Surgical Master: Suture Academy

Category: Surgery

Instructor(s): Ziv Simon

Course structure: Lessons: 10 modules: 74 lessons | Duration: 23 h 24 min

Course overview

This is a comprehensive course designed to equip dental professionals with the necessary suturing skills to excel in advanced dental procedures. Whether you're working on flap designs, implant surgeries, or soft tissue grafting, this course covers essential suturing techniques that will allow you to perform with precision and efficiency. From mastering basic sutures to handling complex cases like full arch closures and regenerative surgeries, this course prepares you for every aspect of suturing in oral surgery.

It includes in-depth lessons on key topics such as flap design, suturing for bone augmentation, implant-related suturing, and specific suturing strategies for optimal healing and esthetics. With expert instructors demonstrating live techniques, you'll gain hands-on experience with suturing and gain confidence in tackling even the most complex surgical scenarios.

Curriculum

Module 1: Suturing Techniques for Advanced Dental Procedures

• This module introduces students to the core suturing techniques required for advanced dental procedures. It covers key methods for different surgical scenarios, focusing on the importance of precision and efficient tissue management. Learn how to execute three best suturing techniques and perfect your approach to mastering sutures in clinical practice.
• Lesson 1: 3 Best Suturing Techniques Training by SurgicalMaster™
• Lesson 2: MASTER YOUR SUTURE

Module 2: Legacy Training in Flap Design & Suturing

• This module delves into the legacy training aspects of flap design and suturing, focusing on various surgical procedures. It covers bone augmentation, connective tissue grafting, and regenerative surgeries, providing students with a solid foundation in flap management. Learn how to perform esthetically focused suturing techniques for the esthetic zone and oral surgery.
• Lesson 1: Intro Lecture by Dr. Ziv Simon
• Lesson 2: Flap Design and Suturing for Bone Augmentation in the Esthetic Zone
• Lesson 3: Flap Design and Suturing for Connective Tissue Grafting by Dr. Snjezana
• Lesson 4: Flap Design and Suturing for Regenerative Surgery by Dr. Roberto
• Lesson 5: Flap Design and Suturing in the Esthetic Zone by Dr. Radoslaw Jadach
• Lesson 6: Flap Designs and Suturing in Oral Surgery by Dr. Raquel Zita Gomes
• Lesson 7: Suturing Around Implants: Common Mistakes and Complications

Module 3: Master Your Suture

• In this module, students will master a variety of suturing techniques, from the basic to the more advanced. This includes interrupted sutures, sling sutures, the X suture, and full arch closure techniques. With a focus on both single and continuous sutures, students will develop the skills necessary for successful and predictable outcomes in complex procedures, including donor site closures and vertical mattress sutures.
• Lesson 1: Simple Interrupted Suture
• Lesson 2: Single Sling Suture
• Lesson 3: Continuous Sling Suture
• Lesson 4: The X Suture (Part 1)
• Lesson 5: The X Suture (Part 2)
• Lesson 6: Horizontal Mattress Suture
• Lesson 7: Full Arch Closure (Part 1)
• Lesson 8: Full Arch Closure (Part 2)
• Lesson 9: Full Arch Closure (Part 3)
• Lesson 10: Donor Site Closure
• Lesson 11: Modified Laurell Suture
• Lesson 12: Continuous Sutures
• Lesson 13: Continuous Sutures - Double Interlocking
• Lesson 14: Vertical Mattress in Suturing the Papilla
• Lesson 15: zPad Survival with Dr. Champagne

Module 4: Suture Academy - Part 1

• Part 1 of the Suture Academy introduces students to the essential techniques and foundational principles of suturing. Key suturing patterns such as horizontal mattress and X-sutures are covered. Students will also learn important "Suture Laws" that govern effective and efficient suturing in dental surgery. The emphasis is on developing a structured approach to suturing, setting the foundation for more advanced techniques.
• Lesson 1: Welcome to SUTURE ACADEMY!
• Lesson 2: The Suture Hold
• Lesson 3: The Wrist Twist & the Wrap Around
• Lesson 4: 4 Horizontal Mattress
• Lesson 5: X-Suture
• Lesson 6: Horizontal-X
• Lesson 7: Socket X-suture
• Lesson 8: Suture LAW #1
• Lesson 9: Suture LAW #2
• Lesson 10: Suture LAW #3

