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The Role of Connective Tissue Grafts in Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Stability: Aesthetic and Functional Perspectives

Healing abutment with sutures following connective tissue graft placement around a dental implant

Abstract Peri-implant soft tissue management plays a crucial role in the long-term success and esthetic outcomes of dental implants. Among the available techniques, the use of connective tissue grafts (CTGs) has gained widespread attention for improving mucosal thickness and achieving soft tissue stability around implants. This paper discusses the clinical indications, biological rationale, and current […]

Bone Expansion vs. Bone Grafting: Quick Decision Guide

Bone grafting material placed in extraction site between adjacent teeth

When faced with a narrow ridge, should you expand the bone or graft it? This question is central to many implant treatment plans. While both techniques aim to optimize implant stability and long-term success, knowing when to use each can save time, reduce complications, and enhance patient outcomes. Understanding Bone Expansion Bone expansion (ridge splitting […]

Why Keratinized Tissue Matters Around Implants

Close-up clinical view of keratinized tissue surrounding a dental implant

The presence of keratinized mucosa (KM) around dental implants has been a topic of considerable clinical relevance. While implant osseointegration depends primarily on bone health, the peri-implant soft tissue plays a pivotal role in long-term stability, hygiene maintenance, and patient comfort. Biological Barrier and Stability Keratinized tissue forms a firm and resilient barrier that supports […]

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Dental Technology Leaders

Dr. Mauro Pessoa Gebran

Clinical Experience
With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Mauro Gebran has become a leading expert in Implant Dentistry. He has successfully rehabilitated thousands of patients, from simple single-tooth implants to full-mouth reconstructions, including advanced bone grafting surgeries and both lower and upper arch protocols. Dr. Gebran has also conducted more than 600 cases of full arch restorations, immediate loading, and delayed loading, demonstrating his expertise in complex rehabilitations.
Global Educator
For more than 15 years, Dr. Gebran has been sharing his knowledge around the world, teaching courses in the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Ecuador, the United States, Libya, Egypt, and Sweden.

Academic Contributions

  • Published an article in the Scientific Journal Implant News on the topic: “Use of Porcine Submucosa in Bone Defects in Rabbit Tibiae.”
  • Co-Author of the book Contemporary Implant Dentistry – Napoleão Publishing – 2021.
    Vision and Philosophy
    “A New Smile, A Transformed Life”
    As a Master in Implant Dentistry, Dr. Mauro Gebran sees this specialty as an opportunity to restore his patients’ confidence, self-esteem, and quality of life.
    Work Philosophy
  • Individuality: Every patient is unique, with specific needs and expectations. Treatments are personalized, taking into account overall oral health and aesthetic goals.
  • Excellence: A relentless pursuit of technical perfection and the use of cutting-edge technology ensure precise and lasting results.
  • Ethics: Transparency in the dentist-patient relationship is fundamental. Dr. Mauro ensures that all procedures, risks, and benefits are clearly explained, enabling patients to make informed decisions.
  • Comfort: Patient well-being is a top priority. Welcoming environments, minimally invasive techniques, and personalized care provide a calm and comfortable experience.
  • Education: Driven by a passion for teaching, Dr. Mauro Gebran is a highly dedicated educator who views education as a vital legacy. For over 30 years, he has devoted himself to this noble mission, training dentists in Brazil and various countries worldwide.
    The Implant Journey
    Placing a dental implant is more than just a surgical procedure; it’s a journey involving careful planning, precise execution, and ongoing follow-up care. The ultimate goal is to deliver a beautiful, functional smile that lasts for many years.
    Impact on Lives
    By restoring chewing function, clear speech, and facial aesthetics, Dr. Mauro Gebran transforms lives. A new smile brings more confidence in relationships, greater self-esteem to face daily challenges, and an enhanced quality of life to enjoy every moment.

