For Peri–implant Soft Tissue Augmentation, Soft Tissue Substitutes May Improve Patients’ Surgical and Postoperative Experience Compared to Autogenous Grafts

Minimally Invasive Laminate Veneer Therapy for Maxillary Central Incisors

“…Finally, it is essential to note that the success of any dental treatment depends not only on the technical aspects but also on the patient’s satisfaction [ 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 ]. Therefore, thoroughly discussing the patient’s expectations and desires before initiating any treatment is crucial to ensure the desired outcome [ 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 ]. In this case, the patient was highly satisfied with the final outcome and reported a significant improvement in her self-confidence and overall satisfaction with her smile.…”

Soft Tissue Grafting Procedures before Restorations in the Esthetic Zone: A Minimally Invasive Interdisciplinary Case Report

“…Successful plastic surgery periodontal procedures have been used to correct deficiencies related to gingival recession [ 11 , 13 ]. Connective tissue grafts have been reported to provide satisfactory root surface coverage, ranging from 76.6% to 100%, depending on the size and configuration of the recession, the location, and the number of teeth treated [ 7 , 9 ]. Research suggests that connective tissue grafts and tunneling techniques offer advantages over other periodontal procedures, such as coronally and horizontally repositioned flaps, as the forces exerted by intraoral muscle insertions can be circumvented [ 7 ] and the integrity of fragile interproximal tissues can be preserved [ 9 ].…”

“…procedures have been proposed to manage these complex cases, including coronally re positioned flaps, lateral sliding flaps, free gingival grafts, and subepithelial connectiv tissue grafts using tunneling and envelope flap techniques [7][8][9][10][11][12]. These procedures aim to establish a harmonious gingival architecture, increase the amount of keratinized gin giva, and reduce hypersensitivity related to denuded root surfaces [13].…”

“…These procedures aim to establish a harmonious gingival architecture, increase the amount of keratinized gingiva, and reduce hypersensitivity related to denuded root surfaces [ 13 ]. However, to achieve satisfactory results, precise surgical techniques must be employed and attention to detail is necessary to prevent the formation of post-surgical defects, such as scarring, keloid-like defects, and loss of the interdental papilla [ 7 , 9 ]. Data have shown that the outcomes of the surgical treatment of gingival recession are positive.…”

“…Therefore, conditions such as gingival recession can significantly compromise the esthetic outcome, especially when multiple anterior maxillary teeth are involved [7,8]. Over the years, several surgical procedures have been proposed to manage these complex cases, including coronally repositioned flaps, lateral sliding flaps, free gingival grafts, and subepithelial connective tissue grafts using tunneling and envelope flap techniques [7][8][9][10][11][12]. These procedures aim to establish a harmonious gingival architecture, increase the amount of keratinized gingiva, and reduce hypersensitivity related to denuded root surfaces [13].…”