Soft Tissue Management Around Dental Implants
Master advanced techniques to achieve long-term esthetics and stability around implants.







2 Day
4 hands-on sessions
70% practical
4 live presentations
World-class faculty
20 CE credits
Interactive webinars
Study materials
Exam
- Perform autogenous soft tissue graft harvesting on realistic models
- Practice free gingival and strip graft techniques around dental implants
- Learn soft tissue grafting in immediate implant placement
- Practice soft tissue augmentation with dermal and collagen matrices
- Develop advanced skills for implant esthetics and long-term tissue health
Take the next step in your implant career.
Course outline
Every topic is well crafted to teach you beyond what you know
Autogenous tissue harvesting & keratinized mucosa augmentation
- Role of implants in dentistry
- Patient evaluation (medical, social, dental factors)
- Clinical examination & radiographic analysis
- Additional diagnostic investigations
- CBCT & interactive treatment planning
- SAC classification & structured assessment principles
- Radiographic & surgical templates in implantology
Soft tissue thickness augmentation
- Role of implants in dentistry
- Patient evaluation (medical, social, dental factors)
- Clinical examination & radiographic analysis
- Additional diagnostic investigations
- CBCT & interactive treatment planning
- SAC classification & structured assessment principles
- Radiographic & surgical templates in implantology
Managing implant esthetic complications
- Role of implants in dentistry
- Patient evaluation (medical, social, dental factors)
- Clinical examination & radiographic analysis
- Additional diagnostic investigations
- CBCT & interactive treatment planning
- SAC classification & structured assessment principles
- Radiographic & surgical templates in implantology
Soft tissue phenotype modification & conditioning
- Role of implants in dentistry
- Patient evaluation (medical, social, dental factors)
- Clinical examination & radiographic analysis
- Additional diagnostic investigations
- CBCT & interactive treatment planning
- SAC classification & structured assessment principles
- Radiographic & surgical templates in implantology
Course objective
We're not just teaching, we're helping you
Practice precise autogenous tissue harvesting techniques, including free gingival graft harvest from the palate, retromolar area, and edentulous ridges.
Apply free gingival graft techniques and strip grafts to reestablish an adequate band of keratinized mucosa.
Master surgical and combined prosthetic- surgical techniques for addressing esthetic complications and soft tissue deficiencies around dental implants.
Demonstrate proficiency in soft tissue augmentation procedures to achieve stable and optimal esthetic outcomes.
Your learning journey
While training, you’ll earn up to 20 CEs, accredited by the Academy of General Dentistry, PACE.




All-inclusive learning, all day long
Participate in expert-led lectures, hands-on workshops, and all the materials you need to learn with confidence. You’ll also get access to study resources before and after the course, exams to Track your progress, workshop tools, and certificates. Plus, we’re treating you to breakfast and lunch.
Hear from our alumni
Meet your course educators
Dr. Lorenzo Tavelli
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Specialist in maxillofacial, periodontal surgery, and implantology Dental degree from Universidade Paulista (UNIP), São Paulo
Advance your practice with proven methods
Learn evidence-based techniques to prevent implant esthetic failures and ensure long-term tissue health.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Not sure if this Mini-Residency is the right fit for you?
Talk to one of our education advisors and discover how this program can transform your clinical career.
Questions on
your mind
Is this course right for me?
Yes. It’s perfect for clinicians who want to master soft tissue management around implants to achieve long-term stability and esthetic excellence.
Will I get hands-on experience?
Absolutely. You’ll perform all key procedures — from free gingival graft, autogenous connective tissue grafts to soft tissue augmentation with dermal and collagen matrices — on state-of-the-art simulation models.
Do I need prior surgical experience?
No. The course is structured for all skill levels and includes step-by-step guidance to help you gain confidence and precision.
Will I learn how to handle immediate implant soft tissue cases?
Yes. You’ll practice soft tissue grafting techniques for immediate implant placements and esthetic zone management.
Do I receive CE credits?
Yes — complete the course and earn up to 20 CE credits recognized by AGD PACE.