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      Illustrations:Ute Drewes, Basel (CH),

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      Copyediting:Triacom Dental, Barendorf (DE),

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      Graphic concept:Wirz Corporate AG, Zürich (CH)

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      ISBN (ebook): 978-3-86867-559-7

       ISBN (print): 978-1-78698-101-1

      The materials offered in the ITI Treatment Guide are for educational purposes only and intended as a step-by-step guide to the treatment of a particular case and patient situation. These recommendations are based on the conclusions of the ITI Consensus Conferences and, as such, are in line with the ITI treatment philosophy. These recommendations, nevertheless, represent the opinions of the authors. Neither the ITI nor the authors, editors, or publishers make any representation or warranty for the completeness or accuracy of the published materials and as a consequence do not accept any liability for damages (including, without limitation, direct, indirect, special, consequential, or incidental damages or loss of profits) caused by the use of the information contained in the ITI Treatment Guide. The information contained in the ITI Treatment Guide cannot replace an individual assessment by a clinician and its use for the treatment of patients is therefore the sole responsibility of the clinician.

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      The tooth identification system used in this ITI Treatment Guide is that of the FDI World Dental Federation.

      The ITI Mission is …

      “… to serve the dental profession by providing a growing global network for life-long learning in implant dentistry through comprehensive quality education and innovative research to the benefit of the patient.”

      Preface

      The field of implant dentistry has developed significantly in recent years. As a result, practitioners are faced with higher demand as well as expectations from their patients, not only in terms of successful implant treatment but also the long-term esthetics of the final result. At the same time, the growing number of patients with soft-tissue-related problems is an undeniable reality.

      This volume therefore provides readers with guidance and reference material for the treatment of patients with mucogingival deformities. Its aim is to reduce the risk of biological and esthetic complications around dental implants, and to ensure predictable and stable long-term treatment outcomes.

      As with every ITI Treatment Guide, this volume illustrates clinical approaches to peri-implant soft-tissue integration and management, step by step, in a variety of clinical situations.

      We hope this volume provides clinicians support and orientation towards optimal long-term maintenance of peri-implant soft-tissue health and esthetics.