CDE1862 - ACDE Webinar: Preserving Tooth Function Beyond the Bone Loss: Decision-Making and Endodontic Strategies for Complex Lesions
Course Description
Teeth with large bone loss, particularly those with combined endodontic and periodontic lesions or root damages, are often deemed beyond saving and extracted. However, with accurate diagnosis, consideration of the patient’s overall health and oral hygiene care, and interdisciplinary treatment planning, in some cases, these teeth may still be preserved with the proper approach and treatment. This course is designed to empower clinicians with the knowledge and decision-making skills necessary to manage challenging cases of the complex periradicular bone loss. Participants will learn to differentiate between five different types of endodontic and periodontal lesions and explore the anatomical relationships between the root canal system and surrounding periodontal structures, providing a foundation for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment planning. The course will also explore non-surgical and surgical endodontic treatment protocols using bioceramic materials to maximize the potential for tooth retention. Participants will gain insights into advanced endodontic techniques, such as perforation repair and management of root fractures.
Learner Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Classify diagnostic criteria for endodontic-periodontic lesions.
- Identify and describe the pathways involved in complex bone loss.
- Assess the prognosis of teeth with the complex bone loss.
- Discuss non-surgical and surgical endodontic plans for managing complex lesions.
- Enhance patient communication regarding treatment options and outcomes.
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Speaker
Dr. Ji Wook Jeong graduated from Kyunghee University School of Dentistry in Seoul, South Korea, in 2001, and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the same institution in 2001.He received his Associate Fellowship from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) in 2008. Additionally, he served as an instructor and mentor for the Korea MaxiCourse® of the AAID from 2008 to 2012. In 2017, he graduated from the Advanced Program in Endodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC) at Houston, School of Dentistry, where he earned a Master of Science in Dentistry and a certificate in the specialty of Endodontics. Since graduating, he has been working as a full-time faculty member at department of Endodontics, UTHSC Houston. Currently, he serves as the course director for Endodontic Surgery and the research director for the endodontic residents. He became a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics in 2019. He is an active member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Journal of Endodontics, the Continuing Education Committee of the American Association of Endodontists, and the Research Committee of the Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation.