SP-18 Aesthetic Outcome of Endodontic Surgery: Soft Tissue Management from Flap Design to Suture
CE Hours: 1.0
Description: With the advent of surgical techniques and instruments, the clinical and radiographic outcomes of endodontic surgery have been dramatically improved. However, alteration of soft tissue, including recession, loss of papilla, and scarring, may occur. In other words, surgery may solve the apical lesion but create a new soft tissue problem. With the importance of esthetics in our society, perfect management of hard tissues is insufficient; practitioners need to master the management of soft tissues additionally.
This presentation aims to review all the steps, from incision design and flap management to the choice of suture size, type, and technique in the interest of maximizing the aesthetic outcome of endodontic surgery. Dr. Wohlgemuth, an Endodontist, and Dr. Shi a Periodontist, will discuss and illustrate each aspect with several clinical cases.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the parameters related to the aesthetic outcome
- Describe different flap designs and suture techniques to achieve optimal aesthetic outcomes
- Explain the role of pre-surgical planning on the outcome of endodontic surgery
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Pierre Wohlgemuth, D.D.S.
Dr. Pierre Wohlgemuth is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He received his DDS degree from Lorraine University, France in 2014. After practicing as a general dentist in Paris and his hometown city Metz, he decided to pursue his education by completing the Endodontics program for International Dentists at NYU College of Dentistry in 2015. He then went to Switzerland to practice Endodontics in a private practice setting. He later decided to resume his education and integrated into the Advanced Education Program in Endodontics at NYU College of Dentistry and graduated in 2018. Before working for New York University, Dr. Wohlgemuth was a Full-Time Assistant Professor at Colorado University School of Dental Medicine, Department of Surgical Dentistry, Division of Endodontics. Dr. Wohlgemuth is currently the Assistant Director of the Advanced Education Program in Endodontics at NYU College of Dentistry and a Full-Time Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Endodontics.
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.
Ye Shi, DDS, MS
Dr. Ye Shi is currently the Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of Periodontics and Implantology at NYU College of Dentistry and Program Director for the International Summer Practicum Program.
Dr. Ye Shi received her DDS degree from Nanjing Medical University in China, 2011 and then completed a 3-year post-graduate residency with a master’s degree of Prosthodontics in Pecking Union Medical College, China. Afterward, she came to United States for further training. She first completed a three-year Advanced Program for International Dentists in Implant Dentistry at NYU College of Dentistry. Thereupon, she had her 3-year periodontal training in the Advanced Education Program of Periodontics at NYU College of Dentistry. Dr. Shi is a diplomate of American Board of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, as well as a diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
She serves as Chair of Membership Committee of Northeastern Society of Periodontists and Vice Chair of Clinical Innovation Committee of Academy of Osseointegration. She has received numerous awards for her clinical research and published articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters as well. In addition to lecturing nationally and internationally, Dr. Shi lectures for the Advanced Program for Periodontics and International Implant Program.
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.
