Review of Advanced Instrumentation for Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy (NSPT)

This course will provide dentists and dental hygienists with a comprehensive review of advanced instrumentation to avoid burnishing and effectively remove calculus during non-surgical periodontal therapy. The course content will incorporate discussion on dental anatomy and periodontal assessment to determine the best options in advanced instruments. Emphasis will be placed on reviewing different types of advanced instruments for safe and effective calculus removal during patient care.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:

1. Review the components of a comprehensive periodontal assessment.
2. Review dental anatomy related to periodontal instrumentation for NSPT.
3. Discuss the designs of advanced instruments.
4. Identify various advanced instruments and ultrasonic tips to remove calculus efficiently.
5. Identify various hand instruments to remove burnished calculus.