Live-Patient Soft Tissue Surgery Program

Description

• Understand the principles of soft tissue grafting techniques
• Diagnostic skills to know when to graft
• Understand specific techniques covered that include
  • autologous epithelial graft (“free gingival”) graft,
  • sub-epithelial graft connective tissue graft,
  • dermal matrix grafting,
  • tunneling vs. pouch approach vs. vestibular incision for access,
  • incision flap designs,
  • various suturing techniques
• Using regenerative platelet rich fibrin in papilla regrowth and blood supply enhancement
• Learn multiple ways to regrow interproximal papillae vertically where appropriate
• Learn remote incision bone and soft tissue grafting for root surface coverage
• Patient management protocol in soft tissue grafting