How We Can Prevent an Ailing Implant from Becoming a Failing Implant: Management of Perio-Mucositis and Peri-Implantitus (AM)

Peri-implant diseases threaten long-term implant success. This lecture reviews prevention strategies, early diagnosis, and management protocols for peri-mucositis and peri-implantitis. Clinicians will learn interventions that can arrest disease progression and improve outcomes.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Differentiate between peri-mucositis and peri-implantitis.
Identify risk factors and early signs of peri-implant disease.
Apply non-surgical and surgical management strategies.
Develop prevention protocols to reduce peri-implant disease incidence.

Simple vs Surgical Exodontia: Are Any Extractions Really Simple? (PM)

“Simple” extractions can become surgical quickly without proper assessment and technique. This lecture clarifies indications for surgical vs. non-surgical extractions and reviews strategies for atraumatic tooth removal. Attendees will gain confidence in handling complex extractions predictably.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Differentiate between simple and surgical extraction indications.
Assess patient and tooth factors influencing extraction difficulty.
Apply atraumatic extraction techniques.
Plan for surgical extractions when necessary to avoid complications.

HANDOUTS

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Audience: Dentists, hygienists, assistants