TLJG1 - Esthetic and Functional Periodontal Plastic Surgery for Masterpiece Implant Restorations & Restorative Dentistry: Understanding the Fundamentals and Beyond

This course is designed to address the key factors that determine successful soft tissue grafting. The indications and techniques for surgical treatment based upon the need to reestablish esthetics, restore a functional attachment and eliminate hypersensitivity will be covered. Free gingival grafts are indicated for increasing the zone of keratinized attached tissue in sites of deficiency and for the elimination of prominent frenum pulls. This technique, however, has its limitations, particularly with regard to donor site morbidity and unpredictable color. Today’s patients are demanding enhanced esthetic results, and the connective tissue graft and alternatives have gained considerable popularity incorporating positive features of the free gingival graft but with considerably reduced donor site morbidity and an excellent cosmetic result.