Andrea Ricci: Surgical and prosthetic considerations in implant therapy in healthy vs periodontally compromised patients

To obtain an esthetic result, the objective is to achieve harmony between pink and white tissues. usually this is an issue and in periodontally compromised it is likely to be an even bigger challenge. Dr Ricci gives insight in the surgical and prosthetic treatment steps, procedures and considerations, and the differences and specifics, when restoring periodontally healthy vs compromised situations. Sound treatment planning with CBCT, soft tissue analysis and model based analysis is crucial. Dr Ricci shows techniques for connective tissue grafting and guided bone regeneration, and ideas for specific surgery guide designs. In periodontally compromised patients it is important to reevaluate the treatment steps several times, as perio cases have a different tissue response, and complication like insufficient bone volume and height, and risk of site infection have to be considered.