Soft Tissue Management for Teeth and Implants: Roles for the Periodontist and the Restorative Dentist
Date:
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Central Time
Location:
Houston Dental Education Institute
4548 Bissonnet, Suite 210, Houston, Texas, 77401, USA
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Soft tissue management is critical to achieving long-term functional and esthetic success around both natural teeth and dental implants. This program explores the similarities and key differences in managing peri-dental and peri-implant soft tissues, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary decision-making between the periodontist and restorative dentist. Through real-world clinical scenarios, participants will examine the management of noncarious cervical lesions, esthetic zone restorations, and implant-related soft tissue complications, including recession and prosthetic-driven outcomes. Attendees will gain practical strategies to improve treatment planning, optimize esthetic results, and recognize when implant outcomes may be compromised.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the biological and clinical considerations of soft tissue grafting around natural teeth versus dental implants to support appropriate treatment planning.
- Evaluate interdisciplinary approaches for managing noncarious cervical lesions and restorations in the esthetic zone to enhance functional and esthetic outcomes.
- Assess soft tissue complications around implants, including recession and prosthetic influences, to determine predictable management strategies and identify cases with poor esthetic prognosis.
WHEN
WHERE
Houston Dental Education Institute
TUITION/CE
3 CE Credits provided by
Perio Health Professionals
FEATURED SPEAKER

