Daniel Melker

DDS

Dr. Melker attended the University of Florida from 1966 to 1969 and Emory University from 1969 to 1973. He completed his specialty training in Periodontics from Boston University School of Dentistry in 1975. Dr. Melker has been in private practice for the past thirty nine years in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Melker lectures nationally and internationally including presentation in Periodontics and Prosthodontic residency programs across the country. Dr. Melker has published articles in The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, Contemporary Esthetics, Dentaltown, JIACD, Chairside Dentistry and Dentistry Today. Dr. Melker is also a two-time Gold Medal recipient from The Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Abstract of the video lecture:

A surgical video lecture incorporating Biologic Shaping into comprehensive periodontal and restorative. Parts: 4. 5.

- Treatment planning for comprehensive periodontal and restorative cases.

- Understanding Biologic Shaping as it relates to long term stability. Biologic Shaping includes soft tissue management, bone correction to create a Parabolic architecture which critical to the avoidance of future pocketing and breakdown and correction of root surface irregularities to that the patient and Hygienist can maintain the treated case for long term success.

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    Treatment planning for comprehensive periodontal and restorative cases

    • Daniel Melker. Treatment planning for comprehensive periodontal and restorative cases
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    Understanding Biologic Shaping as it relates to long term stability

    • Daniel Melker. Understanding Biologic Shaping as it relates to long term stability

Detailed program of the video course

A surgical video lecture incorporating Biologic Shaping into comprehensive periodontal and restorative. Parts 4.5.

- Diagnosis of Periodontal issues when evaluating cases for Restorative treatment.

- Understanding of surgery from a Didactic and Biologic point of view

- Preservation of tissue when reflecting a flap. Assuring primary closure.

- Understanding osseous contouring. Why and how to undertake this aspect of surgery.

- Soft tissue grafting both using palatal tissues well as Allograft tissue. Understanding the Biologic aspects of soft tissue. Basic surgical techniques.

- The correct method of Biologic Shaping for an ideal Restorative outcome.

- Various techniques of suturing. Interrupted suturing, sling suturing as well as continuous suturing. Understanding the importance of Periosteal suturing and how to go about preserving the Periosteum.

- Flap positioning for primary closure

- Proper handling of Restorative materials during surgery and post op healing.

- Methods to assure minimal sensitivity following surgery.

- Proper contours of new Restorative after Biologic Shaping has taken place.

- A thumb drive will be given to each attendee with the entire presentation as well as videos covering surgical techniques and suturing techniques.