Over thirty years have passed since the advent of periodontal microsurgery. In that time, techniques have been developed and refined, leading to ever higher levels of esthetic success and patient satisfaction. Now arriving a decade after the launch of the author's first book on basic periodontal microsurgery, this highly practical surgical text offers sound advice on advanced microsurgical techniques for soft tissue management with end results in mind. Detailed illustrations and photographs, along with the author's own postprocedural notes and evaluations for each case, guide the reader to an enhanced understanding of how to achieve the desirable esthetic results patients demand. Covered concepts include soft tissue and alveolar ridge evaluation and diagnosis; the basics of periodontal microsurgery, including incisions, flaps, and suturing; root coverage; alveolar ridge augmentation; postprosthetic treatment; papilla reconstruction; soft tissue management following implant placement; and more. Don't miss this opportunity to refine your performance of advanced techniques leading to esthetic results that will delight your patients.


1. Diagnosis

What is the gingival aesthetic?
Fundamental concept of gingival aesthetic
Fundamental examination



2. Basics of Incision, Flapping, Suturing

Fundamental principal of periodontal microsurgery
Flapping basic
Tissue reflection to harvest the connective tissue
Suturing basic
Basic technique of geometric suture with the enlarged figures



3. Clinical Application: Natural Teeth

Root coverage procedure: The concept of envelop technique
Root coverage procedure: The concept of modified Langer technique
Root coverage procedure: The concept of subpedicle connective tissue graft
The concept of ridge expansion procedure: Basics
The concept of ridge expansion procedure 1: Advanced preprosthetic treatment
The concept of ridge expansion procedure2 : Advanced postprosthetic treatment
The concept of reconstructive surgery of interdental papilla



4. Clinical Approach: Implant

Management of peri-implant soft tissue
Treatment of peri-implant soft tissue recession
Philosophy of management of implant problem
Philosophy of soft tissue augmentation around implant