Carter Periodontics and Implant Dentistry invites all doctors, hygienists, and staff for a presentation by Dr. Colin Richman, DMD at Freedom Point in Clarksville, TN. 5 hours CE to be awarded.

SFOT, Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Treatment

These innovative dental procedures, combining refenerative periodontal therapy with orthodontic treatment, enable the dentist to minimize potential iatrogenic risk factors associated with orthodontic therapy (see below). Favorably positioned teeth, plus an enhanced muco-gingival complex, facilitates the ideal and predictable esthetics and function.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the fundamental etiology of gingival recession, apical root resorption and post orthodontic relapse, and the minimization of these iatrogenic issues during orthodontic treatment

2. Become familiar with the limitations and complications of orthodontic treatment

3. Become familiar with marketing strategies to introduce SFOT into the attendees dental community, professional and patient.

4. Become familiar with the peer reviewed literature supporting the concepts of SFOT