Minimally Invasive Soft Tissue Grafting for the GP

Comprehensive training learning objectives

• Diagnosis and etiology of gingival recession
• Classification of recession defects
• Keys for successful soft tissue surgery
• Selection of microsurgical instruments 
• Specialized suturing techniques  
• Anatomical  and surgical factors affecting grafting outcome
• Donor site selection and  palatal harvesting technique
• Critical evaluation of  autografts , allografts and xenografts used in soft tissue grafting 
• Flap approaches in periodontal plastic surgery ; critical elements in design and execution
• Detailed surgical technique for the Modified Coronally Advanced  Tunnel  (MCAT) procedure for treatment of single and multiple gingival recessions 
• Evidence-based selection of the optimal grafting method 
• Interdisciplinary management of cervical lesions (carious and non-carious )
• Detailed pre-op and post-op instructions 
• Hands-on workshop (pig jaws and custom models )
• Management of complications following soft tissue grafting surgery 

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