Soft Tissue Management in the Aesthetic Zone
Biography
Dr. Marius Steigmann is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan Department of Periodontics, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Boston University, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Department of Endodontics, Honorary Professor of the Carol Davila University Bucharest, and Invited Senior Guest and Visiting Professor at the University of Szeged.He is the founder and scientific chairman of Update Implantologie Heidelberg 2002-2011 and the founder and director of the Steigmann Institute. Dr. Steigmann lectures and publishes extensively and maintains a private practice in Neckargemund, Germany.
Achieving predictable esthetic outcomes in the anterior maxilla requires careful treatment planning, precise surgical execution, and prosthetically driven implant placement. This course provides a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to managing single and multiple implant cases in the esthetic zone, with emphasis on optimizing both hard and soft tissue outcomes.
Participants will learn how to determine the appropriate timing of implant placement; including immediate and late protocols — based on extraction site anatomy, periodontal phenotype, and restorative considerations.
Special emphasis will be placed on flap design, incision positioning, and soft tissue management to preserve vascularity, minimize recession and scarring, and achieve stable peri-implant esthetics. Advanced flap techniques including the Esthetic Buccal Flap, Roll Flap, and Pedicle Flap will be presented along with practical surgical protocols.
Course Dates
Nov 20 – 21, 2026
Time & CE
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
14 CE Hours
Venue
CEP Dental Education Centre,
Markham ON
Course Fee
$2,795 + HST (13%)
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