COURSE SUMMARY
Crown lengthening is considered a periodontal procedure most general dentists feel comfortable performing, yet among periodontal specialists is regarded as one of the most difficult. In this 2-hour video, Dr. Shamardi reviews in detail all aspects of functional and esthetic crown lengthening, and demonstrates through literature and clinical cases why this surgical procedure warrants far more discussion when under consideration.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand clinical and diagnostic criteria necessary for crown lengthening cases
- Review surgical steps and instrumentation for functional and esthetic cases, and the myth of the biologic width
- Learn why and when to avoid crown lengthening for treatment