Subject Code: 490-Periodontics
Credits: 3
Session Type: Participation (Limited seating available)
Fees: $ 400.00
Audience: D, S, R
This hands-on workshop will focus on the different techniques used in surgical crown extension for esthetic and functional cases. Indications and contraindications for crown lengthening, as well as the concept of biologic width and ferrule effect as they apply to it, will be covered. Proper case selection, flap types and management from incisions, flap elevation, osseous surgery and suturing techniques will also be presented.
Objectives:
Recognize the indications and contraindications for crown lengthening.
Learn the principles of biologic width and ferrule effect and how they apply to functional and esthetic crown lengthening.
Learn flap designs, principles of osseous surgery, suturing techniques and post-operative care for crown lengthening procedures.
