Periodontal Plastic Surgery: When to Graft and Techniques by Hana Hobbs DDS, MS, PA
About This Event
This course covers periodontal plastic surgery procedures including soft-tissue grafting around teeth, implants and before crown and bridge. Indications are given for soft-tissue grafting. Descriptions are given for the system of recession (Miller Classification) as well as the new classification system according to the American and European Academy of Periodontology. Discussed is what type of recession defect coverage is to be anticipated with the recession defects. Different types of grafting procedures are also discussed. Ridge defects are also covered describing the Seibert Classification defect. A video describing the actual procedure of connective tissue grafting on the facial of tooth #24,25 with a frenectomy. Demonstration of root preparation with Cavitron, root conditioning, frenectomy and flap elevation is shown. Furthermore, there is a description of palatal graft harvesting and review some of the complications that can occur and techniques to resolve the issues.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the new and old classification system of recession and the indications for treatment of mucogingival defects and ridge defects to aid in communication with Periodontist
- To understand the goal of treating mucogingival defects on teeth and implants
- To understand the importance of attached gingiva around implants
- When to refer for soft tissue grafting with restorative treatment