A clear grasp of the biology of the periodontal/restorative interface will help support clinicians when performing crown lengthening procedures. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

High-quality instrumentation, effective self-care, appropriate reevaluations, and additional therapy are key to a successful periodontal treatment regimen. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…

This case report of two mini implants used to replace a single mandibular first molar illustrates possible reasons for failure when used in posterior applications. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should…

A discussion of the synergistic effects of shared decision making when managing periodontally involved furcations. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss molar furcation…

Useful in various dental procedures, platelet rich fibrin promotes wound healing, guides epithelial cell migration, and can be used as an adjunct for bone and soft tissue regeneration. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course,…

A discussion of using gingival crevicular fluid as a biomarker for assessing the risk and stages of periodontal disease, as well as other oral and systemic conditions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

Learning to identify and manage systemic conditions as part of a multidisciplinary team can improve outcomes in periodontal care. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the…

Research suggest contraceptive use raises the risk of periodontitis. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the various types of contraceptives and prevalence of use among U.S.…

This review of surgical crown lengthening includes discussions of presurgical planning, surgical technique and postprocedural healing. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe…

An investigation of patient self-care performance in periodontal case management. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the authors’ proposed approach to case management and…