
Course on
Mucogingival Surgery
3-Day Course

A training program designed for dentists seeking clinical excellence and professional growth
Overview
This intensive three-day course, held from October 1st to 3rd, 2026, at the Jacobo Somoza Institute, is specifically designed for dentists seeking to achieve clinical excellence in the field of mucogingival surgery. Through an approach that seamlessly combines theoretical rigor with direct clinical application, participants will dive deep into the most advanced surgical techniques for soft tissue management.
The program covers everything from fundamental anatomical principles to highly aesthetic and functional procedures such as tunneling, Coronal Advanced Flap (CAF), free gingival grafts, and crown lengthening. Guided by experts like Dr. Rodrigo Cavaco, Dr. Tiago Silva, and Dr. João Desport, you will master the diagnosis, planning, and precise execution of each technique, including the prevention and management of complications. Special emphasis will be placed on the integration of the clinical microscope, enabling participants to master periodontal microsurgery and specific instrumentation to achieve pinpoint precision and optimal healing.
To ensure a comprehensive learning experience that can be immediately applied in your daily practice, the training culminates in hands-on sessions using pig jaws and realistic anatomical models. This is your opportunity to refine your surgical skills, increase the predictability of your treatments, and offer exceptional results to your patients.
Course Objectives
1
Master the fundamental anatomical and biological principles, as well as pre- and post-surgical protocols in mucogingival surgery.
2
Execute precise and predictable techniques for soft tissue harvesting from donor sites.
3
Diagnose and apply advanced surgical techniques under a microsurgical approach for root coverage, including Tunneling, Coronally Advanced Flap (CAF), and Free Gingival Grafts.
4
Plan and treat gummy smiles and altered passive eruption through crown lengthening techniques and the use of surgical guides.
5
Manage soft tissues in atrophic pontic sites properly to optimize aesthetics in oral rehabilitations.
6
Perfect the specific suturing techniques for each intervention using the clinical microscope and learn to effectively manage potential clinical complications.
Invest in your training, refine your technique, and offer your patients top-quality mucogingival treatments.
Reserve your spot and be part of this unique learning experience!
Teachers
Dr. Rodrigo Cavaco
Specialist in Periodontics and Mucogingival Surgery. His clinical and academic practice focuses on advanced soft tissue management and peri-implant esthetics. He is a frequent international speaker, sharing his extensive experience in root coverage, tunneling, and microsurgery techniques. He is known for his predictable and minimally invasive approach to resolving complex cases, combining rigorous scientific principles with the highest level of clinical excellence.
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Dr. Tiago Silva
Expert in Periodontics, Implantology, and Oral Rehabilitation. He has extensive experience applying surgical protocols for the aesthetic and functional optimization of gingival tissues. As an educator, he has dedicated himself to training professionals in advanced techniques such as the coronal advancement flap and pontic management. His multidisciplinary approach allows him to integrate tissue biology with the most demanding aesthetic results.
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Dr. João Desport
A leading figure in periodontal surgery and cosmetic dentistry, his career is distinguished by his clinical dedication to soft tissue management, free gingival grafts, and smile harmonization. He actively participates as an instructor in microsurgery programs and crown lengthening techniques. His work philosophy is based on meticulous planning and surgical precision, providing significant educational value to dentists.
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Course Program
INTRODUCTION
Anatomical and biological principles
Pre-surgical dentistry
Pre-surgical protocol
Post-surgical protocol
Soft tissue harvesting techniques from donor sites
CAF (Coronal Advanced Flap)
Indications
Diagnosis and planning
Surgical technique
Suturing technique
TUNNELING TECHNIQUE
Indications
Diagnosis and planning
Surgical technique with and without VISTA incisions
Suturing technique
FREE GINGIVAL GRAFT
Indications
Diagnosis and planning
Surgical technique
Suturing technique
CROWN LENGTHENING
Indications
Gummy smile diagnosis
Altered passive eruption and its subtypes
Surgical planning and execution of surgical guides for crown lengthening
Surgical technique
Suturing technique
SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT IN ATROPHIC PONTICS
Indications
Diagnosis and planning
Surgical technique
Suturing technique
COMPLICATIONS
Evaluation and complication management
HANDS-ON
Hands-on practice on pig jaws and realistic models
Registration
Venue
- JACOBO SOMOZA INSTITUTE
- Centro Comercial Local 10, Av. de Montepríncipe, 28660 Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Spain
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