Beyond Bone: Real-World Surgical Strategies for Buccal Plate Integrity, Tissue Stability, and Esthetic Longevity

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Learning Objectives:

• Correlate implant design variables (macro/micro geometry, platform position) with buccal plate load, marginal bone response, and soft-tissue architecture.
• Select osteotomy and placement techniques that reduce cortical compression and microfracture, especially in high-risk or thin buccal plates.
• Implement step-by-step protocols for immediate and delayed implant sites that enhance early stability, maintain bone volume, and minimize tissue collapse.
• Manage complications in compromised sites, including buccal plate dehiscence, early exposure, and midfacial recession using grafting, contour augmentation, and soft-tissue reinforcement.
• Integrate digital planning with surgical sequencing and restorative collaboration to streamline case execution, shorten chair time, and improve esthetic predictability.

Presenter Qualifications:

Oded Bahat, BDS, MSD, FACD
Dr. Bahat earned his dental degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and completed his specialty in Periodontology and M.S.D. at the University of Washington. A Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, he served as Chair of Postdoctoral Periodontics at USC from 1983–1987. Dr. Bahat has published over 50 scientific articles, contributed textbook chapters, and lectures internationally on surgical reconstruction and implant therapy. He serves on editorial boards for leading implant journals and maintains a Beverly Hills practice focused on surgical reconstruction and implant surgery. Honors include the AAP Master Clinician Award (2018) and Outstanding Contribution to Periodontics (2019).

​Peter Wöhrle, DMD
​Dr. Wöhrle graduated cum laude from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, earning the Norman B. Nesbett Award for clinical excellence. He completed post-doctoral training at Harvard with specialty certificates in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry, and a Master of Medical Sciences in Oral Biology. A Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology, he also trained as a certified Dental Technician in Switzerland. Dr. Wöhrle helped pioneer immediate loading protocols for Brånemark implants and continues to advance implant dentistry through global lectures and research. His Newport Beach practice integrates cutting-edge digital technologies for precision implant and restorative care.