Course Description 

While dental implant therapy has become a highly predictable treatment modality, complications can arise at any stage of care, impacting both clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. This course provides clinicians with a comprehensive approach to recognizing, preventing, and managing the surgical, prosthetic, biological, and esthetic complications associated with implant therapy. Through case-based discussions and evidence-based protocols, participants will learn how to identify risk factors, diagnose complications early, and implement effective treatment strategies to improve long-term implant success. Attendees will leave with practical solutions for managing challenging implant cases and greater confidence in addressing complications when they occur.

 Credits: 1.5 CE Credit Hours

Learning Objectives 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify the most common surgical, restorative, biological, and esthetic complications associated with dental implant therapy. 
  2. Recognize patient-related, site-specific, and procedural risk factors that contribute to implant complications and failure. 
  3. Differentiate between peri-implant mucositis, peri-implantitis, and mechanical implant complications through proper clinical and radiographic evaluation. 
  4. Develop evidence-based treatment plans to manage biological complications, including peri-implant disease and soft tissue deficiencies. 
  5. Evaluate restorative and mechanical complications such as screw loosening, prosthesis fractures, implant malposition, and component failure, and determine appropriate corrective actions. 
  6. Implement preventive strategies and maintenance protocols that reduce complication rates and support long-term implant success. 
  7. Apply clinical decision-making principles to determine when to monitor, intervene, or refer patients experiencing implant complications. 


 

Meet the Speaker

Xavier Saab

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Approved PACE Program Provider FAGD/MAGD Credit Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial

board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.

8/1/2021 to 7/31/2025. Provider ID# 316714

Dr. Christian Yaste is a paid speaker of Implant Direct. The Physicians Sunshine Act requires that manufacturers report transfers of value to the physicians (such as educational programs, meals, etc.) to the Federal Government. The report includes identifying information about the physicians, including their name, business address, specialty, NPI and license number, the nature and amount of the transfer, and any explanatory details. In accordance with the Sunshine Act, it is required by law that the transfer of value $199 of this admission to this event, if provided to an attending Healthcare Provider, will be disclosed to the Federal Government. Other rules and restrictions may apply.
 
General concepts on this topic will be taught utilizing Implant Direct products and solutions. We reserve the right to change content, date, and speaker(s) without prior notice. For prescription use only. Caution: Federal (United States) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed dentist. See Instructions For Use for full prescribing information, including indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions. In an effort to protect patient care, Implant Direct strongly encourages responsible training and knowledge prior to the integration of new surgical and non-surgical techniques. Implant Direct, the Implant Direct logotype and all other trademarks are, if nothing else is stated or is evident from the context in a certain case, trademarks of Implant Direct. In order to improve readability, Implant Direct does not use TM/® in the running text. Implant Direct does not waive any right to the trademark or registered mark and nothing herein shall be construed to the contrary.