Periodontal and peri-implant plastic surgeries have gained increasing prominence for addressing both esthetic and functional soft tissue deficiencies. These oral plastic procedures not only enhance esthetics but also play a pivotal role in enhancing the long-term stability of periodontal and peri-implant tissues. Paradoxically, several procedures labeled as periodontal or peri-implant plastic surgeries often diverge from fundamental plastic surgical principles. In contrast, the VISTA (vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access) protocol closely adheres to the scientific ! The principles of wound healing and plastic surgery. VISTA has a number of surgical and biologic advantages that provide a minimally invasive and predictable technique for soft tissue and bone augmentation around teeth and implants. Moreover, VISTA has a number of additional applications for alveolar ridge augmentation, peri-implantitis therapy, and repair of intra-osseous periodontal and peri-implant defects.

In this course, we will dive into the current state of knowledge surrounding periodontal and peri-implant soft tissue augmentation studies. We will outline the rationale behind these procedures and emphasize an evidence-based approach to prevent and manage periodontal and peri-implant soft tissue deformities effectively