Essential Periodontics: Pre-restorative and Mucogingival Surgery (SW15-09-18-1)

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SubjectPeriodontology
DescriptionAn initial presentation on indications and techniques for pre-restorative surgery is followed by a practical session on pigs jaws. This is followed by an extensive presentation of treated human cases. The afternoon session is devoted to periodontal plastic surgery, combining the theory and practice (again on the pigs jaw) of grafting techniques, including free gingival grafts and connective tissue grafts. PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN SURGICAL EQUIPMENT - SEE DOCUMENT EQUIPMENT LIST.
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Participants should consider attending the Essential Periodontics: Surgery for the Diseased Patient course on Thursday 17th September 2015 to support the learning from this course.

VenuePostgraduate Medical Centre, Bath - Bath & NE Somerset  View details
Date & timeFriday 18 September 2015, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturersDr Ian Dunn & Mr Phil Ower  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist, or Hygienist, or Hygienists/Therapists

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£60.00
Aims

1.  To appreciate the indications and contraindications for surgical crown lengthening and other pre-restorative techniques.

2.  To understand the principles of periodontal plastic surgery.

3.  To understand the relevance of root coverage procedures.

4.  To understand the advantages and disadvantages of different root coverage techniques.

Objectives

1.  Carry out simple crown lengthening procedures.

2.  Use pre-restorative surgery in complex restorative cases.

3.  Discuss the benefits of periodontal plastic surgery with patients.

4.  Carry out simple root coverage procedures.