Incorporating “Techno” Periodontics into Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry

The dental practitioner is continually challenged in periodontal care with customizing treatment for the restorative patient. Complicating the decision process is the influence of patient esthetic expectations and economic considerations. And the lack of evidenced based studies on new emerging technologies creates a level of confusion for all dental health care professionals. Our candid translational discussion will impact "Monday morning" decision making while creating a productive restorative and dental hygiene component of the practice . By creating "hands-on" decision making situations, participants will have the opportunity to engage in patient cases. Real time demonstrations in laser and ultrasonic management will be utilized to provide "perio pearls" .

Session One
Tuesday, July 9: 8-10am:

I. Advanced Periodontal/Restorative Treatment plan

• When to extract: implant versus retaining the dentition
• Characteristics of long term tooth survival

II. Anatomy of the esthetic periodontal smile

• Value of attached gingivae

Session Two
Wednesday, July 10: 7-9am

I. Utilizing power driven instrumentation for perio disease management

• Equipment selection for micro ultrasonics

II. Managing perio implant mucositis and perio implantitis for success

Session Three
Friday, July 12: 8am - Noon and 1-5pm

I. Periodontal restorative crown length: blade versus laser

• Demonstration of gingival diode laser surgery

II. Enhancing reduction of wound inflammation with topical antioxidants

Course Objectives

1. Enhance esthetic results by manipulating gingivae via augmentation and removal
2. Determine the role of laser therapy in periodontics including crown lengthening and managing the periodontal patient
3. Consider the laser for degranulation, curettage and attachment enhancement
4. Create true success by positive case acceptance and establishing long-term maintenance goals
5. Develop decision making protocols in choosing between various forms of ultrasonic power instrumentation and various micro thin tips
6. Decrease physical fatigue and ailments by the clinician by minimizing traditional instrumentation
7. Evaluate new topical anti inflammatory medications as anti oxidants