Socket Shield Technique

Course Overview

Dr. Markus Hürzeler welcome you to this comprehensive training experience on the Socket Shield Technique — a revolutionary one-surgery approach enabling immediate implant placement in the esthetic zone.

In this course, you will explore the biological rationale, case classifications, treatment stages, and refined surgical protocols developed over the last 15 years. With in-depth clinical videos and practical insights, this program is perfect for anyone aiming to master minimally invasive, highly esthetic implantology.

What You’ll Learn

• Evolution, indications, and advantages of the Socket Shield Technique
• Biological rationale and surgical protocol in detail
• New classification system & strategy for case selection
• Immediate implant placement in post-extraction sockets
• Shield stabilization methods and anchoring techniques
• Managing complications and gap for osseointegration
• Long-term clinical, radiographic, and volumetric evidence

Course Includes

• 5 clinical video lessons
• 1 full-length Socket Shield surgery
• Analysis of diverse clinical scenarios
• Lifetime access with subscription
• Downloadable course program

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Deliver less invasive and faster implant treatments
• Preserve hard and soft tissues by maintaining the buccal plate
• Apply the new classification system to identify beginner-friendly cases
• Design shields and prepare the implant bed using guided templates
• Preserve papilla height and gingival architecture
• Promote successful osseointegration and improved soft tissue outcomes

Instructor

Dr. Markus Hürzeler is one of the world’s most respected voices in esthetic implant dentistry. With over 150 scientific publications, he is a pioneer in implantology, periodontics, and regenerative techniques. Dr. Hürzeler is also co-founder of the Hürzeler/Zuhr Education Center in Munich, Germany.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

• Implantologists seeking to master the Socket Shield Technique
• Clinicians looking to enhance esthetic outcomes in the anterior zone
• Dentists new to the technique looking for a classification-based, case-driven guide

Access

Access Term: Unlimited