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Surgical Root Canal Therapy

S-6 - Flap Selection and Atraumatic Soft Tissue Management in Microsurgery

Friday, April 4, 2025
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM EST
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Floor 3, Room 311
Earn 1.25 CE Credits

    Speaker(s)

  • Spyros Floratos, DMD

    Adjunct Assistant Professor
    University of Pennsylvania, Department of Endodontics
    Athens, Attiki, Greece

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

    Handouts

    • Session Host(s)

  • Andrew J. Grinsell, D.MD

    Endodontic Resident
    University of Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Disclosure(s):
Spyros Floratos, DMD: No financial relationships to disclose
Andrew J. Grinsell, D.MD: No financial relationships to disclose
In the era of ‘white’ and ‘pink’ esthetics, the primary objective of preserving the natural dentition is no longer acceptable, if we do not consider esthetic consequences. When we do an endodontic surgery we may solve the endodontic problem, but we may create an esthetic problem noticeable by the patient. Knowledge of essential anatomical landmarks, blood vasculature and would healing are mandatory in order to obtain an excellent soft tissue healing outcome postsurgically. This presentation will address incisions and flap designs for all tooth locations, as well as criteria for proper flap design selection. At the same time, atraumatic flap manipulation and suturing techniques under the microscope can enhance the clinician’s surgical skills and will be thoroughly discussed throughout this presentation.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe indications of different flap designs in endodontic surgery.
  • Familiarize with atraumatic manipulation, proper predictable suturing of the mucosal tissues under the microscope.
  • Expand their knowledge in mucogingival surgical procedures.