The connective tissue graft: alternative surgical options for single and multiple recessions

Aim of this webinar is to show indications and practical procedures for available techniques of connective tissue graft on different clinical situations around natural teeth.

When changing a gingival biotype i required along with covering an exposed root, a connective tissue graft surgery is required. Several techniques, for covering single and mutiple recessions and for harvesting soft tissue from the palate, are available.The course will illustrate different surgical procedures in different clinical situations in order to achieve predictable results in root coverage. Adverse effects, especially on the palatal site. will be discussed and procedures to turn them in successful healing will be proposed.

Program:

- Gingival recessions: pre-operative evaluations / classification

- Indications and contraindications for the connective tissue graft

- Soft tissue harvesting techniques from the palate

- Surgical techniques (Envelope/Tunnel vs. conventional techniques with coronally or laterally positioned or double pedicle flap)

- Two-stage technique for the lower anterior area.