Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Day 1: Hard Tissue Reconstruction

Understand and apply the principles of interactive CT diagnosis and treatment planning for soft tissue and hard tissue grafting procedures.

Apply fundamental and comprehensive biological and biomechanical principles that dictate the ultimate success of bone grafting surgical procedures.

Successfully place implants into patients with compromised hard and soft tissue anatomy.

Describe indications and step-by-step surgical protocols for mandibular block grafting, mesh particulate grafting, ridge expansion and sinus grafting.

Understand the role of mandibular block grafts, mesh particulate grafts, and ridge expansion in treating the deficient alveolar ridge.

Understand predictable bone grafting protocols for vertical ridge augmentation.

Conclude what is evidence-based and what is opinion with regard to state-of-the-art autogenous block grafting and ridge splitting.

Understand the utilization of ultrasonic and piezosurgical approaches to several different regenerative techniques including: ridge splitting, bone harvesting, sinus lifting and osteotomy preparation.

Prevent, recognize and treat mandibular block graft and sinus graft complications – intraoperative, early post-operative and late post-operative.

Understand the implications and timing of bisphosphonate therapy with bone grafting and implant treatment.

Day 2: Soft Tissue Reconstruction

Describe the anatomy, biology, wound healing and timing of graft and host response to surgery.

Develop the most appropriate flap design to maximize blood supply for each procedure.

Describe the guidelines, indications and surgical protocols for performing the following procedures: gingival grafts, subepithelial connective tissue grafts and acellular dermis matrix allografts.

Understand the long term results and utilization of allograft vs autogenous soft tissue material for gingival augmentation i.e. Alloderm, Dermis, Pericardium.

Be able to perform common first and second stage implant soft tissue procedures to optimize esthetics and long term maintenance.

Use appropriate suture and suturing techniques related to soft tissue and hard tissue grafting.

Understand and apply the most recent research regarding bone morphogenic proteins and their utilization in clinical practice.

Understand and utilize blood borne bioactive modifiers for optimal regenerative results.

Develop the skill to advance flaps through split thickness and periosteal disection.

Prevent, recognize and treat complications related to soft tissue grafting.

Day 3: Esthetic Zone Reconstruction

Understand, describe, and utilize the appropriate surgical and prosthetic principles involved for comprehensive site development in the esthetic zone.

Understand comprehensive extraction site management – predictable and evidence