• Adjunct Associate Professor of Periodontics, University of Michigan 
• Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor University of Michigan Dpt. of Periodontics 
• Adjunct Assistant Professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery Boston University 
• Adjunct Assistant Professor University of Pennsylvania Dpt. of Endodontics 
• Honorary Professor of the “Carol Davila “university Bucharest, Invited Senior Guest 
• Visiting Professor university of Szeged faculty of dentistry 
• Visiting professor department of Implantology in Temeschburg 
• Dr. Steigmann lectures and publishes extensively 

• Collegiate Endowed Professor of Periodontics 
• Professor and Director of Graduate Periodontics, University of Michigan 
• Diplomate, Former Director & Chair, American Board of Periodontology 
• Director, Academy of Osseointegration
• Fellow, American College of Dentist 
• Past President, Midwest Society of Periodontology 

Horizontal and vertical bone augmentation as well as soft tissue grafts are often needed to facilitate an ideal anatomical and prosthetic position of implant placement and esthetic restoration. This presentation will discuss the foundation for achieving predictable bone augmentation: “PASS” principle (primary wound closure, angiogenesis, space and stability) and soft tissue grafting around dental implants. Decision trees with regards to socket, horizontal and vertical bone augmentation as well as soft tissue graft will be illustrated and rationales provided. Scientific evidence and clinical examples related to these clinical procedures will be demonstrated. 

Implants in the aesthetic zone have proven to be very challenging. For this reason implant positioning has changed over time to improve aesthetic requirements. Flap design and suturing has changed for better results. The hands on component will give participants the opportunity to exercise different flap designs in the aesthetic zone for use with guided bone regeneration to to give better quality and quantity of soft tissue. Special instruments have been designed to manipulate soft tissue for different biotypes and each participant will have the opportunity to practice using these instruments in the aesthetic zone to improve the soft tissue architecture during grafting procedures.

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Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific
55 North Steyne,
Manly NSW 2095

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Manly Pavilion
West Esplanade
Manly Cove NSW 2095