CODA & Vertical Interface Masterclass: Architecting Aesthetic Stability from Design to Tissue Control with John Yu-Cheng Chu
ABOUT THE COURSE
The CODA & VIBE + INTERFACE Masterclass is a three-day advanced program designed for clinicians seeking greater control over aesthetic architecture and long-term soft tissue stability.
In dentistry, “VIBE” refers to the Vertical Incision Bilaminar Elevation technique developed by renowned aesthetic periodontist Dr. John Yu-Cheng Chu. It is an advanced microsurgical protocol designed for predictable papilla reconstruction and soft tissue volume enhancement.
The VIBE technique is specifically used in mucogingival and implant surgery to achieve stable, natural-looking results at the interface between restorative dentistry and soft tissue.
The program focuses on transforming compromised tissue conditions into stable biological support, enabling the transition from TU (Tissue Under-support) to TN (Tissue with Normal support).
AGENDA
DAY 1 – CODA: Anatomical Smile Architecture
Morning:
- Introduction to CODA (Cosmeticus Odontologica Dissignatio Anatomica)
- Smile Design Within Anatomical Limitations
- Tooth Morphology, Proportion, and Spatial Control
- Gingival Architecture and Structural Boundaries
Afternoon:
- Pink–White Integration Strategy
- Case Study: From Design to Implementation
- From Digital Planning to Biological Feasibility
- Clinical Decision-Making Framework
DAY 2 – Vertical Soft Tissue Augmentation (VIBE / MPT)
Morning:
- Biological rationale for vertical tissue augmentation
- VIBE (Vertical Incision Bilaminar Elevation): Principles and Indications
- Case Selection and Limitations
Afternoon:
Wet Lab: A Pig Jaw Under the Microscope
Supervised hands-on training covering VIBE (Vertical Incision Bilaminar Elevation) incision design and bilaminar elevation, MPT (Modified Platform Technique) vertical augmentation, and microsurgical suturing protocols. Principles of tissue thickness management, contour stability, the transition from TU to TN, and complication prevention are integrated as live commentary throughout the wet lab.
DAY 3 – Integration: From Design to Tissue Stability
Morning:
- Linking Morphology and Tissue Volume
- Sequencing: design → augmentation → restoration
- Control of the Restorative–Periodontal Interface
Afternoon:
- Advanced Case Presentations
- Long-term stability analysis
- Clinical Problem-Solving and Discussion
- Q&A
TICKET INFORMATION
You can register for the course in two ways:
Option 1 – Choose the days you want to attend:
- CODA – €950 (February 4)
- VIBE + Interface – €1,850 (February 5 and 6)
Option 2 – Attend all three days:
Register for CODA + VIBE + Interface and use the discount code COMBO to save €450. Your total ticket price will be €2,350.
John Yu-Cheng Chu
Dr. John Yu-Cheng Chu, DDS (Chung Shan Medical University, 2002), is the director of the CDC Dental Clinic (founded in 2009) and the founder of the Zimmer Orange Dental Re-Education Center (2014) and Bioemulator Taiwan (2020). He is a Specialist in Aesthetic Dentistry (TAAD 2024, JSAD 2025), an instructor in aesthetic dentistry at HKU, and a research fellow at Harvard, USC, and the University of Michigan. His recent publication, “Camouflaging a Congenitally Missing Central Incisor,” appeared in the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry (2024). His clinical work focuses on microscope-enhanced aesthetic and restorative dentistry and periodontal microsurgery.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets available from September 1.