Identifying, Diagnosing and Treating Airway Disorders

How to integrate periodontal mucogingival issues alongside comprehensive dental treatment planning and treatment.

The presence of attached gingival tissue plays an important role in attaining and maintaining periodontal health. Gingival anatomy and the etiology, diagnosis, and maintenance of gingival recession will be reviewed, followed by the various corrective mucogingival and grafting procedures. A discussion will include the integration of periodontal mucogingival issues to comprehensive dental treatment planning and treatment.

Learning Objectives

• Review anatomy, etiology, and diagnosis of gingival recession
• Discuss the integration of mucogingival treatment as part of overall complete and comprehensive treatment plan and treatment
• Discuss various surgical grafting treatment options
• Share grafting cases for natural teeth and implants