Dental Technology Leaders

Dr. Carlos Fernando Mourão

• Brazilian dental surgeon – DDS
• Brazilian certificates in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), Implant Dentistry, and Oral Medicine
• Dentist with more than 15 years of private practice.
• Lieutenant (Officer) in Brazilian Navy, Dentist (2014-2019)
• Master’s degree (2012) in Surgical Sciences at School of Medicine at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil
• Ph.D. (Doctorate) in Dentistry (2017) at Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Brazil
• Post-doc in Biotechnology at UFF (2017-2022)
• Post-doc in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UFF (2018-2020)

Dental Technology Leaders

Julieanne O’Connor

Julieanne O’Connor helps high-achieving Dentists and CEOs to leverage their influence because they are often overworked and overwhelmed. Having helped countless professionals to out-pace their competition using strategic planning, influence, and leadership training combined with burnout prevention strategies, O’Connor offers her dental industry secrets for sustainable success on stages internationally.

O’Connor is an “Influence Coach” and an award-winning Author, Actor, TEDx Speaker, and Strategist who has been named “Best New Author” by Amazon. Star of Super Bowl commercial Pug Attack. O’Connor has been featured on Adweek, Adage, WSJ, CNN, USA Today, to name a few.

O’Connor is the author of Spelling It Out for Your Career, Spelling It Out for Your Man, co-author of Raving Referrals for Dentists (2023 New Release) and is a contributing author for There’s No Standing Still, How to Grow a Profitable Dental Practice (coming soon).

Faculty American Dental Institute

Founder Nano-Podcast Alliance for Dentists

Director ZLinked Marketing & Advertising for Dentists

CEO Animal Impulse, Ltd.

Founder, SIO Dream Fund

Certified Strategic Intervention and Quality of Life Coach

Certified Corporate Trainer

Member:  National Speakers Association – Professional Member

Member:  Executive Speakers Bureau

CONTACT:  [email protected]

Dental Technology Leaders

Dr. Len Tau

Dr. Len Tau thrives on helping practices maximize their online reputation, marketing, and social media strategies. With 4.9 stars from over 1,600 reviews for his own dental practice, he teaches proven strategies he uses firsthand to grow his practice.

As a speaker, Len is known for his lively and engaging presentations packed with ready-to-use strategies. He regularly travels the country sharing his marketing brilliance and passion for practice growth with audiences. As a consultant, he offers practice leaders with real-world solutions tailored to fit their specific challenges and opportunities. Len loves to help doctors and their teams understand and implement successful online systems to build their practice. He currently serves as general manager of the dental for Birdeye reputation marketing software.

On the raving patients podcast, Dr. Len Tau offers creative strategies and real world tactics on growing a dental practice. He has taken the tools that he has learned over the 23 years as a practicing dentist and shares them along with his guests’ tips with his audience. Topics discussed range from online reputation marketing, social media, and case acceptance to how to increase production and collections. His weekly podcast is a “must” listen for anyone looking to grow their practice. Listeners learn not only how to revitalize their practice’s online reputation but also how to increase their visibility and credibility on google.

Dental Technology Leaders

Dr. Sean Mohtashami

Dr. Sean is the founder of 4M Institute and is both a pioneer and a leading expert specializing in dental implant solutions. Dr. Sean owns and operates several practices and opened 4M Institute to offer a much needed dental training institute, dedicated to teaching dentists not only clinical and lab training, but also marketing, sales, and leadership.

With extensive hands-on training of his own, Dr. Sean understands the power of post-graduate training to take a practice to the next level. He created the state-of-the-art facility with the most advanced technology and top-of-the-line equipment to ensure students have the most cutting edge tools at their fingertips.

Dr. Sean is a master at vetting out potential patients in a fast growing massive market, and is able to seamlessly transfer that knowledge to dentists in his courses helping them to acquire the skills necessary to complete $20,000 – $50,000 cases. In addition to training at 4M Institute, Dr. Sean lectures around the globe and is currently working on a development deal for a reality based TV show with an established LA based entertainment company. 4M Institute’s World Headquarters is home to the Institute as well as one of Dr. Sean’s leading dental implant practices, 4M Dental Implant Center.

Dr. Sean has been featured on The Doctors, Howard Farran’s Dentistry Uncensored and will release his first book in 2023.

