Management of soft tissues in the esthetic zone. Achieving health and esthetics, around teeth and dental implants

About this Seminar

Smile aesthetics have been shown to play a major role in a person's appearance, self-confidence, and social life. Integral to harmonizing smile aesthetics is the perfect integration of facial aesthetics and dental composition, as these relate to the teeth and gingival tissues. After reviewing the critical elements of dentofacial aesthetics, this lecture will focus on gingival recession, excessive gingival display, better known as "gummy smile", and peri-implant soft tissue defects. This presentation will provide insight on the proper diagnosis, appropriate treatment planning and correct staging in the delivery of treatment, for each condition. Finally, the presentation will review a variety of aesthetic cases, emphasizing the importance of communication between all stakeholders. 

Educational Objectives 

After completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

• Understand the elements of facial aesthetics and dentofacial composition.


• Diagnose aesthetic problems as they relate to gingival tissues (excessive gingival display, gingival recession, peri-implant tissue defects).


• Assess various treatment options concerning aesthetic challenges. 


• Incorporate clinical tips and techniques that will yield more predictable results in aesthetic cases.


• Appreciate the effect of soft tissue augmentation on dental esthetics, and long-term peri-implant tissue health. 

Presenters

About Dr. John Tscourounakis, DDS, Cert. Perio, MS, FRCD(C)

Born and raised in Greece, Dr. John Tsourounakis graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2008. He then obtained his Certificate in Periodontics in 2012, and in 2013 he completed a postgraduate Fellowship in Dental Implantology, at Louisiana State University, School of Dentistry in New Orleans. During his residency he completed his Masters Degree in Health Care Management from the University of New Orleans, College of Business, in 2011, graduating with an award in academic excellence.

Dr. Tsourounakis maintains a private practice at Southwest Specialty Group, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and is a clinical instructor at the graduate periodontics program of University of Manitoba, Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American board of Periodontology and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.