Welcome to the National Osteology Group USA (NOG USA), your gateway to the world of oral tissue regeneration and education.
As part of the Osteology Foundation's mission to foster the connection with younger audiences around the globe, NOG USA is thrilled to provide a tailored approach to oral tissue regeneration education in the United States.
Our country-specific strategy is designed to make education on oral tissue regeneration accessible to a broad audience, with case competitions, webinars and occasional live events and courses. Membership in the group is entirely free of charge, requiring only a simple registration.
Treatment of gingival recessions in the fifth sextant
Vanessa Frazao
Moderator: Pooyan Refahi
23 June2026 - 6PM EST
Learning Objectives
After this session, participants should be able to:
Identify the anatomical factors that influence technique selection in fifth sextant recessions.
Evaluate the role of lateral keratinized tissue (LKT) and papilla morphology.
Recognize indications for free gingival grafts, coronally advanced flap, and tunnel techniques.
Select the most predictable surgical approach based on anatomical limitations.
This presentation discusses the challenges related to ridge augmentation. Methods used to create the conditions necessary for successful augmentation as well as their limitations are reviewed.
We discuss the use of titanium 3D printed scaffolds along with their unique properties that help us achieve our desired results.
