Fausto Frizzera, Keitetsu Kure, and Shuto Kikuchi review complications affecting periodontal and peri-implant surgery, from soft-tissue defects to peri-implantitis and failed bone regeneration. The course connects diagnosis and contributing factors with treatment planning, reconstructive options, and maintenance. Clinical topics include peri-implant recession, implant-surface decontamination, root coverage, papilla reconstruction, membrane exposure, and graft loss. The English-language program is listed as four lessons plus one free clinical video, totaling 4 hours 33 minutes. It is intended for clinicians with periodontal and implant-surgery experience who want to examine complication management through case-based material. The original Topics list is retained in its supplied order.
Topics
Lesson 1. Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Defects: Diagnosis and Complications
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Clinical diagnosis of peri-implant soft tissue defects
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Assessment of soft tissue volume loss
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Peri-implant soft tissue recession
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Loss of interproximal papilla and esthetic compromise
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Surgical technique-related complications
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Prosthetic-driven soft tissue alterations
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Prevention of esthetic failures around implants
Lesson 2. Management of Soft Tissue Complications Around Dental Implants: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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Diagnosis and classification of peri-implant soft tissue alterations
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Prevention of soft tissue complications in esthetic implant sites
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Clinical decision-making: treatment indications, timing, and prognosis
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Peri-implant plastic surgery techniques for soft tissue reconstruction
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Implant removal, site preservation, and soft tissue reconstruction following implant failure
Lesson 3. Surgical Management of Peri-Implantitis: Contemporary Approaches to Implant Complications
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Clinical and radiographic diagnosis of peri-implantitis
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Implant surface decontamination techniques
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Classification and management of peri-implant bone defects
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Regenerative surgical approaches for peri-implantitis
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Resective surgical procedures and clinical indications
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Long-term maintenance protocols and supportive peri-implant therapy
Lesson 4. Root Coverage and Papilla Reconstruction: Advanced Surgical Techniques and Clinical Protocols
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Classification of gingival recessions: Miller and Cairo system
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Clinical diagnosis and treatment planning for root coverage procedures
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Incision design, flap elevation, and microsurgical suturing principles
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Management of suprabony and intrabony periodontal defects
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Partial-thickness and split-full-split (mixed-thickness) flap techniques
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Supracrestal (supra-alveolar) periodontal tissue reconstruction protocols
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Interproximal tunneling with customized connective tissue grafts
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Connective tissue graft (CTG) techniques for papilla reconstruction
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Microsurgical suturing techniques: interrupted interproximal sling and double-crossed sutures
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Prevention and management of complications in root coverage surgery
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Step-by-step analysis of clinical cases and treatment outcomes
Lesson 5. Rethinking GBR Success: Managing Failures and Achieving Predictable Bone Regeneration
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Biological principles of bone regeneration
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Indications and objectives of GBR
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Factors influencing predictable regenerative outcomes
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Principles of wound healing and space maintenance
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Aetiology of GBR failures:
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Surgical factors: flap design, tension-free closure, membrane handling, and infection control
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Patient-related risk factors: systemic conditions, smoking, oral hygiene, and compliance
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Material-related factors: graft selection, membrane characteristics, stability, and fixation
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Biological and mechanical causes of regenerative failure
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Classification and diagnosis of GBR complications:
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Early versus late complications
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Partial versus complete graft loss
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Soft tissue dehiscence and membrane exposure
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Clinical and radiographic assessment of compromised regenerative sites
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Review of representative GBR failure cases
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Identification of surgical errors and contributing risk factors
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Clinical decision-making based on radiographic and intraoperative findings
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Management of failed GBR procedures
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Immediate versus delayed intervention strategies
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Management of membrane exposure and infection
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Secondary grafting techniques and site reconstruction
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Criteria for retreatment and achieving predictable outcomes
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Prevention and long-term success
Faculty and Listed Durations
- Fausto Frizzera: Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Defects — 11 minutes, free clinical video; Management of Soft Tissue Complications Around Dental Implants — 54 minutes; Surgical Management of Peri-Implantitis — 66 minutes.
- Shuto Kikuchi: Root Coverage and Papilla Reconstruction — 78 minutes.
- Keitetsu Kure: Rethinking GBR Success — 62 minutes.
Clinical scope: Treatment outcomes depend on the patient, defect, technique, healing, and maintenance; the course does not guarantee regeneration or complete correction. Recorded instruction does not replace supervised surgical training or competency assessment. The supplied Topics order is retained; it differs from the order in the earlier expanded overview.
File scope: Event participation, publisher accounts, platform access, and publisher-hosted extras are not included.



