An Update on Minimally-Invasive Approaches to
Periodontal Plastic Surgery
review the diagnosis of mucogingival defects
understand when mucogingival defects require treatment
review the advantages and disadvantages of various
surgical techniques for gingival augmentation
Part 2:
Diagnosis and Management of Gummy Smiles
review the diagnosis and etiologies of excess gingival
display on smiling
review the advantages and disadvantages of
various treatment options for excess gingival display on smiling
Intended Audience:General practitioners and dental
hygienists
UB Faculty:
Dr. Ryan Schure MS, DDS earned both his Doctor of Dental
Surgery degree and his Master of Science degree with advanced training in
periodontology and implant surgery at the University of Toronto. His research
on the relationships between cardiovascular disease and periodontal disease has
been published and presented at international meetings. Dr. Schure is
a board certified periodontist in Canada and a Fellow of the International
Congress of Oral Implantologists. Currently, he serves as a Clinical Assistant
Professor and course director in the Department of Periodontics and Endodontics
at the University at Buffalo’s School of Dental Medicine.