Dental Technology Leaders

Dr. PeyRey

Full arch and full mouth implant specialist, kois graduate, practice owner, lab owner, dental educator, mentor, speaker, industry influencer, key opinion leader

Dr. Peyman “PeyRay” Raissi is a dentist from the USA who specializes in oral implantology and full-arch/full-mouth reconstructions. He obtained his doctorate from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. In addition, he studied at the Middle Tennessee State University and completed the New York University Stony Brook Implant Residency Program. Today, he works as the sole private practitioner in Nashville, Tennessee, where he leads his dental practice “My New Smile.”

Dr. Peyray has been a featured guest in several dental podcasts over the years and even hosted one with fellow Nashville dentist, Dr. Sully Sullivan (The Millennial Dentist) for a few years. The duo decided one day to get together, have a few beers and record a podcast, not knowing a direction or who would even listen. Almost 100 episodes later, the two have interviewed some of the biggest names in dentistry and amassed thousands of subscribers. Topics of the podcast range from owning a practice, to digital workflow and everywhere in between – the Millennial Dentist way.

Dr. Peyray and four of his friends came together with the idea of connecting all of their Instagram peers in one place – thus, the Dental Influencers Alliance (DIA) conference was born in 2018. The first annual conference was held in Los Angeles, California in December 2018 and was attended by more than 300 people who fell in love with the conference – raving that it had “broken the mold” of traditional dental conferences. The success paved the way for DIA 2.0 and 3.0 which each gathered 500+ dental professionals.

Dental Technology Leaders

Larry Stites

Frank-Charles Pope and Larry Stites are considered two of the industry’s most innovative dental technology leaders who are now redefining dental learning and case management with augmented reality. They are frequently referred to as “TFoD” or “The Future of Dentistry”. They have been at the forefront of AOX and digital dentistry since 1998 and are the original inventors and continued trainers of the ImplantBox which was acquired by BioHorizons to become TeethXpress/CaseXpress. They are the founders and creators of FI3LD which is going to shake up dentistry with innovation and ease, utilizing technology for the betterment of humanity by simplifying AOX conversions and final restorations. They offer unique and proven digital workflow solutions that streamline the process, allowing dentists to predictably carry out more All-On-X cases, dentures, implants, cosmetic cases, guided cases and orthodontic diagnosis with considerable simplicity while differentiating themselves from their competition. Frank-Charles and Larry own Allure Dental Studio and are known throughout dentistry for helping dentists increase their productivity and predictability in significant and simple ways.

Dental Technology Leaders

Frank-Charles Pope

Frank-Charles Pope and Larry Stites are considered two of the industry’s most innovative dental technology leaders who are now redefining dental learning and case management with augmented reality. They are frequently referred to as “TFoD” or “The Future of Dentistry”. They have been at the forefront of AOX and digital dentistry since 1998 and are the original inventors and continued trainers of the ImplantBox which was acquired by BioHorizons to become TeethXpress/CaseXpress. They are the founders and creators of FI3LD which is going to shake up dentistry with innovation and ease, utilizing technology for the betterment of humanity by simplifying AOX conversions and final restorations. They offer unique and proven digital workflow solutions that streamline the process, allowing dentists to predictably carry out more All-On-X cases, dentures, implants, cosmetic cases, guided cases and orthodontic diagnosis with considerable simplicity while differentiating themselves from their competition. Frank-Charles and Larry own Allure Dental Studio and are known throughout dentistry for helping dentists increase their productivity and predictability in significant and simple ways.

Dental Technology Leaders

Dr. Jedediah V. Huss

Jedediah V. Huss received his doctorate in dental surgery from Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. He currently holds the status of Diplomate with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). Dr. Huss has published multiple articles related to dental implants. Dr. Huss is a KOL for multiple companies, and member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and Academy of General Dentistry. He also has won many awards, such as Top Instructor for Implants in 2020 and 2021, International Congress of Oral Implantologists Diplomate in 2018, and International Congress of Oral Implantologists Fellow & Master in 2015.

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