Reconstructive Osseous Surgery

Dr. Paulo Camargo

Course Outline

1. Definition of reconstructive osseous surgery in periodontics
2. Objectives of periodontal surgery
3. Indications for periodontal regeneration
   1. Type of defects
   2. Anatomical considerations
   3. Furcations
4. Treatment modalities
   1. Graft Materials: Autografts, Allografts, Xenografts, Alloplastic Materials
      1. Patient selection
      2. Defect selection
         1. Classification of defects
      3. Surgical technique
         1. Preparation for procedure
         2. Procurement and preparation of graft
         3. Placement of graft
         4. Periodontal dressing
         5. Antibiotic Therapy
      4. Postoperative management
      5. Supportive Periodontal Therapy/Maintenance Phase
      6. Histologic observations
      7. Predictability
      8. Possibilities and Complications
   2. Non-Graft Materials
      1. Guided-tissue regeneration
      2. Placement
      3. Surgical protocol
      4. Evaluating results
5. Reconstructive Osseous Surgery vs. Resective Osseous Surgery