The AMS Experience

Two masters. One stage. One unforgettable experience—only at AMS.

AMS 2026 unites Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli and Dr. Marius Steigmann for a monumental four-day event in Taipei—a transformative convergence of surgical precision and foundational logic. This is not merely continuing education; it is a redefinition of how you think, choose, and execute.

From world-class lectures to premium hands-on training and a once-in-a-lifetime clinical debate, AMS 2026 transcends technique to explore the decision-making principles that shape the future of soft tissue excellence.

Where contrast becomes clarity.
Where thought becomes transformation.
Where history begins—with you in the room.

In June 2026, join us in Taipei. Seats are limited. The impact will be eternal.

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‍Date|Format|Session Highlights

2026.06.14 (Sun)|Masters' Lecture Series|Joint Biological Foundation: A deep dive into flap design, phenotype management, and complication avoidance.

2026.06.15 (Mon)|Hands-On Workshop I|Group A: Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli ; Group B: Dr. Marius Steigmann

2026.06.16 (Tue)|Hands-On Workshop II|Group A: Dr. Marius Steigmann ; Group B: Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli

2026.06.17 (Wed)|The Masters' Debate|Exclusive Master Experience: Unscripted, deep-dive comparison of surgical philosophies.‍

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Curriculum Highlights

/anchor DAY 1: MASTERS’ LECTURE SERIES

The Biological Foundation of Aesthetic Regeneration
‍Day 1 is dedicated to the theoretical and diagnostic frameworks that underpin successful soft tissue and bone regeneration. Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli and Dr. Marius Steigmann will dissect the critical nuances of the aesthetic zone, providing the essential intellectual bridge to the subsequent hands-on workshops.‍

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Morning Sessions | 09:00 – 12:30

Topic: Flap Design for GBR / Implant Placement in the Aesthetic Zone
Focus: Strategies to avoid complications in the thin phenotype.

• 09:00 – 10:30 | Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli
• 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break
• 11:00 – 12:30 | Dr. Marius Steigmann

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Afternoon Sessions | 13:00 – 16:30

Topic: Flap Mobilization in the Frontal Maxilla with Papilla Base
Focus: Achieving the tension-free state through Split or Mucosal Detachment.

• 13:00 – 14:30 | Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli
• 14:30 – 15:00 | Coffee Break
• 15:00 – 16:30 | Dr. Marius Steigmann

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Interactive Conclusion

• 16:30 – 17:00 | Integrated Q&A Session

An open forum moderated by both masters to address clinical challenges and clarify the day’s theoretical concepts before transitioning to the hands-on workshops.

/anchor DAY 2 & 3: HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

Intensive Surgical Training
‍Two full days of intensive, alternating hands-on sessions guided by both masters. Participants will switch instructors on Day 3 to ensure comprehensive exposure to both surgical philosophies.
Four flap designs in the aesthetic zone, dependent on patient anatomy and detailed diagnostic measurements, will be described. Participants will master site-specific soft tissue manipulation and learn to mitigate complications in the aesthetic zone during high-volume augmentation, with a specific emphasis on the thin phenotype.

‍‍Core Objectives

• Complication Prevention: Strategies to avoid scars, recession around implants/adjacent teeth, and papilla loss.
• Individualized Protocols: Customizing the incision, flap design, manipulation, and suturing based on patient phenotype using specially designed micro-instruments.

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I. Diagnostic Precision & Decision-Making

Detailed diagnostic measurements are critical for the decision of which flap design to use for immediate implant placement with simultaneously performed GBR and Connective Tissue Graft (CTG), or a staged approach.

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II. Advanced Surgical Mechanics

• Flap Architecture: Papilla-based mucosal detachment, leaving the periosteum attached apical to the papilla, will be described.
• Precision Cutting: The inclination, depth, and angle of the blade in the Keratinized Gingiva (KG) and mucosa will be described in detail.
• Elevation Protocols: The importance of the sequence in flap elevations will be emphasized and executed on pig jaws.

