
Soft Tissue Grafting and the Importance of Phenotype Conversion around Dental Implants: A Periodontal Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective
Robert A. Levine DDS, FCPP, FISPPS
Robert A. Levine DDS, FCPP, FISPPS
There is growing evidence of the importance of both soft and hard tissue dimensions around dental implants in the prevention of short-term and long- term complications. This presentation will focus on the benefits of “phenotype conversion” using autogenous tissue grafts as well as collagen matrices
whose usage comes with less patient morbidity. Dr. Levine will also share his publications co-authored with Dr. Mauricio Araujo (University of Maringa, Brazil) on a series of single tooth immediate central incisor implants with CBCT and clinical analysis testing the “10 Keys” principles as it relates to long-term clinical and radiographic success.