Soft Tissue Management
The Restorative Perspective
Putting Concepts into Practice
Soft Tissue Management
THE RESTORATIVE PERSPECTIVE
Putting Concepts into Practice
Ariel J. Raigrodski, DMD, MS Professor Department of Restorative Dentistry School of Dentistry University of Washington Seattle, Washington Private Practice Kenmore, Washington
Dedication
To my parents, Noa and Pinchas Raigrodski, who gave me the love and foundation to be who I am.
To my wife, Dana, for her endless love, patience, understanding, and unconditional support.
To my children—Daphne, Tal, and Maya—who make it all worthwhile.
And to all my teachers—past, present, and future.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Raigrodski, Ariel J., author.
Soft tissue management : the restorative perspective : putting concepts
into practice / Ariel J. Raigrodski.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-86715-691-1
eISBN 978-0-86715-740-6
I. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Dental Implantation. 2. Dental Prosthesis. 3. Guided Tissue
Regeneration, Periodontal. 4. Periodontium. 5. Technology, Dental. WU 640]
RK667.I45
617.6’9--dc23
201404616
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Contents
List of Cases and Treating Clinicians
What is the definition of a “true” teacher? The answer lies in understanding what the underlying goals and objectives are in conveying knowledge. A “true” teacher shares the gift of wisdom and experience without the expectation of receiving anything in return. It is this act of sharing in itself that yields fulfillment.
In a dental world filled with both academic and clinical rivalry, it is unusual today to find a teacher who is not driven solely by the need to “self-promote” and to continually create opportunities to showcase his or her most successful treatment outcomes. It is with this in mind that Dr Raigrodski has written a book for our profession in which he teaches with no other reason than to share his knowledge with dentists who will greatly benefit from its content.
This book is dedicated to providing a better understanding of the soft tissue–restorative interface and its influence on the final restorative result. It provides a simplified, well-organized, evidence-based, step-by-step approach to achieving esthetically pleasing restorative outcomes.
To achieve a predictable soft tissue outcome around natural teeth or dental implants requires not only strict discipline in the clinical protocol but also a keen understanding and control of tooth contour and emergence profile. As this text illustrates—with superb detail and interdisciplinary treatment—the ultimate challenge lies in all of the fine details and nuances of crafting the provisional restorations as well as the definitive ones.
As with all experienced teachers, Ariel has recognized the value of collaboration on a project of this magnitude. As you make your way through this textbook, you will begin to appreciate the level of commitment that the University of Washington graduate students have made with their own teaching contribution to the profession. There