Module 5: Suture Academy - Part 2

• In this module, students will refine their skills in continuous and interlocking sutures, learning the subtleties of holding instruments and making adjustments on the fly. With practical exercises like twisting the loop and performing interrupted sutures, this module builds on the lessons from Part 1 to ensure students gain a thorough understanding of suturing techniques and how to apply them effectively.
• Lesson 1: The Needle Holder Twist (Bicycle)
• Lesson 2: Holding Your Instruments
• Lesson 3: Regular Continuous Suture
• Lesson 4: Single Interlocking Continuous
• Lesson 5: Double Interlocking Continuous
• Lesson 6: Twisting the Loop
• Lesson 7: Interrupted Sutures

Module 6: Suture Academy - Part 3

• Part 3 of the Suture Academy focuses on specialized suturing techniques like the single sling, continuous sling, and vertical mattress for papilla. Students will also explore more advanced suturing laws and strategies, including "Gut Strategy" and "Suture Law #5". This module helps elevate your suturing techniques and prepares you for more challenging and complex surgeries.
• Lesson 1: Single Sling
• Lesson 2: Continuous Sling
• Lesson 3: Papilla Vertical Mattress
• Lesson 4: The Prayer Technique
• Lesson 5: SUTURING LAW #4 - Gut Strategy
• Lesson 6: SUTURING LAW #5

Module 7: Suture Academy - Part 4

• This module builds on the previous parts by introducing flap retraction and full arch closure techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining suturing skills for large-scale surgeries, with live demonstrations and mentoring sessions for continuous sling sutures. The module concludes with a summary of the foundational suturing principles learned throughout the course.
• Lesson 1: Flap Retraction Suture
• Lesson 2: Full Arch Closure
• Lesson 3: Summary of LAWS 1, 2, 3
• Lesson 4: SUTURE LAW #6
• Lesson 5: Mentoring Session on the Continuous Sling
• Lesson 6: Continuous Interlocking - LIVE DEMO on the zPAD

Module 8: Suture Academy - Part 5

• Part 5 focuses on refining advanced suturing techniques such as the figure 8 and vertical mattress sutures. Students will also explore tunneling techniques, interlocking sutures, and strategies for performing closures after sinus lifts. This module emphasizes how to handle the most challenging suturing scenarios while ensuring long-lasting and aesthetic results.
• Lesson 1: Simple, Figure 8 & Vertical Mattress
• Lesson 2: How to Interlock - zPAD Demo
• Lesson 3: Tunneling - How to Sling
• Lesson 4: LAWS OF SUTURING - 7, 8, 9
• Lesson 5: Closure After a Sinus Lift

Module 9: Suture Academy - Part 6

• This module takes students through real-world applications of suturing, including donor site closures, flap retraction, and suturing extraction sockets. Advanced demonstrations such as Periacryl usage and the CASTRO Twist technique are introduced. Students will gain insights into the best suturing materials and strategies for creating successful outcomes in oral surgery.
• Lesson 1: Donor Site Closure
• Lesson 2: Flap Retraction - LIVE Demo on the zPAD
• Lesson 3: Suturing Extraction Sockets
• Lesson 4: Best Kept Secret - Periacryl
• Lesson 5: The CASTRO Twist - LIVE Demo
• Lesson 6: Interlocking Twist - LIVE Movement Demo
• Lesson 7: Esthetic Suturing Strategies

Module 10: Suture Academy - Part 7

• The final module of the course prepares students for guided bone regeneration and other high-level restorative procedures. Students will learn strategies for full arch closure, papilla vertical mattress techniques, and donor site closure in a live demo setting. The course concludes with tips for suture removal and clinical case discussions, offering students the chance to apply everything they've learned to real clinical scenarios.
• Lesson 1: How to Suture for Guided Bone Regeneration
• Lesson 2: Flap Retraction and Sling
• Lesson 3: Full Arch Closure STRATEGY - LIVE
• Lesson 4: Papilla Vertical Mattress
• Lesson 5: Donor Site Closure - LIVE
• Lesson 6: Suture Removal Tips
• Lesson 7: Eye-Mind Training Clinical Cases
• Lesson 8: Elephant Challenge