ITI Soft Tissue Management Around Natural Teeth and Dental Implants

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ITI Australasian Section

with Dr. Rebecca Ellis and A/Prof Tino Mercado

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

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This exciting hand on program presented by Dr. Rebecca Ellis and A/Prof Tino Mercado will discuss the principles and clinical applications of soft tissue grafting to manage dehiscence defects around teeth and implants. LEARNING OBJECTIVES• Diagnosis and classification of soft tissue recession around teeth and implants.• Biological principles of soft tissue grafting.• Development and biological applications of enamel matrix derivative.• Harvesting techniques for connective tissue and free gingival grafts.• Periosteal release, coronally advanced flaps and suturing techniques.• Socket graft and soft tissue management. HANDS ON• Harvesting CT and free gingival grafts• Connective tissue graft and coronal flap advancement for root coverage incorporating enamel matrix derivative• Free gingival graft to increase width of keratinised tissue INSTRUCTORS:Dr Rebecca EllisBDS(Distn), DCD(Perio)Dr Rebecca Ellis graduated top of her class with BDS (Distinction) from the University of Otago, New Zealand 2011. In 2015 Rebecca moved to Melbourne, Australia to complete a three-year doctoral degree in Periodontology at the University of Melbourne. During her training she was awarded an ITI research grant for preclinical research in implant dentistry. Her research interests include preclinical and clinical research in immediate implant placement and also guided bone regeneration. Rebecca is a fellow of the ITI, and current Australasian Section Chair. Rebecca enjoys teaching and presenting both locally and internationally. Rebecca holds the position of Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, NSW. Rebecca has worked as a specialist Periodontist in both NZ and Australia and has recently become the co-director of Sydney Periodontics &amp; Implant Centre. A/Prof Tino Mercado DocMedDent, GCClinDent (UQ-Path), MDSc (UQ – Perio), PhD, MRACDS (Perio), FPFA, FICD, FITI Tino is a highly regarded clinician, academic, mentor, and clinical researcher, known for his significant contributions to the field of clinical periodontal research and his dedication to education. In acknowledgment of his outstanding services, he was awarded the Australian Dental Association Service Medallion Award in 2021.He is the founder and director of the Specialist Periodontal and Implant Centre (SPIC) in Western Sydney, where he has successfully operated for nearly 26 years. Tino is also set to join the London Street Dental Specialist Practice in Dunedin, New Zealand.In addition to his clinical practice, Tino holds prominent leadership positions; he serves as the President of the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP) for the term 2024-2026 and as Chair of the Pierre Fauchard Academy – New Zealand Section. Furthermore, he is a Periodontal Examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) and co-directors of the University of Otago International Team of Implantology (ITI) Study Club.Tino is an Associate Professor in Periodontics at both the University of Otago and the University of Sydney, where he teaches academic courses at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels. He has been awarded the National Health and Medical Research Council Scholarship on two occasions, first in 1998 for his Master of Dental Science (MDSc) and again in 2011 for his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). His doctoral research and subsequent publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals focus on the predictable management of peri-implantitis and the treatment of periodontal recession on teeth and implants utilizing autologous and alternative tissues.His research concerning the role of enamel matrix derivative in enhancing the long-term stability of connective tissue grafts for advanced gingival recession received the Best Clinical Research award at the 2018 Biannual Meeting of the Australian Society of Periodontology. Additionally, his recent clinical research on maxillary anterior ridge preservation was recognized as the Best Clinical Research at the 2020 Osteology World Symposium.

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