Periodontal Surgery Workshop: Pocket Reduction and Crown Lengthening 2017
In-Person EventJul 22, 2017Los Angeles, California, USA
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OVERVIEW
Periodontal Surgery Workshop: Pocket Reduction and Crown Lengthening is organized by UCLA School of Dentistry and would be held on Jul 22, 2017 at UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, United States of America.
The target audience for this medical event are Dentists. This CME conference has been approved with 9 CDE Credits.
Description
Periodontal flap surgery combined with osseous recontouring is a predictable technique to treat patients with moderate periodontitis and those who need elongation of clinical crowns to enhance restorative dentistry in non-esthetic areas. The surgical management of soft tissues and bone is also essential for those who intend to become involved with implant surgery. This hands-on workshop uses pig jaw models where participants will be able to practice full and split thickness flap preparation, respective osseous surgery and suturing.
Learning Objectives
• Rationale for periodontal treatment
• Indications and techniques for periodontal surgery
• Flap design and preparation
• Osseous resective surgery
• Suturing techniques
• Clinical crown lengthening: indications and surgical technique
• Anesthesia, pain management, and post-op care