Description Part and parcel of a thorough dental evaluation today is to determine that gingival phenotype of the individual. Thickness of the gingiva, zone of attached tissue and tissue color all play important roles in developing the long-term health and esthetics in dental treatment of any kind. The exact determination of the location of the underlying bone acts as a prognostic indicator of future soft tissue levels. Soft tissue grafting techniques, new regenerative materials and bio-activators will be highlighted. The expanding role of allograft materials (ACDM, Dermis, Pericardium) and…