Vertical Soft Tissue Augmentation – A microsurgical approach

Event Agenda

08:30 Registration

09:00 – 10:30 Vertical Soft Tissue Augmentation Around Dental Implants and Natural Teeth: A microsurgical aproach
– Understand the principal of vertical soft tissue augmentation
– ⁠Learn microsurgical techniques for soft tissue management around dental implants and natural teeth
– ⁠Discuss case selection, treatment planning, and postoperative care

10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 – 12:30 Hands-on Session: Ergonomics of the Surgical Microscope
– Learn proper positioning of the operator, assistant, and patient
– ⁠Understand how to adjust the microscope for optimal visualization and posture
– Practice ergonomic techniques for enhanced comfort and precision during microsurgical procedures

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break

13:30 – 15:30 Hands-on Session: Modified Platform Technique for Vertical Soft Tissue Augmentation
– Learn the modified platform technique to enhance vertical soft tissue height around implants
– Discuss techniques to avoid complications and manage complications such as graft necrosis, partial necrosis, or shrinkage
– Understand when a second graft is necessary and learn micro techniques for correction

15:30 – 16:00 Coffee Break

16:00 – 18:00 Hands-on Session: Proper Positioning and Development of Emergence Profile
– Learn how to manage and sculpt augmented soft tissue to mimic natural teeth
– Use implant models or pontic models to shape the augmented soft tissue
– Understand the gradual process of developing an ideal emergence profile

18:00 – 18:15 Closing Remarks and Q&A