What to Do About Too Much Gum Tissue: Crown Lengthening for Restorative Dentistry & Aesthetics
Friday, May 10, 2024
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Location: 343-344
CE Credits: 1.5
This presentation provides a comprehensive understanding of crown lengthening. It covers the definition, clinical relevance, and procedural details of crown lengthening, with a specific focus on its applications in restorative dentistry and aesthetics. Throughout the presentation, you'll explore the benefits, potential risks, interdisciplinary collaboration, and essential criteria for patient selection, so you can better prescribe crown lengthening in your practice, and achieve more predictable restorative outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Define excessive gum tissue, identify common causes, and recommend the correct treatment option.
Understand the purpose and variations of crown lengthening procedures and recognize the key indications for performing crown lengthening in dental practice.
Recognize the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in the context of crown lengthening procedures.
Learn nuances to the technique of crown lengthening and how to achieve the best surgical and prosthetic outcomes.