S-17 - Mastering Suturing Techniques

Saturday, May 6, 2023

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM CT

Location: McCormick Convention Center Lakeside Center, E450B (Level 4)

Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Speaker(s)

Ali Fakhry, D.M.D., M.S., FRCD(C)

Private Practioner
Private Practice
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Session Host(s)

Fiza Singh, D.D.S, M.M.Sc. FRCD(c)

President
Northshore and Brookline Endodontics /Affiliated with EPP
Brookline, Massachusetts

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

This presentation reviews the principles of optimal suturing and micro suturing techniques. Participants will expand their knowledge of needle and suture material selection, knot-tying techniques, precise flap re-approximation and armamentarium choice. Additional topics covered during this presentation will include incision design, flap management and tissue healing patterns with a focus on reducing scar formation and optimizing aesthetic outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

At conclusion, participants should be able to expand their knowledge for precise dental suturing techniques and indications for their use
At conclusion, participants should be able to understand the various suturing materials, their advantages and disadvantages, and their intended applications
At conclusion, participants should be able to apply suturing techniques and armamentaria aimed at reducing scar formation and optimizing wound closure