Pooyan Refahi, DMD, MS, is an adjunct professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and a periodontist practicing in the greater Boston area. A diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, he is a contributing author for the textbook Clinical Cases in Periodontics and founder of the South Shore Comprehensive Study Club.
A novel procedure utilizing xenogeneic collagen matrix offers a palate-free alternative for managing mucogingival defects. This innovative approach enhances gingival health, vestibular depth, and patient comfort while avoiding the need for…
This case report showcases the successful use of acellular dermal matrix with a subperiosteal tunneling technique to treat generalized gingival recession and enhance gingival phenotype in a patient with a thin biotype. The procedure…
Nonautogenous soft tissue grafts are transforming mucogingival treatments with their minimally invasive, palate-free approach. Offering reduced morbidity, shorter chairtime, and comparable clinical outcomes, these alternatives are reshaping…
Gingival recession and insufficient attached gingiva are significant mucogingival challenges that can compromise oral health and esthetics. Evolving from traditional approaches, modern techniques offer predictable outcomes for tissue…
Gingival recession, affecting over half of adults, leads to hypersensitivity, poor esthetics, and increased risk of decay. Recognizing factors like lack of attached gingiva and biologic width violations can help prevent tissue breakdown and…