Mucogingival esthetic surgery

  • G. Zucchelli
(ed) Quintessence price £240.00; pp 830 ISBN 9788874921713 | ISBN: 978-8-8749-2171-3

This exquisitely illustrated, extensive book explains the art and science of aesthetic surgical techniques on the gingivae around implants and natural teeth. The main aim of the book is the treatment of lesions caused by gingival recession and to augment gingival thickness and height around prosthesis or implants, with the goal of satisfying the patient's aesthetic concerns.

The author has extensive experience in periodontal plastic surgery and has received many awards for his clinical research into periodontology in the USA and Europe.

Diagnosis, pathogenesis and prognosis of mucogingival defects are discussed at great length along with excellent diagrams and clinical photographs. Various surgical techniques are comprehensively covered, including sections on treatment protocols, flap designs, suturing techniques, surgical equipment and post-operative care. Again, the use of clinical photography is exemplary at demonstrating surgical techniques.

All in all, this is a great book for every periodontist and implantologist. Budding oral surgeons will also find this book useful for the sections on flap design and suturing techniques. The book is suitable for the beginner as well as the more experienced clinician. Do not be overwhelmed by the sheer size of this book, as this is due to the many excellent photographs and diagrams! The step by step procedures, world class photography and the skills of the author make this book pleasure to read.