Improving Emergence Profile with DALI Dermis

Often, the alveolar ridge is adequate for proper implant placement, but the overall “contour” of the ridge is deficient. If this is not addressed surgically, it could result in an emergence profile where the buccal of the restoration is bulky, acts as a food trap, and compromises esthetics.

In a case like this, as shown below, I prefer to use DALI Acellular Dermis, a dermal allograft or Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) , as a soft tissue substitute instead of elevating an extensive flap to facilitate graft and membrane placement. A quick pre-soak in saline will allow theDALI Acellular Dermis graft to slide right under the limited buccal flap and sufficiently augment the buccal contour.

Hope this helps.

Dr. Gober