BIG VERTI PREP COURSE

Manipulating soft tissue with vertical tooth preparation (BOPT vertical freedom concept).

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Language: English

Location: BG Academy, Prague, Czech Republic

Nearest date: September 26-27, 2025

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  • November 14-15, 2025
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Intro

The main goal of the course is to provide practitioners with useful techniques that can be applied immediately after attending, enhancing the quality and predictability of their work.
In two days, you will learn how to manipulate and dominate soft tissue with a minimally invasive approach.

It is a unique program for BOPT Vertical Freedom tooth preparation.
Hands-on exercises include vertical tooth preparation for anterior and posterior teeth as well as exercises in temporary crown relining, analog and digital impression techniques, and lab workflow.

100% practical information.
All the steps to perform the BOPT Vertical Freedom Concept will be presented by Dr. Stefano Conti and performed by all the participants.

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100% hands-on

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Who is this course suitable for?

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Prosthodontists:

who wish to have complete control over the gingival zenith position and aim to create an ideal gingival architecture with a minimally invasive approach.

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Periodontists:

who want to understand the advantages of a new prosthetic approach for maintaining stable soft tissue over time and learn how to increase and manipulate soft tissue thickness using a non-surgical approach.

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General dentists:

who want advanced training in the field of aesthetic restoration and who desire to apply the technique right after the course.

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Dental technicians:

who want to fully understand the final design of dental crowns with vertical preparation and wish to have complete control over the final positioning of the new prosthetic CEJ.

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What will you learn

01

Learn how to perform the B.O.P.T. technique (vertical freedom concept).

02

Tooth preparation → Provisional relining → Impression → Final cementation.

03

Learn how to increase soft tissue thickness around teeth.

04

Master gingival architecture with a minimally invasive approach (biodynamic soft tissue shaping).

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Gain insight into papillae and facial gingival dynamics around natural teeth.

The unique benefits of our training:

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    97+

    countries were trained in our center

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    5000+

    dentists from all over the world took part in practical courses at our training base

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    50000+

    colleagues from all over the world took part in online master classes

Course Program

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DAY 1
Analogical approach. Posterior preps: ceramic crowns (e.max, zirconia)

Hands-on

Theory – BOPT vertical freedom concept 

Demo and hands-on:

  • Silicone index to control tooth reduction
  • Intrasulcular mapping
  • Vertical preps (premolar) step by step
  • How to avoid:
    • Over-preparation
    • Under-preparation
    • Undercuts
  • How deep into the sulcus:
    • Controlled invasion of the sulcus and HSS (Horizontal Supracrestal Space)

Theory – temporary crowns 

Demo and hands-on:

  • Chairside temporary crown from A to Z
  • Temporary crown relining step by step
  • Temporary crown design:
    • Designing a new emergence profile and prosthetic contours
    • How thick and deep into the sulcus the temporary crown margin should be
    • New PCEJ
    • Finishing and polishing
    • Biodynamic soft tissue shaping

Demo:

  • Analogical impression
  • Materials and techniques
  • Easy and simple clinical protocols step by step
  • Defining shape, thickness, and position of the final crown’s margin (Lab procedures)
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DAY 2
Digital approach. Anterior preps: ceramic crowns (e.max, zirconia)

Hands-on

Theory – BOPT vertical freedom concept in the aesthetic zone

Demo and hands-on – preparation of lateral and central incisors

  • Silicone index to control tooth reduction
  • Intrasulcular mapping
  • Vertical preps (lateral/central) step by step
  • How to avoid:
    • Over-preparation
    • Under-preparation
    • Undercuts
  • How deep into the sulcus:
    • Controlled invasion of the sulcus and HSS (Horizontal Supracrestal Space)

Theory – temporary crowns 

Demo and hands-on 

  • Chairside temporary crown from A to Z
  • Temporary crown relining step by step
  • Temporary crown design:
    • How thick and deep into the sulcus the temporary crown margin should be
    • Designing a new emergence profile and prosthetic contours
    • New PCEJ
    • Finishing and polishing
  • Biodynamic soft tissue shaping:
    • Cervical contour reshaping and soft tissue adaptation
    • Cervical contour angle
    • Gingival height
    • Gingival thickness
    • Timing and design

Demo

  • Digital impression
  • Materials and techniques
  • Easy and simple clinical protocols step by step
  • Defining shape, thickness, and position of the final crown’s margin (lab procedures)
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  • Stefano Conti /

    Our lecturer
on the course

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    Stefano Conti received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Medicine and Surgery, School of Dentistry, Parma, Italy, in 1989.

    He attended courses on Implant Dentistry with Dr. David Garber, Dr. Henry Salama, and Dr. Maurice Salama at Goldstein Garber & Salama in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

    He completed the 1-Year UCLA/gIDE Master Clinician Program in Implant Dentistry at the UCLA School of Dentistry, California, USA.

    He is a lecturer in the Master Program of Implantology at the University of Parma, School of Dentistry.

    He is also a lecturer in the Master Program of Facial Esthetics at the University of Parma, School of Dentistry.

    Every year, he lectures in various parts of Italy, Europe, and South America.

    He is an active member of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (IAED).

    He is also an active member of the Digital Dentistry Society (DDS Romania).

    He works in his private practice in Parma, Italy, and London, UK, focusing exclusively on Implant Surgery and Esthetics around natural teeth and implants.

