Dr. Tim Hempton

Retention of the natural dentition is still a viable option. With the appropriate diagnosis and correct selection of periodontal therapeutic management, we can attain health, function and esthetics. Everyday concerns such as the non-surgical management of pockets as well as limitations of non-surgical periodontal treatment will be reviewed. Additionally, possibilities for bone regeneration around natural teeth and soft tissue root coverage will be covered. Indications, contraindications and surgical techniques for functional and esthetic crown lengthening will be discussed via clinical cases. Finally, alternative options to periodontal therapy including extraction, socket preservation, graft materials and barrier membranes for ridge preservation will be discussed.

Course Objectives - upon completion of this course, attendees will have a better understanding of:

• Benefits and limitations of non-surgical therapy.
• Indications and prognosis for treatment of infra-bony defects.
• Materials utilized for regeneration around teeth.
• Materials utilized in ridge preservation/augmentation.
• Indications and contraindications for surgical crown extension.
• Surgical flap design for resective management of osseous tissues.
• Surgical flap design for regenerative management of osseous tissues.
• Indications and predictability for mucogingival procedures.  

C.E. Credit: 2.5 Clinical Hours                                            Of Interest to: D,H,C 

Dental hygienists provide patient care, as well as advising and educating patients on proposed treatment options and the treatment experience. This program will utilize photographic and radiographic documentation of various cases treated by surgical and non-surgical therapy. These cases will illustrate how contemporary periodontal therapy can be utilized to provide health and improved esthetics for patients. Scientific evidence supporting the periodontal therapy in each clinical case will be examined. 

Course Objectives - upon completion of this course, attendees will have a better understanding of:

• The impact of non-surgical therapy on the subgingival biofilm.
• Differences between treatment outcomes for Ultrasonic scaling versus hand scaling.
• Advantages and limitations of locally delivered antibiotics/antimicrobials.
• Limitations of non-surgical debridement.
• Indications for surgical access for calculus removal.