SOFT-TISSUE MANAGEMENT

3 DAYS – 3 TECHNIQUES – 3 EXPERTS

Learn practically and theoretically how the EAO approaches current ‘Hot Topics’ in implant dentistry.

Day 1: Markus Hürzeler

Soft-Tissue Management During Implant Surgery

8.30 – 10.30 – Lecture

Understanding autogenous connective tissue graft. Where to harvest and why?

10.30 – 11.30 – Lecture

Soft tissue management in the aesthetic zone for dental implants with ideal bone situation.

11.30 – 12.30 – Lecture

Soft tissue management in the aesthetic zone for dental implants with missing bone.

13.30 – 15.30 – Hands-On

Harvesting autogenous connective tissue
a) Tuberosity graft (new thoughts)
b) Subepithelium connective tissue graft (single incision)

15.30 – 17.30 – Hands-On

Peninsular flap in combination with tunnelling and saloon door technique a new way of soft tissue management with dental implants in the aesthetic zone.

Day 2: Oscár González Martín

Soft-Tissue Management with Prothesis

8.30 – 10.30 – Lecture

Essential principles of implant therapy and provisionalisation in the aesthetic zone

Foundational principles and clinical applications – soft tissue management around implants.

10.30 – 11.00 – Lecture

New technologies for optimal communication with the laboratory technician regarding the peri-implant soft tissue architecture.

11.00 – 12.00 – Lecture

Decision tree for the management of complex cases in the aesthetic zone: ortho-perio-implant therapy.

13.30 – 15.30 – Workshop

Hands-on training on provisionalisation on immediate implants.

16.00 – 18.00 – Workshop

Hands-on training on provisionalisation on delayed implants.

Day 3: Giovanni Zucchelli

Soft-tissue management of recession around implants

Soft tissue management around implants in the aesthetic area.

The suprabony component of the root.

Biology of bone: alveolar vs bundle.

Keratinised tissue height and soft tissue thickness in the prevention of gingival recession around implants.

Treatment of gingival recessions around implants.

Increase in soft tissue thickness during immediate post-extraction implant with immediate loading.

Delayed implant placement after tooth extraction for severe periodontal disease.

Video of all surgical procedures.