I-9 - The Hard and Soft Tissue Dilemma of Crown Lengthening and Root Surface Defect Repairs

Friday, April 29, 2022

10:15 AM – 11:45 AM PST

Location: 127

CE: 1.5

Speaker(s)

David Wong, D.D.S.

Owner/Periodontist
Private Practice
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

Session Host(s)

Ahmed B. Salman, D.D.S., B.D.S., M.S.D.

Endodontist
University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Denver, Colorado

Disclosure: Disclosure information not submitted.

Choosing to save and maintain teeth can be a difficult decision to make when it comes to compromised tooth structure. For example, periodontal procedures can be helpful to lengthen clinical crowns or to gain access to root surface defects such as external root resorption. However, before considering periodontal procedures, there are several factors to consider: Esthetics, tooth anatomy, alternative procedures, and long-term prognosis should all be taken into consideration. This presentation will review perio-restorative concepts to consider for endodontics as well as dive into the limitations that determine the restorability of teeth. The focus of this presentation will be on crown lengthening and oral plastic surgery procedures.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss the indications, limitations, and technique for crown lengthening procedures
Discuss the indications, limitations, and technique for various oral plastic surgery procedures to address root surface defects such as external root resorption
Review periodontal considerations in determining the prognosis of teeth and how they may affect endodontic care