Soft Tissue Management in Modern Implant Dentistry

In this episode of the botiss podcast Arturo Robertazzi sits down with Prof. Giovanni Zucchelli for a deep and personal conversation on soft tissue management, clinical decision making and the evolution of implant dentistry.

From their first meeting in Bologna to global lectures and long-term clinical cases, Zucchelli shares insights on why soft tissue is critical for both aesthetics and biology and how clinicians can improve outcomes in everyday practice.

Key topics include: why soft tissue matters more than bone in visible outcomes; connective tissue graft (CTG) vs mucoderm® – advantages and limitations; the challenge of long-term overgrowth with CTG; when and how to combine autologous tissue with biomaterials; surgical tips for predictable soft tissue thickness and stability; and the future of biomaterials and innovations like hyaluronic acid combinations.

This episode blends clinical expertise with real world experience making it valuable for both young clinicians and experienced practitioners.

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