Restoring the patient’s appearance in the presence of inadequate peri-implant tissue architecture constitutes one of the most difficult challenges in clinical dentistry. Traditional GBR procedures often result in complications leading to dehiscences, missing papilla, and soft tissue defects. This presentation will demonstrate the use of the S.M.A.R.T. Minimally Invasive Bone Grafting method to treat complex scenarios in the esthetic zone, while preserving the gingival architecture and decreasing morbidity and complications.
Dr. Ernesto Lee is an internationally renowned Master Clinician and Educator with over 20 years of academic and private practice experience. He is the developer of the S.M.A.R.T. Method, a novel Minimally Invasive Bone Grafting Procedure that enhances predictability, with less morbidity and fewer complications. https://www.smartbonegraft.com/home
He is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Panama, in his native country, and holds dual specialty degrees in Periodontics and Periodontal Prosthesis/Fixed Prosthodontics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Lee is a former Clinical Professor and Director of the Graduate Periodontal Prosthesis Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
He additionally served as Director of the Postdoctoral Implant Fellowship and Clinical Director of Graduate Periodontics.
Dr. Lee is the author of several articles and book chapters. He is an editor of the 3rd edition of Dr. Ronald Goldstein’s Esthetic in Dentistry textbook, along with Drs. Stephen Chu and Christian Stappert. Dr. Lee has dictated over 250 lectures, including presentations before the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, American Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Periodontology, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and International Symposium in Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.
Dr. Lee’s private practice is located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; within the Philadelphia Main Line suburbs, and is limited to Fixed Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry.