CCE2: Minimally Invasive Regenerative Therapy for Severe Periodontitis in Elderly Patients

Presenters

Takanori Iwata - PhD

Moderator

Koji Mizutani - DDS, PhD

Speaker

Hanae Saito - DDS, MS, CCRC

Moderator

Description

This presentation will highlight minimally invasive regenerative therapies for severe periodontitis in older adults, particularly in the context of the increasing prevalence of diabetes with age. Attendees will learn about the current clinical evidence supporting microsurgical regenerative therapy and Er:YAG laser-assisted flapless surgery. This course meets the Dental Board of California’s requirements for 0.5 units of continuing education.

Educational Objectives

Describe the age-related and systemic factors that influence treatment planning for periodontitis in elderly patients.
Assess current clinical evidence for minimally invasive regenerative therapies and Er:YAG laser-assisted flapless surgery in older adults, including patients with diabetes.

CE Hours: 0.5

Disclosure(s):

Takanori Iwata, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose

Koji Mizutani, DDS, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose

Hanae Saito, DDS, MS, CCRC: No financial relationships to disclose