To achieve proficiency and mastery of intraoral soft-tissue grafting, the surgeon must have a
strong grasp in understanding the anatomy and biological processes that occur during the …

The presence of healthy attached tissue at the tooth and implant soft tissue interface
correlates with long-term success and stability in function and esthetics. Not only can a lack …

As the scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery expands, modern surgeons face new
challenges every day. We learn new principles that soon become applied to many of our …

Purpose: Oral soft tissue augmentation or grafting procedures are often necessary to
achieve proper wound closure after deficits resulting from tumor excision, clefts, trauma …

Oral soft tissue thickening or grafting procedures are often necessary to cover tooth
recession, re-establish an adequate width of keratinized tissue, correct mucogingival …

Implant therapy has become a reliable and predictable treatment alternative for the
replacement of missing teeth with conventional removable and fixed partial dentures …

This chapter gives an overview of soft tissue healing and biology and focuses on different
techniques to improve esthetic outcomes during second‐stage surgery of dental implants …

Dental implants are becoming the treatment of choice to replace missing teeth, especially if
the adjacent teeth are free of restorations. When minimal bone width is present, implant …

Historical treatments have given way to newer technologies as they relate to maxillofacial
reconstruction, although controversies still exist regarding the most optimal treatment of …

The ultimate goal of bone grafting is to replace normal bone volume and structure with
healthy, well-vascularized bone that will undergo normal remodeling. The ideal bone graft …