Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy. Protocols for Dentists and Dental Hygienists

– Biological rationale behind unpredictable yet achievable bone remineralization
– Longitudinal clinical cases demonstrating periodontal stability achieved through non-surgical protocols
– Protocols for calculus detection and debridement
– Step-by-step techniques for residual calculus debridement
– Clinical endpoints for effective root debridement.

– Follow-up protocols for periodontal patients
– Video demonstration of manual scaling techniques
– Modified manual subgingival instrumentation technique: clinical rationale and execution
– Protocols of scaling and root planning
– Management of periodontally compromised patients
– Evaluation of bone remineralization through analysis of post–non-surgical periodontal therapy cases
– Critical review of the latest literature.

– Indications and limitations of laser-assisted therapy in Generalized Stage III–IV Grade B–C periodontal disease
– Step-by-step recommended laser-assisted non-surgical protocol
– Diode laser application in non-surgical periodontal treatment
– Reevaluation of initial ≥ 6 mm PD. When is the appropriate time?
– Patient-related factors that may influence surgical or nonsurgical case management
– Laser-assisted protocol for treating peri-implant diseases and the strategic thinking process.

– Patient-related factors influencing surgical versus non-surgical treatment planning
– Indications for surgical management after nonresponsive nonsurgical therapy
– Management of severely compromised teeth or implants when surgery is contraindicated
– Critical literature review supporting clinical protocols
– Closing remarks: clinical insights, expectations management, and long-term outcome.