Module 6 – Surgery for the Non-Diseased Patient

Discussion

Format:

An initial presentation on indications and techniques for pre-restorative surgery is followed by a practical session on pigs jaws, incorporating the surgical techniques learnt and practiced on Module 5. This is followed by an extesive 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.

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 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.

The course should enable participants to:

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.

Outline Programme:

9.00	Registration
9.15	Pre-restorative Crown Lengthening Surgery
10.15	Crown Lengthening Surgery - Clinical Casesy
12.30	Coffee
10.45	Practical continued
12.00	Practical continued
12.30	Lunch
13.30	Periodontal Plastic Surgery
14.30	Practical – Free Gingival Graft / Connective Tissue Graft
15.15	Tea
15.30	Practical continued
16.30	Close

Equipment List:

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