Diego Velásquez-Plata, DDS, MSD is a graduate of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Dentistry, Colombia. He holds certificates in Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, a Master's degree in Science of Dentistry (Indiana University) and a certificate in Periodontics and Dental Implants (The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio). Dr. Velasquez-Plata works in private practice in Fenton, Michigan and is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the School of Dentistry of The University of Michigan. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and is a member of the peer review panel of the Journal of Periodontology, Clinical Advances in Periodontics, and a consultant of The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. He is part of the Expert Council of The Osteology Foundation. He is past president of the Midwest Society of Periodontology. The Michigan Periodontal Association and American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. He has published in peer reviewed journals in periodontics, prosthodontics, implant dentistry and microsurgery.

Illustrates benefits of microsurgical principles and minimally invasive procedures in periodontology and dental implants

Explains biomechanical and design aspects of micro-instruments and suturing armamentarium

Written by leading experts in the field

Introduction to Microsurgery.- Fundamentals of Operating Microscope.- Minimally Invasive Wound Healing Through Microsurgeries.- Designs and Requirements of Micro-Instruments.- Biological and Mechanical Considerations of Suturing Materials and Techniques.- Practical Considerations in Incorporating Microsurgery to Daily Workflow.- Magnified Periodontal Non-Surgical Therapy.- Microscope-Assisted Periodontal-Peri Implant Plastic Surgery.- Microscope-Assisted Periodontal Regenerative Surgery.- Microscope-Assisted Maxillary Sinus Augmentation.- Microscope-Assisted Ridge Augmentation.- Immediate Implant Placement in the Anterior Area-SMILE Technique.- Microscope-Assisted Implant Complication Management.