Peri-implant Soft Tissue Management – Mario Beretta, DDS, MSc, PhD

Mario Beretta, DDS, MSc, PhD

The goal of modern implant therapy in aesthetic areas is no longer represented just by the successful integration of the implant or tooth restoration. The final result must be a restoration surrounded by a soft and hard tissue environment in harmony with the existing teeth.

Gingival health is among the first fundamental esthetic objectives during treatment planning; it is also essential to consider gingival morphology and contour. The ideal gingival architecture has been described as one that consists of knife-edged gingival margins tightly adapted to the teeth, interdental grooves, and cone-shaped inter- dental papilla. Soft tissue grafting procedures are increasingly performed for a number of indications in conjunction with dental implant therapy.

The presentation will identify the role of gingival form in esthetic dentistry. A new volume stable collagen matrix will be presented analyzing research data and clinical indications. The surgical protocol in peri-implant soft tissues management and periodontal plastic surgery will be presented.

Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
1) Identify methods of treatment planning for soft tissues management.
2) Describe proper surgical technique in peri-implant soft tissues management.
3) Recognize the best surgical technique for soft tissues harvesting.

Recorded on February 18th, 2025