10AAP-FCE06: Soft Tissue Augmentation Around Implants in the Esthetic Zone

Tuesday Session

 

Program Track: Peridontal Plastic Surgery

Moderators: Tetsushi Hirose, Henry H. Takei

Speaker: Masana Suzuki 

Gingival recession around dental implants in the esthetic zone is a problem often faced in everyday practice. The use of connective tissue to augment such areas has been an important surgical technique utilized by numerous clinicians. This presentation will attempt to demonstrate unique and innovative techniques and concepts to help the clinician obtain a predictable result.

Educational Objectives:
Understand the application of connective tissue grafts (CTG) to solve cases of dental implant placement failure in the esthetic zone.
Discuss indications for the application of CTG.
Learn limitations, predictability and stability of CTG.