S-14 Challenging Clinical Scenarios and the Piezosurgical Approach: A Cut Above!

CE Hours: 1.5

Description: Technologies continually evolve to satisfy the demands of emerging microsurgical techniques but are not limited to the classical endodontic surgical armamentarium. The most recent example is the implementation of the Piezosurgical technique for root end surgery. Heightened awareness of significant vascular elements via pre-surgical CBCT surveys mandate cautious sectioning processes. Restrictive soft tissue access hampers effective retraction for conventional surgical handpieces. Substantial cortical plate thicknesses combined with unusual anatomy can confound the most experienced surgeon. All these factors present the dichotomy of visualization/manipulation versus post-surgical regeneration. The featured clinical cases highlight the adaptability and versatility of this new technology in this challenging surgical arena.

Learning Objectives:  

• Contrast the visibility and precision of root end procedures performed using Piezo versus conventional handpiece
• Assess the adaptability, visibility and precision of this technology for "novel" surgical corrections.
• Evaluate the tissue selectivity of the Piezo and its advantages in certain clinical environments