Socket Shield Technique – Implants in The Aesthetic Zone (Hands – On)

General Information

• Location: Periodontal and Implant Surgeons of Houston, 2600 S. Gessner, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77063.
• Date & Time: Saturday, September 6th, 2025.
  • 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Check-in and Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM: Presentation and Hands-on
• Credit Hours: 4 hours Lecture | 4 hours Participation.
• AGD Code: 690 Implants.
• Course Code: 00000.
• Tuition: $885 (Participant) | $150 (Assistant).
• Registration: An RSVP is requested. Contact Periodontal and Implant Surgeons of Houston at Tel: 713.785.4867 or Fax: 713.785.1191 or contact@perio-houston.com.
• Course Partially Supported by: Megagen, Exam Vision.

Course Overview

This one-day course provides participants with an in-depth review of the Socket Shield (SS) technique. It is specifically designed to teach the GUIDED SS technique, incorporating computer planning and guided surgery. The biological rationale for the SS technique, along with supporting literature and published results from the instructors, will be thoroughly reviewed and discussed. The course will feature a step-by-step demonstration of the digital technique, including the proper utilization of a specially designed kit and burs.

The hands-on component is a crucial part of this course, where participants will use models and surgical guides for the placement of immediate implants. Additionally, they will gain practical experience using specifically designed burs to carve socket shields precisely as planned digitally. This hands-on training ensures that participants will become proficient and confident in performing the digital guided socket shield technique after completing the course.

Course Objectives

The main purpose of this course is to equip you with the necessary information to facilitate the implementation of the computer-assisted “SS” technique in your practice.

• Understand the biological rationale and intent of the technique.
• Justify the use of the technique based on over 10+ years of positive SS results.
• Identify and/or select cases eligible for the digital SS technique.
• Be able to implement a digitally supported SS technique in practice.

Course Advantages

• Limited Seating: The course is limited to 15 participants, ensuring a personalized learning environment and ample opportunity for individual attention.
• Proficiency and Confidence: After the course, participants will be proficient and confident in performing the digital guided socket shield technique.
• Interactive Learning: The format encourages interactive learning among practitioners through questions and discussions of various cases.
• Individualized Attention: All participants will receive individualized attention from the instructors.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: A clear, step-by-step SS surgical technique will be described.

Course Instructors

• Pedro M. Trejo DDS, MS: A dual specialist in Periodontics and Prosthodontics. Dr. Trejo received his Certificate in Prosthodontics from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and his Certificate and Master’s Degree in Periodontics from The University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston, Texas. He has extensive experience in both clinical and instructional implant surgical and restorative dentistry, having treated numerous cases involving virtual/guided implant surgeries and published on the subject. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and holds a Clinical Associate Professor position in the Department of Periodontology at The University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston. Since 1995, he has maintained a private practice limited to Periodontics and Prosthodontics in Houston, Texas.
• Arun Vashisht DDS, MDS: A Prosthodontist who graduated from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine with a certificate in Prosthodontics and a Master of Dental Science. He has 17 years of experience specializing in implant dentistry, including full mouth rehabilitation and digital smile design beautification procedures. Dr. Vashisht is dedicated to maintaining his patients’ overall dental health and creating perfect smiles.