Surgical Mini-Lectures and Clinics
Saturday, October 17, 2009
10:00AM - 12:00PM
M643
Esthetic Soft Tissue Management "A to Z"
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Daniel R. Cullum, DDS
Private Practice
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Synopsis
Soft tissue management is a critical component of implant reconstruction. As surgeons, our ability to predictably produce soft tissue quality and quantity at implant sites is critical for a successful outcome. We will discuss patient assessment and planning for a continuum of treatment challenges from extraction site management, recession defects through more complex defects. We will focus on attention to details in procedure and patient care that will enhance results with: Modified flap design for apical or lateral repositioning; Free connective tissue grafting with closed donor site harvest; Split thickness and full thickness recipient preparation; Pedicle flap design and modifications; Vestibular flap fixation; and Combination procedures. Attendees will be challenged to advance their soft tissue techniques with progressive skill development in situations that present every day in our practices. The ability to predictably manage defects at the time of extraction and with combined procedures using a minimally invasive approach will discussed.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
- Identify in advance patient presentations at high risk for successful management.
- Discuss the use of different approaches to solve quality and quantity soft tissue challenges.
- Apply progressive soft tissue skill sets to advance patient care.