S-3 - The Application of Bone Window Technique in Endodontic Microsurgery

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Location: Hynes Convention Center, Floor 3, Rooms 302,304,306

Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Speaker(s)

Sam Kratchman, D.MD (he/him/his)

Surgical Endodontics Director, Clinical Associate Professor of Endodontics
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Su-Min Lee, D.MD, M.S.D., D.ScD.

Assistant Professor
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Handouts

Session Host(s)

Joujou D. Nguyenphuc, D.D.S. (he/him/his)

Resident
Penn Dental Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Disclosure(s):

Sam Kratchman, D.MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Su-Min Lee, D.MD, M.S.D., D.ScD.: No financial relationships to disclose

Joujou D. Nguyenphuc, D.D.S.: No financial relationships to disclose

The Bone Window technique has been gaining popularity in endodontic microsurgery; especially in lower molar cases with thick cortical bone. Although this technique is highly successful, there is a learning curve and several aspects are highly technique sensitive for successful outcomes. The presentation will show several cases with positive outcomes but also show cases where the bone window failed, discussing in detail the reasons for failure as well as offering alternative therapies in conjunction with the bone window.

Learning Objectives:

Know when to treatment plan the Bone Window Technique for endo microsurgery.
Describe the key procedural factors necessary for the success of the bone window.
Describe alternative treatment modalities that can be used in conjunction with the bone window technique.