which needs higher demand for hand dexterity

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perio or pros?

 

[KobeInnocent]

perio without a doubt

 

[HupHolland]

perio without a doubt

kidding?

 

[Dukie]

kidding?

I think there is an argument to be made for both. Perio requires great skill with a scalpel, sutures, etc. Pros, on the other hand, requires skill with the handpiece. I wouldn't do either unless you have very good hand control.

 

[mike3kgt]

perio or pros?

This is comparing apples to oranges. But short answer, both have high level of demands.

Example:

High:
Perio - GTR on a very high esthetically demanding young female with a thin biotype covering #8 to match #9 with a high smile line.
Protsth - same scenario but doing a porcelain veneer on #8 when she wouldn't let you prep #9 at the same time and she is getting married in 4 weeks.

If you have any problems with your hand and/or wrist, neither specialty would be a great choice, try GP private practice or teaching in school.

 

[aphistis]

Pros. Perio residency consists of three years of memorizing literature citations and specialty propaganda. I'm not sure you ever have to touch a patient to graduate.

 

[CanuckDDS]

Pros. Perio residency consists of three years of memorizing literature citations and specialty propaganda. I'm not sure you ever have to touch a patient to graduate.

Ouch.