The lecture will be an overview of periodontal plastic surgery focusing on the latest materials and techniques.  We will focus on connective tissue grafting and esthetic enhancements for patients.  Finally, a brief review of cosmetic facial enhancements using connective tissue grafting, Botox, and dermal fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm.

Benefits of Attending
You will learn...

1. how to evaluate gingival health and cosmetic concerns
2. what has changed in periodontal plastic surgery over the years
3. how to predict when root coverage is anticipated, and when complete root coverage is not possible
4. to understand the facial enhancements that result from Botox and dermal fillers

Course Leaning Objectives

• What is Periodontal Plastic Surgery?
• How can esthetic facial treatments like Botox and dermal fillers be used to improve the appearance of dental patients?
• How can connective tissue grafting be used to enhance the deficient canine eminence and smile of patients with congenitally missing canines?
• What are the limitations with periodontal plastic surgery?
• How can periodontal plastic surgery improve a patient’s esthetics, comfort, health, and prognosis for the teeth?

Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone interested in dental health and cosmetics. 

Special Features
New surgical techniques, originally developed by Dr. Pat Allen, will be featured.  Botox and dermal fillers are an effective way to enhance smiles and retain patients in a practice over time.

6-9pm, Wednesday, November 11, 2009  (3 CE Credit Hrs ADA/CERP)
UB Health Science Library/Abbot Hall, South Campus