NCE3: The Oracles of Delphi: Which Prognostic System Works?

Program Track: Treatment of Periodontal Diseases and Peri-Implant Diseases

Presenters

Bryan J Frantz - DMD, MS

Moderator

Michael K McGuire - DDS

Speaker

Jack G Caton - DDS, MS

Speaker

Description

This course will cover the historical context, rationale and relevance in contemporary clinical practice of two widely used systems of periodontal prognosis. Attendees will understand the evolution of both systems, recognize the reliability and validity of each system and appreciate the role of patient specific factors in assigning prognosis.

Educational Objectives

  • • Analyze the historical evolution of both systems.
  • • Evaluate the practicality of each system and be able to apply them in practice.
  • • Integrate patient-specific factors when assigning prognosis.
  • • Recognize the predictive power of clinical indicators in assigning prognosis.

CE Hours: .75

Disclosure(s):
Bryan J. Frantz, DMD, MS: No financial relationships to disclose
Michael K. McGuire, DDS: No relevant disclosure to display
Jack G. Caton, DDS, MS: No financial relationships to disclose