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Contemporary Soft Tissue Grafting for Implant Reconstruction

Apr 24-26, 2025

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Tampa, FL

23

credit hours

Contemporary Soft Tissue Grafting for Implant Reconstruction

About the Course

Course Overview

Gingival Grafts | Subepithelial Connective Tissue Grafts | Pedicle Tunnel Connective Tissue Grafts™ | Vestibuloplasty | Acellular Dermis Matrix (ADM) Allografts | Esthetic Zone Reconstruction | Growth Factor Technology

Includes Hands-on Workshop & Live Surgery

  • Gingiva & Subepithelial Connective Tissue Grafts
  • Pedicle Tunnel Connective Tissue Grafts™
  • Vestibuloplasty & Acellular Dermis Matrix (ADM) Allografts
  • Esthetic Zone Reconstruction
  • Growth Factor Technology
  • Master the practical application of the entire spectrum of soft tissue grafting protocols and concepts. Learn from decades of meticulous case documentation synergized with the most modern advancements in soft tissue techniques, materials and regenerative principles.

    By taking this course, you will facilitate confidence and proficiency in performing successful and predictable implant soft tissue surgery and management concepts that will continue for the rest of your career.

    Course Objectives

    Course Topics

    20 hours lecture (AGD Subject code: 490)
    3 hours participation
    (AGD Subject code: 490)

    • Pikos Institute Philosophy of oral implant rehabilitation for soft tissue therapy - "Think Outside the Bone™".
    • Key principles for evidence based predictable soft tissue grafting.
    • Site specific soft tissue anatomy and wound healing of peri-implant tissues.
    • Soft tissue manipulation and incision flap design for predictable bone grafting.
    • Optimal sequencing of soft tissue procedures for successful implant surgery and bone grafting.
    • Guidelines, indications and surgical protocols for the following:
    • Gingival grafts, subepithelial connective tissue grafts, and acellular dermis matrix allografts.
    • Development of optimal peri-implant soft tissue architecture.
    • Eight most commonly used suturing techniques for implant surgical reconstruction.
    • Soft tissue grafting protocols for esthetic zone reconstruction.
    • Predictable protocols for extraction site management with and without simultaneous implant placement.
    • Growth factor technology (L-PRF, PRGF, PDGF) in conjunction with soft tissue grafting protocols.
    • Risk management issues/ informed consent for advanced soft tissue grafting.
    • Recognition, management, and prevention of complications associated with soft tissue grafting.

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    Course Speakers

    Course Agenda

    THURSDAY

    7:00 AM - Registration/ Continental Breakfast

    7:30 AM - Introduction / Lecture

    10:00 AM - Break

    10:30 AM - Lecture/Discussion

    12:00 PM - Lunch

    1:00 PM - Lecture/Discussion

    3:00 PM - Break

    3:30 PM - Lecture/Discussion

    5:30 PM - Social Hour: Pikos Institute

    FRIDAY           

    7:00 AM - Breakfast

    7:30 AM - Live Surgery Case 1

    9:00 AM - Break

    9:30 AM - Live Surgery Case 2

    11:00 AM - Lecture / Discussion

    12:00 PM - Lunch

    1:00 PM - Lecture/Discussion

    2:00 PM - Break

    2:15 – 5:00 PM - Hands-on Training

                                           

    SATURDAY

    7:00 AM - Breakfast

    7:30 AM - Lecture/discussion

    9:30 AM - Break

    10:00 AM - Lecture/discussion

    11:30 AM - Lunch

    12:30 – 3:30 PM - Lecture/discussion

    Featuring 12 of the World's Master Clinicians!

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    Featuring 12 of the World's Master Clinicians!

    Dr. Sofia Aroca

    Multiple Coronally Advanced Flap vs Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel Technique: A Decision Making Process for Treatment of Multiple Recession Type Defects

    Dr. Alberto Fernandez

    Zygomatic Implants and Innovative Bone Regeneration Techniques: A New Approach to Prevent Complications

    Dr. Joseph Kan

    Dr. Joseph Kan - Anterior Immediate Tooth Replacement: Lessons learned over 27 Years

    Dr. Ricardo Kern

    Aesthetic and Biology Behind Immediacy

    Dr. George Kotsakis

    An Evidence-based Roadmap to Successful Peri-implantitis Management

    Dr. Henriette Lerner

    Innovative Digital Technologies in 3 D Bone and Soft Tissue Grafting. A Scientific and Clinical Update

    Dr. Ramon Gomez Meda

    The use of digital technologies and new biomaterials for bone augmentation: When, where and how to use them

    Dr. Richard Miron

    PRF and Exosomes: A Perfect Marriage in Regenerative Medicine

    Dr. Michael A. Pikos

    Sinus Grafting 34 Years: Clinical Myths and Realities

    Dr. Massimo de Sanctis

    The Selective Use of Connective Tissue Graft in Treating Multiple Gingival Recession

    Dr. Hussein S. Basma

    Unlocking Success in Guided Bone Regeneration: Strategies for Optimal Results

    Dr. Istvan Urban

    My Perspectives on Vertical and Horizontal Augmentation

    What Our Trained Clinicians Are Saying About This Course

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    Hands-on Workshops

    Optional Workshops – Wednesday, October 2, 2024:

    (requires separate registration, not included in main session registration price)

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