Crown lengthening for
restorative dentistry

april 24, 2026 | SOUTHINGTON, CT

4 hours hands-on ce

Friday, april 24, 2026
8am - 12pm

The Art & Science of Crown Lengthening for Successful Restorative Dentistry

From Concepts to Predictable Results

Half Day Hands-On Course

4 Total CE Hours

april 24, 2026

Morning Session

This course will focus on the different techniques utilized in esthetic and functional crown lengthening.

The concept of biologic width and ferrule effect as it applies to crown extension will be addressed. Diagnosis and treatment planning will be discussed in detail. Soft and hard tissue surgical approaches will be emphasized. Proper case selection, flap type, and management from incisions, flap elevation, osseous surgery, and suturing techniques for predictable wound healing will be covered. Newer technology for crown lengthening will also be introduced.

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Diagnose and create treatment plan for predictable esthetic and functional crown lengthening
  • Recognize the indications and contraindications for crown lengthening
  • Understand the principles of biologic width and ferrule effect and how they apply to esthetic and functional crown lengthening
  • Execute different crown lengthening procedures, instrumentation, and predictable techniques for crown extension
  • Understand post-operative care instructions and wound healing

Course Pricing

EARLY BIRD
(30 days prior to course)

$545

REGULAR PRICE
(Less than 30 days prior to course)

$595

venue

Connecticut state dental association

835 W Queen street
Southington, CT 06489

SPEAKER

Robert A. Horowitz, DDS

Dr. Robert Horowitz is a practicing periodontist in Scarsdale, New York. For more than 25 years, he has been and continues to be a leading researcher for numerous international companies in materials and methods used in tooth implantation, bone and gingival restoration and regeneration. Techniques and technologies included in the research projects include novel surgical devices, bioactive bone grafts, barriers, growth factors and enhancers and modifications and the related uses of digital technologies for communication, analysis, planning, surgery, orthodontics, restoration and more. He is the author of dozens of professional journal articles and book chapters, inventor and patent holder. Dr. Horowitz lectures, teaches hands-on courses, and chairs conference sessions across the US and internationally. He is a peer reviewer for the Journal of Periodontology, Quintessence, Compendium, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, and other high impact peer-reviewed journals in the US, and around the world. Dr. Horowitz graduated from the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery of NY, completed a Periodontal Residency at the Manhattan VA Hospital and an implant dentistry fellowship at NYU College of Dentistry.