The power of connective tissue grafts

What to expect

This webinar, delivered by Amit Patel will discuss connective tissue grafts and the alternatives. Look at how to improve soft tissue aesthetics around implants and review tunnelling techniques to improve soft tissue around implants.  

Learning objectives

• How to diagnosis recession defects around teeth
• How to safely harvest a connective tissue graft and free gingival grafts
• Discuss alternatives to connective tissue grafts when and how to use them
• How to improve soft tissue aesthetics around dental implants predictably by utilising connective tissue grafts for long term aesthetic outcomes
• Discuss tunnelling techniques to improve soft tissue around implants with thin biotype when to consider this technique.

Development outcome

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Meet the speaker

Amit graduated from the University of Liverpool and completed a four-year specialist training programme in periodontics at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Dental Institute.

Amit was an Associate Specialist in Periodontics at the Birmingham Dental School for nine years and is still an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Birmingham School of Dentistry. He has taught at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including lecturing to dental practitioners both in the UK and internationally. Amit is also on the committee of the Association of Dental Implantology and the Past President.