Introduction Oral Surgery: Surgical Extractions, Bone Grafting & Soft Tissue Management
Course Overview
Designed for clinicians looking to enhance their confidence and predictability in oral surgery procedures, this hands-on course provides a practical, evidence-based approach to bone grafting, socket preservation, and soft tissue management. Through expert instruction, clinical case discussions, and real-world applications, participants will develop a deeper understanding of surgical anatomy, treatment planning, flap design, suturing techniques, and grafting protocols that support successful implant outcomes.
Participants will learn how to evaluate cases through a surgical lens, identify key anatomical considerations related to grafting and augmentation procedures, and apply diagnostic principles to treatment planning. The program explores incision selection and advanced flap management techniques, helping clinicians understand when to move beyond basic flap designs and avoid common surgical complications.
The course also focuses on soft tissue preservation and wound closure, covering suture selection, tissue handling, and closure strategies that promote healing and long-term success. Attendees will gain practical guidance on socket grafting decision-making, graft and membrane material selection, and troubleshooting common causes of graft failure.
In addition, clinicians will refine their surgical extraction and socket grafting workflow by integrating atraumatic extraction techniques with predictable hard and soft tissue preservation protocols. By the end of the course, participants will be better prepared to manage the complexity, efficiency, and clinical demands of immersive oral surgery and implant site development procedures.
CE Credit
2 credit hours per session
6 credit hours total
Subject code: 690 & 610, Lecture
Learning objectives
Pre-operative Evaluation & Surgical Anatomy
- Identify key surgical anatomy to grafting and augmentation
- Case-based discussion to reinforce diagnosis and treatment planning
Incision & Flap Design Essentials
- When and why to move beyond basic flap design
- Incision selection, flap management, and common pitfalls doctors see
Suturing & Tissue Management
- Suture selection, closure strategies, and soft tissue preservation
Bone Grafting & Membranes
- Socket grafting decision trees
- Material selection (graft + membrane combinations)
- Indications, contraindications, and troubleshooting common graft failures
Surgical Extraction & Socket Grafting Workflow
- Integrating atraumatic extraction with predictable grafting outcomes
- Preparing doctors for the complexity and pace of Immersive Oral Surgery
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