Biologic Shaping: a conservative alternative to crown lengthening

Biologic Shaping: a conservative alternative to crown lengthening

Category: Periodontology

Instructor(s): Daniel Melker

Course structure: Lessons: 4 lessons | Duration: 1 h 54 min

Course overview

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:

Course lessons

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.

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.

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.

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.

Who is this course for?

This online course is designed for dentists and dental professionals interested in periodontology, clinical decision-making and evidence-informed dental practice.