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AAP Annual Meeting Events on Tuesday, September 15

Detailed description of the day's events and educational programs at the meeting in Boston.

GS3: UNDERSTANDING SUCCESS AND FAILURE IN PERIODONTAL REGENERATION

8:00 - 10:00 am
Program Track: Regeneration/Tissue Engineering
Moderator: Myron Nevins
Speakers: Pamela K. McClain, Paul S. Rosen, Maurizio Tonetti
Successful regenerative treatment for teeth with angular osseous defects can be more predictable today than in the past. We have at our disposal a stronger evidence-based understanding of the factors that contribute to success and failure. The materials that have demonstrated regenerative capability continue to increase, and the burgeoning area of biologic agents makes the future of regeneration seem brighter than ever. Despite this positive outlook, failures still occur, and we are faced with the unenviable challenge of managing these patients.
Educational Objectives:

Present successful evidence-based algorithms to manage the intrabony lesion.
Discuss the bone graft materials preferred for predictable regeneration, and how a combined approach with barriers increases predictable success.
Review where biologic agents may fit into the regeneration of teeth.

REGISTRATION

8:00 am - 12:00 noon

AAP CENTER

8:00 am - 12:00 noon

EXHIBITION

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

IP4: INNOVATIONS IN PERIODONTICS SESSION 4

10:15 - 11:45 am
Program Tracks: Implants, Interdisciplinary Therapy, Regeneration/Tissue Engineering
Moderator: Bobby L. Butler
Speakers:

Alfonso Caiazzo: The Use of Segmental Corticotomy to Enhance Tooth Movement
Serge Dibart: Minimally Invasive Periodontally-Accelerated Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Giles B. Horrocks: Controlled Atraumatic Ridge Expansion
Ziv Mazor: A Novel Approach to Vertical Bone Augmentation - Segmental Sandwich Technique

Educational Objectives:

Gain knowledge of innovations and advances in clinical periodontics, basic sciences or related subjects.
Understand a new concept, technique or product use to take back to your practice.

Our thanks to Osteohealth for sponsoring this session.

CTS2: PIEZOSURGERY

10:15 - 11:45 am
Program Tracks: Implants, Treatment of Inflammatory Periodontal Diseases
Moderator: Bradley S. McAllister
Speakers: Marc L. Nevins, Paul S. Rosen, Jeffrey R. Thomas, Steven S. Wallace
The use of the piezoelectric handpiece has become an essential part of clinical practice for performing stateof- the-art periodontal and implant procedures. The recent upsurge in piezo use relates to both reducing the complication rate of some of the more technique- sensitive procedures, along with good basic science research supporting its positive role in wound healing. This session will present the positive impact of piezoelectric surgery on tooth extractions, ridge contouring, ridge expansion, sinus augmentation and implant osteotomy preparation techniques. The speakers will review how intra-operative complications such as nerve damage, intra-operative bleeding and sinus membrane perforation can be obviated.
Educational Objectives:

Describe the technology of piezoelectric surgery and the armamentarium available.
Discuss the various piezoelectric surgical techniques.
Demonstrate how piezoelectric techniques can reduce intra-operative complications.

FCE9: 3RD GENERATION NUTRITION AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE

10:15 - 11:45 am
Program Track: Periodontal-Systemic Relationships
Moderator: Roberta L. Shaklee
Speaker: Kenneth S. Kornman
Recent studies show that specific nutrients have powerful effects on inflammatory mechanisms, raising the potential for nutritional approaches to the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as periodontitis. This presentation will discuss the new science of 3rd generation nutrition, and how it is being applied to enhance management of periodontitis.
Educational Objectives:

Understand the characteristics of 3rd generation nutrition, and how it differs from traditional concepts of nutrition and disease.
Learn how 3rd generation nutrients interact with an individual’s genetics to determine health benefits.
Discuss applications of 3rd generation nutrition to periodontal disease prevention and treatment.

FCE10: CORONALLY-ADVANCED FLAPS

10:15 - 11:45 am
Program Track: Periodontal Plastic/Oral Reconstructive Surgery
Moderator: Robert S. Schoor
Speaker: Giulio Rasperini
Periodontal plastic surgery can resolve several aesthetic problems and demands. Soft and hard tissue deficiencies can be corrected by the proper surgical technique, combined with the use of the appropriate biomaterial in each clinical case. This presentation will highlight the importance of the surgical technique and the multidisciplinary approach.
Educational Objectives:

Review the indication and factors for plastic surgery success.
Discuss and demonstrate different surgical techniques to coronally advance the flaps, and define their role in regeneration and plastic surgery today.
Define the role of today’s bio-materials in regeneration and plastic surgery.

FCE11: THE KEY ROLE OF ORTHODONTICS AND PERIODONTICS IN THE TREATMENT OF THE ADVANCED PERIODONTAL PATIENT

10:15 - 11:45 am
Program Track: Interdisciplinary Therapy
Moderator: Roger J. Wise
Speaker: Maurice A. Salama
Treatment of the advanced periodontal patient can be one of the most challenging case types. Bacterial and genetic testing have become part of initial diagnostics, followed by inflammatory control, and only then, regenerative periodontal therapies prior to occlusally- “controlled” orthodontic treatment. Team-oriented treatment planning and sequencing of therapy will similarly be emphasized.
Educational Objectives:

Learn the importance of periodontal diagnosis in case planning.
Understand the potential of “controlled” orthodontic treatment in advanced periodontal patients.
Appreciate the importance of proper sequence of treatment on case success.

