tunneling academy by Dr. vincent ronco

Tunneling academy by Dr. Vincent Ronco

Dual master class

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type

Lecture & Hands-On

date

29-31st May 2026

location

sydney

cpd

21 price

$5,295 + GST Early Bird

$5,795+ GST Full Price

Join this three-day hands-on master class led by Dr Vincent Ronco (DDS, MSC, PG)

This has been designed for clinicans looking to elevate their expertise in soft tissue tunneling techniques around teeth and implants.

Dr Ronco completed his dental degree and his Master of sciences at the university of paris, before completing postgraduate training in periodontics and implantology from the University of Liège, belgium. He maintains a practice limited to periodontics and implantology in Paris, france. He has notably developed an innovative suture technique named belt & suspenders, and the micrografting concept.

Master the art of tunnelling. from foundational principles to the latest multilayer and micrografting trends for predictable recession management.

Key highlights

tunneling and micrografting procedures
Multi-layer connective tissue grafts
the “belt & suspenders” suturing concept
Papilla augmentation and new mandibular techniques
Immediate hands-on practice with exclusive model systems

Led by an internationally recognised expert in periodontology and implantology, this master class blends theory and practice to deliver real-world clinical impact.

program day 1 : tunneling maxilla management

Preoperative analysis of dental and mucogingival anatomy
Decision tree and comparative therapeutic options
Reconstruction of the cementoenamel junction
CTG harvesting:
- Palatal grafts and palatal protection methods
- Tuberosity grafts
- Tunneling technique specific to the maxilla
- Biological properties and specific indications of CTG according to their origin

Surgical techniques for the maxilla:
Coronally advanced tunnelIzed flaps
Conventional submerged grafts
“Expanded” submerged grafts
Micrografts

program day 2 : tunneling mandible management

Preoperative analysis of mucogingival, muscular anatomy and anatomical constraints
Decision tree and comparative therapeutic options
Specific tunneling techniques adapted to the mandible, including the META (Muscle Evicted Tunneling Approach)
Surgical techniques for the mandible:
- Partially exposed grafts
- Submerged grafts:
  - With lateral closure
  - With apical closure
  - With dual closure (lateral and apical)
- Alternatives to tunneling: emerging trends in free grafting

program day 3 : soft tissue management of edentulous crests

Post-bonebuilding Soft Tissue Management:

Preoperative analysis of mucogingival and muscular anatomy, and anatomical obstacles
Decision tree and comparison of therapeutic options
Graft harvesting:
- Palatal grafts and palatal protection techniques
- Tuberosity grafts

Creating space for oral hygiene:
- Vestibular deepening
- Apical repositioning of muscle insertions

Creating a stable and reliable attached tissue:
- Tissue repositioning
- Free gingival grafts:
  - Conventional
  - Strip
  - Expanded Mesh

Creating an ideal emergence profile:
- Subepithelial connective tissue grafts:
  - Buccal
  - Lingual
  - Saddle-type (bucco-occluso-lingual)
- Proximal pedicled microflaps

Avoiding Bone Augmentation Through Gingival Augmentation:

Connective tissue grafts on edentulous ridges for bonded bridges
Buccal connective tissue grafts around implants

Cancellation Policy:

1) Cancellations more than 31 days before course start date – full refund minus $200 administration fee

2) Cancellations between 15 to 30 days before course start date – 50% refund minus $200 administration fee

3) Cancellations between 0 to 14 days before course start date – no refundWe must be notified in writing of transfer no less than 14 days prior to the event & credits/transfers cannot be refunded at a later date.

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