Abstract
As an instructor and lecturer to colleagues in the
dental field, especially those interested in implantology,
my perspective has been that of a general dentist who
understands the struggle of working 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
five or six days per week and having to go out of your
way to gain extra training and knowledge for specialty
procedures. I now have the luxury of being both a
practicing general dentist of 15 years who also happens
to be completing his first year of a graduate periodontics
residency. My current experiences have inspired what I
explore in this article.
Course description
This course explores three common risk factors for
peri-implant disease and makes a case as to why implant
practitioners should commit to a shift in their strategies
for success. This shift should take us from being mostly
concerned with immediate success with our implants
to a long-term vision that includes risk assessment and
patient specific treatment modification.
Educational objectives
After reading this article, the participant should
understand the following:
- The importance of risk assessment.
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The relationship of periodontitis to
peri-implant disease.
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The relationship between oral hygiene
and maintenance-visit compliance and
peri-implant disease.
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The relationship between smoking and
peri-implant disease.
- The relationship between diabetes and
peri-implant disease.
- Treatment modifications for the long-term
success in implant placement.
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