This one-day course is aimed at general practitioners wishing to improve their clinical and surgical skills and increase confidence in undertaking this procedure on their own patients.

 

Major Topics

• Anatomy of the periodontium and biologic width
• Indications and the periodontal/restorative interface
• Techniques for surgical crown lengthening on pigs' heads
• Hands-on sessions raising flaps and removing bone

 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be familiar with:

• treatment planning
• indication for and basic techniques in surgical crown lengthening