Ridge Preservation: Techniques & Management
With Alfonso Gil, DDS, MS, PhD
Expert-led continuing education. Learn on your schedule.
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About this course
Dimensional changes occur after tooth extraction which may hamper implant placement. Alveolar ridge preservation diminishes the volumetric loss, facilitating subsequent implant placement, making it easy and predictable for every clinician.
What you’ll learn
Understand the consequences of tooth extraction
Learn the indications and advantages of ridge preservation
Use of Different hard and soft tissue grafting techniques for ridge preservation

Alfonso Gil, DDS, MS, PhD
Dr. Gil completed advanced periodontology training at USC, an implantology fellowship at UCLA, and prosthodontic training at the University of Zurich. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and holds a PhD from the International University of Catalonia. His research includes soft tissue augmentation, bone regeneration, and implant prosthodontics.
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What is included?
1 hour of recorded course content, with three months of online access through VISTA’s Teachable learning platform.
How do I earn CE credit?
View the course content and successfully complete the course examination to earn 1 CE credits.
Where will I watch the course?
Register through Teachable and sign in to your VISTA course account to access the recordings.