The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Bone Grafting
Through real-world cases, attendees will explore successful periodontal surgery outcomes, common challenges, and potential complications.
Successful bone regeneration can make the difference between saving a periodontally compromised tooth, placing a dental implant, or facing an unpredictable outcome. Join us for an engaging evening exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly of intraoral bone grafting. We will examine the good—predictable regenerative outcomes achieved through appropriate case selection, grafting materials, and surgical techniques; the bad—the clinical challenges and limitations that can complicate treatment; and the ugly—the complications and failures that arise when healing doesn't go as planned. Through clinical cases and practical insights, we'll explore strategies to maximize success, manage complications, and improve treatment predictability in periodontal regeneration and implant site development.
Dr. Tom Wierzbicki is a Registered Specialist in Periodontics and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Dr. Wierzbicki operates West Calgary Periodontics in Calgary, Alberta, where he provides full scope periodontal specialty care. He is an Associate Clinical Professor, and staff periodontist at the Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre Dental Clinic and teaches in the General Practice Residency program at the University of Calgary. Dr. Wierzbicki has authored scientific articles, and had his research recognized with research grants and awards, and has presented at local, national and international meetings and conferences. In his spare time, Dr. Wierzbicki is an outdoor enthusiast, avid skier and snowboarder, surfer, mountain biker, and scuba diver!
This educational event will be hosted at the Elegant True Wild Distilling Company, providing an excellent opportunity to learn, network with colleagues, and discuss real-world periodontal surgical cases in a welcoming setting.
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