19AAP-FCE18: Best Evidence Consensus on Changing Gingival Phenotype in Preparation for Othodontic and Restorative Treatment

Tuesday, 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. East, 353 B 

Periodontal Plastic and Soft Tissue Therapy, Tissue Engineering and Hard Tissue Reconstruction 

Moderator: Charles M. Cobb 

Speakers: George A. Mandelaris and Paul S. Rosen 

Educational Objectives: 

• Update your knowledge on gingival phenotypes and their importance to periodontal health and interdisciplinary treatment. 
• Gain familiarity with clinical scenarios where phenotypic conversion therapy (gingival augmentation including hard and soft tissue) may be beneficial based on expert opinion. 
• Consider how phenotypic conversion therapy procedures should be sequenced with restorative, implant, and orthodontic therapy. 
• Identify when phenotypic conversion therapy with bone grafting should be considered.