"Vertical and Horizontal Ridge Augmentation. New Perspectives"

This book by Istvan Urban expertly describes the key features of vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation, such as the surgical anatomy of the floor of the mouth, papilla reconstruction, the modified lingual flap and the preservation of the mental nerve during flap advancement, growth factor applications used in conjunction with perforated membranes, managing complications of membrane exposure and graft infections, and a step-by-step description of complete reconstruction of the severely resorbed maxillary ridge using GBR with simultaneous sinus augmentation.

Almost all cases described include a retrospective section with suggestions on what could have been done differently to achieve even better results, making this book a frank, ambitious, and immensely informative text on the clinical practice of ridge augmentation with GBR. For more information visit Quintessence-Shop.

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Graduated in 1988 from the university of Bologna, Italy with a degree in dentistry. He was awarded PhD in Medical Biotechnology in 1999 from the University of Bologna, Italy. Associate Professor of periodontology at the University of Bologna, Italy from 2000. Received many awards for clinical research in periodontology in Europe and the United States. In 2006 and 2008 is the winner of The AAP Foundation-E Bud Tarrson Research Award in Oral Plastic Surgery; President Elect of the Italian Academy of Osteointegration (IAO); Active member of EAED (European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry), SIdP (Italian Society of Periodontology) and IAO (Italian Academy of Osteointegration); member of the European Federation of Periodontology; Associate Editor of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry and Member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry; peer reviewer in most ranked Periodontal Journals.

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"Mucogingival Esthetic Surgery"

This beautifully illustrated book by Giovanni Zucchelli explains the art and science of esthetic surgical techniques on the mucogingiva around natural teeth and implants. The author draws upon his extensive experience to show readers how to diagnose and treat mucogingival defects, with detailed coverage of the diagnosis of and the surgical options for covering varying degrees of gingival recession.

The text features protocols for the treatment and preparation of root caries and noncarious lesions as well as the surgical procedures to cover exposed root surfaces and increase the volume of the affected gingiva. Throughout, the author places special emphasis on minimizing patient recovery time and postoperative discomfort while achieving the patient's esthetic goals to the best extent possible.

This comprehensive volume is a must-read for those seeking to learn or refine mucogingival surgery techniques. For more information visit Quintessence-Shop.

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