Gingival augmentation with autologous connective tissue

These DVDs showcase the exceptional minimally invasive microsurgical techniques featured in Otto Zuhr's and Marc Hürzeler's best-selling book. Each volume features one surgical procedure performed by the authors accompanied by live commentary further explaining these surgical techniques and sequences. The complete series consists of 10 DVDs.

VOLUME 2: Gingival Augmentation with Autologous Connective Tissue

Thin marginal soft tissues can be a risk factor leading to gingival recession. It is therefore appropriate in certain clinical situations to augment the marginal gingiva with connective tissue autografts. This volume presents a modified tunnel technique without incision for gingival augmentation.

Contents:

• Tunneling preparation of a split-thickness flap in the area of the buccal soft tissues
• Harvesting a subepithelial connective tissue graft from the lateral palate
• Inserting the connective tissue graft and suturing