Introduction to Soft Tissue Grafting – Toronto, Ontario

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Course Title

Introduction to Soft Tissue Grafting – Toronto, Ontario

Course Description

This immersive two-day program is designed for general practitioners seeking to develop a confident, systematic approach to periodontal soft tissue grafting with an emphasis on predictable technique, case selection, and long-term esthetic outcomes. The course provides a practical foundation in contemporary mucogingival therapy, focusing heavily on Free Gingival Grafts (FGG), Connective Tissue Grafts (CTG), and the effective clinical use of acellular dermal matrices as alternatives or adjuncts to autogenous tissue harvesting.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of the biologic principles that drive soft tissue stability and success—including tissue thickness, keratinized tissue requirements, vascular supply, flap design, and wound healing. Instruction is delivered through step-by-step protocols, clinical decision-making frameworks, and hands-on skills development to help clinicians integrate these procedures into daily practice with greater efficiency and predictability.

This program is ideal for dentists looking to expand their periodontal and implant-related soft tissue capabilities, improve patient comfort, and broaden treatment options for recession coverage, augmentation of keratinized tissue, and soft tissue enhancement around teeth and implants.

Key Topics Covered

• Diagnosis, case selection, and risk assessment for soft tissue grafting
• Surgical armamentarium and microsurgical principles for tissue handling
• Flap design concepts for soft tissue stability and blood supply preservation
• Free Gingival Graft (FGG) protocols
  • Indications and goals (keratinized tissue augmentation, vestibular deepening, stability)
  • Recipient site preparation and graft thickness guidelines
  • Donor site harvesting and management
  • Graft stabilization, suturing strategy, and post-op care
• Connective Tissue Graft (CTG) protocols
  • Indications for root coverage and tissue thickening
  • Single-site and multi-site recession management fundamentals
  • Harvesting techniques and donor site closure options
  • Tissue adaptation, immobilization, and suturing concepts
• Acellular Dermal Matrices & Allograft Soft Tissue Substitutes
  • When and why to use ADM (patient comfort, multiple sites, limited donor tissue)
  • Handling characteristics, trimming, thickness selection, and hydration protocols
  • Fixation methods, flap requirements, and integration expectations
  • Clinical decision-making: CTG vs ADM vs hybrid approaches
• Suturing techniques for soft tissue grafting (precision, tension control, stability)
• Post-operative management, patient instructions, and complication prevention
• Common pitfalls, troubleshooting, and how to improve predictability in early cases

Ideal Audience

General practitioners who want to confidently incorporate soft tissue grafting into their clinical practice, including clinicians providing restorative dentistry, implants, and esthetic treatment planning.

Course Outcome

At the conclusion of this two-day program, participants will have a structured, repeatable approach to performing FGG and CTG procedures, along with a clear understanding of how to incorporate acellular dermal matrices into treatment planning. Attendees will leave with improved surgical confidence, enhanced soft tissue handling skills, and practical protocols to create healthier, more stable, and more esthetic soft tissue outcomes for their patients.

Tuition Fee

$3000 CAD (including HST)

Location

5055 Satellite Dr, Mississauga, ON L4W 5K7