ELC22-GS5: The State-of-the-Art Soft Tissue Management Around Teeth and Implants
Speakers(s): Bobby Butler, Paul Pao-Ying Lin, and Diego Velasquez
Disclosures: Dr. Bobby Butler does not have any relevant financial relationships with commercial entities
Dr. Paul Pao-Ying Lin does not have any relevant financial relationships with commercial entities
Dr. Diego Velasquez does not have any relevant financial relationships with commercial entities
Program Track: Periodontal Plastic and Soft Tissue Surgery
Course Description:
It is no longer enough for implants to merely integrate. The achievement of peri-implant health and superior esthetics is essential. This brilliant three-part presentation will discuss the importance of keratinized gingiva and the gingival volume required for peri-implant health. A thorough review of the multiplicity of surgical techniques available and the requirement for atraumatic tissue handling through precise technique and magnification will be illuminated.
Educational Objectives:
•Review what is an adequate amount of keratinized gingiva and gingival volume required for peri-implant health.
•Discuss gingival augmentation procedures that should be routinely planned to obtain ideal implant esthetics.
•Visualize the biomechanical befits of precise soft tissue management afforded by the microsurgical approach.
•Determine how far the envelope for maximal preservation of failing implants in the esthetic zone can be pushed.
Course length: 2hr 6minutes
Original release date: April 26, 2023
Expiration date: April 26, 2026
The American Academy of Periodontology designates this activity for 2.0 continuing education credits.
The American Academy of Periodontology is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
The AAP cautions participants for this CE activity about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating new techniques and procedures in their practice.