IMPD 621 Soft Tissue Management in Implantology
Residents learn how long-term health can be better predicted when implants are surrounded by stable keratinized gingiva. Coursework will illustrate multiple creative ways to move gingiva to new locations and function as stable gingiva resulting in stable bone that improves the prognosis of dental implants. Residents will critically evaluate scientific literature as it relates to the subject. Knowledge of cellular biology and histo-morphological differences between soft tissue around natural teeth and soft tissue around implants will be gained. Management strategies for preservation of natural and esthetic architecture and surgical site development through soft tissue manipulation or augmentation will be taught for reconstruction and re-establishment of esthetic soft tissue.