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Pratica
Bologna
27 - 29 Apr 2026
Inglese
Advanced techniques and management of complication in soft tissue plastic surgery. Seminar + hands-on workshop
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Giovanni Zucchelli
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Martina Stefanini
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Dettagli del corso
Lettori
Sede
ADA CERP
Programma
An advanced hands-on workshop on the management of complication in soft tissue plastic surgery by the legendary Giovanni Zucchelli! You will experience theory, live surgery demonstrations, and hands-on skills training.
During the course, you will learn:
– Advanced soft tissue management techniques around implants
– Mucogingival approach to implant removal in cases of peri-implantitis
– Peri-implant papilla reconstruction
– Treatment of complications in soft tissue management:
- Flap perforation
- Flap dehiscence
- Scar formation
- Graft exposure
- Gingival recession at the palatal root after harvesting technique.
The knowledge gained from the theoretical part and live demonstrations will be practiced on pig jaws at a fully equipped training center! The practical part will be lead by Prof. Martina Stefanini.
IMPORTANT: the “Seminar. Standard”, “Seminar. Comfort" and “Seminar.VIP” participation options is also available for purchase.
Advantages of the “Seminar + hands-on workshop” participation option:
– Participation in the scientific program
– Live surgery demonstration
– Participation in hands-on workshop
– Coffee breaks
– Notes and handouts
– Certificate of participation
– ADA credits available upon request
– Lunch
– Priority seats in the venue
– Distinct reception counter
– VIP certificate
– VIP badge
– Access to Homa Zadeh's online training “Updated VISTA technique”
– Access to Radoslaw Jadach's online training “Removal of cysts and foreign bodies from the maxillary sinus”
– Access to Roberto Rossi's online training “Periodontal plastic surgery”.
PROGRAM
April 27 (09.00 - 18.00) – theory
– Tooth loss for periodontal reason
– Peri-implant papilla reconstruction
– Multiple edentulous sites
– Tooth extraction for periodontal reason: Healing of the socket, timing of the healing, treatment of periodontal infection
– The mucogingival approach to delayed implant placement after tooth extraction for periodontal reason
– The connective tissue platform technique for single edentulous site
– The modified connective tissue platform technique for single edentulous site
– Peri-implant papilla reconstruction at single implant with adjacent natural teeth
– The mucogingival approach to implant therapy in multiple edentulous sites
– The connective tissue platform technique for multiple edentulous site
– The modified connective tissue platform technique for multiple edentulous site
– Peri-implant papilla reconstruction between two adjacent implants
– Mucogingival approach to full arch implant rehabilitation
– Soft tissue management at pontic sites
– Beyond the limits of soft tissue management around implants
– The connective tissue platform technique for the treatment of esthetic failures around malpositioned implants with peri-implant papilla loss
– The mucogingival approach to implant extraction for peri-implantitis.
April 28 (09.00 - 13.00) – theory
– How to prevent and manage soft tissue management complications:
- How to manage flap perforation
- How to manage flap dehiscence
- How to avoid scar formation
- How to manage graft exposure
- How to manage gingival recession at the palatal root after harvesting technique.
April 28 (13.00 - 14.00) – lunch
April 28 (14.00 - 18.00) – Live Surgery demonstrations
Surgical cases on mucogingival surgery.
April 29 (09.00 - 13.00) – Hands-on session (pig-jaw)
Training on clinical techniques covered during the course (all necessary materials are provided).
Implantology
Directed regeneration
Periodontology
Treatment methods
Pathologies
General questions
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Professor of Periodontology and Implantology and Head of the Department of Periodontology and Dental Hygiene at University of Bologna, Italy. Coordinator of the Degree Course in Dental Hygiene at University of Bologna. Founder and Director of Zucchelli Institute, Bologna.
Over 37 years of clinical and academic experience in periodontal plastic surgery and soft tissue management around teeth and implants. Graduated from University of Bologna (1988) and awarded PhD in Medical Biotechnology from the same university (1999). Appointed Professor of Periodontology at University of Bologna in 2000, holding this position continuously for 25+ years. Pioneer and innovator of multiple surgical techniques for soft tissue reconstruction including Modified Coronally Advanced Flap, Connective Tissue Platform technique, and protocols for papilla reconstruction.
International authority on mucogingival esthetic surgery having lectured and performed live surgical demonstrations at major conferences worldwide. Winner of prestigious research awards: AAP Foundation-E Bud Tarrson Research Award in Oral Plastic Surgery (2006, 2008), European Federation of Periodontology Clinical Research Prize (2006), and AAP Foundation Lilly Research Award for Clinical Research (2003). Published over 130 scientific papers in peer-reviewed international journals with extensive citation record. Most cited researcher on recession coverage procedures globally.
DDS from University of Bologna (1988). PhD in Medical Biotechnology from University of Bologna (1999). Active member of European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED), Italian Society of Periodontology (SIdP), Italian Academy of Osseointegration (IAO), and European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). Associate Editor of International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry. Editorial Board member of International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Journal of Clinical Periodontology, and Journal of Periodontology. Peer reviewer for most ranked periodontal journals. Author of the international bestseller "Mucogingival Esthetic Surgery" (Quintessence, 2012), translated into 12 languages and recognized as the definitive reference on periodontal plastic surgery. Co-author of chapter "Mucogingival Therapy—Periodontal Plastic Surgery" in "Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry" by Lindhe, Lang, and Karring. Director of Master's program in Soft Tissue Management Around Teeth and Implants at University of Bologna.
Co-Author of a Chapter within the book “Implant Therapy” edited by M.Nevins and H.L.Wang.
Speaker at national and international conferences on periodontology.
Dental surgeon in private practice as expert in periodontology.
Active member of the Italian Society of Periodontology (SIDP).
Sede
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Bologna, Italy
The address of the venue will be added later, approximately 30 days before the start of the event.
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