Connective Tissue Graft Stabilization by Subperiosteal Sling Suture 2023

Connective Tissue Graft Stabilization by Subperiosteal Sling Suture is organized by UCLA School of Dentistry and will be held on Sep 30, 2023 at UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, United States of America. 

Description:
This course teaches a minimally invasive surgical approach utilizing the vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access (VISTA) and a novel suturing technique called the subperiosteal sling (SPS) suture to stabilize the connective tissue graft (CTG) in root coverage and phenotype modification.

Didactic Topics:
• Etiologies of Gingival Recession
• Treatment of Gingival Recession
• CTG Stabilization by SPS Suture Rationale and Technique
• Complications

Pig Jaw Hands-on Workshop:
• Subperiosteal tunnel preparation
• CTG procurement
• CTG stabilization by SPS suture

Learning Objectives:
• Know why soft tissue augmentation is indicated
• Know why CTG may be used in lieu of free gingival graft
• Know the different techniques to procure CTG
• Utilize SPS sutures to stabilize CTG in root coverage and phenotype modification of single-tooth and multiple-teeth
• Manage potential complications.