Learning Objectives

• Identify Clinical Indicators of Implant Complications: Recognize the clinical signs of implant failure, including pain, inflammation, and mobility, enabling prompt and accurate identification of potential complications in dental implant patients. 
• Apply Evidence-Based Diagnostic Techniques: Utilize radiographic assessment effectively to detect early bone loss and identify possible issues, enhancing the ability to diagnose and address implant-related challenges in their early stages. 
• Formulate Effective Peri-Implantitis Management Strategies: Develop evidence-based strategies for diagnosing and managing peri-implantitis, equipped with the knowledge to prevent and address inflammatory conditions around dental implants. 
• Implement Specialized Maintenance Protocols: Apply specialized techniques and instruments to perform professional cleaning around dental implants without compromising their integrity, ensuring meticulous maintenance for long-term implant success. 
• Establish Structured Follow-Up Regimens: Design and implement a structured recall system for implant patients, determining optimal appointment frequency and incorporating radiographic assessments to ensure consistent monitoring of implant health.

In the dynamic landscape of implant dentistry, achieving enduring success with dental implants hinges on a profound comprehension of failure recognition and meticulous maintenance protocols. Join Irene for a comprehensive lecture designed to provide the checklist you didn't know you needed to bring back to practice with you and spice up your maintenance protocols. This session will furnish you with the knowledge and proficiency required to optimize patient outcomes.   We explore identifying implant failures, implications and prevalence of implant failures, and factors that can precipitate complications. We'll navigate into clinical signs of implant failure, shedding light on the significance of pain, inflammation, and mobility. Real-world case studies will illustrate the array of manifestations of implant complications. Radiographic assessment, pivotal in implant care, will be scrutinized, emphasizing its role in detecting early bone loss and issues. We'll dissect the enigma of peri-implantitis, elucidating its diagnosis and unveiling evidence-based strategies. Finally, we'll navigate component failures and implant fractures, revealing how to identify these challenges and chart an appropriate course of action. Establishing a structured follow-up regimen for implant patients will be demystified, encompassing optimal appointment frequency and radiographic assessments.   As we conclude, interactive case studies and discussions bridge theoretical with practical. Dental professionals, new and seasoned, will find value in this session, emerging and equipped with actionable insights, pragmatic techniques, and evidence-based approaches poised to elevate implant success rates and enhance care. Join us to embolden your grasp of implant dentistry and seize the opportunity to leave an indelible mark on your patients' journeys toward exceptional oral health.