LECTURE
Approach to the post-extractive site in the modern clinical practice

Cell occlusive membranes alone or in combination with different bone grafting have been used extensively to enhance healing of extraction sockets and to prevent ridge collapse prior to placement of dental implants.  However, bone grafting may interfere with the self-healing process of the socket which will take longer.  The use of a membrane (according to the GBR principle) may require a more sophisticated surgery at the time of extraction as well as  an extended period of healing to obtain proper maturation of the regenerated area.
This lecture aims to review the literature of socket preservation, its real indications, and will also analyse the different techniques and materials used in such a regenerative procedure.

During the course, different techniques will be illustrated to achieve excellent aesthetic and functional results.
By the end of the course all  participants, either GPs or specialists, will be able to better understand the biological process of socket healing and be accustomed  to using a new tool in their everyday practice. Managing extraction sockets in the anterior maxilla is still a problem that dentists are facing on everyday basis. Many techniques on how to counteract a possible resorption of the alveolus are known. Some of these may require specific clinical skills. Others may necessitate a longer period of treatment.

The lecture will illustrate which procedure may help to facilitate the management of these clinical case scenarios, with minimal interference to the natural healing time of a socket.

HANDS-ON
Treatment of different post extractive alveolar defects

PROGRAM:
09:00 – 10:30 Extraction socket biology
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30Different clinical scenarios and their treatment
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch break
13:30– 15:00 HANDS-ON: Treatment of different post extractive alveolar defects (Part I)
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee break
15:30 – 17:30 HANDS-ON: Treatment of different post extractive alveolar defects (Part II)