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Did you know that placing an implant on the same day as the extraction requires years of training and constant updating? That is precisely the philosophy that drives doctor Platón Alomar to share his experience with other professionals: continuing education is not a luxury, it is the guarantee that every patient receives the best possible care.
Last weekend, doctor Platón Alomar participated as a speaker at the course Advanced Surgery in Periodontics and Implantology, held at the Sant Cugat campus of the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) and sponsored by Klockner, a leading company in dental implantology systems. The training brought together a select group of dentists to delve into the most cutting-edge techniques in the field.
What was taught at the course?
Doctor Platón Alomar’s contribution was structured around two highly complex procedures: maxillary sinus lift and the placement of immediate implants. Both interventions require precise technical mastery and a deep understanding of the patient’s anatomy.
The sinus lift is a surgical technique performed when the bone of the upper jaw does not have sufficient height or density to anchor an implant safely. Doctor Platón Alomar, as a specialist in periodontics and implantology, accesses the maxillary sinus — the air cavity located above the upper molars — and adds bone graft material to create the necessary volume. It is a procedure that, when well executed, allows implants to be placed in areas where it was previously impossible and restores full chewing function to the patient.
Immediate implants, for their part, consist of placing the implant in the same surgical procedure in which the damaged tooth is extracted. This technique reduces the number of interventions, shortens the total treatment time and, in many cases, allows bone volume and soft tissues to be preserved more effectively. However, its success depends on rigorous case selection and the surgeon’s experience: not all patients or all extractions are ideal candidates. Doctor Platón Alomar insists that the correct indication is just as important as the surgical technique itself.
During the theoretical-practical session, doctor Platón Alomar outlined the keys to successfully performing both interventions, from preoperative planning to postoperative follow-up protocols.
Why does continuing education matter for your implants?
Implantology advances at a pace that makes permanent updating essential. Surgical protocols, new graft materials, implant systems with improved surfaces or guided bone regeneration techniques: every year, scientific evidence refines what is considered optimal practice. Bodies such as the Spanish Society of Periodontology (SEPA) or the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) publish updated clinical guidelines precisely so that specialists in periodontics and implantology can offer treatments backed by the best available evidence.
For the patient, this translates into something very concrete: the surgeon who operates on you today must have learned something new this year. A professional like doctor Platón Alomar, who attends courses such as the one at UIC, who discusses cases with colleagues and who exposes himself to the constructive criticism of other specialists, is a professional who reduces your risk and maximises your results.
«Continuing education is the best investment we can make as specialists. Every course, every case shared with colleagues, makes us better surgeons and, ultimately, directly benefits our patients.»— Dr. Vicente Platón Alomar, specialist in periodontics and implantology
This collaboration with UIC and Klockner reflects the commitment of doctor Platón Alomar and the Platón Dental team to clinical excellence: it is not enough to stay up to date, one must actively contribute to the scientific and teaching community. Sharing knowledge with other dentists is also a way of raising the standard of care that patients receive, regardless of which clinic they attend.
If you have doubts about whether you are a candidate for an immediate implant or need information about the sinus lift, the team of doctor Platón Alomar is available to guide you and assess your case on a personalised basis. Precision dental implantology always begins with a good conversation.