Treatment Approaches to Periodontally Furcated Mandibular Molars

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:

1. Discuss molar furcation management, especially in light of the author’s proposed simplified classification system for periodontally involved mandibular furcations.
2. Explain how collaborative multidisciplinary care contributes to successful treatment of this patient population.
3. Describe indications and contraindications for odontoplasty when treating patients who present with periodontally involved furcations.

This course was issued in June 2021 and expires June 2024. The authors have no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study activity is electronically mediated.