Program Overview

Periodontal Soft Tissue Surgery and Grafting

Overview

The Periodontal Soft Tissue Surgery and Grafting program is a short course that focuses on common hard and soft tissue defects around both teeth and dental implants. The course covers surgical techniques for soft and hard tissue grafting.

What You Will Learn

• Periodontal hard and soft tissue defects
• Peri-implant hard and soft tissue defects
• Grafting defects using autogenous and xenogenic materials

Course Details

The course consists of an online lecture and a hands-on workshop.

• Online lecture: 1.5 hours
• Hands-on component: 3 hours + 0.5 hour for Q&A + discussion

Online Lecture

The online lecture, 'Periodontal soft tissue surgery and grafting', examines where soft and/or hard tissue grafting is beneficial in the management of defects. It introduces management techniques for these defects using autogenous tissue and xenogenic membranes and regeneration products used in dentistry.

Hands-on Workshop

The hands-on workshop, 'Advanced grafting', provides an introduction to grafting techniques using a pig jaw model, with a focus on flap design and surgical technique for soft and hard tissue grafting. Participants will:

• Undertake benchtop exercises on a pig-jaw model with a focus on surgical technique for soft and hard tissue grafting
• Undertake exercises using grafting material to allow an understanding of material handling and placement technique
• Practice and refine suturing technique for different flap designs and suture materials

Duration and Location

• Duration: 5 hours of scientific CPD
• Location: To be announced
• Study mode: Mixed

Start Date

The start date for this course is to be announced. Upcoming dates for this course are yet to be announced.