Dr. Pham Hoai Nam graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City in 1994. He obtained his Master’s degree in Periodontology from the International Medical College (IMC) in Germany, in 2016. In 2018, he was certified as a Clinical Specialist in Implantology by the gIDE Institute and Loma Linda University in the United States. Currently, Dr. Hoai Nam is a lecturer and Head of the Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at the Faculty of Dentistry at Van Lang University. He also specializes in periodontics and implant surgery in Ho Chi Minh City.

Dentistry today aims for perfect treatment results in both functional and aesthetic aspects. Soft tissue grafting is increasingly being applied to improve aesthetics and maintain long-term results of periodontal and peri-implant tissues.
Autologous connective tissue, although recognized as the gold standard in soft tissue augmentations, is not the optimal choice for all clinical cases due to limited material resources and the need for additional surgical areas and increased trauma for patients. Connective tissue subtitutes materials, therefore are being indicated in specific cases, providing optimal results for treatment.
The presentation will update and analyze the characteristics of soft tissue grafting materials around teeth and implants that are currently being researched and applied in practice. Indications and surgical techniques for each type of material will also be recommended and illustrated with images of specific clinical cases.