This book is the English version of the long-selling “The Illustrated Advanced Technique of Periodontal Microsurgery,” enhanced with long-term follow-ups and new cases. The author is a pioneer in periodontal plastic surgery in Japan and has given lectures and hands-on courses worldwide. This book covers all periodontal plastic surgery procedures under a magnified field of view using a microscope. The book clearly explains treatments for gingival (soft tissue) morphology, such as root coverage, interdental papilla reconstruction, and alveolar ridge augmentation, as well as techniques for restoring gingival recession and other problems after implant treatment.

Contents
Part 1. Diagnosis

What is the gingival esthetic?
Fundamental concept of gingival esthetic
Fundamental examination

Part 2. Basic of incision, Flapping, Suturing

Fundamental principal of periodontal microsurgery
Incision basic
Flapping basic
Tissue reflection to harvest the connective tissue
Suturing basic
Basic technique of geometric suture with the enlarged figures

Part 3. Clinical application: Natural teeth

Root coverage: Concept of envelop technique
Root coverage procedure: Concept of modified Langer technique
Root coverage procedure: the concept of subpedicle connective tissue graft
The concept of alveolar ridge augmentation: Basics
The concept of alveolar ridge augmentation procedure: Advanced 1 Pre-prosthetic treatment
The concept of alveolar ridge augmentation procedure: Advanced 2 Post-prosthetic treatment
The concept of alveolar ridge augmentation procedure: Advanced 3 post-prosthetic management
The concept of interdental papilla reconstruction procedure

Part 4. Clinical approach: Implant

Management of peri-implant soft tissue
Treatment of peri-implant soft tissue recession
Philosophy of management of implant problem
Philosophy of soft tissue augmentation around implant