Abstract
The goal to create a harmonious aesthetic” outcome around dental implants that mimics the surrounding dentition and soft-tissue condition as well as morphology is indeed difficult to create and maintain long term. The subepithelial connective tissue graft (CTG) is a favored option to treat and prevent gingival and peri-implant soft-tissue recessions. It is usually placed in combination with a coronally advanced flap or with an envelope flap or pouch. This lecture will focus on the difference on protocols when it comes to surgical and prosthetic criteria to treat anterior implants using as a volume maintainer only soft tissue grafting procedures. Techniques and tools will be discussed in order to reach such results around anterior implant treatments.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
1. Identify difficult implants to treat versus easy ones: what, why and how.
2. Understand the importance of CTG around implants for long term results.
3. Learn basic concepts for improving soft tissue volume around implants.
4. Techniques and tools to ensure predictable surgical & prosthetic results.
Dr. Inaki Gamborena received his dental degree from Universidad Odontologica Dominicana in 1989, a certificate in Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders from the Mexican Association of Occlusal Reconstruction in 1990, and a certificate in Restorative Dentistry from the Autonoma Nuevo Leon ...
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