Pre-Prosthetic Periodontal Surgery

Course overview

Long-term restorative success requires attentiveness to the restorative-periodontal interface. Using an evidence-based approach, this Quality Resource Guide (QRG) reviews the considerations for pre-prosthetic periodontal therapies to enhance oral health and restorative outcomes. It outlines the components and dimensions of the supracrestal tissue attachment and its importance to restorative outcomes, defines periodontal phenotype and discusses its role in maintaining periodontal and peri-implant health, gives examples of soft and hard tissue resection for pre-prosthetic site preparation in partially or fully edentulous patients, and discusses prosthetic space requirements for implant restorations in the completely edentulous patient. The QRG also discusses crown lengthening procedures and restorative site preparation for conventional removable prostheses at edentulous sites. The QRG will serve as an essential update resource for practitioners striving to maximize the success of restorative outcomes utilizing a multidisciplinary approach.