Course Overview

Peri-implantitis has been receiving attention following recent studies that showed that it is highly prevalent and difficult to manage. This course will provide the latest evidence-based information on peri-implant diseases with emphasis on a team/interdisciplinary approach to treatment. In this course two Master Clinicians join forces to teach for the first time a comprehensive course that encompasses all major critical aspect of tissue development for prevention of peri-implantitis and bone management for its treatment. The program will present the updates on the definition and etiology of peri-implantitis from the American Academy of Periodontology’s 2018 consensus meeting, risk factors for peri-implant disease and preventive measures to incorporate into the implant treatment plan.

The latest scientific evidence on implant cleaning instruments, chemotherapeutics and prevention of cytotoxic titanium particle release will be reviewed.  In addition, an immersive step-by-step hands-on experience will allow the participants to thoroughly comprehend innovative evidence-driven therapeutic protocols for disease prevention and treatment and develop hand skills critical to peri-implant procedures. The program will be presented by Dr. Ehab Moussa, DDS, MS who is a Periodontal educator and an expert in peri-implant tissue management for peri-implant health maintenance and by Dr. George Kotsakis, DDS, MS, Ph.Dc who is an expert in peri-implantitis treatment.

Course Details

Objectives

  • Define peri-implantitis and diagnostic criteria.
  • Understand the risk factors for development of peri-implant disease and treatment modifications for prevention.
  • Formulate an assessment and maintenance strategy for all phases of implant treatment.
  • How to appropriately clean implants without releasing titanium particles.
  • How to augment the soft tissue for long-term peri-implant health.
  • How to select osteostimulative biomaterials for restoring diseased implant cytocompatibility.
  • How to avoid peri-implant complications and protocols for their management.

Content

  • Guidelines for assessing peri-implant health & Implant-specific instrumentation
  • Defect classification
  • Considerations for soft tissue grafting/management around implants
  • Soft tissue grafting techniques
  • Autogenous tissue harvest from tuberosity and palate
  • Decision trees for soft tissue augmentation around implants
  • Clinical case review
  • Peri-implant Defect management
  • Implant surface decontamination and passivation layer stability
  • Grafting of the peri-implant defect for optimal wound healing

What You Can Expect

Implant recession coverage with FGG

This patient presents with recession and exposure of both the implant and abutment. This was also accompanied with a lack of KG and vestibular depth. Case was managed with a vestibuloplasty and free gingival graft. This was also accompanied by plasty of the implant and abutment surface. Photos show final healing at 4 months. First premolar had also been replaced with an implant.

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Meet your presenters

The main advantage of our program is how each topic and technique are covered in a clear step-by-step approach. This makes our course a valuable resource to clinicians of varying levels of expertise in the field.

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