Description

Periodontal Plastic Surgery is the subject of the Zucchelli MasterClass 2024, an advanced video course associated with periodontist Giovanni Zucchelli. Periodontal plastic surgery groups the surgical procedures used to prevent or correct anatomical defects of the gingiva and alveolar mucosa, with gingival recession as one of the most common indications. The course is aimed at clinicians who already have a surgical background and is delivered as a downloadable ZIP archive of video lessons that you can study and rewatch at your own pace.

Who this Periodontal Plastic Surgery course is for

• Periodontists who want to compare their surgical approach with that presented in the masterclass.
• Postgraduate students and residents in periodontology preparing to perform plastic procedures.
• General dentists with surgical experience who already perform basic periodontal surgery and want to go further.
• Implant and restorative dentists who regularly refer patients for recession treatment and want to understand the surgical phase.

This is an advanced masterclass. If you are new to soft tissue procedures, start with a more general course such as Everything About Soft Tissue Surgery or the Implant Ninja Soft Tissue Grafting Course. Our guide on how to choose online dental courses can help you decide where to begin.

What the course covers

As a masterclass dedicated to periodontal plastic surgery, the course concentrates on the surgical management of soft tissue defects around natural teeth, a field in which recession coverage, flap design and soft tissue grafting are central topics. It is a focused program rather than a general overview of periodontics, so it assumes you are already familiar with periodontal diagnosis and basic surgical principles.

We do not reproduce the full program here. If you would like the complete list of lessons before buying, contact us and we will send it to you.

How to get the most from the Periodontal Plastic Surgery masterclass

1. Watch each procedure twice: first to follow the overall sequence, then a second time pausing at incisions, flap management and suturing to take notes.
2. Prepare with your own cases: before treating a recession, rewatch the lesson closest to the clinical situation and write down your own surgical plan.
3. Complete the reading: Periodontal and Peri-implant Plastic Microsurgery covers minimally invasive plastic techniques in depth, and Dental Anatomy and Morphology helps you revisit the anatomy of the teeth involved.
4. Combine with supervised practice: a video course does not replace hands-on training under supervision, especially for delicate procedures of periodontal plastic surgery.

For patient information and clinical resources on gum disease and its treatment, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is a useful reference alongside the course.

Format, delivery and access

Need help opening a ZIP file or playing the videos? See our FAQ.

Continue with related Zucchelli courses

• Post-Orthodontic Deep Gingival Recession in Lower Incisors: a specific recession scenario studied in detail.
• Failure and Success in Periodontal and Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Surgery: what can be learned from both good and poor outcomes.
• Team Approach to Soft Tissue Management: how soft tissue treatment fits into interdisciplinary care.
• Complete Periodontics Course (68 Videos): a broader view of periodontics as a whole.

Frequently asked questions

What level is this Periodontal Plastic Surgery course?

It is an advanced masterclass. It is best suited to clinicians who already perform periodontal surgery or are in postgraduate periodontal training.

What exactly do I receive?

You receive the recorded video lessons of the masterclass as a downloadable ZIP archive. Live sessions, access to the original course platform and instructor Q&A are not included.

How do I receive the course?

After payment confirmation, you can download the ZIP archive from your account. Unzip it on a computer to access the video files.

Can I watch the lessons on my tablet?

Yes. Once unzipped, the video files can be copied to most tablets, phones and computers. For refunds or access issues, see our refund and returns policy.