COURSE OVERVIEW:

Advanced implant dentistry faces the challenge of tooth and implant restorations close to each other. To achieve esthetic satisfying results, an appreciable width and thickness of attached gingival is desirable around implants and teeth. Due to alveolar ridge defects, tooth extractions or previous restorations the soft tissue appearance is often compromised. Full thickness flap designs unveil their limitations when additional vertical or horizontal volume should be gained or if extended augmentation areas should be covered by soft tissue. Common surgical procedures result in an extension of mucosa up to the alveolar ridge and a displacement of the muco-gingival-line repeatedly. Different surgical procedures like apical reposition flaps or free gingival grafts etc are required to re-establish lost attached gingival and healthy soft tissue color. The knowledge of soft tissue management and the ability to choose the right surgical soft tissue procedure in a given situation creates the foundation for an outstanding prosthetic restoration.

During this unique program, you will observe Dr. Stappert perform a “live surgical demonstraton”.

Course Objectives:

• Provide a fundamental understanding of soft tissue biology
• Provide a better understanding of defect management and a variation of surgical soft tissue procedures
• Know when to use flapless implant placement
• Learn how to maintain and optimize keratinized gingiva around implants and teeth
• Learn how to optimize or regain soft tissue thickness
• Learn how to achieve soft tissue coverage after tooth extraction or immediate single implant placement
• Learn how to secure primary closure of extended ridge augmentation procedures with soft tissue by split-thickness flap designs
• Identify problematic issues and ways to correct them
• Selection criteria for your patients and learning how to optimizeyour treatment planning

Bio:
Dr. Christian Stappert is the Director of Aesthetics and Periodontal Prosthodontics, Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, Department of Biomaterials and Biometrics, New York University College of Dentistry. He is a board certified Prosthodontist and Associate Professor of the Department of Prosthodontics, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Germany, where he received the ‘venia legendi’ (Priv.-Doz.) after continuous clinical and biomaterial research. Professor Stappert is cross-trained in Periodontal and Implant Surgery. He is the author of several peer reviewed publications, editorial board member and reviewer of various dental journals