L-PRF INTERNATIONAL COURSE
A New Concept of Natural Regeneration
Explore the full potential of L-PRF in modern implantology with a comprehensive two-day course combining in-depth theoretical lectures, clinical case reviews, recorded step-by-step surgeries, and an exclusive hands-on workshop on anatomical models
About the Course
Unlock the true potential of natural tissue regeneration in modern dentistry. Tailored for dentists, stomatology doctors, and 5th-year dental students, this intensive program will train you to master Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin (L-PRF) protocols. Hosted at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) and led by global pioneers Dr. Nelson Pinto and Dr. Marc Quirynen, the course bridges the gap between biological foundations and advanced surgical applications in highly complex clinical scenarios. The experience concludes with a practical hands-on workshop on models, ensuring you acquire immediately applicable clinical skills.
The L-PRF Technique (100% Autologous Innovation)
Following a tooth extraction, the healing process involves modeling and remodeling that leads to expected vertical and horizontal dimensional changes in the edentulous ridge. Traditionally, alveolar ridge preservation has relied on various grafting materials, including xenografts, allografts, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) concentrates.
Today, L-PRF stands out as the latest and most significant development in these protocols. Unlike older methods, patient blood is collected and immediately centrifuged without the addition of any anticoagulants. This allows a natural coagulation process to take place, effortlessly generating a pure L-PRF clot without any biochemical modification of the blood—meaning no thrombin or calcium chloride are required. This purely natural scaffold has revolutionized guided bone regeneration, sinus lift procedures, and the management of challenging tissue defects.
The Learning Experience:
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Master the Biology of L-PRF: Thoroughly understand its composition, growth factors, and how it stimulates naturally guided tissue regeneration.
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Sharpen Clinical Judgment: Analyze tissue micro-environments and learn to accurately differentiate between biological and surgical timing.
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Watch the Technique in Action: Study step-by-step recorded surgeries covering alveolar ridge preservation, bone augmentations, and sinus lifts.
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Optimize Clinical Protocols: Discover how to avoid common centrifugation errors and simplify membrane preparation for everyday practice.
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Apply the Knowledge (Hands-on): Participate in a practical alveolar preservation workshop on models, strictly limited to 20 professionals and supervised by Dr. Pinto and Dr. Quirynen.
PROGRAM
- Day 1: Friday (8:30 - 19:00)
- Day 2: Saturday (9:30 - 16:30)
Teaching team
Dr. Nelson Pinto
Dr. Nelson Pinto is an undisputed global authority in the clinical use of Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin (L-PRF) and a pioneer in the development of Naturally Guided Regeneration Therapy (NGRT). He is currently a Professor at the Graduate School of Dentistry at the Universidad de los Andes (Chile) and a Visiting Professor in the Department of Periodontology at KU Leuven (Belgium).
He is the Founder and President of the Research Center for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine in Chile. For over three decades, he has successfully combined cutting-edge research with a private practice dedicated to advanced oral implantology. His surgical approach and use of autologous matrices have revolutionized hard and soft tissue management worldwide, leading him to lecture at the most prestigious global congresses and receive multiple international awards for his outstanding contributions to clinical wound healing.
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Dr. Marc Quirynen
Dr. Marc Quirynen is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Periodontology at the Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven, Belgium), where he graduated in 1980 and obtained his PhD in 1986. He is globally recognized as one of the most influential and highly cited clinical researchers in the fields of modern periodontology and implant dentistry.
Throughout his career, he has published over 450 articles in top-tier international scientific journals and serves on the editorial board of high-impact publications, such as the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. His research is primarily focused on the simplification and clinical optimization of periodontal treatments. Over the last decade, he has consolidated the global scientific evidence regarding the tremendous benefits of platelet concentrates—specifically the L-PRF technique—in tissue regeneration and the prevention of peri-implantitis.
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Dr. Vanessa Ruiz Magaz
Dr. Vanessa Ruiz Magaz holds a Degree in Dentistry (DDS) and a PhD from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), where she currently serves as an Associate Professor of Periodontology and faculty member of the prestigious Master’s program in Oral Implantology. She completed her advanced training with a Master’s in Clinical Periodontology and a Postgraduate Degree in Implantology at the same university.
Professionally, she stands out as a Specialist Member of the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration (SEPA) and is a regular visiting professor at leading European institutions, such as the University of Padua (Italy). With a strong passion for teaching, Dr. Ruiz is an expert in the treatment of periodontal disease and the clinical application of advanced surgical techniques for tissue regeneration. She is a strong advocate for integrating new technologies and biomedical protocols into daily clinical practice.
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Pre-Registration
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UIC Barcelona, Campus Sant Cugat
- https://www.uic.es/es
- Anatomía Patológica, Carrer de Josep Trueta, 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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