Soft Tissue and Bone Strategies in Implant Dentistry
Date(s)
Nov. 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- Nov. 3, 2027 8:00 PM
Ekaterina Zernitckaia, DDS, PhD
Subject: 690 Implants
Credits: 1
Method: Lecture
Tuesday, Nov. 3: 7–8 p.m. CST
Audience: Students, Residents, Dentists, Specialists
Fee: $37.50 (students and residents); $75 (members); $125 (nonmembers)
Description
This course explores contemporary strategies for optimizing peri-implant soft and hard tissues to achieve predictable esthetic and functional outcomes in implant dentistry. Participants will learn decision-making principles for choosing between soft tissue and bone augmentation, understand one-stage augmentation concepts, and review clinical protocols supported by real case examples and long-term results.
Learning Objectives
- Identify key clinical factors influencing peri-implant soft- and hard-tissue stability.
- Differentiate when soft tissue augmentation alone is sufficient and when bone regeneration is required.
- Apply one-stage augmentation concepts during implant placement.
- Evaluate clinical outcomes and long-term stability using evidence-based treatment strategies.
Speaker Bio
Ekaterina Zernitckaia, DDS, PhD, has 10-plus years of experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery. She holds a PhD in dentistry and serves as faculty for Loma Linda University. She is the co-founder of Zertan, an AI-based program for bone augmentation solutions. She has authored 40 scientific articles and serves as a clinical expert and mentor for Nobel Biocare. A recipient of multiple awards, grants and patents, Zernitckaia is recognized for innovation and excellence in advanced surgical care.
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