Mastering Smile Framing: Gingival Esthetics, Biologic Width, and Restorative Synergy

Module 1: Interviewing the Esthetics Patient

In this module, Dr. Frank Spear teaches how to properly evaluate and interview your esthetic patients to fully understand their desires and concerns. Master the art of asking the right questions and gathering essential information to ensure the best outcomes for smile design.

Lesson 1: Knowing Your Esthetic Patient

Duration: 28 min · Presented by: Frank Spear

Module 2: Gingival Levels

This module dives into the key principles of gingival levels and their impact on smile aesthetics. Learn to assess and correct gingival levels for ideal tooth display, both in the esthetic zone and through orthodontic interventions.

• Lesson 1: Gingival Levels in the Esthetic Zone
• Lesson 2: Gingival Level Corrections Using Orthodontic Intrusion

Duration: 1 h · Presented by: Frank Spear

Module 3: Management of Gingival Levels

Explore advanced techniques for managing gingival levels and recession. Dr. Spear guides you through various treatment options, including apically positioned gingiva and approaches for treating recession and wear.

• Lesson 1: Options for Alterations
• Lesson 2: Apically Positioned Gingiva
• Lesson 3: Case Report - Etiology of Recession
• Lesson 4: Case Report - Treatment of Recession and Wear

Duration: 33 min · Presented by: Frank Spear

Module 4: Issues of Tooth Display

Tooth display is a critical factor in creating an aesthetically pleasing smile. This module explores how to evaluate inadequate and excessive tooth display, with real-life case studies to help you recognize and address these issues in clinical practice.

• Lesson 1: Inadequate Tooth Display What to Evaluate
• Lesson 2: Inadequate Tooth Display Case Study
• Lesson 3: Greater than Normal Tooth Display What to Evaluate
• Lesson 4: Greater than Normal Tooth Display Case Study

Duration: 53 min · Presented by: Frank Spear

Module 5: The Periodontal-Restorative Interface

This module focuses on the intersection of periodontal care and restorative dentistry. Learn how to manage gingival recession, plan for treatment, and determine when to restore, graft, or do both, with practical clinical examples.

• Lesson 1: Causes of Gingival Recession
• Lesson 2: Treatment Planning Considerations for Gingival Recession
• Lesson 3: Restore, Graft or Both - Clinical Examples

Duration: 44 min · Presented by: Bob Winter

Module 6: Restorative Considerations for Gingival Surgery

Dr. Spear discusses crown lengthening procedures, including various surgical options like gingivectomy, osseous surgery, and laser surgery. Learn when to apply each technique for optimal restorative results.

• Lesson 1: Crown Lengthening - Gingivectomy or Osseous Surgery
• Lesson 2: Crown Lengthening - Facial Only Osseous Surgery
• Lesson 3: Crown Lengthening - Circumferential Osseous Surgery
• Lesson 4: Crown Lengthening - Closed Flap Laser Surgery

Duration: 2 h 8 min · Presented by: Frank Spear

Module 7: Biologic Width

In this final module, gain a deep understanding of biologic width and its critical role in restorative procedures. Dr. Spear covers the biological limitations and teaches you how to handle difficult cases involving biologic width.

• Lesson 1: Biologic Width - Biologic Width
• Lesson 2: Biologic Width - Treatment of Difficult Problems - Biologic Width

Duration: 1 h 19 min · Presented by: Frank Spear