Description

The Soft Tissue Grafting Course from the Implant Ninja series is a recorded video course dedicated to soft tissue grafting in implant dentistry. It is aimed at clinicians who already understand the basics of implant surgery and now want to look more closely at the gum tissue around their implants: when a graft is worth considering, and how grafting fits into an implant case. The course is delivered as a downloadable ZIP archive of video lessons that you can study at your own pace.

Who the Soft Tissue Grafting Course is for

• Dentists who place implants and want to add soft tissue management to their surgical routine.
• Periodontists and oral surgeons who want to compare their own grafting approach with another clinical perspective.
• Restorative dentists and prosthodontists who plan implant cases in visible areas and need to understand the surgical options for the soft tissue.
• Residents in surgical specialties preparing for implant cases that involve soft tissue procedures.

This is an intermediate course: it assumes you are familiar with flap surgery and implant placement. If you are just starting, Implant Ninja: Implant Surgery 101 is a better first step, and the Implant Ninja: Suturing Masterclass covers a skill every graft depends on. Our guide on how to choose online dental courses can help you decide where to begin.

What the course covers

As the title indicates, the course focuses on soft tissue grafting in the context of implant dentistry: the tissue around implants, the role of grafts in implant cases and the surgical steps involved in harvesting and placing them. We describe it only at that level here, because we prefer not to list topics we cannot confirm from the course title. If you would like the full list of lessons before buying, contact us and we will send it to you.

How to get the most from the Soft Tissue Grafting Course

1. Watch each procedure from start to finish first: follow the overall logic of the case, then rewatch it and pause at each surgical step to take notes on incisions, handling of the graft and closure.
2. Connect the lessons to your own cases: before a planned implant case, review the relevant lesson and write down how you would assess and manage the soft tissue at that site.
3. Read around the topic: books such as Periodontal and Peri-implant Plastic Microsurgery and The Single-Tooth Implant give useful background on soft tissue handling around teeth and implants.
4. Combine with supervised practice: a video course helps you prepare, but it does not replace hands-on training under supervision before you perform grafting procedures on patients.

For clinical resources and guidelines on periodontal and peri-implant health, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is a useful reference alongside the course.

Format, delivery and access

If you need help opening a ZIP file or playing the videos, see our FAQ.

Related courses for soft tissue management

• Osteocom: Soft Tissue Surgery Around Teeth and Implants (Zucchelli): a periodontal perspective on soft tissue surgery at both teeth and implants.
• Everything About Soft Tissue Surgery (Giovanni Zucchelli): a broader course on soft tissue surgery from a periodontist.
• Implant Ninja: GBR (Guided Bone Regeneration): the hard tissue side of site development.
• Implant Ninja: Implant Restorations 101: the restorative phase that the soft tissue frames.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Soft Tissue Grafting Course suitable for beginners?

It is best suited to clinicians who already place implants or perform flap surgery. If you are new to implant dentistry, start with an introductory course and come back to this one later.

What exactly do I receive?

You receive the recorded video lessons of the Soft Tissue Grafting Course as a downloadable ZIP archive. Live sessions, instructor Q&A and access to the original course platform 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 videos on a tablet or phone?

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