Advanced Diode Laser Applications in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
Advanced Diode Laser Applications in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
Course overview
This comprehensive course provides dental professionals with practical, evidence-based protocols for diode laser use in oral surgery, including periodontics and implantology.
Drawing on the extensive experience of Dr. John Graeber, the online training offers real-world case demonstrations and practical insights, enabling attendees to acquire the skills necessary to implement laser protocols confidently and efficiently.
During the course, you will learn about:
Step-by-step guidance for safe and effective integration of lasers into daily oral surgery practice
Periodontal pocket decontamination and gingivectomy
Peri-prosthodontic soft tissue management, crown lengthening, and pontic site development
Mucogingival surgery techniques and laser-assisted protocols
Diode laser applications in oral surgery and implantology.
Course lessons
Lesson 1. Laser Decontamination of Periodontal Pocket
Step-by-step protocol for pocket treatment
Managing depth, angulation, and tissue contact
Common errors and how to avoid them
Managing adverse tissue reactions
Analysis of clincal cases.
Lesson 2. Laser Gingivoecotmy and Gingivoplasty
Selection criteria for laser type based on tissue characteristics and clinical objectives
Indications for laser gingivectomy and gingivoplasty
Preoperative assessment, including periodontal evaluation and patient medical history
Laser settings and parameters: power, mode, pulse duration, and wavelength considerations
Advantages of laser procedures over conventional methods
Integration of laser gingivectomy and gingivoplasty into comprehensive periodontal and restorative treatment plans.
Lesson 3. Peri-prosthodontic Soft Tissue Surgery with a Diode Laser: Crown Lengthening and Pontic Site Development
Assessment of biologic width and considerations for restorative margins
Evaluation of soft tissue and bone relationship prior to laser crown lengthening
Laser parameters, wavelength selection, and appropriate settings for safe and effective tissue removal
Step-by-step technique for soft tissue crown lengthening using a diode laser
Clinical technique for pontic site development using a diode laser
Integration of soft tissue management with provisional restorations and final prosthesis design
Prevention of tissue recession and maintenance of esthetic gingival architecture
Management of complications and troubleshooting in diode laser soft tissue procedures.
Lesson 4. Diode Laser in Implantology
Overview of laser-assisted procedures in implant placement and maintenance
Principles of diode laser-tissue interaction relevant to peri-implant tissues
Wavelength characteristics and absorption by soft tissue and bacterial pigments
Biological effects of diode lasers on peri-implant mucosa and biofilm
Advantages of diode lasers compared to mechanical or chemical decontamination methods
Indications for diode laser use in implant surgery and maintenance
Laser-assisted second stage surgery and uncovering of implants
Management of peri-implant soft tissues for improved emergence profile and aesthetics;
Lesson 5. Laser-Assisted Mucogingival Surgery
Biological effects of laser energy on epithelium, connective tissue, and vascular components
Indications for laser-assisted mucogingival surgery
Comparison between conventional surgical techniques and laser-assisted approaches
Step-by-step technique for laser-assisted mucogingival surgery
Analysis of clinical cases.
Lesson 6. Diode Laser in Oral Surgery
Preoperative assessment and case selection for laser-assisted surgical procedures
Application of diode laser in extraction cases and minimally invasive micro-surgery
Step-by-step clinical technique for excisional and incisional procedures using diode laser
Management of hemostasis, visibility, and precision during laser surgery
Analysis of clinical cases.
