Short course
Surgical Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening is a commonly required surgical procedure to improve access to restoration margins, lengthen the clinical crown or to improve aesthetics.
What you will learn
The emphasis of this course is on improving the restoration of teeth by surgical removal or repositioning of the gingivae and supporting bone.
This one-day course is aimed at general practitioners wishing to improve their clinical and surgical skills and increase confidence in undertaking this procedure on their own patients.
Major Topics
- Anatomy of the periodontium and biologic width
- Indications and the periodontal/restorative interface
- Techniques for surgical crown lengthening on pigs' heads
- Hands-on sessions raising flaps and removing bone
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be familiar with:
- treatment planning
- indication for and basic techniques in surgical crown lengthening
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Course details
The emphasis of this course is on improving the restoration of teeth by surgical removal or repositioning of the gingivae and supporting bone.