FCE5: Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Management

Speaker

Ching Yi (Jerry) Lin

Tokuo Matsui

Martina Stefanini

Moderator

Suheil Boutros

Keisuke Wada

Course Description

Long-term stability of peri-implant tissues is crucial for the success and longevity of dental implants. Achieving this stability requires not only alveolar bone of appropriate shape and quantity but also adequate soft tissue dimensions, specifically the width and thickness of keratinized mucosa. Effective soft tissue management plays a significant role in implant dentistry, influencing both the quantity and quality of the peri-implant tissues.

The aim is to build up peri-implant soft tissue to ensure long-term stability and success. This session will discuss the importance of soft tissue management, emphasizing its critical role in implant dentistry. It will cover a variety of clinical scenarios, from enhancing keratinized tissue to soft tissue augmentation for esthetics.

Educational Objectives

·  Understand the importance of adequate width and thickness of the keratinized mucosa for long-term stability of the soft tissue around implants.
·  Learn different surgical techniques and protocols for managing peri-implant soft tissue in a variety of clinical scenarios.

CE hours: 1.5