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WORLD CONFERENCE 2003 IN RETROSPECT

Soft Tissue Grafting in Edentulous Ridges: The Esthetic Challenge

Abstract
While there have been many innovations to place implants into areas of insufficient bone height and thickness, they do not always satisfy the esthetic demands of the patients. This is especially true in partial edentulous cases or those instances in which implants are interspersed between teeth. The course presented a variety of soft tissue procedures which have the capacity to correct and avoid untoward esthetic defects. By employing the techniques of soft tissue grafting, many of the more invasive bone augmentations may be avoided or minimized. This can also reduce the amount of treatment time and trauma to the patient.

Burton Langer, DMD, MSD, New York, New York

Dr. Langer graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, and received his certificate in Periodontics and a Masters Degree from Boston University Graduate School of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and former Director of Post Graduate Clinical Periodontics at Columbia School of Dental & Oral Surgery in New York. He has pioneered the development of many surgical techniques and procedures that have become standard treatment modalities.

Dr. Langer has lectured extensively throughout the world, and published over 30 articles in refereed journals. He is the recipient of the American Academy of Periodontology Master Clinician Award. He maintains a private practice in New York, New York.