Summary - Soft Tissue Grafting Techniques for Implants and Teeth

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Soft tissue architecture plays a vital role in the esthetics and longevity of implant therapy. This course explores essential principles of soft tissue management, including incision and flap design, suturing techniques, papillae preservation, and implant uncovering. Emphasis will be placed on developing adequate tissue thickness and biotype, and on using anatomical healing abutments to shape ideal peri-implant soft tissue contours.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Apply effective incision and flap design principles for implant procedures
Master “must-have” suturing techniques to support optimal healing
Prevent and manage soft tissue complications during implant placement
Recognize the importance of tissue thickness and biotype in long-term success
Learn effective techniques for uncovering implants
Manage post-operative soft tissue healing for predictable results

Dr. Curry Leavitt

Dr. Curry Leavitt is a native of Las Vegas and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Biology at the University of Utah. He graduated cum laude from Temple University School of Dentistry and completed the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Periodontology program, where he received training in multiple surgical and medical disciplines. Dr. Leavitt enjoys teaching and has lectured to large groups concerning soft tissue augmentation techniques, digitally guided surgery, ridge augmentation and full arch treatment. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada School of Medicine’s dental GPR program. Dr. Leavitt is the owner of Red Rocks Periodontology and Implantology in Las Vegas, which includes a state-of-the-art teaching center where he hosts regular implant and grafting-related courses.

Dr. David Wong

Dr. David Wong received his undergraduate education and dental training at the University of Oklahoma. He then went on to complete a three-year residency in periodontics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and holds adjunct faculty positions at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry as well as at Penn Dental Medicine. Dr. Wong is a published author in several peer-reviewed dental journals and has lectured extensively throughout the US but has also reached a mainstream audience in media such as Fox News and the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Wong presently resides in Tulsa with his wife and three children where he maintains a full-time private practice.