SOFT TISSUE GRAFTING FOR THE GENERAL PRACTITIONER

This course introduces the participants to various aspects of soft tissue grafting and periodontal plastic surgery. Topics covered will include autogenous connective tissue grafts (CTGs), autogenous free gingival grafts (FGGs), utilizing allograft materials from the market, pedicle flaps, etc. An emphasis is placed on treatment planning and patient selection criteria through evidence based lectures and handouts. The program will include interactive video presentations of surgeries by the instructor (s). All dentists will perform hands-on surgeries in simulation on animal mandibles.