Description

Osseous resective surgery remains a critical tool in the periodontist’s armamentarium.

Topics Covered

• Indications and contraindications for resective surgery
• Biologic width: concepts and clinical implications
• Flap design for resective procedures
• Osteoplasty: removing non-supporting bone
• Ostectomy: removing supporting bone — when justified
• Positive architecture: creating ideal bone morphology
• Crown lengthening: surgical vs orthodontic approaches
• Furcation surgery: tunneling, root resection, hemisection
• Postoperative care and expected healing