SPEAKER: DR DAVID KO
TOPIC: Implant Aesthetics - Periodontist's Point of View

VENUE: Ivoclar Christchurch, 10 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023

SYNOPSIS:
- Discuss soft tissue aesthetics in single implant and anterior bridge cases.
- The role of immediate implant placement in shaping the emergence profile (the EBC concept) for early contouring.
- The importance of connective tissue grafting (CTG) in GBR cases—both at the time of implant placement and during uncovering— to optimise soft tissue thickness and long-term stability.
- Share views on the socket shield technique—its concept and evolving role in future aesthetic implant workflows.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Understand key factors influencing pink soft tissue aesthetics in single anterior implants and bridge cases.
- Learn how Immediate implant placement can help preserve and shape the emergence profile.
- Recognise the role of connective tissue grafting (CTG) in GBR cases to enhance soft tissue thickness and ensure long-term aesthetic stability.
- Gain insight into the socket shield technique, its underlying concept, and how it may shape future approaches to aesthetic implant treatment.