S-8 - Soft Tissue Management in Endodontic Microsurgery

Endodontic Microsurgery is the treatment of apical periodontitis through a surgical access. The first step to gaining access to the apical area is to raise a flap. Adequate soft tissue management determines the quality of the access to the surgical site and influences the healing of the soft tissues. Many criteria should be considered when choosing a type of incision: position of the tooth to be treated, extent of the lesion, evaluation of the quality of the existing fixed prostheses, and status and health of the periodontium in the area of the surgery. This presentation will cover in detail the soft tissue management techniques specific to Endodontic Microsurgery.