Extraction Site Management: Immediate Placement vs. Ridge Preservation (May 2-3, 2026)

In-Person & Remote | 16 CE Units

Course Description

Transitioning from natural teeth to implants is one of the most pivotal aspects of modern dentistry. Tooth extraction, while routine, initiates a cascade of biologic events that can result in significant alveolar bone loss if not carefully managed. Clinicians are often challenged by multiple treatment pathways, each influenced by patient-specific factors, site characteristics, time constraints, and material considerations. Treatment predictability relies heavily on evidence-based decision-making and thorough risk assessment.

In today’s era of accelerated care, immediacy in treatment is highly valued by both patients and clinicians. The integration of digital technologies—including 3D imaging, guided surgery, dynamic navigation, and 3D printing/milling—offers clinicians greater precision in diagnosis, planning, surgery, and prosthetic restoration. This course provides a comprehensive framework to navigate key risk factors, evaluate treatment protocols, and make informed choices. Discussions will include timing of implant placement, precise positioning, management of socket gaps, and the role of soft tissue augmentation, with a focus on balancing immediacy and predictability.

Educational Objectives

• Risk assessment during tooth extraction and implant placement
• Immediate implant placement and provisionalization within extraction sockets
• Immediate implant placement in anterior teeth vs. molars
• Alveolar ridge preservation for delayed implant placement: rationale and protocol
• Management of sites with deficient mucosal and alveolar bone phenotypes
• Leveraging digital tools to orchestrate a harmonized workflow

Speakers

Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz is a board-certified periodontist and internationally recognized educator and researcher in the fields of periodontics and implant dentistry. He is a Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. With over 15 years of academic experience, he has held leadership roles at the University of Iowa, Harvard University, and the University of Michigan. Dr. Avila-Ortiz is Editor-in-Chief of The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry (IJPRD) and has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed articles, 10 book chapters, and the acclaimed book *TISSUES*. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2022 AAP Distinguished Scientist Award.

Shayan Barootchi

Dr. Shayan Barootchi serves as adjunct faculty at both the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and Harvard University School of Dental Medicine. His research spans periodontal and peri-implant plastic surgery, root coverage procedures, and hard and soft tissue regeneration. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers and received multiple national and international awards for his contributions. Dr. Barootchi is Associate Editor of the Journal of Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research and serves on the editorial boards of several leading journals, including the Journal of Periodontology, Journal of Clinical Periodontology, and IJPRD.

Homa Zadeh, DDS, PhD

Dr. Homa Zadeh is the Director of the VISTA Institute for Therapeutic Innovations, an AO-authorized training center. A diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery, Dr. Zadeh has over 28 years of academic experience at USC, where he served as Director of the Postdoctoral Periodontology Program. Internationally recognized for his expertise, he has lectured in more than 40 countries and published over 100 scientific works. He is the innovator of the VISTA technique and holds multiple patents for surgical techniques and devices widely adopted in clinical practice. Dr. Zadeh maintains a private practice in Southern California.

Course Schedule

Saturday, May 2, 2026

• 7:30 – 8:00 – Registration and Breakfast
• 8:00 – 10:00 – Lecture: Dr. Homa Zadeh
• 10:00 – 10:30 – Coffee Break and Exhibit
• 10:30 – 12:30 – Lecture: Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz
• 12:30 – 1:30 – Lunch
• 1:30 – 3:00 – Lecture: Dr. Shayan Barootchi
• 3:00 – 3:15 – Break
• 3:15 – 5:00 – Hands-on Workshop: Immediate implant placement, bone and soft tissue grafting, and provisionalization of intact and damaged sockets

Sunday, May 3, 2026

• 7:30 – 8:00 – Registration and Breakfast
• 8:00 – 10:00 – Lecture: Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz
• 10:00 – 10:30 – Coffee Break and Exhibit
• 10:30 – 12:30 – Lecture: Dr. Shayan Barootchi
• 12:30 – 1:30 – Lunch
• 1:30 – 3:00 – Hands-on Workshop: Alveolar ridge preservation of intact and damaged sockets
• 3:15 – 5:00 – Live Surgery