Topic 1: Solving Grafting Problems in the Anterior Mandible with the Tunnel Technique

Although the tunnel technique is commonly used to treat recession in the maxillary arch, it is underutilized in the anterior mandible due to concerns regarding aberrant frenum involvement, vestibular depth, deep recession, and thin mucosa. This lecture will examine these concerns and illustrate technical modifications to overcome these limitations.

Topic 2: 30+ Years in Search of Alternatives to Autogenous Tissue

This course examines the presenter’s quest to find suitable alternatives to autogenous tissue for grafting periodontal defects. A variety of options will be presented, along with a decision-support system to help clinicians determine which alternatives are most appropriate.

Topic 3: The Autogenous Connective Tissue Graft from the Hard Palate: Donor Sites, Harvesting Techniques, and Their Clinical Consequences

Over the last 40 years, the autogenous connective tissue graft from the hard palate has been the gold standard for esthetic soft tissue volume augmentation in the oral cavity. The aim of this presentation is to discuss the clinical consequences of using connective tissue grafts with different tissue compositions from various donor regions of the palate and to shed light on their possible impact on treatment outcomes.