Turn complexity into confdence
and transform every case
into a masterpiece!
 
ABOUT COURSE
Dive into the art and science of modern implant dentistry
and periodontology — master minimally invasive extractions,
immediate implant placement, soft tissue management, and
sinus lifting using techniques that ensure fawless esthetics,
predictable function, and long-lasting results.
Each lesson combines evidence-based protocols, clinical case
demonstrations, and practical guidance.
During the course, you will learn about:
– Immediate implant placement and provisionalization
protocols;
– Surgical techniques for soft tissue volume augmentation
around dental implants;
– Step-by-step protocols for predictable sinus grafting, including
prevention and management of surgical complications. 


On the course you will improve the following skills:
Immediate implant placement | Sinus lifting | Sinus grafting |
Soft tissue augmentation | Peri-implant soft tissue augmentation |
Evidence-based clinical decision-making | Peri-implantitis management methods |
Minimally invasive periodontal therapy techniques | Periodontal tissue regeneration
strategies | Management of sinus lifting complications 


DDS, PhD
Professor of Dentistry and Chief of
the Division of Regenerative Sciences
and Periodontology at the Medical
University of South Carolina (MUSC
Health).
Research interests focus on implantology,
directed surgery, and tissue regeneration.
Hua-Hong
Chien 



Lesson 1
MINIMALLY INVASIVE TOOTH EXTRACTION
AND BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES IN IMMEDIATE
IMPLANT PLACEMENT
– Overview of minimally invasive tooth extraction and immediate
implant placement;
– Timing and classifcation of implant placement: immediate, recent,
delayed, and mature stages;
– Biological and anatomical considerations infuencing treatment
choice;
– Challenges of immediate implant placement, including:
• Alveolar bone remodeling,
• Implant angulation discrepancies,
• Soft tissue management diffculties,
• Flap closure limitations;
– Criteria for immediate placement and provisionalization:
• Primary stability,
• Absence of infection,
• Soft tissue biotype,
• Patient compliance and esthetic expectations.
35 min 


Lesson 2
IMMEDIATE IMPLANT PLACEMENT AND
PROVISIONALIZATION
– Digital workfow integration in implant dentistry;
– Implant planning software and guided surgery concepts;
– CAD/CAM and 3D printing technologies for:
• Customized healing abutments,
• Provisional restorations,
• Soft tissue contouring and emergence profle optimization;
– Clinical case demonstrations:
• Immediate implant placement,
• In-house 3D printing provisional crown,
• Soft tissue healing outcomes,
• Crestal bone stability,
• Long-term esthetic and functional success.
35 min 


Free lesson 3
SOFT TISSUE VOLUME AUGMENTATION
AROUND DENTAL IMPLANTS
– Biological role of peri-implant soft tissues in long-term implant
success;
– Importance of keratinized mucosa and soft tissue thickness;
– Establishment and maintenance of a stable biologic width;
– Common peri-implant soft tissue defciencies:
• Insuffcient keratinized mucosa (KM),
• Inadequate tissue thickness,
• Peri-implant mucosal recession;
– Threshold values for long-term stability;
– Indications and case selection for soft tissue volume augmentation.
15 min 


Lesson 4
SURGICAL TECHNIQUES, MATERIALS,
AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF PERI-IMPLANT
SOFT TISSUE AUGMENTATION
– Connective tissue graft (CTG) techniques:
• Tunnel approach,
• Apical pouch technique,
• Envelope technique;
– CTG as the gold standard for soft tissue volume augmentation;
– Soft tissue substitute grafts:
• Xenografts,
• Allografts;
– Comparison of autogenous grafts and substitute materials:
• Patient morbidity,
• Tissue integration,
• Indications for horizontal vs vertical augmentation;
– Evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses:
• CTG vs collagen matrices,
• Acellular dermal matrices (ADM) and volume-stable collagen
matrices (VCMX) applications;
– Clinical case demonstrations and long-term outcomes:
• Soft tissue stability,
• Esthetic integration,
• Functional success.
44 min 


Lesson 5
DIAGNOSIS, ANATOMY, AND TREATMENT
PLANNING FOR SINUS GRAFTING
– Indications for maxillary sinus augmentation in implant dentistry;
– Maxillary sinus anatomy relevant to surgical safety:
• Sinus walls, ostium, vascular supply, and epithelial lining;
– Radiographic assessment:
• 2D imaging (panoramic radiographs),
• 3D imaging (CBCT),
• Evaluation of sinus morphology, septa, vascular structures,
and mucosal health;
– Residual bone height (RBH) and its role in approach selection;
– Identifcation and management of sinus pathologies:
• Mucosal thickening,
• Antral pseudocysts,
• Chronic rhinosinusitis;
– Case selection criteria and preoperative evaluation.
43 min 



Lesson 6
PREDICTABLE SINUS GRAFTING: PREVENTION
AND MANAGEMENT OF SURGICAL
COMPLICATIONS
– Sinus augmentation techniques:
• Lateral window approach,
• Crestal (osteotome) approach;
– Step-by-step surgical protocols:
• Membrane elevation,
• Grafting techniques,
• Use of rotary and piezoelectric instrumentation;
– Role of collagen membranes in bone regeneration;
– Postoperative care:
• Evidence-based medication protocols,
• Patient instructions,
• Radiographic follow-up for graft consolidation and
osseointegration;
– Management of complications:
• Intraoperative: membrane perforation, bleeding,
• Postoperative: sinus infection and delayed healing,
• Clinical tips to minimize complications and improve
predictability.
58 min 
 

Course recommended for: Periodontists, Implantologists,
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, General dentists
Time: 3 h 52 min