The international network of ZAGA Centers
71 ZAGA Centers and 8 scientific partners in 33 countries. Each centre is certified in the ZAGA Concept and is the only ZAGA Center in its area. Refer a complex zygomatic case to the centre nearest your patient, or apply to become one.
Patients looking for treatment can find a ZAGA Center on smile24h.com.
Zygomatic and pterygoid implant courses
Four days in Barcelona working on cryopreserved donor heads and patient-specific 3D models, taught by Dr. Carlos Aparicio and surgeons from the network. The cadaver course carries 32+ CE credits.
26 to 29 Jan 2027
Registration openCadaver course, Barcelona
Zygomatic and pterygoid. Winter edition.
Dr. Carlos Aparicio and Dr. Adi Lorean
8 to 11 Jun 2027
Cadaver course, Barcelona
Zygomatic and pterygoid. Summer edition.
Dr. Carlos Aparicio and Dr. Adi Lorean
31 Aug to 3 Sep 2027
Cadaver course, Barcelona
Zygomatic and pterygoid. Autumn edition.
Dr. Carlos Aparicio and Dr. Adi Lorean
Dates to be confirmed
Live surgery training, São Paulo
You operate on at least two patients. 40+ CE credits.
Dr. André Sakima and Dr. Jan Peter Ilg
Start any time
Online course
From the short introduction to the full 15-hour course. 1.5 to 15 CE credits.
Dr. Carlos Aparicio
What course participants say
Written by surgeons from nine countries after their course.
Excellent course remote anchorage course
Excellent course! well structured with expert faculty such as Dr Carlos Aparicio, Dr Jay Neugarten, and Dr Adi Lorian. Theory with hands on, model hands-on surgery before live surgery and before cadaver dissection session. Overall, a true outstanding remote anchorage course.
Luis Guzman
United States, 9 Oct 2026
Stop looking for another Zygo course
Stop looking for another Zygo course. This is the first and last one you will ever take. Over 4 days you will be given all the information about the anterior/posterior zygo approach, the reasons why you would use channels over tunnels, and how to thread the balance of achieving a long term functioning zygo without the tissue dehesience or sinus complications. They will go through all the complications and ways to minimize and or eliminate them. Many of the participants at the NY2026 course had done this course a number of times previously due to the amount of gold nuggets of information that get dropped at the course. And I will be too.
If you want to play in the world of zygos this is the door/course you must pass through on your journey. You will never look back.
Best regards
Peter
Dr Peter Elfar BDS Sydney
Australia, 9 Oct 2026
The education
The education, the multiple opportunities at hand on training, the live demonstration and finally the cadaver course. All done in a relaxed professional environment.
Abiola Sadiq
United States, 8 Oct 2026
Building Confidence in Zygomatic Implant Surgery
Although I have been performing a wide range of oral surgical procedures for many years, zygomatic implants have always been one of those treatments that I was somewhat hesitant about and never felt completely comfortable performing.
For me, this course was particularly valuable in that respect. I had many questions in my mind about zygomatic implant treatment, and during the course, I had the opportunity to find the answers I was really looking for. It was also extremely valuable to learn not only from the experience of the instructors, but also from the colleagues attending the course, and to share our own experiences with each other.
By the end of the course, I can definitely say that my perspective and approach to zygomatic implants had changed significantly. For any colleague who wants to incorporate this treatment into their practice but, like me, still has some questions or concerns, I truly believe that attending this course is a very worthwhile investment.
RÜŞTÜ CEM TANYEL
Turkey, 22 Sep 2026
Good organization
Good organization , exceptional lecturers and perfect opportunity to share knowledge with colleagues from around the world
Ciubuca Liviu
Romania, 18 Sep 2026
Very nice organised
Very nice organised, prof Aparicio was very implicated! Also the staff is great 👍
Mihai Stoenescu
Romania, 18 Sep 2026
A Lasting Impression
Some experiences stay with you.
My time at the ZAGA Center in Barcelona was one of them — an inspiring journey into zygomatic and pterygoid implantology, surrounded by exceptional knowledge, generosity and genuine passion for what we do.
Beyond the techniques and the clinical excellence, it was the people, the conversations and the shared pursuit of better dentistry that made this course truly special.
A privilege to learn, to connect and to be inspired.
Mihnea
Romania, 18 Sep 2026
Una experiencia increíble en Barcelona…
Una experiencia increíble en Barcelona junto al Dr. Carlos Aparicio, el Dr. Adi Lorean y todo el equipo ZAGA. 🦷✨
Un curso que me ha aportado nuevas perspectivas y herramientas para seguir creciendo como profesional y, sobre todo, para poder ayudar cada día más a mis pacientes con la técnica ZAGA.
Gracias por compartir tanto conocimiento y pasión. Una formación que recomiendo de corazón.
Carlos Morilla
Spain, 18 Sep 2026
World-Class Education in Zygomatic Implantology
The ZAGA Cadaver Course exceeded my expectations. The organization was excellent, the scientific content was highly valuable, and the hands-on training was outstanding. I especially appreciated the opportunity to learn directly from experienced ZAGA experts and to exchange knowledge with colleagues from different countries. The atmosphere was welcoming, professional, and inspiring. I highly recommend this course to any implant surgeon who wants to improve their skills in advanced zygomatic implantology.
