Surgical Approach for Periodontal and Peri-Implant Tissue – yes we have added the master in periodontology
First level university master course.
When it’s possible to attend: 2026–2027
Language: English
Credits: 120 ECTS
Format: Blended – Online Theory + In-Person Practice in Siena, Italy
Director: Prof. Nicola Discepoli
Why this master in Surgical Approach for Periodontal and Peri Implant tissue?
This two-year postgraduate program provides an in-depth and comprehensive overview of surgical approaches for periodontal and peri-implant tissue management. Under the scientific guidance of Prof. Nicola Discepoli, this master combines cutting-edge theoretical knowledge with advanced hands-on training, making it ideal for dental professionals aiming to specialize in surgical periodontology and implant-related soft and hard tissue reconstruction.
Who Should Apply?
- General dentists and periodontists
- Implantologists and oral surgeons
- Professionals seeking high-level clinical and scientific training in periodontal and peri-implant surgery
Learning Objectives
- Master current techniques in regenerative and resective surgery
- Diagnose and treat mucogingival and peri-implant defects
- Understand biologic principles and clinical application of soft and hard tissue management
- Build clinical confidence through immersive, hands-on sessions
Faculty
The teaching staff includes renowned international experts in periodontology, surgery, and biomaterials, such as:
Prof. Nicola Discepoli, Adriano Fratini, Simone Fabrizi, Martina Stefanini, Ion Zabalegui, Ignacio Sanz Sánchez, and many more.
Apply Now
Seats are limited. Enroll today to secure your place in this internationally recognized program.
Read more about requirements, admission, pre-application – master in Surgical Approach for Periodontal and Peri Implant tissue: find a step-by-step procedure to understand the requirements and to pre-apply, click on the button below:
In this way we will receive your pre-application and we will be able to help you in case of need. It contains all the documents required to apply and also some additional info we also need from you.
Upon enrollment you will have to certify your access title. This step is mandatory and without a certified and comparable title the University of Siena will have to exclude you from the master.
The steps, recapped
- pre-application – https://dentalnecto.com/master-in-surgical-periodontal-and-peri-implant-tissues-management-apply/ – always useful
- application and app fee (we will help you) – must be done by November 2025
- admission (the board will evaluate the applications and will accept or reject them)
- enrollment (we will help you and you will need to pay the first instalment)
- study – course starts in February 2026
- second instalment (After approx. 8/10 months)
- study
- final exam and certification
Dentalnecto will guarantee administrative and communication support with the university. We will also guarantee updates on teaching and will take care of communication and the technical part related to online lessons.
Please consider that you would need to be in Siena for one week in 2026 and one week in 2027 (both in September, probably). So check the time and required papers for the visa in case you need it. Attendance in presence is not mandatory but strongly recommended.
How much does the master in Surgical Approach for Periodontal and Peri Implant tissue cost?
The current tuition fee is €8,048 + VAT (totaling €9,038) for the upcoming cohort.
Payment is divided into two installments: ✅ First installment: Due upon enrollment, after successful application review.
✅ Second installment: Scheduled later in the program.
This flexible payment structure ensures accessibility while maintaining high educational standards.
If for some reason you don’t have to pay VAT, of course, the figures will be slightly different.
Educational System in Italy
In Italy, we don’t differentiate as other Universities do abroad. We divide it in “Undergraduate” (requires 180 credits), “Graduate” (requires 120 credits), “Post Graduate” (PhDs) and “Specialising Masters and Continuing Education”.
Surgical Approach for Periodontal and Peri Implant tissue falls under the category of “University Masters”, meaning that at the end of the program you will have gained 120 university credits. The equivalent required for the foreign MSc. You will earn a I level university master. Second cycle QF-EHEA / level 7° EQF (European Qualification Framework) in Italy. You can check how it will be recognised abroad through the ENIC NARI
The University Masters the University of Siena issues all abide by the directions and all are recognised as such by and throughout the European Union. If you aim at using the title outside the EU, we suggest you check with the local Embassy about its validity.
How our agreement with the university works.
Dentalnecto has an agreement to co-organize the master’s program. We take care of looking for candidates through promotion agreements with external entities (e.g., Zerodonto). Then we collect the applications and handle the submissions and all communications with students related to the admission stages. We also collect the fees, and when we have all of them, we pay the university the tuition portion (usually in two installments, the due dates of which are determined by the university). The rest you pay is to cover our support throughout 2 and more years (from application to the certificate), our services mentioned above and all the management of theory classes that take place online through our remote support and through software managed by us. This also includes video recordings of the online meetings.
