LECTURE + LIVE SURGICAL DEMONSTRATION
*Limited Seats Available*
Periodontal patients pose a unique challenge to the dental team. Tooth loss, increased mobility, and attachment loss complicate ways to maintain and rehabilitate a patient’s oral health and function. As more materials and treatment modalities come to market, it is increasingly difficult for providers to discern what is most appropriate for each patient. Salivary testing, antibiotic therapy, specialized hand and power instruments, and laser therapy may benefit some forms of periodontal and peri-implant disease but is less effective for others. Understanding the limitations of these trends and the role of systemic health can positively impact the periodontal-restorative interface and minimize how certain inflammatory conditions contribute to the rate of disease progression.
Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
Diagnose and prognosticate periodontal and mucogingival conditions using the new classification system
Choose the appropriate materials and techniques for non-surgical and surgical therapy
Identify site, patient, and esthetic-related risk factors for periodontal and implant surgery