. Pedro
Moura

At Foramen we are fully committed to taking care of you and the success of your career.

Dr. Pedro Moura is the founder and pedagogical coordinator of Foramen Dental Education. With advanced training in implantology and periodontology, he has led numerous courses in full-arch surgery, soft-tissue management, digital dentistry, and autogenous grafting.

He currently directs the Master in Surgery – Clinical Residency, guiding 16 residents through an intensive 10-month program. His clinical practice is exclusively surgical.

Meet the Course Instructor

Dr. Paulo
carvalho

At Foramen we are fully committed to taking care of you and the success of your career.

Dental Surgeon, University of Porto, Portugal (FMDUP). Completed postgraduate studies in Implantology at Centro Formacao, Portugal. Advanced course in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Autotransplantation at the postgraduate center Implant Brazil. Graduated from postgraduate programs in Mucogingival and Periodontal Surgery. Completed a residency in Aesthetic Dental Rehabilitation at Foramen Dental Education.

Instructor for private courses in Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation. Presented at several national and international conferences. Previously collaborated with the University of Porto, Portugal.

What’s Included
Five-Night Stay — Fosshotel Reykjavík

Participants will stay five nights at Fosshotel Reykjavík, one of the city’s most renowned hotels, offering comfort, privacy, and stunning views over the capital.

Curated Iceland Experiences

A carefully selected program of activities designed to explore Iceland’s extraordinary landscapes — shared exclusively with the group throughout the week.

Full Culinary Experience

All meals are included during the program, including breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and dinner, allowing you to focus entirely on the educational and experiential journey.

Private Airport Transfers

Seamless transfers between Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV) and the hotel will be arranged for all participants.

Travel Information
Flights

Flights are not included in the program.
Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to Iceland.

Arrival

June 30

Departure

July 5

Airport

Please book your flights to:
Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV)

Request
Information

Address

Rua Santa Catarina 594
4000-446 Porto

Phone number

+351 962 075 456
(Cost of call for a portuguese mobile network)

Email

foramendentaleducation@gmail.com

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