Hands-On Course
MASTERING
FLAPS AND SUTURES
IN DENTISTRY:
FLAPS AND SUTURES
IN DENTISTRY:
From Fundamentals to Crown Lengthening
by Prof. Alessandro Quaranta
Hands-On Course
MASTERING
FLAPS AND SUTURES
IN DENTISTRY:
FLAPS AND SUTURES
IN DENTISTRY:
From Fundamentals to Crown Lengthening
by Prof. Alessandro Quaranta
Date & Time
28-29 Mar 2025, 9am – 5pm
Fee
$2,400+GST
*$2,000+GST if registered by 31 Jan 25
Date & Time
28-29 Mar 2025, 9am – 5pm
Venue
Minimax Training Center
Suite 4.06, Level 4, 6 Eden Park Drive, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Venue
Minimax Training Center
Suite 4.05, Level 4, 6 Eden Park Drive Macquarie Park 2113
CPD
14 CPD
Fee
$2,400+GST
*$2,000+GST if registered by 31 Jan 25
CPD
14 Points
Course Summary
This comprehensive two-day course, led by Professor Alessandro (Alex) Quaranta, is designed for dental professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and hands-on skills in flap and suture techniques, culminating in crown lengthening procedures. Held in Sydney, the course combines theoretical foundations with extensive practical sessions to enhance participant expertise in dental surgery.
Key Learning Outcomes
Day 1
Flaps and Sutures Essentials
‣ Understand the critical anatomy of oral, maxillofacial, and periodontal structures relevant to flap and suture procedures.
‣ Master the principles of flap design and suturing, including surgical armamentarium, materials, and best practices.
‣ Engage in hands-on practice of flap and suturing techniques on models, supported by video demonstrations.
‣ Master the principles of flap design and suturing, including surgical armamentarium, materials, and best practices.
‣ Engage in hands-on practice of flap and suturing techniques on models, supported by video demonstrations.
Day 2
Crown Lengthening Mastery
‣ Explore the biological and surgical principles behind crown lengthening, focusing on both soft and hard tissue management.
‣ Refine skills in surgical crown lengthening through practical sessions.
‣ Gain practical experience in crown lengthening techniques on models, ensuring readiness for real-world application.
‣ Refine skills in surgical crown lengthening through practical sessions.
‣ Gain practical experience in crown lengthening techniques on models, ensuring readiness for real-world application.
Case Study Examples
Crown Lengthening
Mucogingival Gum Grafts
Gum Graft
Course Summary
This comprehensive two-day course, led by Professor Alessandro (Alex) Quaranta, is designed for dental professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and hands-on skills in flap and suture techniques, culminating in crown lengthening procedures. Held in Sydney, the course combines theoretical foundations with extensive practical sessions to enhance participant expertise in dental surgery.
Key Learning Outcomes
Day 1
Flaps and Sutures Essentials
‣ Understand the critical anatomy of oral, maxillofacial, and periodontal structures relevant to flap and suture procedures.
‣ Master the principles of flap design and suturing, including surgical armamentarium, materials, and best practices.
‣ Engage in hands-on practice of flap and suturing techniques on models, supported by video demonstrations.
‣ Master the principles of flap design and suturing, including surgical armamentarium, materials, and best practices.
‣ Engage in hands-on practice of flap and suturing techniques on models, supported by video demonstrations.
Day 2
Crown Lengthening Mastery
‣ Explore the biological and surgical principles behind crown lengthening, focusing on both soft and hard tissue management.
‣ Refine skills in surgical crown lengthening through practical sessions.
‣ Gain practical experience in crown lengthening techniques on models, ensuring readiness for real-world application.
‣ Refine skills in surgical crown lengthening through practical sessions.
‣ Gain practical experience in crown lengthening techniques on models, ensuring readiness for real-world application.
Case Study Examples
Crown Lengthening
Mucogingival Gum Grafts
Gum Graft
Course Director
Prof.
Alessandro Quaranta
Alessandro Quaranta
MBA (UQ Australia), DDS (Hons) (UTorVergata, Rome, Italy), PhD (USapienza, Rome, Italy),
Spec. Dent. (USapienza, Rome, Italy),
FPFA, FICD, MAICD MRACDS (Perio)
Spec. Dent. (USapienza, Rome, Italy),
FPFA, FICD, MAICD MRACDS (Perio)
‣ Specialist in Periodontics
‣ Clinical Professor, School of Dentistry, University of Sydney
‣ Professor of Dentistry (Tier 1 Hab. ASN MIUR, Italy)
‣ Clinical Professor, School of Dentistry, University of Sydney
‣ Professor of Dentistry (Tier 1 Hab. ASN MIUR, Italy)
Professor Alessandro (Alex) is a Specialist Periodontist with a PhD in Oral Implantology and an MBA Degree with a Scholarship from the University of Queensland. He is a Clinical Professor at the School of Dentistry, University of Sydney and a Clinical Educator at the Sydney Dental Hospital. He also serves as the Managing and Scientific Director of the Smile Specialist Suite/Kiama Dental Specialists, a network of specialist dental practices located in Newcastle, Neutral Bay, and Kiama, NSW. From 2018 to 2020, he was the Professor of Periodontics at Griffith University, Queensland, and led their Specialist Program as Director.
Previously, he led the Discipline of Periodontics and Implantology at the University of Western Australia (UWA). At UWA, he initiated their Oral Implantology and Periodontics Research Program. He also managed the Specialist Clinical Service in Periodontics and Implantology at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia from 2016 to 2018. Previously, he was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Throughout his career, Prof. Quaranta conducted and supervised research in broad areas of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry and more recently, he has expanded his teaching and research focus to include leadership, management, and business in dental healthcare, leveraging his leadership and MBA background.
