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Flap Design & Suturing Technique

Implant SkillZ® Series 

The Flap Design & Suturing Technique - Implant SkillZ series will provide the clinician with the knowledge necessary to understand and perform surgical flaps, incision designs, and a variety of suturing techniques will be discussed and shown. 

Implant SkillZ Flap Design & Suturing Technique Program Overview

The Flap Design & Suturing Technique – Implant SkillZ® Series equips clinicians with the essential knowledge and skills to understand, plan, and perform surgical flap and incision designs, along with a variety of suturing techniques demonstrated by expert instructors.

This hands-on training provides direct mentorship from one of the top periodontists in the United States, combining evidence-based instruction with practical application. The curriculum begins with two on-demand webcasts, which can be completed individually or as a team, followed by an immersive hands-on skill development module where participants practice flap design and suturing techniques for predictable surgical outcomes.

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$99* Course Fee Includes:

Modules 1-2: Self-Study Web-Based Programs with Dr. Michael Sonick

  • Module 1 - Surgical Treatment: Suturing Techniques
  • Module 2 - Surgical Treatment: Flap Design

Module 3: Hands-On Step-by-Step Instructional Video with Dr. Michael Sonick

  • Module 3 - Hands-on Flap Design and Suturing Techniques

Implant skillZ Kit:

A labeled image showing instruments from the ZimVie Flap Design and Suturing Technique training kit. Items include a #15C scalpel, tissue forceps, scissors, surgical needle holder, OsseoGuard® PTFE suture, and a soft tissue model. These tools support the hands-on component of ZimVie Institute’s Implant SkillZ webcast series on surgical flap creation, incision design, and suturing techniques led by expert clinicians.

*Course Fee Includes: Two Self-Study Virtual Modules followed by a Hands-On Step-by-Step Module that includes the implant skillZ kit.

Date / Time: On-Demand

CE Credit(s): 3 Self-Study, 1 Participation

Venue: Virtual Program Series - ZimVie Institute - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 33410

Program Fee: $99.00 per person

SURGICAL TREATMENT: SUTURING TECHNIQUES

Program Description:

Ideal surgical outcome requires good wound closure and stabilization of re-approximated flap margins. It is often challenging to achieve proper closure and wound stability with the multiplicity of surgical techniques. Tension-free closure is ideal. The course will explore a variety of techniques to close wounds. 

Program Objectives:

At the completion of the program, participants should be able to:

  • Learn about the instruments for performing suturing techniques
  • Learn about the different types of sutures, including material and needles
  • Learn different suturing technique options

SURGICAL TREATMENT: FLAP DESIGN

Program Description:

The first step to successful surgery is choosing the proper surgical technique and flap design.  This step is crucial for teeth removal, bone grafting, implant placement, periodontal surgery, ridge augmentation and mucoginigival surgery.

Program Objectives:

At the completion of the program, participants should be able to:

  • Learn about the different options for dealing with incisions for teeth and implants.
  • Learn about the difference between Full vs Split thickness
  • Learn about releasing incisions and closure

HANDS-ON FLAP DESIGN AND SUTURING TECHNIQUES

Program Description:

This program will provide the clinician with the knowledge necessary to understand and perform surgical flaps, incision designs and a variety of suturing techniques will be discussed and shown.  This skillZ series will provide crucial knowledge and a hands-on approach by one of the top periodontists in the USA. The curriculum begins with a series of two (2) self-study webcasts, followed by a skill development module with hands-on exercises for learning various flap design and suturing techniques. 

Program Objectives:

At the completion of the program, participants should be able to:

  • Perform suturing with different technique options
  • Utilize different sutures and materials.
  • Perform exercises with different flap thicknesses.
  • Perform exercises with different incisions and closerues. 
Dr. Michael Sonick

Dr. Michael Sonick

Speaker

Dr. Michael Sonick is a well-known and highly-regarded authority in the fields of dental implantology and periodontology on an international scale. He earned his bachelor's degree from Colgate University. He earned a DMD from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and his certificate in periodontology from Emory University. He received implant training at Harvard University and at Sweden's Branemark Clinic He is a frequent guest lecturer at New York University School of Dentistry and the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine's international program. He lectures extensively worldwide on the topics of aesthetic implants, periodontal plastic surgery, guided bone regeneration, comprehensive treatment planning, and providing great customer care. He also serves on the editorial boards of several magazines, including the Compendium of Continuing Education, the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Inside Dentistry, and Dentistry Today, and writes and publishes books and numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is the co-editor of Implant Site Development, a multi-language textbook. Dr. Sonick is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, a fellow of the International Team for Implantology, and an Eagle Scout. Dr. Sonick is a full-time practicing periodontist in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Contact us at 1-800-717-4143 or via email at institute@zimvie.com

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