ZygoPaska
Finland, 20 Jul 2026
So much experience in that room!!
Satwinder
United Kingdom, 20 Jul 2026
Excellent course
This is an excellent course that has been carefully and intelligently structured. It provides outstanding clinical tools together with a comprehensive theoretical background. The extensive hands-on training on models during the course, combined with the final clinical experience, enabled me to develop the skills, confidence, and capability to begin performing zygomatic implant procedures immediately upon completion of the program.
Eyal Venezia
Israel, 20 Jul 2026
My experience at the cadaver course in…
My experience at the cadaver course in New York was fantastic. The lectures, model practice, and cadaver work were all well-coordinated and well-prepared. I would recommend it to any doctor looking to improve their skills. The venue is also conveniently located near the new Trump Tower, Tiffany & Co., and Louis Vuitton buildings.
Satoshi Kato
Japan, 1 Apr 2026
A highly intensive, carefully structured, and exceptionally comprehensive course
A highly intensive, carefully structured, and exceptionally comprehensive course that thoroughly covers all the key aspects of the subject. It stands out not only for the quality of its content, but also for its practical approach.
Additionally, active participation is strongly encouraged, with dedicated time for addressing questions, exchanging ideas, and discussing real clinical cases—greatly enhancing the learning experience and helping to consolidate the knowledge acquired.
Ricardo Sanchez Gonzalez
Spain, 31 Mar 2026
All the information l was expecting and…MORE
All the information l was expecting and even more. Prof. Aparicio shared all his tips and tricks with us. We had difficult cases to perform the Quad Zygoma which helped me understand the technique extremely well
Horia Barbu
Romania, 29 Mar 2026
Responsible, exceptional course
This is an exceptional course, full of evidence base and a very responsible and respectful way of placing zygomatic implants. A lot of thought and explanation is put into controlling the osteotomy, choosing the prosthetic platform site and balancing between possible long-term complications: rhinosinusitis and mucositis, which are necessary to balance between in these cases. Highly recommended!
Course participant
United Kingdom, 6 Feb 2026
Third edition, organised by ZAGA Centers
Edentulism 2027
Three days on the edentulous patient. The programme covers bone and soft-tissue regeneration, full-arch, zygomatic and pterygoid implants, and digital workflows.
When
20 to 22 May 2027
Where
World Trade Center Barcelona
Speakers
18 lecturers, including Prof. Tomas Albrektsson, Prof. Dr. Ronald Jung and Dr. Carlos Aparicio, plus 3 round-table moderators
Credits
24 CE
Fee
€1,200 until 31 March 2027, then €1,350
Rehearse the surgery on your patient's anatomy
Send us the CBCT. We segment it by hand and print a model that drills like bone, so you can check the trajectory and place the implants before the patient is in the chair.
Dental 3D model
€229
The printed, segmented model of your patient. Shipped by DHL Express.
STL file
€180
The same segmentation as a print-ready file, for clinics with their own printer.
Remote planning
10 to 15 days
A ZAGA Center surgeon plans the case on your CBCT. You get a PDF report with implant type, number, diameter and length, a pre-surgery model, and a second model with the implants in place.
Prices include taxes. Shipping is priced for your address at checkout. Fast processing adds €100 to a model or STL.
The ZAGA Concept
ZAGA stands for Zygoma Anatomy-Guided Approach. It sorts the maxillary wall into ZAGA Types 0 to 4 and lets that anatomy decide where the implant goes and which implant geometry to use. Dr. Carlos Aparicio first described it in 2011. Surgeons in the network have tested it in peer-reviewed studies since then; these are the most recent.
Incision and flap design in zygomatic implant surgery: a ZAGA-based decision tree
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent, October 2025
J Prosthet Dent, October 2025
Round and flat zygomatic implants: effectiveness after a 3-year follow-up
Non-interventional study, June 2024
Every centre, by country
71 ZAGA Centers and 8 scientific partners. Fortaleza, Brazil, joins the list once onboarding is complete.
Australia
Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Victoria
Belarus
Minsk
Belgium
Brussels (Partner), Genk (Partner)
Brazil
Copacabana, São Paulo
Canada
Montreal, Toronto, Trois-Rivières
Chile
Santiago (Partner)
Egypt
Cairo
Estonia
Tallinn
France
Nord France, Paris
Germany
Berlin, Frankfurt, Stuttgart
Greece
Athens
India
Chennai
Ireland
Dublin
Israel
Tel Aviv
Italy
Modena, Puglia (Partner)
Japan
Fukuoka, Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo
Mexico
Cancun, Los Algodones, Mexico City
Montenegro
Montenegro
Netherlands
Eindhoven
Poland
Gdansk
Portugal
Braga Guimaraes, Viseu
Romania
Bucharest, Bucharest (Partner), Iasi
Russia
Moscow, Moscow - North, Moscow - West, Novosibirsk
Singapore
Singapore
Spain
A Coruña y Lugo, Canarias, Costa del Sol, Ibiza, Madrid (Partner), Pontevedra & Orense, Valencia, Valencia (Partner)
Taiwan
Chiayi
Ukraine
Kyiv
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
United Kingdom
Cardiff, Manchester, Tamworth, Surrey
United States
Buffalo Rochester, Dallas Fort Worth, Indianapolis (Partner), Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Northwest Indiana, Phoenix, South Florida, South Michigan, Tampa Bay
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City