PERIODONTAL MASTERCLASS
This limited number (10 maximum), intensive 4 day modular course will allow participants to develop more effective perio management protocols in general practice. It will cover all aspects of perio management, for both teeth and implants, from diagnosis and assessment to non-surgical and surgical treatments, covering along the way antimicrobial use, furcations and perio-endo lesions, using case studies and other exercises. We will discuss the new S3 Guidelines and their implementation in practice. Uniquely, implant management will be covered alongside tooth management as we have found that this is more logical than covering implants separately. The second half of the course is entirely hands-on using the pig jaw model. The course is highly interactive and participants are encouraged to bring along their own cases for group discussion.
OBJECTIVES
Day 1 – Aetiology, Diagnosis, Assesment, Managing Risk, Treatment Planning
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
1. Diagnose periodontal and peri-implant diseases accurately and effectively.
2. Use BPE as a fast and effective screening tool.
3. Use periodontal probing more effectively.
4. Assess patients level of risk for periodontitis and peri-implantitis effectively.
5. To be able to deliver oral hygiene effectively.
Day 2 – Treatment Planning and Non-Surgical Treatment Options
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
1. Treatment plan periodontal and peri-implant care logically
2. Choose an appropriate treatment approach for individual patients.
3. Use antimicrobials in a rational and evidence-based way.
4. Manage furcation lesions.
5. Manage perio-endo lesions
Day 3 – Periodontal Surgery for the Diseased Patient
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
1. Carry out simple pocket reduction surgery.
2. Manage vertical bone defects predictably.
3. Carry out root resection procedures.
Day 4 – Periodontal Plastic Surgery for the Non-Diseased Patient
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
1. Carry out simple crown lengthening procedures.
2. Use pre-restorative surgery in complex restorative cases.
3. Discuss the benefits of periodontal plastic surgery with patients.
4. Carry out simple root coverage procedures.