Midwest Society of Periodontology is pleased to present Bone and Soft Tissue Augmentations in the Esthetic Area: A Technique-Sensitive Procedure. Bone and soft tissue augmentation are necessary to compensate for or prevent tissue deficits around implants placed in the esthetic region. Lack of bone can either make the placement of implants impossible or it is a limiting factor for an optimal esthetic result. Guided Bone Regeneration is a proven technique for such bone augmentation. When used
correctly and with the right materials, the desired result can be achieved with good long-term results. However, the GBR technique is very technique sensitive. Mistakes which prevent success can be made starting with the incision technique over the membrane adaptation to tension free flap adaptation. But we learned that bone augmentation alone doesn’t give us the perfect tissue volume. Soft tissue augmentation appears to be of enormous importance, particularly for long- term success. Depending on the initial situation, various techniques are successful if they are applied correctly.
 

This presentation will discuss the goals of the GBR and soft tissue augmentation techniques, especially in the aesthetic field, as well as which steps in the surgical phase are essential for success. The special procedure for difficult initial situations or complications during treatment is also discussed.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Understand the biological principles.
• Identify possible difficulties and limits based on case analysis.
• Understand the need for augmentation procedures in the different situation.
• Select the ideal bone augmentation technique in compromised sites in the esthetic zone.
• Know the different soft tissue augmentation techniques.
• Earn 7 CE hours.
 

AGENDA
8:30am – 10:00am Introduction
Biological principles
Horizontal and vertical bone augmentation (GBR technique Part 1)
10:00am – 10:30am Break
10:30am – 12:30am Horizontal and vertical bone augmentation (GBR technique Part 2)
12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm – 3:30pm Soft tissue augmentation
Second stage surgery
How to handle complications
3:30pm – 4:00pm Break
4:00pm – 5:00pm Soft tissue augmentation Cont. and Q&A