Soft Tissue Management Around Dental Implants

Course Overview

In this concise, case-driven program, Dr. David Wong distills decades of clinical research and chair-side experience into a clear roadmap for building, preserving, and perfecting peri-implant soft tissue. You will see where, when, and how to use free gingival, connective-tissue, and alternative grafts—whether your primary goal is rock-solid health or front-row esthetics.

What you’ll learn:

• Biologic foundations — blood supply, epithelial seal, and biotype assessment.
• Timing the graft — decision points before, during, and after implant placement.
• Technique selection — free gingival vs. connective-tissue grafts, tunneling, VISTA, and minimally invasive approaches.
• Complication control — avoiding flap perforations, graft necrosis, and soft-tissue recession.
• Long-term maintenance — clinical metrics and patient protocols that predict stability.

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