Description

During the last years, the use of dental implants is becoming a common practice and peri-implant diseases are more frequently evident. Apparently, as time goes by and also implies from the available literature, we will be seeing more and more cases of peri-implant diseases. The reported prevalence in the literature reaches almost 30 to 50% of implant patients. This means that one out of two or three of our implant patients might present with peri-implant disease at some point. This is also an important aspect of informed consent for our patients. Another troubling issue with regards to peri-implant diseases is the lack of appropriate, well-documented gold-standard treatment, specifically for peri-implantitis. There are many suggested treatment options described in case reports and case series in the literature; none of them seems to provide a predictable long-term resolution of the disease.

 In order to prevent and treat peri-implant diseases, there is a need to understand the nature of the disease and the risk factors.

This lecture will focus on causes and risk factors for peri-implant diseases, ways to prevent its occurrence as well as the currently available treatment options for peri-implantitis.  Preventive measures as well as treatment planning dilemmas will be discussed as well.

Learning objectives:

1. To understand the risk factors for peri-implant diseases
2. To explore ways to prevent peri-implant diseases
3. To recognize the occurrence as well as the currently available treatment options for peri-implantitis
4. To understand the prognostic systems for teeth and implants
5. To develop realistic expectations in terms of implant health and disease

Prof Larin Levin

Prof

Canada

Prof. Larin Levin is a distinguished periodontist, holding positions as a professor at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry in Canada and a visiting professor at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Previously, he served as Head ...