Surgical Management of the Atrophic Alveolar Ridge: Hard and Soft Tissue Considerations with Hands-On Techniques – SHAUN R. YOUNG, D.M.D

7:30 – 8:00 Continental Breakfast and Check-in

Surgical Management of the Atrophic Alveolar Ridge: Hard and Soft Tissue Considerations with Hands-On Techniques

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Level: Complex to Advanced Concepts and Procedures for a Specialist Audience

• Assess the etiology and biology of alveolar ridge atrophy and its impact on hard and soft tissue architecture relevant to implant site development.

• Explore the decision-making process and outcomes of different surgical grafting strategies, including bone substitutes, membranes, and soft tissue techniques to address atrophic ridge defects.

• Integrate advanced hard and soft tissue reconstruction techniques into comprehensive surgical workflows to predictably achieve adequate ridge height and width for implant placement.

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

• In a hands-on setting, you will learn proper handling, placement, contouring, and stabilization of grafting materials.

• Execute soft tissue management techniques including flap design, grafting, and release to optimize wound closure, esthetics, and long-term implant stability.