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Study Club – Thursday 8 October | 7.00pm–9.30pm
Tissue is the Issue – The Theory
This advanced Study Club provides an introduction to microsurgical techniques for dentists placing implants who are looking to advance their soft tissue management skills. The session will explore the principles behind predictable soft tissue grafting and microsurgery, providing delegates with valuable theoretical knowledge to support their clinical decision-making.
Understand the indications for soft tissue grafting and its role in implant dentistry.
Explore the selection, harvesting and management of donor and recipient sites.
Gain an introduction to microsurgical techniques and their role in achieving optimal clinical outcomes.
Understand different suturing techniques and their application in soft tissue procedures.
Explore the limitations, potential complications and strategies for their management.
Build a strong theoretical foundation ahead of the practical, hands-on workshop.
Learning objectives
By the end of the session, delegates will be able to:
- Identify the key indications for soft tissue grafting around dental implants.
- Understand the principles involved in selecting and managing appropriate donor and recipient sites.
- Describe the role of microsurgical techniques in soft tissue management and achieving predictable outcomes.
- Understand the principles behind different suturing techniques and their clinical application.
- Recognise potential limitations and complications associated with soft tissue procedures and understand how these can be managed.
- Apply the theoretical principles discussed to clinical treatment planning and patient management
Hands-On Workshop – Friday 9 October | 9.00am–5.00pm
Tissue is the Issue – The Practical Side
Building on the theoretical principles covered during the Study Club, this advanced hands-on workshop is designed for dentists placing implants who want to develop and refine their practical soft tissue management skills.
Delegates will have the opportunity to practise microsurgical and suturing techniques in a hands-on environment using pig jaws, allowing them to develop greater confidence and understanding of the techniques involved.
Learning objectives
- Put the principles of soft tissue grafting into practical application.
- Develop hands-on experience in donor and recipient site management.
- Practise microsurgical techniques designed to support optimal clinical outcomes.
- Develop and refine a range of suturing techniques.
- Learn practical approaches to managing limitations and potential complications.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience using pig jaws in a supportive learning environment.
About the speakers
► Dr Nigel Suggett
Nigel studied dentistry at Sheffield University, graduating in 2006. A keen interest in cosmetic dentistry from early on led him to attend the Tipton Training Academy where he won an award for the Advanced Restoration course. Since 2013 he has also been extensively involved with treating patients undergoing dental implant procedures and has completed the Practical Implant Dentistry Diploma course under the highly respected Dr Ashok Sethi. Nigel is a Dentsply Sirona Implants Key Opinion Leader, PrimeTaper Ambassador and active PEERS member and speaker.
► Dr Paul Shenfine
Paul has over 20 years experience in implant and advanced restorative dentistry. Having personally placed over 1000 implants. His passion is to provide the best quality dental treatment and outcomes for his patients and provide a full range of mentioning and referral implant services for other dentists.
Paul utilises the latest techniques, highest quality materials available and has the best up to date knowledge and skills in dentistry.
Paul attends many courses world wide and teaches other dentists nationally on the latest techniques in implant dentistry. He is one of only 3 UK mentors at the Kois advanced teaching centre in Seattle.
Paul graduated from the Hurzeler and Zuhr Dental Education Institute having completed all eight master classes in periodontology and implant therapy.
Paul has also been Secretary on the Board Committee of the ADI (Association of Dental implantology) since 2017.
