Owner Practice At Your Best, LLC Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, United States
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Lynn Pencek, RDH, MS: No relevant disclosure to display
Once considered an elective for the privileged few, dental implants are now provided as a routine dental service. Long-term success for these patients is dependent on a collaborative effort with the dentist and dental hygienist; however, there is limited formal education about dental implant maintenance in the current US dental hygiene curriculum. With changing classifications about treatment considerations for peri-implant disease and advancements in technology, it is not uncommon for dental hygienists to express uncertainty about patient care.
This program will review the history of osseointegration, the evolution of treatment workflows for dental implant therapy, along with decision-making factors leading to maintenance protocols for implant cases ranging from a single tooth to full arch screw-retained restorations.
No Lecture Fee
Learning Objectives:
Review the history of osseointegration and dental implant therapy
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Recognize components and treatment options for single tooth and full-arch implant-supported screw-retained treatment concepts.
Review of aftercare, recall maintenance, and protocols for prevention of Peri-implantitis.
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