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Hands-On • Harvesting CT and free gingival grafts • Connective tissue graft and coronal flap advancement for root coverage incorporating enamel matrix derivative • Free gingival graft to increase width of keratinised tissue

Learning outcomes

• Diagnosis and classification of soft tissue recession around teeth and implants • Biological principles of soft tissue grafting • Development and biological applications of enamel matrix derivative • Harvesting techniques for connective tissue and free gingival grafts • Periosteal release, coronally advanced flaps and suturing techniques • Socket graft and soft tissue management

Further information 
Speakers

Dr Rebecca Ellis BDS(Distn), DCD(Perio)

Dr Rebecca Ellis graduated top of her class with BDS (Distinction) from the University of Otago, New Zealand 2011. In 2015 Rebecca moved to Melbourne, Australia to complete a three-year doctoral degree in Periodontology at the University of Melbourne. During her training she was awarded an ITI research grant for preclinical research in implant dentistry. Her research interests include preclinical and clinical research in immediate implant placement and also guided bone regeneration. Rebecca is a fellow of the ITI, and current Australasian Section Chair.

A/Prof Tino Mercado DMD, GCIinDent, MDSC, PhD, MRACDS, FPFA, FICD

A/Prof Mercado has been a Periodontist for more than 20 years with private practices in Penrith and Blue Mountains (Specialist Periodontal and Implant Centre). Tino holds an Adj. A/Prof position at the Periodontal Post-Graduate Department at the University of Queensland. His PhD topic and latest publications in peer-reviewed high impact journals are on predictable management of peri-implantitis and management of periodontal recession on teeth and implants using autologous and alternative tissues.

ITI Soft Tissue Management Around Natural Teeth and Dental Implants


Speakers:

Dr Rebecca Ellis BDS(Distn), DCD(Perio)

A/Prof Tino Mercado DMD, GCIinDent, MDSC, PhD, MRACDS, FPFA, FICD

Saturday 12th Apr 2025
9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue: Rydges Latimer Christchurch
30 Latimer Square
Christchurch, NZ, 8011
Region: Canterbury
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