Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation with Sarah Laing

Managing Complex Defects, Furcations & Peri-Implant Surfaces

Advanced periodontal and peri-implant cases demand more than routine instrumentation.

This hands-on workshop is designed for clinicians looking to refine their approach to the non-surgical management of Stage III & IV periodontitis, peri-implant mucositis, and peri-implantitis using contemporary evidence-based protocols and Guided Biofilm Therapy principles.

Participants will gain practical experience managing challenging anatomical sites including:

• Intrabony defects
• Class II & III furcations
• Root concavities
• Distal molar surfaces
• Contemporary implant surfaces

Using periodontally involved typodonts and implant models, this workshop combines evidence-based theory with practical clinical application using:

• EMS Piezon® instrumentation
• AIRFLOW® & PERIOFLOW® technology
• Precision hand instrumentation
• Erythritol powder for subgingival biofilm management

Hands-on training will focus on:

• Instrument and tip selection
• Adaptation and angulation in restricted access sites
• Root surface preservation techniques
• Implant-safe instrumentation protocols
• Improving tactile sensitivity and instrumentation efficiency

Participants will leave with a structured, evidence-based workflow to help improve clinical outcomes in complex periodontal and peri-implant cases.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Apply evidence-based non-surgical periodontal and peri-implant therapy protocols
• Select appropriate instrumentation for complex defect morphology
• Confidently integrate EMS Piezon®, AIRFLOW®, and PERIOFLOW® technologies into advanced therapy workflows
• Implement minimally invasive instrumentation techniques that preserve root and implant surfaces

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Who Should Attend?

Dental Hygienists, Oral Health Therapists, and General Dental Practitioners with foundational periodontal instrumentation experience seeking to advance their clinical skills in complex periodontal and peri-implant therapy.