Periodontics

Commercial Supporter: BIOLASE® Technology, Inc.

This thematic CDEWorld eBook on periodontics features a continuing education (CE) article on periodontal surgery for the treatment of gingival recession, focusing on common surgical solutions that involve soft-tissue grafting and describing a novel flap design. Also included in this eBook is a brief article on laser-assisted frenectomies and the importance of understanding the available evidence supporting this procedure.

 
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CE: Periodontal Surgery to Correct Gingival Recession

David H. Wong, DDS

This article discusses the classification systems for gingival recession and associated noncarious cervical lesions, and how these classifications may be used to aid in treatment planning. Common surgical solutions and the available grafting materials and flap designs, including their advantages and disadvantages, are also described. This article presents a novel flap design, the frenectomy anterior tunnel sulcular access channel approach, and provides a case report demonstrating its use.

Credits: 2 Self-Study CEU

Cost: $0

Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
 
Laser-Assisted Frenectomies

Cherish K. Leung, DMD, MHA, MPH

In this brief article, the author discusses misconceptions surrounding laser frenectomies and considers the benefits of the procedure, providing anecdotal evidence as well as describing recent peer-reviewed research.