S-16 Periapical Microsurgery: Are We Cracking Teeth During Endodontic Surgery?
CE Hours: 1.5
Description: Periradicular surgery has evolved into a precise, biologically based adjunct to nonsurgical root canal therapy. This lecture will cover the significant improvements that have been made in the development of new instruments, materials and techniques. Despite all the advancements and like any medical procedures there's always a risk in the hands of the operator. We as endodontists need to know how to approach, analyze and treated the apical complex while minimizing potential harm to the apical dentin. This course will focus on how to predictably treat and seal the apical complex while avoiding cracks in the dentinal walls of the treated root. By doing so, we can maximize our goal in achieving the high success rates shown in Modern microsurgical protocols.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how to achieve ideal vision to manage to apical complex
- Explain how to see existing dentinal defects and microcracks
- Describe how to minimize the chance of cracking the root during the root end preparation and root end filling
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Peter Z.Tawil, DDS, MS
After starting his professional path in Mechanical Engineering at McGill University, Dr Tawil decided to pursue his interest in Dentistry. He obtained his DMD at the Université de Montréal and his AEGD certificate at the University of Rochester. Through his dental journey, Dr Tawil discovered his passion for saving the natural dentition and completed his Masters in Endodontics at UNC in Chapel Hill. Upon completion of his studies, Dr Tawil worked as a specialist in private practice for numerous years in Québec and in North Carolina. Furthermore, he started an academic appointment at the University of North Carolina in 2011 where he progressed to become the Olmsted Family Distinguished Professor and the Director for Graduate Endodontics. He has several publications with an emphasis on Periapical Micro-surgery. In addition, Dr Tawil has a devotion for service, he co-founded the Montreal Homeless Street Youth Dental Clinic and has been committed to his ongoing dental mission work in underdeveloped nations.
Speaker Disclosure
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.
