Myths in implant dentistry
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Speaker: Dr. Thomas Taylor, Reserve Speaker
Synopsis:
Opinions vary widely as to what the critical issues are in success/survival of dental implants for the long term. This presentation will focus on several key factors that are presumed to determine success and survival of dental implants. Peri-implantitis and modes of prosthesis retention are associated with implant complications. This presentation will focus on the available evidence and will attempt to make some sense out of this widely diverse evidence.
Learning Objectives:
The participant will be able to:
- understand how multiple factors can affect bone levels adjacent to implants.
- be aware of multiple etiologies for peri-implant disease.
- understand current best evidence for peri-implant disease.
- know factors that can reduce the risk of implant bone loss.
- be familiar with current trends in peri-implant disease.
