Table of contents for Soft tissue and esthetic considerations in implant dentistry / Anthony G. Sclar.

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Dedication vii
Preface viii
Acknowledgments x

Beyond Osseointegration I
* Anatomy and Biology of Peri-implant Soft Tissues
* Choosing Between a Submerged and Nonsubmerged Approach


Systematic Evaluation of the Esthetic Implant Patient 13
* A Simplified Approach to Patient Evaluation
* Facial and Dental Symmetry
* Periodontal Biotype
* Anatomic Limitations
* Marginal Tissue Recession
* Classification of Alveolar Ridge Defects in Esthetic Implant Therapy


Surgical Techniques for Management of Peri-implant 43
Soft Tissues
* Instrumentation for Soft Tissue Management in Implant Therapy
* Criteria for Optimal Flap Design in Implant Therapy
* Application of Plastic Surgery Principles in Implant Therapy
* Flap Management Considerations
* Surgical Maneuvers for Management of Peri-implant Soft Tissues
* Flap Management Considerations for Mandibular Implant Surgery
* Flap Management Considerations for Maxillary Implant Surgery
* Flap Design and Management Considerations for Esthetic Implant Therapy





The Bio-Col Technique 75
* The Importance of Site Preservation
* Bio-Col Technique for Delayed Implant Placement
* Bio-Col Technique for Immediate Implant Placement
* Long-Term Clinical Results Obtained with the Bio-Col Technique
* Suggested Refinements
* Summary


Soft Tissue Grafting in Implant Therapy   113
* Periodontal Plastic Surgery
* Oral Soft Tissue Grafting with Dental Implants
* Modified Palatal Roll Technique for Dental Implants
* Epithelialized Palatal Graft Technique for Dental Implants
* Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft Technique for Dental Implants
* Summary


The Vascularized Interpositional Periosteal-Connective    163
Tissue (VIP-CT) Flap
* Rationale and Biologic Basis
* General Considerations
* Potential Complications
* Surgical Procedure
* Clinical Experience
* Summary


Esthetic Implant Therapy:A Comprehensive Approach 189
* Philosophy of Care
* Rationale for Site Preservation
* Implant Site-Development Techniques
* Prosthetic Considerations for Enhancing Outcomes in Implant Therapy
* Surgical Considerations for Enhancing Outcomes in Implant Therapy
* Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma to Enhance Outcomes in Implant Therapy
* Conceptual Framework for Esthetic Implant Site Development

Appendix:Treatment Algorithms for Esthetic Implant Therapy 263
References 275

Index 278