Socket Success: Hands on Socket Preservation and Site Prep
Friday, January 29, 2027
8:00 – 11:00 am
Course Code:
527RH
Cost:
$389
Credits:
3
CE Hours
This dual-specialty hands-on course that is as fun as it is informative. A board certified OMS and board certified Periodontist share with you how they suture, extract teeth, manage tissue and preserve sockets and ridges. This enjoyable and very interactive class let's you practice a variety of techniques with the guidance of these two specialists. The course is structured to maximize your learning. A brief, focused lecture will lay the groundwork, followed by real-life clinical case presentations that bridge theory with practical application. This critical understanding then transitions seamlessly into extensive, hands-on exercises where you’ll put your new knowledge directly into practice. You’ll gain mastery in suturing and soft tissue management, learning to navigate everything from basic closures to intricate tissue manipulation. We’ll dive deep into identifying ideal indications for socket preservation, helping you confidently choose the right approach for diverse clinical scenarios. You’ll explore a wide array of bone graft materials and barrier membranes, understanding their unique biological properties and how to select them for
superior outcomes. The course emphasizes atraumatic extraction techniques to minimize bone loss, setting the stage for successful regeneration. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll perform various socket preservation methods in both posterior and esthetic zones, ensuring you’re proficient in real-world applications. We’ll also equip you with the knowledge to prevent and effectively manage potential complications, while teaching you to formulate individualized post-operative care plans to guarantee long-term success for your patients and future prosthetic rehabilitation. Finally, you’ll learn to critically evaluate radiographic and clinical outcomes, fostering continuous improvement in your practice.
Speakers
In this course attendees will:
- Get comfortable with suturing and tissue management – from basic to advanced techniques
- Identify appropriate indications for socket preservation procedures, distinguishing between various clinical scenarios requiring different approaches
- Select and justify the use of various bone graft materials and barrier membranes based on their biological properties and handling characteristics for optimal results
- Perform predictable and atraumatic extraction techniques that minimize damage to the alveolar bone and surrounding soft tissues, laying the groundwork for successful socket preservation
- Execute hands-on techniques for various socket preservation methods in the posterior and esthetic zones
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of potential complications associated with socket preservation and implement effective strategies for their prevention and management
- Formulate individualized post-operative care instructions and recall protocols to ensure successful integration of the preserved socket and prepare the site for future prosthetic rehabilitation (e.g., implant placement)
- Evaluate and interpret radiographic and clinical outcomes of socket preservation procedures, allowing for continuous improvement in clinical practice
Supplies Needed
Loupes

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