S-02 Comparison of Piezotome Bone Windows with PRF and Bone Crushing Techniques
CE Hours: 1.5
Description: The lecture will discuss results of the PRF study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania describing the use of Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) used in Endodontic Microsurgery. Also to be discussed is the use of the Piezotome to create a bone window (bony lid) and as an alternative to securing the bone window, we will show the bone crushing technique where the crushed window is used as an autogenous graft, mixed with the serum derived from pressing the PRF plug into a membrane
Learning Objectives:
- Create Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) through the technique described in the presentation
- Describe and analyze the results of current PRF study
- Explain the technique and benefits to bone crushing of the bone window to use as sticky bone withing the surgical osteotomy
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LockedAndrew J. Grinsell, D.M.D.
Andrew earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2017. He has since served six years in the US Navy Dental Corps. His tours included: his AEGD at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, served as the Dental Department Head on USS MESA VERDE and USS CARTER HALL, and Naval Health Clinic New England. Currently, he is in his third year at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine's Advanced Dental program in Endodontics, where he is also pursuing his Master of Science in Oral Biology. His research on Leukocyte and Platelet Rich Fibrin is the focus of his Master's Thesis and will briefly be discussed in this presentation. He was the recipient of the prestigious Louis I. Grossman award for the Class of 2025, being recognized for embodying excellence in Endodontics, exuding confidence and enthusiasm as a clinician, possessing a solid moral compass, and showing a strong promise of becoming a future leader in the field.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Samuel Kratchman, D.MD
CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENDODONTICS
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Sam Kratchman was born and raised in New York. He received both a B.S. in Biology and a D.M.D. from Tufts University in Boston. Sam then entered The University of Pennsylvania, where he received a Certificate of Endodontics.
A prominent leader in his field, Dr. Kratchman currently teaches at U. Penn as an Associate Professor of Endodontics, and he is the Assistant Director of Graduate Endodontics, in charge of the microsurgical portion of the program. He frequently lectures on several Endodontic topics throughout the United States, Europe, South America, Canada and Asia.
Dr. Kratchman has authored several articles and chapters on Endodontics, and has co-authored the textbook of Endodontic Microsurgery with Dr. Kim in 2017. He also developed a patented instrument called the S Kondenser for the obturation of root canals. Both Main Line Today and Doctor of Dentistry magazines honored Dr. Kratchman as the cover story for their "Best of" issues.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose