Periodontal and implant microsurgery via the assistance of the operating microscope has been gaining significant attention in recent years. Literature has shown improved periodontal regeneration as well as soft tissue reconstruction outcomes. The operating microscope offers high magnification, co-axial illumination, and allows the use of microinstruments and micro-sutures as the main technological advantages. Additionally, many other factors can play a vital role in the success of performing microsurgeries, for example the technical and non-technical factors. This session brings three internationally renowned microsurgeons, who will give us the most updated knowledge on microsurgery and share first-hand experiences in execution of a successful microsurgery.

In the last decade, a growing interest for more friendly, patient-oriented surgery have urged clinical investigators to focus their interest in the development of less invasive approaches. The adoption of Operative Microscopes in Periodontal Surgery helps the application of minimally invasive surgery in periodontal regeneration. This advanced surgical concept reportedly increases the capacity of a precise soft and hard tissues management, reduces invasivity, side effects and surgical chair-time, and, as a consequence, improves the cost benefit ratio for the patient.