Otto Zuhr - Challenges and Perspectives in Oral Soft Tissue Reconstruction - paving the way to biological and esthetic long-term success

Thursday, February 29, 2024 8:30 AM 08:30
Friday, March 1, 2024 5:00 PM 17:00

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Join Dr Otto Zuhr for an intense two day lecture and hands on course.

The structural composition and aesthetic appearance of the periodontal and peri-implant soft tissues emerges continuously as one of the key points in modern dentistry. While in the posterior area biological aspects with a keratinized, thick and attached gingiva and peri-implant mucosa are clearly in the centre of interest, it is in the aesthetic zone its harmonic and natural look.

Precise planning of the initial incisions, the surgical flap preparation, the flap mobilization and the final suturing technique for flap stabilization becomes essential to consider these aforementioned factors, presently acknowledged as significant and indisputable parameters of success. Furthermore, understanding the histologic composition of the palatal mucosa as the predestinated donor site for soft tissue autograft harvesting as well as understanding their biological interactions around teeth and implants in the course of early wound healing becomes fundamental for up to date soft tissue management and for addressing higher patients’ expectations.

This lecture goes deep into the details of contemporary clinical concepts with regard to the handling and reconstruction of the soft tissues surrounding teeth and implants. Alongside the theoretical and practical fundaments, the most innovative clinical strategies will be covered and debated extensively.

Key Topics Covered in the Course:

Gingival recession therapy in areas without esthetic relevance
Gingival recession therapy in areas with esthetic relevance
Pontic site development – proven concepts re-thought
The esthetic dilemma of periodontal disease – outlooks and perspectives of surgical papilla reconstruction