Learn what clinicians need to know to prevent peri-implant complications based on the presenter’s textbook, “Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist: 2nd Edition.” This course will provide clinicians with the procedures to detect early signs of peri-implant disease, diagnose any implant complications and provide treatment. Peri-implant prevention starts with providing professional in-office assessment, maintenance and personalized homecare recommendations, vital for long-term implant success.
Learning Objectives:
Put into practice assessment and monitoring protocols for all forms of implant-borne restorations/prosthesis patients.
Understand the major risk factors for peri-implantitis and the role of early intervention based on the American Academy of Periodontology peri-implant soft and hard deficiencies classification.
Learn to perform in-office professional implant maintenance and disease treatment, and identify homecare strategies for more predictable outcomes.