Saso Ivanoski: Current and future tissue regeneration concepts

Kristian Tersar: Strategies to obtain research funding

Oral presentations by the five finalists of the poster competition

Saso Ivanoski - Moderator

Ivan Darby - Co-moderator

Axel Spahr - Co-moderator

Modern clinical concept for the management of bone defects at implant sites

Theoretical background:

• Classification of bone defects for simplified decision-making
• Clinical concept for guided bone regeneration (GBR) of bone defects at implant sites
• Indications for the use of different materials and techniques

Hands-on part – techniques presented:

• GBR of peri-implant defects at extraction sockets
• Guided implant placement in sites with unfavorable bone morphology
• Management of extensive peri-implant defects in aesthetic sites

Implant related soft tissue management - contemporary strategies for biological and aesthetical long-term success

Over the past 50 years, dental implants have evolved into a very straightforward treatment option for replacing missing or unmaintainable teeth.
The ongoing development of implant therapy is in particular characterized by an increasing understanding for the surgical soft tissue management as essential aspect in matters of successful treatment outcomes and for the quality and quantity of the resulting peri-implant soft tissues as the key elements for biological and esthetic long-term success.
This practical workshop, therefore, goes deep into the details of contemporary clinical concepts with regard to the handling and reconstruction of soft tissues surrounding implants. Alongside the theoretical and practical background the most innovative strategies will be covered and debated extensively with the aim of offering course participants the knowledge required to apply implant therapy successful in daily clinical routine.
Last but not least the participants will carry out a series of clinically relevant hands-on exercises with the aid of magnification lenses and under the supervision of Dr. Otto Zuhr.

Mastering soft-tissue deficiencies

The main focus of the course is on the treatment of gingival recession defects using Geistlich Mucograft together with a corronally advanced flap as well as the gain of keratinised tissue.
Geistlich Mucograft is specifically designed for soft-tissue regeneration. Its 3D-collagen matrix favours early vascularisation, soft-tissue integration and optimal wound healing. Geistlich Mucograft is the optimal alternative to a soft-tissue graft for gaining keratinised tissue and root coverage. Geistlich Mucograft and Geistlich Mucograft Seal will be shown as alternatives to autogenous grafts and soft-tissue punch procedures.

Advanced suturing techniques is a strong feature of the hands-on. Practitioners will have the unique opportunity to “Develop their skills” both theoretical and practical, in the company of Harvard educated Dr. Jonathan Leichter.

Treatment of Peri-implantitis  - Meeting the Clinical Challenge

Peri-implantitis can be challenging to treat and outcomes may be unpredictable. This hands-on workshop will provide a practical step-wise approach to the diagnosis, management and prevention of peri-implantitis.

At the completion of the workshop participants will know:

• How to diagnose peri-implantitis
• How to identify patients at risk for peri-implant disease
• The key elements of anti-infective non-surgical, surgical and regenerative treatment protocols for management of peri-implantitis
• Critical decision making: the choice between resection, regeneration, explantation
• Key factors in prevention of peri-implantitis - maintenance care protocols for patients with implants

Hands-on workshop will include:

• Non-surgical instrumentation
• Implant surface decontamination protocols
• Surgical techniques for treatment of peri-implantitis – access flap, resective approach
• Regenerative procedures for management of peri-implantitis defects
• Augmenting keratinized mucosa at implant sites
• Explantation and residual bone management. Augmentation techniques for future implant placement.

Due to the popularity and early sell out of the Dr Otto Zuhr hands-on workshop, we are offering delegates the opportunity to sit and observe the workshop.

Implant related soft tissue management - contemporary strategies for biological and aesthetical long-term success

Over the past 50 years, dental implants have evolved into a very straightforward treatment option for replacing missing or unmaintainable teeth.
The ongoing development of implant therapy is in particular characterized by an increasing understanding for the surgical soft tissue management as essential aspect in matters of successful treatment outcomes and for the quality and quantity of the resulting peri-implant soft tissues as the key elements for biological and esthetic long-term success.
This practical workshop, therefore, goes deep into the details of contemporary clinical concepts with regard to the handling and reconstruction of soft tissues surrounding implants. Alongside the theoretical and practical background the most innovative strategies will be covered and debated extensively with the aim of offering course participants the knowledge required to apply implant therapy successful in daily clinical routine.

Due to the popularity and early sell out of the Dr Christoph Hämmerle hands-on workshop, we are offering delegates the opportunity to sit and observe the workshop.

Modern clinical concept for the management of bone defects at implant sites

Theoretical background:

• Classification of bone defects for simplified decision-making
• Clinical concept for guided bone regeneration (GBR) of bone defects at implant sites
• Indications for the use of different materials and techniques

Hands-on part – techniques presented:

• GBR of peri-implant defects at extraction sockets
• Guided implant placement in sites with unfavorable bone morphology
• Management of extensive peri-implant defects in aesthetic sites