SP-4 Bone Preservation in Young Patients Following Severe Traumatic Dental Injuries
CE Hours: 1.0
Description: Severe traumatic dental injuries in growing patients often lead to a range of complications, including pulp necrosis, ankylosis, infra-occlusion, complex restorability issues, tooth loss and subsequent bone loss. These issues can severely impact the patient’s quality of life, since the most affected teeth are the maxillary central incisors in the aesthetic area. Given that young patients have limited options for tooth replacement, preserving both the architecture and amount of bone in the affected area is crucial. Effective bone preservation ensures that when the time comes for future prosthetic solutions, such as implants, they can be implemented with minimal additional procedures. By employing effective bone preservation techniques, both immediate and long-term results can be improved, making future tooth replacement easier and less costly. This presentation will cover a series of clinical cases that demonstrate how these strategies can significantly impact aesthetic and functional outcomes for young patients.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the range of complications that can arise from severe traumatic dental injuries in young patients.
- Explain bone preservation techniques and how they can potentially maintain both the architecture and quantity of bone in these patients assisting in future replacement procedures.
- Describe practical skills in applying effective bone preservation strategies in clinical practice to ensure optimal outcomes for future prosthetic interventions.
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Isabel Mello, D.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Mello received her DDS degree from the Federal University of Alfenas, Brazil. She completed her residency and Master of Sciences in Endodontics at the University of Sao Paulo and later defended her PhD in Dental Sciences through a joint program between the University of Sao Paulo and the University of British Columbia.
She is the Division Head of Endodontics at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, and has received several teaching awards throughout her academic career. Dr. Mello has lectured nationally and internationally, is an active researcher, and has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals. She is a board-certified Endodontist and a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. She is also a reviewer for the Journal of Endodontics and other journals.
Dr. Mello serves as consulting staff in the Dentistry Department at the IWK Children’s Hospital in Nova Scotia and maintains a part-time practice in the region.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose