This beautifully illustrated book explains the art and science of esthetic surgical techniques on the mucogingiva around natural teeth and implants. The author shows how to diagnose and treat mucogingival defects, with detailed explanation 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.

Doctor in Dentistry Professor of Periodontology Bologna University PHD in Medical Biotechnology applied to Dentistry Active member of Italian Society of Periodontology and European Federation of Periodontology Member of the Editorial Bord of the European Journal of Aesthetic Dentistry and International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry Member of the International Committee of Regenartion (ICR) Winner of scientific prizes for the research in periodontology in Italy, USA and Europe Authors of more than 100 scientific publications in the fields of Periodontology Co-author of an atlas text book on soft tissue plastic surgery (Ed. Martina) and of the chapter "Mucogingival therapy - periodontal plastic surgery" in the Jan Lindhe text-book "Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry", 5th edition - (Ed. Wiley-Blackwell) Author of a book on esthetic mucogingival surgery (Ed. Quintessence).