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Course Description

A Dr. Leonard Abrams Distinguished Speaker Series Lecture

Temple Dental Faculty, Alumni, Residents and Students: Email your name directly to Nicole at ncarreno@temple.edu. 

                                                                                          Non Temple Attendees: $75

Bone grafting can be confusing.  A multiplicity of techniques exists to regenerate bone around teeth (GTR) and in preparation for successful dental implant therapy (GBR).  Ideal bone regeneration and wound healing is dependent upon choosing the proper surgical technique and correct combination of bone graft material, growth factor and barrier membrane.  A bone grafting algorithm that leads to consistent success will be discussed.

Learner Outcomes

Upon course completion, you will:

  • Learn the types of bone grafts available.
  • Learn the value of a barrier membrane and how to use it.
  • Learn the use of growth factors in bone grafting success.
  • Learn how to combine and time grafting to achieve predictable success around teeth and in preparation for dental implant therapy.

Notes

Presenter

Michael Sonick, DMD

Dr. Sonick is an internationally-known, highly-regarded authority in the field of dental implantology and periodontology.  A full-time practicing periodontist in Fairfield, Connecticut, he is also a frequent guest lecturer in the international program at New York University School of Dentistry and the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.  He lectures worldwide on the subject of esthetic implants, periodontal plastic surgery, guided bone regeneration, comprehensive treatment planning and the delivery of exceptional customer service.  He is the author of the book Treating People Not Patients and co-editor of the multi-language textbook, Implant Site Development.  He serves on the editorial boards of numerous journals including the Compendium of Continuing Education, the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Inside Dentistry, Dentistry Today and also writes and publishes numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Sonick is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, a fellow of the International Team for Implantology, a fellow of the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons, and an Eagle Scout.

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