While autogenous soft tissue grafts remain the gold standard, non-autogenous graft alternatives show promise for treating mucogingival defects. AGD Subject Code: 490 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

Proper prevention, treatment and maintenance are integral to achieving positive outcomes for patients with gingival recession. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain gingival…

Advances within the 2018 American Academy of Periodontology/European Federation of Periodontology classification system will help clinicians formulate effective treatment plans for periodontal care. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading…

The implications of occlusal issues should be taken into account during comprehensive periodontal examinations. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the relationship between…

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…

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…