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III. Mobilization & Tissue Stability

• Tension-Free Mastery: Mucosal detachment for flap mobilization will be learned and performed, adjusted to the volume of augmentation and the phenotype of each patient.
• Suturing Innovation: Suturing has become one of the most important aspects of soft tissue management. For this reason, we have developed suturing techniques for keratinized gingiva, mucosa, and papilla repositioning or boosting.

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/anchor DAY 4: THE MASTERS’ DEBATE

“It Is All About the Details” | Mucogingival Surgery vs. Soft Tissue Management for GBR
‍In the realm of advanced surgery, the difference between a functional outcome and a masterclass in aesthetics lies in sub-millimetric details. Day 4 of AMS 2026 brings together two titans of regenerative surgery, Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli and Dr. Marius Steigmann, to dissect their distinct philosophies on tissue handling. This is a deep dive into the biological logic and technical precision that govern the future of the gingival margin.

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I. Papilla Manipulation

The Interproximal Biological Interface

• Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli : The papilla is elevated split-thickness, keeping the blade parallel to the external surface (superficial split thickness) in order to minimize the thickness of the papilla itself and maximize the thickness of the underlying connective tissue (anatomic disepithelized papilla). This is the area that provides the blood supply for the stability of the flap advanced coronally.

• Dr. Marius Steigmann : The papilla is left in position with a semilunar 90-degree incision at the papilla base, only in the epithelium first. Then, with a curved blade in the KG and/or a splitting instrument in the mucosa, it is separated from the connective tissue or periosteum; this is the area that provides the blood supply for the papilla and is used to reposition the flap to the initial position. Disepithelization is not necessary.

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II. Flap Mobilization & Passivation

The Biomechanics of Tension-Free Closure

• Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli
  ‍Mobilization and passivation are obtained through two different incisions:
  
  • The Deep One: (Blade parallel to the bone), which is very limited in the apical direction; its sole role is to detach muscle insertions from the periosteum, which is left protecting the bone. ‍
  • The Superficial One: (Blade parallel to the external surface), which is extended apically; its role is to remove the muscle from the inner aspect of the alveolar mucosa. Result: The alveolar mucosa, rich in elastic fibers and free from muscle, allows for the advancement of the flap.

• Dr. Marius Steigmann
  ‍Flap mobilization and passivation are obtained with mucosal detachment, leaving only the periosteum on the bone. The mucosa alone, and then apically the mucosa and attached muscles, are detached from the periosteum. In case of inadequate mobilization, additional soft tissue manipulation in the mucosa only is necessary.
  
  • For GBR: The periosteum is detached from the bone to allow for the placement of bone grafting material.‍
  • For Mucogingival Surgery: It can be used to fixate the soft tissue graft.

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III. Flap Design

Site-Specific Planning and Scar Management

• Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli
  
  • The necessity of vertical incisions in the aesthetic zone for mucogingival surgery vs. GBR.
  • When to use the Envelope Flap.
  • How to perform vertical releasing incisions with no scar formation.
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• Dr. Marius Steigmann
  
  • Different incision types according to the tissue quality: Mucosa vs. Keratinized Gingiva.
  • How to adapt flap designs when previous scars are present.

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IV. Suturing Philosophy

Stability & Phenotype Adaptation

• Dr. Giovanni Zucchelli
  
  • Suturing technique and material for the Connective Tissue Graft.
  • Suturing technique and material for Vertical Releasing Incisions.
  • Sling Suture and material for papilla closure.
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• Dr. Marius Steigmann
  
  • Suturing techniques are site-specific for horizontal incisions, corners, and thick or thin phenotypes.
  • Suturing for GBR is divided into Tension Sutures with specific material and Reposition Sutures with specific material.

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/anchor Why Attend?

• World-Class Dual Mastery. A rare opportunity to learn directly from two global icons in soft tissue aesthetics.
• Hands-On Intensity. Two full days of immersive training with each master—experience their philosophies in practice.
• Unfiltered Clinical Dialogue. Witness raw, unscripted debate that reveals how clinical reasoning truly unfolds.
• Decision-Making Clarity. Discover not only what works, but why it works—and when to apply it.

Exclusive to AMS 2026. This one-of-a-kind format exists only here. Redefine your thinking. Transform your craft.