Program Track: Periodontal Plastic and Soft Tissue Surgery

Course Description: Several incision and flap designs (traditional coronally advanced flap (CAF), crestal, lateral and apical tunnel approaches) have been advocated to treat recession and dehiscence defects around teeth and implants. The goal of this point-counterpoint debate is to discuss the pros and cons of each approach and provide clinical tips of how to successfully perform these procedures. Additionally, indications and precautions of each flap design will also be demonstrated and thoroughly debated. Furthermore, the long-term stability of the quantity and quality of the grafted tissue after these procedures will also be presented.

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The AAP cautions participants for this CE activity about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating new techniques and procedures in their practice.