Think pink. Periodontal surgery and crown lengthening for the GDP

During this hands-on session we will revise the topic of crown lengthening, look at case selection and pre-treatment assessment. We will then do two practical sessions on basic surgical techniques and crown lengthening via a resective approach. We will end the session looking at cases to help you understand the broad indications for crown lengthening in dental practice.

Aims and objectives:

Gain an understanding of periodontal surgery and crown lengthening:

• Understand the role of aesthetic periodontal surgery to facilitate aesthetic restorative outcomes 
• To revise the concept of biologic width 
• Learn different techniques for crown lengthening 

Following this workshop you should be able to:

• Assess patients for crown lengthening procedures 
• Decide which technique to apply to any given situation 
• Raise a full thickness flap and remove bone with different equipment 
• Provide crown lengthening for your patients