Module 5 – Surgery for the Diseased Patient

Surgical Demonstration

Format:

An initial presentation on indications for surgical therapy is followed by a description of a simple surgical technique for pocket reduction, using graphics, video and clinical cases. The rest of the session entirely hands-on using pigs jaws to practice the techniques described. A similar format follows in the afternoon, when periodontal regeneration and root resections are discussed.

Graham and Phil supply pigs jaws (one per participant but with spares available) but not surgical equipment, which must be brought by each participant. Handouts will be supplied.

Maximum participants: 12

Aims and Objectives:

1. To appreciate the indications and contraindications for surgical periodontal therapy.

2. To understand the principles of periodontal surgical technique.

3. To understand the treatment options for vertical bone defects.

4. To understand the principles of root resection techniques.

The course should enable participants to:

1. Carry out simple pocket reduction surgery.

2. Manage vertical bone defects predictably.

3. Carry out root resection procedures.

Outline Programme:

09.00	Registration
09.15	Periodontal Surgery – Indications, Options, Techniques
10.15	Coffee
10.30	Practical: Flap technique and Soft Tissue Management
12.30	Lunch
13.30	Bone Defects and Regenerative Techniques
14.30	Practical: Regeneration of Proximal and Furcation Defects
15.30	Tea
15.45	Root Resections (and Practical if possible)
16.30	Close

Equipment List:

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