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Biologic Shaping: a conservative alternative to crown lengthening
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Daniel Melker
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3 lessons + 1 free (1h 54min)
1.25 CE Credits
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Advanced treatment protocols for perio-restorative cases in the Biologic Shaping concept — from the creator of this methodology, Dr. Daniel Melker!
On this course, you will learn:
– Biological and physiological backgrounds of the technique
– Treatment planning and diagnostic protocol
– Step-by-step protocols for periodontal surgical treatment
– Team-based approach in managing complex cases.
Dr. Daniel Melker demonstrates numerous clinical examples of minimally invasive techniques for achieving stable results.
Lesson 1.Introduction to Biologic Shaping: key principles and tools. Introductory lesson
– Biologic width invasion
– Causes of inflammation
– Junction epithelium: the role in the maintenance of periodontal health
– Structures supporting the tooth: bone, connective tissue, junction epithelium
– Probing protocol
– Biologic Shaping and tooth structures removing
– Tapered-fissure burs and overpreparation
– Pulpal and tooth sensitivity prevention
– Surface treatment of the root in the bifurcation area
– Flaps and suturing
– Endodontic treatment: indications.
Recommended for: Periodontists, Prosthodontists.
Lesson 2.Introduction to Biologic Shaping: key principles and tools
– Biologic width invasion
– Causes of inflammation
– Junction epithelium: the role in the maintenance of periodontal health
– Structures supporting the tooth: bone, connective tissue, junction epithelium
– Probing protocol
– Biologic Shaping and tooth structures removing
– Tapered-fissure burs and overpreparation
– Pulpal and tooth sensitivity prevention
– Surface treatment of the root in the bifurcation area
– Flaps and suturing
– Endodontic treatment: indications.
Recommended for: Periodontists, Prosthodontists.
Lesson 3.Biologic Shaping: biological and physiological backgrounds
– The importance of treating the cause of periodontal disease rather than the effect
– Violation of biology: consequences
– Maintenance: patient and hygienist interaction
– Biologic Shaping: 3 aspects of treatment
– Step-by-step protocol for Biologic Shaping
– Bicuspid reshaping protocol
– Prevention of mistakes and complications.
Recommended for: Periodontists, Prosthodontists.
Lesson 4.Biologic Shaping vs crown lengthening: сomparison on clinical examples
– Biologic Shaping and crown lengthening on clinical cases:
- periodontal treatment of 21 and 22
- periodontal treatment of 12
- periodontal treatment of hopeless teeth.
– Interdisciplinary interaction
– Core build-up
– Maintenance therapy and postoperative patient recommendations.
Recommended for: Periodontists, Prosthodontists.
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Specialist in Periodontics with private practice in Clearwater, Florida. Expert in interdisciplinary perio-restorative treatment and team-based approaches to comprehensive oral rehabilitation. One of the most respected periodontists in the United States for collaborative treatment planning between periodontics and restorative dentistry.
Over 39 years of clinical experience exclusively in periodontics since 1975. Expert in periodontal-restorative relationships, diagnosis as it relates to restorative treatment planning, management of attached gingiva for restorative cases, periodontal plastic surgery including crown lengthening and gingival grafting, treatment of furcation lesions, biological width management, and comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment of complex periodontal-restorative cases. Known for achieving exceptional long-term results with documented cases showing stability after 10, 20, and even 30 years of follow-up.
International lecturer having presented extensively throughout United States at universities and professional meetings on topics including team approach to comprehensive periodontal-restorative treatment, periodontal surgical protocols for restorative cases, management of biological width in crown lengthening procedures, and long-term maintenance of perio-restorative cases. Regular guest speaker at University of Florida Periodontic and Prosthodontic graduate programs teaching perio-restorative relationships. Lecturer at Baylor University, University of Houston, University of Alabama Birmingham, and LSU Graduate Periodontal Program. Author of numerous photo essays demonstrating systematic perio-restorative protocols published in dental journals and educational platforms. Collaborator with renowned restorative dentists including Dr. Bill Strupp on complex interdisciplinary cases combining precision periodontal surgery with aesthetic restorations. Educator emphasizing predictable protocols for achieving stable long-term outcomes through proper periodontal foundation before restorative treatment.
DDS from Emory University School of Dentistry (1973). Certificate in Periodontics from Boston University School of Dentistry (1975).
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