This is a continuation of the previous episode that covered case selection and indications/contraindications of crown lengthening. The surgical technique is detailed from start to finish. ADDITIONAL READING:Bateman, Geoffrey, Shuva Saha, and Ia

Crown lengthening: Case selection and Indications

Nov 4th, 2020 10m 11s

How do you know who to select for crown lengthening? Biologic width is reviewed as the bridge between restorative dentistry and gingival health. Various case scenarios will be reviewed as well as indications/contraindications if you are conside

Treatment planning molar furcations

Oct 28th, 2020 12m 6s

Treatment options for furcation involved molars.A quick review of the anatomy of molar teeth is followed by a discussion with various treatment options that plague furcation involved molars to help you treatment plan them in private practice wi

Is periodontitis a social disability?

Oct 21st, 2020 14m 42s

Periodontal disease is very prevalent and a very social disease. In this episode, periodontal disease will be explored from the patient's perspective, giving clinicians important insights how this debilitating disease affects these individuals

Marginal bone loss around Implants PART II

Oct 14th, 2020 9m 18s

Any dental clinician that places or restores dental implants needs to understand the healing process that occurs around dental implants. In this episode, medical and dental literature sources are explored that attempt to explain why bone loss o

Should you graft an extraction site?

Oct 5th, 2020 8m 32s

Does ridge preservation actually do what the name implies? Does ridge preservation minimize the need for further grafting at the time of dental implant placement? Ridge preservation has many advantages, from improving esthetic outcomes to reduc

The tissue is the issue

Sep 28th, 2020 10m 12s

This episode of Straight Talk Perio is titled “The tissue is the issue”The importance of the gingival tissue and consequences of not respecting the gingiva are discussed as it relates to restorative dentistry, orthodontics and implant procedure

Marginal bone loss in functional implants

Sep 24th, 2020 5m 59s

This episode will focus on factors affecting marginal bone loss around functional implants as well as distinguishing between peri-implantitis and marginal bone loss due to remodeling. If you have any questions, email me at: contact@stepupyourpr

Tooth movement in periodontal patients

Sep 23rd, 2020 5m 23s

This episode of Straight Talk Perio will focus on guidelines and what you need to know for periodontal patients seeking orthodontic treatment.If you have any questions, email me, Dan, at [email protected] article citation:Giovan