Belfast Study Club
27 November 2025
Beyond the Basic; Advanced Hard and Soft Tissue Augmentation Techniques
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Presented by: Dr Selvaraj Balaji
Host: Dr Andrew Little
Date: 27 November 2025
Time: 1900 Refreshments 1930 Lecture
Location: Charles Hurst Ferrari Belfast, 62 Boucher Road, Belfast, BT12 6LR
Join your Host Andrew Little and Speaker Dr Selvaraj Balaji on this exciting Study Club evening, which promises to
provide a comprehensive understanding of hard and soft tissue augmentation techniques in implant dentistry, together with enhancing knowledge of the materials and methods used for successful bone and soft tissue regeneration and to highlight the challenges and potential complications in tissue augmentation procedures.
Learning objectives
1. Understand the Principles:
- Learn the biological mechanisms behind hard and soft tissue regeneration in implant dentistry.
2. Identify Indications:
- Recognize when and where bone and soft tissue augmentation are necessary in clinical practice.
3. Bone Augmentation Methods:
- Gain knowledge on vertical and horizontal bone augmentation techniques.
4. Soft Tissue Regeneration:
- Learn soft tissue regeneration techniques and the importance of managing gingival biotypes for implant success.
5. Complications and Management:
- Understand common complications in hard and soft tissue augmentation and their management strategies.
Biography
Dr Selvaraj balaji
Since he obtained the BDS Degree, he worked in Maxillofacial units in the UK for several years and gained substantial experience in surgical dentistry.
For the past 16 years, Dr Balaji has been working in his private dental practice, which is based in Buckingham. He is the founder of ASHA (Academy of Soft and Hard Tissue Augmentation). At present, his practice is focused only on dental implants and regeneration techniques.
Dr Balaji has placed a few thousand dental implants to date over the last 15 years. He has travelled around the world to develop his skills and worked with world-renowned implant surgeons.
Dr Balaji routinely mentors other dentists using the latest skills and techniques. He has an enduring passion and commitment to his work, teaching, and keeping up to date with the latest surgical innovations and research to ensure his patients receive the best possible care in his practice.
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