Identifying complex cases that need referral in periodontology

In this 2 part series, Dr. Rajiv Patel, Specialist in Periodontology, talks about identifying complex cases and demonstrates how he has treated some complex periodontal cases.

Identifying complex cases that need referral in perio. Part 1 - Dr. Rajiv Patel

Aims and objectives:

Gain an understanding of complex perio cases and identifying those requiring referral, taking into consideration:

• What is a periodontal case, diagnosis, chronic, aggressive, BSP guidelines
• What do periodontists do, non-surgical therapy, surgical therapy, regeneration
• What can be achieved, aesthetically, prognosis
• When you should seek help

Identifying complex cases that need referral in perio. Part 2 - Dr. Rajiv Patel

Aims and objectives:

Gain an understanding of complex perio cases and identifying those requiring referral, taking into consideration:

• What do periodontists do, surgical therapy, regeneration, Emdogain, GBR, GTR, crown lengthening, gingivectomy
• Orthodontics, extractions, restorative, endodontics
• What can be achieved, aesthetically, prognosis, case selection, combination therapy
• Miller classification
• Gingival biotypes, keratinised tissue
• When you should seek help