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Course cost

The cost of the course includes:

  • educational process (theory and practice with the operative microscope and full set of materials and instruments – participants work in pairs)
  • meals (lunch, coffee breaks)
  • photo/video support

The price does not include:

  • international flight
  • transfer from/to the airport
  • accommodation
  • delivery service of an invitation letter (if necessary)

We have discount system

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Discounts: For loyal customers – EUR 100 off for next “Big corses series”

Special price for all 4 BIG Courses (Big Prep, Big Veneers, Big Endo-Resto, Big Composites) in one package 2024 – EUR 7000  (instead of 7600) +21% VAT* /in a single payment/ 

Discount for groups of 3 or more participants – 5%

Accommodation: we will help to find optimal option with best price. Ask manager during booking your course to help with hotel.

Course cost

2000 EUR +21% VAT*

* VAT is for European Union countries delegates only
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F.A.Q

Location

Location: BELOGRAD ACADEMY PRAGUE

Address: Českomoravská 2532/19b, Prague, Czech Republic

Capacity of the group

BIG Prep Course – 20 participants / individual workstation
BIG Veneer Course – 20 participants / individual workstation
BIG Composite and Rubberdam Course – 20 participants / individual workstation
BIG Endo-Resto Course – 20 participants / individual workstation
BIG Implant Course – 20 participants / individual workstation
BIG Verti Prep Course – 20 participants / individual workstation
Full Mouth Rehabilitation: occlusion and function – 20 participants

Language of communication

English

Tuition fee 2025

BIG Prep Course – €2,000 + 21% VAT*
BIG Veneer Course – €2,000 + 21% VAT*
BIG Composite and Rubberdam Course – €2,000 + 21% VAT*
BIG Endo-Resto Course – €2,000 + 21% VAT*
BIG Implant Course – €2,000 + 21% VAT*
BIG Verti Prep Course – €2,000 + 21% VAT*
Full Mouth Rehabilitation: occlusion and function – €2,000 + 21% VAT*

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Take advantage of our special bundle price for the following 4 courses:

  • BIG Prep Course

  • BIG Veneer Course

  • BIG Composite and Rubberdam Course

  • BIG Endo-Resto Course

Package price: €7,000 (instead of €8,000) + 21% VAT*
Payment condition: Single payment

* VAT applies only to delegates from European Union countries

Course fee includes

Educational process: сomprehensive theory and hands-on practice using an operative microscope and a full set of materials and instruments.

Meals: daily lunch and coffee breaks.

Media support: photo and video support.

Course fee does not include

International flights

Transfers from/to the airport

Accommodation

Transfers for accompanying persons or family members

Delivery service for the invitation letter (if required for visa purposes)

Payment Terms & Conditions

Registration is confirmed only after we receive your contact details and full payment.

Payment is considered complete once the funds are successfully received by BELOGRAD Academy via bank transfer to our account in EUR (Euro) or CZK (Czech Crown).

Cancellation Policy

Up to 1 month (4 weeks) before the course start: you may transfer your course seat to another course or cancel it. In case of cancellation, a €100 administration fee will be charged, and the remainder of your payment will be refunded.

Less than 1 month (4 weeks) before the course start: payments are non-refundable. However, if we manage to fill your spot from the waitlist, a partial refund of 70% of the amount paid may be possible.

All cancellations and change requests must be submitted in writing via email:
info@belograd.com.

Please note: BELOGRAD Academy is not responsible for any expenses or penalties incurred due to cancellations or changes, including but not limited to airline or hotel fees.

BELOGRAD Academy reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses with at least 1 month (4 weeks) notice to all participants. In such cases, payments made may be: fully refunded, or transferred to a future course.

Discount system

Loyalty discount: get €100 off your next BIG Courses Series as a returning participant.

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Course package offer – 2025: enroll in all 4 BIG Courses as a bundle:

  • BIG Prep

  • BIG Veneers

  • BIG Endo-Resto

  • BIG Composite and Rubberdam

Special price: €7,000 (instead of €8,000) + 21% VAT*

Payment condition: Single payment

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Group discount: groups of 3 or more participants receive 5% off the course fee per person.

Payment for additional services

Delivery of the invitation letter (if needed)

Nearest airport

Prague Airport (PRG)

Accommodation

We will gladly help you find the best hotel option at the best price. Please ask our manager during the booking process if you need assistance with accommodation.

Please note: it is not possible for family members or accompanying persons to stay at the training center unless they are registered course participants.

Arrival/departure days

Courses usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 – 18:00 each day.

Please plan your arrival and departure accordingly to ensure you don’t miss any part of the training.

Learning process

Participants work with high-tech equipment that closely simulates real clinical conditions: Sirona simulation units, operative microscopes, a full set of materials and instruments – all provided during the course.

The learning process is 100% hands-on, with intensive practical training from morning to evening.

What you need to have for the BIG VENEER COURSE only

Bringing a Mac laptop with Keynote (latest version) is the preferred option.

Alternatively, a Windows laptop with PowerPoint 2010 or newer is also acceptable.

DSLR or mirrorless camera with a macro lens.
Ring flash or dual flash system, if available.

Agenda

09.00 – 11.00 Hands-on

11.00 – 11:30 Coffee

11:30 – 14.00 Hands-on

14.00 – 15.00 Lunch

15.00 – 17.00 Hands-on

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Registration and payment

To reserve your spot, simply click the «SIGN UP» button and fill in the required information.

Alternatively, you can register by email: info@belograd.com.

To guarantee your seat, a full payment of €2,000 + 21% VAT is required.

Contacts

info@belograd.com

+380 988787798 (WhatsAPP, Viber, Telegram)

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