The Pankey Institute

Gaining Periodontal/Restorative Access Through Gingival Flaps and Lasers 

Led by Dr. Samuel Low and Dr. Jorge Centurion

The restorative dentist is challenged by subgingival margin placement, including the patient's satisfaction with aesthetic appearance. Experienced manipulation of gingival and bony margins to obtain satisfying restorative results with defining end points and providing essential biologic width. Participants through a hands-on experience will be able to utilize both surgical flap and laser approaches to crown length surgery. Different laser systems will be incorporated to assist the clinician in future acquisition.

Learning objectives:

• Collect data to determine case selection and choose appropriate surgical techniques
• Define anatomical limitations of surgical restorative access
• Describe surgical techniques for restorative access, including flap manipulation and suturing methodologies
• Investigate laser utilization, including wavelengths and respective techniques
• Review indications for mucogingival augmentation, including attached gingivae and ridge anatomy
• Differentiate laser technologies for periodontal indications (surgical and non surgical)
• Understand indications for using laser in crown lengthening and pre-orthodontic procedures, including aesthetics
• Determine the appropriate laser equipment for the individual practice
• Develop post-operative evaluation protocols assessing wound healing and complications.

Prerequisite: None

Credits:  12 AGD lecture and participation hours

Tuition: $2,400
Lodging is available in the Pankey Condos at Key Colony for $100 per person per night (two course participants per bedroom in a two or three bedroom condo). Single occupancy bedrooms are subject to availability for an additional charge. Lodging for this course may carry specific check-in and check-out parameters. Please contact our Student Services department before finalizing your travel.

Upcoming session: October 26-27, 2012
Session runs Friday 8:00 a.m. through Saturday 12:00 p.m.

Register online now or call 1.800.4PANKEY!