Course Director
Prof. Alessandro Quaranta
MBA (UQ Australia), DDS (Hons) (UTorVergata, Rome, Italy), PhD (USapienza, Rome, Italy),
Spec. Dent. (USapienza, Rome, Italy),
FPFA, FICD, MAICD MRACDS (Perio)
Spec. Dent. (USapienza, Rome, Italy),
FPFA, FICD, MAICD MRACDS (Perio)
‣ Specialist in Periodontics
‣ Clinical Professor, School of Dentistry, University of Sydney
‣ Professor of Dentistry (Tier 1 Hab. ASN MIUR, Italy)
‣ Clinical Professor, School of Dentistry, University of Sydney
‣ Professor of Dentistry (Tier 1 Hab. ASN MIUR, Italy)
Professor Alessandro (Alex) is a Specialist Periodontist with a PhD in Oral Implantology and an MBA Degree with a Scholarship from the University of Queensland. He is a Clinical Professor at the School of Dentistry, University of Sydney and a Clinical Educator at the Sydney Dental Hospital. He also serves as the Managing and Scientific Director of the Smile Specialist Suite/Kiama Dental Specialists, a network of specialist dental practices located in Newcastle, Neutral Bay, and Kiama, NSW. From 2018 to 2020, he was the Professor of Periodontics at Griffith University, Queensland, and led their Specialist Program as Director.
Previously, he led the Discipline of Periodontics and Implantology at the University of Western Australia (UWA). At UWA, he initiated their Oral Implantology and Periodontics Research Program. He also managed the Specialist Clinical Service in Periodontics and Implantology at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia from 2016 to 2018. Previously, he was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Throughout his career, Prof. Quaranta conducted and supervised research in broad areas of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry and more recently, he has expanded his teaching and research focus to include leadership, management, and business in dental healthcare, leveraging his leadership and MBA background.
Course Curriculum
Day 1
| 09:00 – 09:30 |
Registration and Welcome
|
| 09:30 – 10:30 |
• Anatomy
• Essential overview of oral and maxillofacial anatomy relevant to flap and suture procedures
|
| 10:30 – 10:45 |
Morning Tea Break
|
| 10:45 – 12:00 |
• Principles of Flaps
• Fundamentals of flap design, indications, and surgical techniques
|
| 12:00 – 12:45 |
• Surgical Armamentarium
• Introduction to surgical instruments and equipment used in dental surgeries
|
| 12:45 – 13:30 |
Lunch Break
|
| 13:30 – 15:00 |
• Principles of Sutures
• ln-depth theoretical session covering suturing materials, techniques, and best practices
|
| 15:00 – 15:15 |
Afternoon Tea Break
|
| 15:15 – 15:45 |
• Video Session
• Visual demonstrations of various flap and suture procedures
|
| 15:45 – 17:00 |
• Hands-on Flap and Suturing Techniques
• Practical session focusing on flap design and suturing methods using models or simulators
|
Day 2
| 09:00 – 10:30 |
• Anatomy
• Essential overview of oral and maxillofacial anatomy relevant to flap and suture procedures
|
| 10:30 – 10:45 |
Morning Tea Break
|
| 10:45 – 12:45 |
• Crown Lengthening: Surgical Principles – Soft and Hard Tissue Management
• Comprehensive techniques for managing both soft and hard tissues during crown lengthening surgeries
|
| 12:45 – 13:30 |
Lunch Break
|
| 13:30 – 14:00 |
• Overview of Surgical instruments
• Brief hands-on session revisiting the use of surgical tools specific to crown lengthening
|
| 14:00 – 15:30 |
• Hands-on Crown Lengthening Procedures
• Practical application of crown lengthening techniques on models
|
| 15:30 – 15:45 |
Afternoon Tea Break
|
| 15:45 – 16:45 |
• Hands-on Crown Lengthening Procedures
• Practical application of crown lengthening techniques on models
|
| 16:45 – 17:00 |
• Conclusions and Certificate Presentation
• QnA
|
Course Curriculum
Day 1
09:00 – 09:30
Registration and Welcome
09:30 – 10:30
• Anatomy
• Essential overview of oral and maxillofacial anatomy relevant to flap and suture procedures
10:30 – 10:45
Morning Tea Break
10:45 – 12:00
• Principles of Flaps
• Essential overview of oral and maxillofacial anatomy relevant to flap and suture procedures
12:00 – 12:45
• Surgical Armamentarium
• Introduction to surgical instruments and equipment used in dental surgeries
12:45 – 13:30
Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00
• Principles of Sutures
• ln-depth theoretical session covering suturing materials, techniques, and best practices
15:00 – 15:15
Afternoon Tea Break
15:15 – 15:40
• Video Session
• Visual demonstrations of various flap and suture procedures
15:40 – 17:00
• Hands-on Flap and Suturing Techniques
• Practical session focusing on flap design and suturing methods using models or simulators
Day 2
09:00 – 10:30
• Anatomy
• Essential overview of oral and maxillofacial anatomy relevant to flap and suture procedures
10:30 – 10:45
Morning Tea Break
10:45 – 12:45
• Crown Lengthening: Surgical Principles – Soft and Hard Tissue Management
• Comprehensive techniques for managing both soft and hard tissues during crown lengthening surgeries
12:45 – 13:30
Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:00
• Overview of Surgical instruments
• Brief hands-on session revisiting the use of surgical tools specific to crown lengthening
14:00 – 15:30
• Hands-on Crown Lengthening Procedures
• Practical application of crown lengthening techniques on models
15:30 – 15:45
Afternoon Tea Break
15:45 – 16:45
• Hands-on Crown Lengthening Procedures
• Practical application of crown lengthening techniques on models
16:45 – 17:00
• Conclusions and Certificate Presentation
• QnA