S-6 Periapical Microsurgery: De Rigueur Root-end Assessment & Management of Dentinal Defects
CE: 1.0
| A thorough microscopic inspection of the root-end complex through LED transillumination and staining should be a routine prescribed custom to all clinicians performing this detailed procedure. This De Rigueur approach gives clinicians a view to manage dentinal defects making periapical microsurgery a precise, biologically based adjunct to nonsurgical root canal treatment. This presentation will cover the direct vision concept that will help clinicians predictably assess and manage the root-end complex through the use of magnification, transillumination and staining. Modern microsurgical protocols have shown excellent success rates in clinical studies. By analyzing the resected root tips, the astute clinician will be able to know how to manage surgical cases, obtain an ideal apical seal and offer predictable outcomes. |
At the conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Recognize how endodontists can best position themselves, their staff and their microscope to work through a direct vision approach.
- Identify dentinal defects through a detailed microscopic evaluation of the root-end complex through LED transillumination and staining.
- Demonstrate an ideal apical seal through proper root-end management of dentinal defects and apical anatomy.
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.
Peter Tawil, D.M.D., M.Sc.
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.
