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University of Melbourne

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

Short course: Surgical Crown Lengthening

  • Non-Award

Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure aimed at improving access to restoration margins, lengthening the clinical crown, or enhancing aesthetics.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
7 - 7 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
May

About this course

Surgical Crown Lengthening

Crown lengthening is a commonly required surgical procedure to improve access to restoration margins, lengthen the clinical crown or to improve aesthetics.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will learn

The emphasis of this course is on improving the restoration of teeth by surgical removal or repositioning of the gingivae and supporting bone.

This one-day course is aimed at general practitioners wishing to improve their clinical and surgical skills and increase confidence in undertaking this procedure on their own patients.

Major Topics

  • Anatomy of the periodontium and biologic width
  • Indications and the periodontal/restorative interface
  • Techniques for surgical crown lengthening on pigs' heads
  • Hands-on sessions raising flaps and removing bone

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be familiar with:

  • treatment planning
  • indication for and basic techniques in surgical crown lengthening