Biological Principles of Soft Tissue Regeneration
With Niklaus P. Lang, DMD, MS, PhD
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Treatment of gingival recession may be performed through a variety of techniques and materials. It is important to the performance of any surgical procedure and implantation of any graft material leading to a cascade of events resulting in a series of biologic responses. Wound healing usually begins with an inflammatory phase, which can culminate in either periodontal repair or regeneration. Periodontal repair refers to the mechanism of healing, where reattachment of mucosa to tooth is mediated by either connective tissue and/or long junctional epithelium. On the other hand, regeneration entails restoration of the structures in their original form and function. Understanding the biologic basis of soft tissue regeneration provides clinicians with valuable insights to aid in improving the predictability of therapy.
Niklaus P. Lang, DMD, MS, PhD
Professor Lang earned his dental degree and PhD at the University of Berne and his Master of Science in periodontology at the University of Michigan. His research and publications span periodontal wound healing, implant dentistry, peri-implant infections, and oral microbiology. He has served as editor-in-chief of Clinical Oral Implants Research.
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2 hours of recorded course content, with three months of online access through VISTA’s Teachable learning platform.
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