Friday, April 24, 2026 I 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration, welcome and course introduction

Part 1 | 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

• Indications, patient selection and treatment pathways for total TMJ replacement 
• Applied surgical anatomy of the TMJ and adjacent neurovascular structures 

Part 2 | 10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

• Digital planning and virtual surgical workflow for custom-made TMJ prostheses
• Biomechanics and design principles of alloplastic TMJ prostheses 
• Surgical approaches for TMJ TJR – Access, exposure and soft tissue management 

Part 3 | 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. | Hands-on session

• Case review with KLS Martin engineers
• Virtual planning and prosthesis customisation
• Discussion of design rationale and surgical implications

Part 4 | 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Dissection session

• Surgical approaches to the TMJ (preauricular / submandibular)
• Layered dissection and facial nerve protection
• Exposure of the joint and preparation of surgical field

Part 5 | 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. | Faculty-led debrief and case discussion 

Saturday, April 25, 2026 I 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Part 1 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

• Coffee and review of day 1
• Step-by-step surgical technique for TMJ total joint replacement
• Occlusion, mandibular positioning and peri-operative jaw management

Part 2 | 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

• Complication prevention, recognition and management in TMJ TJR
• Revision TMJ surgery and management of failed alloplastic joints 

Part 3 | 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Dissection session 2

• Fossa and mandibular component preparation
• Implantation of custom-made 3D-printed TMJ prostheses
• Fixation techniques and intra-operative verification
• Troubleshooting and faculty-guided refinement

Part 4 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

• Post-operative care, rehabilitation and long-term outcomes in TMJ TJR
• Final faculty panel discussion, key take-home messages and course evaluation 

Part 5 | 5:30 p.m. | Certificate presentation and farewell

Cancellation by course organizer

• the course organizer reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the course non-viable.
• if the organizer cancels a course, registrants will be offered a full refund of registration fees. The organizer will not reimburse other costs incurred with the course (travel or hotel bookings by participants not made by the organizer).
• should circumstances arise that result in postponement of a course, the organizer has the right to either issue a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date.

Registration cancellation by participant:

• The deadline to receive a refund for your registration is 21 business days before the course.
• Registration cancellations received prior to the deadline may be eligible to receive a refund less a service fee of € 100.-.
• Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.
• Refunds will not be available for registrants who choose not to attend the course.
• Cancellations will be accepted in writing only and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline. When writing your cancellation please include the details of your credit card or bank details (BIC).

Note regarding Covid-19

SORG is continuously monitoring the situation with COVID-19 and aims to minimize disruption to planned courses and educational events. However, in the current climate, SORG cannot exclude the possibility that scheduled courses or events will be postponed, cancelled, or otherwise disrupted. SORG endeavours to give due notice of these decisions but encourages you to ensure the tickets and accommodation you book yourself are refundable.