SP-18 - Aesthetic Outcome of Endodontic Surgery: Soft Tissue Management from Flap Design to Suture

Thursday, May 4, 2023

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM CT

Location: McCormick Convention Center Lakeside Center, E351 (Level 3)

Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Speaker(s)

Pierre Wohlgemuth, D.D.S.

Assistant Director and Assistant Professor
New York University College of Dentistry
New York, New York

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Ye Shi, D.D.S., M.S.

Clinical Assistant Professor
New York University College of Dentistry
Long Island City, New York

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Session Host(s)

Matthew Malek, D.D.S.

Program Director, Advanced Education Program in Endodontics
New York University College of Dentistry
NEW YORK, New York

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

With the advent of surgical techniques and instruments, the clinical and radiographic outcomes of endodontic surgery have been dramatically improved. However, alteration of soft tissue, including recession, loss of papilla, and scarring, may occur. In other words, surgery may solve the apical lesion but create a new soft tissue problem. With the importance of esthetics in our society, perfect management of hard tissues is insufficient; practitioners need to master the management of soft tissues additionally.
This presentation aims to review all the steps, from incision design and flap management to the choice of suture size, type, and technique in the interest of maximizing the aesthetic outcome of endodontic surgery. Dr. Wohlgemuth, an Endodontist, and Dr. Shi a Periodontist, will discuss and illustrate each aspect with several clinical cases.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the parameters related to the aesthetic outcome
Discuss different flap designs and suture techniques to achieve optimal aesthetic outcomes
Explain the role of pre-surgical planning on the outcome of endodontic surgery