23 April 2026

Patients aesthetic demand, due to the exposure, during smiling or function, of portions of the root surface, is the main indication for root coverage surgical procedures. Very often the most coronal millimeter/s of the root exposure is the only visible part of the recession when smiling, therefore the presence and/or the persistence after therapy, even of a shallow recession may be an aesthetic problem for the patient. Thus, complete root coverage, up to the cemento-enamel junction, is the goal to be achieved when patient complains about the aesthetic appearance of his/her teeth. New knowledge in soft tissue surgical management permits to achieve esthetic coverage in gingival recession with minimally invasive connective tissue grafts or with new collagen matrices as substitute.

The hands on course  is planned and designed to develop periodontal surgical skills. The aim of the workshop is to teach the participants the procedure of the coronal advanced flap and the harvesting technique of the connective tissue graft  for the treatment of gingival recessions. The handling and the indications for the use of a new collagen matrix will be also discussed.

Post-extraction bone loss remains a significant challenge for clinicians, often leading to esthetic compromises and complicating implant placement due to alterations in ridge dimensions. Alveolar ridge preservation has emerged as a cornerstone procedure to counteract these changes, helping maintain bone volume and support predictable, long-term implant success. 

This hands-on workshop provides participants with practical training in contemporary ridge preservation techniques for both intact and compromised sockets. Attendees will learn to select, handle, and apply bone graft substitutes and membranes effectively, as well as integrate soft tissue substitutes to achieve reliable socket closure and enhance buccal tissue thickness. Combining evidence-based strategies with real-world surgical application, this course equips clinicians with the skills and confidence to manage extraction sites, whether healthy or damaged, and deliver superior esthetic and functional outcomes.