OVERVIEW
Dentists have a variety of wavelengths to choose from when deciding which laser is most appropriate for his or her practice. Some wavelengths are perfectly suited for periodontal therapy, while other wavelengths may be more appropriate for a prosthetics-driven practice. The use of lasers for specific procedures found in everyday fixed, removable and implant prosthetic cases will be highlighted. Since the basis of a successful prosthetic reconstruction is a healthy periodontal foundation, the use of lasers for non-surgical, surgical, and regenerative periodontics will also be discussed.

OBJECTIVES
• Soft and hard tissue crown lengthening
• Cordless gingival troughing
• Cosmetic recontouring of gingival prior to laminate placement
• Treatment of altered passive eruption cases prior to eruption
• Peri-implant soft tissue modification and treatment of peri-implantitis
• Torus and tuberosity reduction (both hard and soft tissue)
• Removal of epulis without scar/contraction of the vestibule
• Treatment of chronic denture stomatitis
• Residual ridge surgery/vestibuloplasty
• Ovate pontic site formation
• Long term management of the perio-prosthetic patient
• Hard tissue lasers – are we ready to replace the
• Frenectomy
• Gingivectomy
• Periodontal regeneration surgery/non membrane laser guided tissue regeneration

The participant will perform many of the above procedures during the wet lab on animal jaws. Upon completion of this course, participants will be familiar with the use of lasers for specific procedures found in a periodontal and prosthetics-driven practice. They will be able to incorporate this knowledge into a basis for determining which laser wavelength is most appropriate for their practice, and be able to incorporate hard and soft tissue laser dentistry into their practices first thing tomorrow morning.

PRESENTER
Robert Convissar, B.S., D.D.S., obtained his dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry in 1980. Previously receiving his B.S. Cum Laude from Brooklyn College, C.U.N.Y in Biology. He is an internationally acclaimed lecturer with eighteen years laser experience, and has lectured nationally and internationally. In addition, Dr. Convissar has published fourteen peer-reviewed papers translated into seven languages. Dr. Convissar practices laser, cosmetic and restorative dentistry in New York. He also serves as Director of Laser Dentistry at New York Hospital Medical Center since 1992.

TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM
Program: Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Dentist: $199.50

CREDIT (Course Code: 124395A)
AGD Code: 135 Hours: 7

The Dental School thanks DEKA Laser Technologies for their educational grant in support of this continuing education program.