Description

Osseous Resective Surgery is a video course by periodontist Giovanni Zucchelli on a classic area of periodontal surgery: modifying the shape of the alveolar bone around natural teeth. In periodontology, resective bone surgery combines osteoplasty (reshaping bone without removing supporting bone) and ostectomy (removing supporting bone) to create a more physiological bone and gingival architecture. The course is intended for clinicians with periodontal surgery experience and is delivered as a downloadable ZIP archive of recorded video lessons that you can study at your own pace.

Who Osseous Resective Surgery is for

• Periodontists who want to review resective techniques as presented by another clinician.
• Postgraduate students and residents in periodontology learning the surgical options for residual pockets.
• General dentists experienced in flap surgery who want to understand when bone recontouring is part of treatment.
• Restorative dentists who refer patients for periodontal surgery and want to understand what the surgeon does.

This is an advanced subject. If you need a broader foundation first, the Complete Periodontics Course (68 Videos) is a better starting point; to compare with the regenerative option, see the Periodontal Regenerative Surgical Approach. Our guide on how to choose online dental courses explains how to choose by level.

What the course covers

As the title indicates, the course is dedicated to osseous resective surgery in periodontics, that is, the surgical recontouring of alveolar bone around teeth. It is a focused course rather than a general overview, and it assumes that you already understand periodontal diagnosis, flap elevation and suturing.

We do not reproduce the lesson list on this page. If you would like the full list of lessons before buying, contact us and we will send it to you.

How to get the most from Osseous Resective Surgery

1. Review the anatomy first: before watching, revisit root and bone anatomy with Dental Anatomy and Morphology; resective surgery depends on precise knowledge of tooth and bone form.
2. Sketch the bone architecture: while watching, draw the bone profile before and after each step to understand the logic of the procedure.
3. Compare resective and regenerative logic: note the situations where each is discussed, so you can relate this course to regenerative courses in the same catalog.
4. Combine with supervised practice: a video course does not replace hands-on training under supervision, particularly for bone surgery.

For guidelines and clinical resources on periodontal treatment, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is a useful reference alongside the course.

Format, delivery and access

Need help opening a ZIP file or playing the videos? See our FAQ.

Related periodontal courses

• Osteocom: Periodontal Regenerative Surgical Approach: the regenerative alternative for periodontal defects.
• Zucchelli MasterClass 2024: Periodontal Plastic Surgery: surgery of the soft tissues around teeth.
• Complete Periodontics Course (68 Videos): a broad view of periodontics in one program.
• Implant Ninja: Suturing Masterclass: a dedicated course on closing surgical sites.

Frequently asked questions

What level is Osseous Resective Surgery?

It is an advanced course, best suited to clinicians who already perform periodontal flap surgery or are in postgraduate periodontal training.

Is this course about implants?

No. Osseous resective surgery is a periodontal procedure performed around natural teeth, not an implant site preparation technique.

What do I receive and how?

You receive the recorded video lessons as a ZIP archive, available from your account after payment confirmation. Unzip it on a computer to access the files. Live sessions and access to the original platform are not included.

Can I watch on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Once unzipped, the files play on most devices with a standard video player. For refunds or access issues, see our refund and returns policy.