The amount disclosed on this site include everything, fees, services, and total figures (including two years of courses).
Dates and Topics
Course structure
The master follows a modular approach over two years (February–December each year), with monthly online sessions complemented by two immersive in-person Campus Weeks in Siena.
Year 1 – 2026
- Module 1: The Basics
Periodontal anatomy, diagnosis, and etiopathogenesis - Module 2: The Periodontal Patient
Surgical treatment of periodontitis, pocket management, crown lengthening - Module 3: Periodontal Reconstruction
Regenerative surgery, biomaterials, autotransplantation - Module 4: Plastic Procedures I
Single gingival recession and flap techniques - Module 5: Plastic Procedures II
Multiple recessions, tunnel techniques, gingival augmentation
Campus Week I – Siena, Italy
📅 October 7–9, 2026 | 09:00–18:00
🔬 Hands-on training on animal models and phantoms
🎥 Live surgery sessions
Year 2 – 2027
- Module 6: Plastic Procedures III
Soft tissue management around implants - Module 7: Bone Regeneration I
GBR principles, biomaterials, soft tissue integration - Module 8: Bone Regeneration II
Atrophic maxilla, ridge augmentation - Module 9: The Peri-Implantitis Patient
Diagnosis, treatment strategies, regenerative and combined approaches
Campus Week II – Siena, Italy
📅 3 days in October, 2027 | 09:00–18:00
🦷 Advanced practical sessions
👨⚕️ Faculty-led clinical procedures
Detailed schedule (TBC)
February-December 2026
Module 1: “The Basics”
13-02 & 14-02
- Anatomy and Biology of Periodontal Tissue
- Etiopathogenesis of Periodontitis and Peri-Implantitis
- Clinical And Radiographic Diagnosis
- Clinical Guidelines for the Treatment of Periodontitis and treatment plans
- Step 1 and Step 2 and revaluation
Module 2 “ The periodontal Patient”
13-03 & 14-03
- Periodontal surgery for the treatment of periodontitis: general principles
- Periodontal pockets surgical management
- Osseous Resective Surgery
- Pre-prosthetic crown lengthening procedure
- Crown lengthening in the Esthetic Area (Altered Passive Eruption)
Module 3 “ Periodontal Reconstruction”
17-04 & 18-04 & 08-05
- Biological Principles of Periodontal Regeneration
- The intrabony defects: diagnosis and prognosis
- Reconstructive periodontal surgery: flap designs
- Biomaterial for periodontal regeneration: bone substitutes, membrane and biologic modificators
- Autotransplantation
Module 4 “Plastic Procedures 1”
04-09 & 05-09
- Gingival recessions: diagnosis and treatment plan
- Surgical treatment of single gingival recession: Coronally Advanced Flap
- Surgical treatment of single gingival recession: Laterally moved CAF
- To graft or not to graft?
Module 5 “Plastic Procedure 2”
11-12 & 12-12
- Surgical treatment of multiple gingival recessions: Multiple CAF
- Surgical treatment of multiple gingival recessions: Tunnel technique
- Surgical treatment of multiple gingival recessions: Modifications
- Lack of gingiva: augmentation techniques
February-December 2027
Module 6 “Plastic Procedure 3”
19-02 & 20-02
- Diagnosis of mucosal deficiency around implants
- Lack of Mucosa around implants: augmentation techniques
- Peri implant mucosal dehiscence: diagnosis and surgical techniques
- Soft Tissue Volume Augmentation: Surgical techniques.
Module 7 “ Bone regeneration 1”
16-04 & 17-04
- Bony defects and their diagnosis
- Biological Principles of GBR
- Indications of Autologous bone and Biomaterials
- Soft tissue management for GBR
Module 8 “Bone regeneration 2”
21-05 & 22-05
- The atrophic Maxillae
- The atrophic Maxillae 2
- Vertical Ridge Augmentation
- Soft Tissue Management
Module 9 “Peri-implantitis patient”
19-11 & 20-11
- Diagnosis of Peri implant diseases
- Non-Surgical treatment of peri implantitis
- Surgical treatment of peri implantitis
- Regenerative approach for the treatment of peri implant defect
- Combined approach
CAMPUS WEEK,
Siena, Italy
First: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7-8-9/10/2026
Second: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday in OCTOBER 2027
From 09.00 to 18.00
Practical hands-on (animal model) and phantoms
Live Surgery
