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Long-term implant success depends on more than osseointegration alone. The quality and stability of peri-implant soft tissue play a critical role in maintaining biological health, facilitating oral hygiene, reducing complications, and achieving predictable esthetic outcomes.
To provide clinicians with advanced knowledge and practical skills in this important area, IM8 is proud to present the “Soft Tissue Management” Workshop, led by Associate Professor Dr. Martina Stefanini, one of the world's leading experts in periodontal plastic surgery and peri-implant soft tissue management.
Learn from a Global Expert in Esthetic Periodontology
For clinicians familiar with the groundbreaking work of Professor Giovanni Zucchelli, Dr. Martina Stefanini needs little introduction.
As a long-time academic collaborator of Professor Zucchelli at the University of Bologna, Dr. Stefanini has become one of the most recognized names in modern periodontal plastic surgery. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry (IJED), one of the most prestigious scientific journals in esthetic dentistry worldwide.
Her extensive clinical, academic, and research experience has positioned her among the leading international authorities in soft tissue management and microsurgical periodontal techniques.
Comprehensive Focus on Soft Tissue Management
The workshop is designed to provide clinicians with a deeper understanding of peri-implant soft tissue augmentation and its impact on long-term implant success.
Participants will explore surgical techniques aimed at increasing:
Keratinized mucosa width
Peri-implant soft tissue thickness
The program will discuss how these procedures can be performed at different stages of implant treatment:
Before implant placement
Simultaneously with implant placement
After implant placement
Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the difference between keratinized tissue width and soft tissue thickness, two distinct factors that significantly influence emergence profile development, peri-implant tissue stability, hygiene maintenance, and esthetic outcomes.
Evidence-based clinical approaches using connective tissue grafts, coronally advanced flaps, and other soft tissue augmentation techniques will be reviewed in detail.
Bologna Clinical Workflow and Hands-On Training
One of the key highlights of this workshop is its strong practical component.
Rather than focusing solely on lectures, the program emphasizes hands-on training under the direct supervision of Dr. Martina Stefanini.
Participants will gain exposure to the renowned Bologna clinical workflow, where biological principles, microsurgical techniques, and esthetic considerations are integrated into a comprehensive treatment strategy.
Through the practical sessions, clinicians will learn how to:
Develop a deeper understanding of soft tissue management around implants
Improve treatment planning and case selection
Master advanced connective tissue grafting techniques
Enhance soft tissue control in complex esthetic implant cases
Apply new concepts immediately in daily clinical practice
Why Soft Tissue Management Matters
Growing scientific evidence supports the importance of adequate peri-implant soft tissue for maintaining long-term implant health and esthetic stability.
Insufficient keratinized tissue and thin soft tissue phenotypes have been associated with increased plaque accumulation, mucosal recession, patient discomfort during oral hygiene procedures, and compromised esthetic outcomes.
Understanding when and how to perform soft tissue augmentation has therefore become an essential skill for clinicians seeking predictable implant results.
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain these insights directly from one of the most respected experts in the field.
Event Information
Workshop Title: Soft Tissue Management
Speaker: Associate Professor Dr. Martina Stefanini
Date: 26 July 2026
Sessions:
Session 1: 09:00 – 12:00
Session 2: 14:00 – 17:00
Venue: Tan Son Nhat Hotel
202 Hoang Van Thu Street, Ward 9, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Seats are limited.
Register now: https://forms.gle/GbbdpcLJY69C6aXWA
Join this exclusive educational event and learn directly from one of the world’s foremost experts in peri-implant soft tissue management and esthetic periodontal surgery. Whether you are looking to improve peri-implant tissue stability, master connective tissue grafting techniques, or enhance outcomes in complex esthetic implant cases, this workshop offers practical knowledge and hands-on experience that can be immediately applied to daily clinical practice.