Soft Tissue and Esthetic Considerations in Implant Therapy

Book excerpt: Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Beyond Osseointegration, Anatomy and Biology of Peri-implant Soft Tissues, Choosing Between a Submerged and Nonsubmerged Approach; Chapter 2: Systematic Evaluation of the Esthetic Implant Patient, A Simplified Approach to Patient Evaluation, Facial and Dental Symmetry, Periodontal Biotype, Anatomic Limitations, Marginal Tissue Recession, Classification of Alveolar Ridge Defects in Esthetic Implant Therapy; Chapter 3: Surgical Techniques for Management of Peri-implant Soft Tissues, Instrumentation for Soft Tissue Management in Implant Therapy, Criteria for Optimal Flap Design in Implant Therapy, Application of Plastic Surgery Principles in Implant Therapy, Flap Management Considerations, Surgical Maneuvers for Management of Peri-implant Soft Tissues, Flap Management Considerations for Mandibular Implant Surgery, Flap Management Considerations for Maxillary Implant Surgery, Flap Design and Management Considerations for Esthetic Implant Therapy; Chapter 4: The Bio-Col Technique, The Importance of Site Preservation, Bio-Col Technique for Delayed Implant Placement, Bio-Col Technique for Immediate Implant Placement, Long-Term Clinical Results Obtained with the Bio-Col Technique, Suggested Refinements, Summary; Chapter 5: Soft Tissue Grafting in Implant Therapy, Periodontal Plastic Surgery, Oral Soft Tissue Grafting with Dental Implants, Modified Palatal Roll Technique for Dental Implants, Epithelialized Palatal Graft Technique for Dental Implants, Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft Technique for Dental Implants, Summary; Chapter 6: The Vascularized Interpositional Periosteal-Connective Tissue (VIP-CT) Flap, Rationale and Biologic Basis, General Considerations, Potential Complications, Surgical Procedure, Clinical Experience, Summary; Chapter 7: Esthetic Implant Therapy: A Comprehensive Approach, Philosophy of Care, Rationale for Site Preservation, Implant Site-Development Techniques, Prosthetic Considerations for Enhancing Outcomes in Implant Therapy, Surgical Considerations for Enhancing Outcomes in Implant Therapy, Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma to Enhance Outcomes in Implant Therapy, Conceptual Framework for Esthetic Implant Site Development, Appendix: Treatment Algorithms for Esthetic Implant Therapy, Index.