FCE12: SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE TRANSITIONS

10:15 - 11:45 am
Program Track: Practice Development and Management
Moderator: Allan H. Charles
Speaker: Darrell W. Cain
The topics covered during this lecture will provide a thorough outline of considerations to be made when contemplating a partnership and/or sale-of-practice. Attendees will learn how to create a win-win periodontal practice transition, how to accelerate one’s financial plan and how to increase the profit margin for all parties.
Educational Objectives:

Understand how to make a practice transition successful and beneficial to both parties.
Learn criteria for a successful associateship, partnership or sale of a practice.
Maximize transitional finances for both entities.

FCE13: UTILIZING LASER TECHNOLOGY IN A PERIODONTAL ENVIRONMENT

10:15 - 11:45 am
Program Track: Treatment of Inflammatory Periodontal Diseases
Moderator: Charles M. Cobb
Speaker: Samuel B. Low
A review of various laser therapies with attention to both the perio-restorative and perio-pathology uses will be presented, including an exploration of anecdotal and science resources from crown lengthening procedures to treatment of periodontitis. Case reports demonstrating success will be investigated, along with clear contraindications. Incorporating laser into a periodontal practice will be introduced, considering patient acceptance and general dentist relations.
Educational Objectives:

Differentiate laser technologies for periodontal indications.
Understand indications for using laser in crown lengthening procedures.
Develop techniques for introducing laser therapies into practice.

FCE14: TO TREAT OR EXTRACT THE TOOTH WITH A FURCATION

10:15 - 11:45 am
Program Track: Regeneration/Tissue Engineering
Moderator: Cecil White, Jr.
Speaker: Myron Nevins
The treatment of multi-rooted teeth demonstrating inter-radicular loss of the periodontium continues to present a significant challenge. The application of the principles of tissue engineering has been applied to the treatment of class-11 furcations with predictable success, but there is still the need to consider osseointegration as an alternative. This program will explore the decision-making process for both treatment modalities.
Educational Objectives:

Learn to develop an accurate classification, diagnosis and prognosis for teeth with furcation involvement.
Discuss the principles of tissue engineering and biometric parameters of growth factors.
Understand the decision-making algorithm associated with treatment of the diseased furcation vs. osseointegration.

FCE15: NARROW DIAMETER IMPLANTS: EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF YOUR PRACTICE

10:15 - 11:45 am
Program Track: Implants Moderator: Michael S. Reddy
Speaker: Stuart J. Froum
Narrow diameter implants (NDIs) add a valuable and unique treatment modality, thus increasing the opportunity to use implants in patients who would not be candidates for conventional implant treatment. Two types of NDIs will be discussed in this presentation, providing a thorough review of all uses of such implants. Step-by-step procedures will be shown to familiarize the participants in the surgical, immediate temporization, final prosthetic treatments and ridge augmentation procedures with block grafts and guided bone regeneration. Home-study references and materials, including clinical photographs, will be offered.
Educational Objectives:

Become familiar with the armamentarium, surgical placement and provisionalization of NDIs in areas of limited-spaced, atrophic bone.
Learn the advantages of using NDIs with screwretained restorations for ease of retrievability.
Understand the variety of ridge augmentation procedures (block grafts, GBR, allograft blocks) where employing NDIs facilitated success.

FCE16: TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING SINUS COMPLICATIONS

10:15 - 11:45 am
Program Track: Implants
Moderator: John D. Moriarty
Speaker: Paul A. Fugazzotto
The advent of newer armentaria, materials and techniques has greatly simplified augmentation of the posterior maxilla. However, potential short- and longterm post-therapeutic complications remain a concern. This presentation will focus upon the indications for various treatment approaches in the context of comprehensive care, as well as how best to avoid complications, and manage them when they occur. Decision trees will be presented for treatment selection, avoidance of complications in simple and complex cases, and management of post-operative complications that are encountered.
Educational Objectives:

Understand the indications, contraindications and limitations of each therapeutic approach for augmentation of the posterior maxilla.
Learn how to simplify the treatment necessary for augmentation of the posterior maxilla, and ensure long-term success.
Discuss the role of specific armentaria in reducing intra-operative and post-operative complications, including management.

AWARDS LUNCHEON

12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
This event is by invitation only.

GS4: LONG-TERM HARD AND SOFT TISSUE STABILITY

2:00 - 4:00 pm
Program Track: Implants
Moderator: Robert A. Faiella
Speakers: Urs C. Belser, Steven E. Eckert, Ueli Grunder
Long-term clinical performance with implants relies on maintaining the stability of both the soft and hard tissues. Many factors can impact this, including implant surface topography, the abutment-implant interface, implant positioning/placement, soft and hard tissue management along with prosthesis design and execution. Today, the clinician attempts to achieve outcomes that will maintain long-term stability with materials and concepts that continue to evolve. Clinicians need to make informed decisions based upon the existing evidence, and try to apply this to the clinical situation at hand.
Educational Objectives:

Discuss the lab technician’s perspective on how to achieve long-term success based upon implant positioning or malpositioning.
Understand the long-term clinical performance of machined- and surface-modified implants.
Review emerging information on how the abutment implant interface will impact success.

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