Are you a dentist completing or keen to start providing clear aligner therapy?
If yes, this online course is essential for you!
Periodontitis is the most common disease of humans so you will be seeing lots of patients with periodontitis who also want beautiful straight teeth.
A prime requirement of predictable and safe orthodontic treatment is a healthy and sound periodontium. Learn how to assess the periodontal condition in detail and manage it well before commencing orthodontics to ensure your treatment will be predictable.
Understand how periodontal procedures can help to deal with the consequences of orthodontic treatment or improve the final results e.g. management of gingival recession.
All the video modules are packed with interesting discussions, case examples and takeaway points.
Online Course Lessons
Module 1: Introduction, risk factors, assessment & diagnosis
- Introduction on the links and importance of a perio-ortho approach
- Key risk factors
- Periodontal assessment
- Radiographs and sensibility testing
- Diagnosis/new classification
- New classification periodontitis case examples
Module 2: Bone biology
- Biologic principles of orthodontic tooth movement
- Orthodontic mechanics in periodontitis patients
- Specific orthodontic movements
- Acceptable bone levels
Module 3: Treatment planning and management
- Prognoses
- Treatment planning for periodontitis, including new treatment guidelines
- Key risk factor management
- Diabetes, Pregnancy, Drugs, Smoking
- Non-surgical periodontal therapy
- OHI
- Terminology, consent, expected improvements
- How many appointments
- Hand instrumentation
- Ultrasonics
- Working with your hygienist
- Referring for specialist care
Module 4: Maintenance and maximising long-term success
- Periodontal stability and when to commence aligner therapy
- The studies
- Deciding the recall interval
- What’s involved
- Retention
Module 5: Problem-solving
- Relapse of periodontitis during orthodontic treatment
- Managing complications arising from orthodontic treatment – gingival enlargement, gingival abscess, periodontal abscess, endo-perio lesion/abscess, root resorption
- Medico-legal considerations
- Black triangles
Module 6: Gingival recession
- Definition and causes
- Timing of treatment
- Treatment
Module 7: Crown lengthening
- Introduction
- Definitions and indications
- Assessment
- Surgical approach – flap design, osseous management, suturing, healing
- Timing of restorative work
