Biologic Principles of Soft Tissue Regeneration
Dr. Niklaus P Lang DMD, MS, PhD
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Course Description:
Treatment of gingival recession may be performed through a variety of techniques and materials. It is important to the performance of any surgical procedure and implantation of any graft material leading to a cascade of events resulting in a series of biologic responses. Wound healing usually begins with an inflammatory phase, which can culminate in either periodontal repair or regeneration. Periodontal repair refers to the mechanism of healing, where reattachment of mucosa to tooth is mediated by either connective tissue and/or long junctional epithelium. On the other hand, regeneration entails restoration of the structures in their original form and function. Understanding the biologic basis of soft tissue regeneration provides clinicians with valuable insights to aid in improving the predictability of therapy.
The course contains 2 hours of on-demand content.
Upon successful completion of the CE examination after viewing the on-demand content, you will be awarded 2 CE Credits.
Dr. Niklaus P Lang, DMD, MS, PhD
Professor Lang received his dental degree at the University of Berne in 1968 and his Doctor of Medical Dentistry in 1970. After obtaining a Master of Science in periodontology at the University of Michigan, Professor Lang returned to the University of Berne to earn his PhD in 1978. Has served as Professor of Implant Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong in the area of oral rehabilitation.
Author of over 600 refereed publications and conference proceedings, Professor Lang holds four honorary doctorates as well as honorary memberships in 10 national societies. He received multiple honors, including the “Prix Louis Metzger” (1968) from the Swiss Dental Association (SSO) and the “Basic Science in Periodontal Disease Award” (1992) from the International Association for Dental Research. Former President of the International Team of Implantology (ITI) and the Swiss Society of Periodontology (SSP), Professor Lang has also served as editor-in-chief of Clinical Oral Implants Research. Professor Lang actively participates in clinical research related to implant dentistry, periodontology, etiology and pathogenesis of peri-implant infections, risk evaluations, wound healing and oral microbiology.
