Complications and Maintenance of Dental Implants course for Dental Practice
This session will outline the common surgical and restorative complications encountered with dental implants. A protocol for maintenance care and follow-up to try and minimise long-term complications will also be presented.
Learning objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- list the common surgical complications associated with dental implants
- describe the common restorative complications associated with dental implants
- explain the principles for successful implant maintenance and follow up
Complications are rare if good treatment planning has taken place and a careful technique has been employed throughout the surgical and prosthodontic stages. Patients should be informed of possible complications particularly if they are at a relatively higher risk.
Before commencing this session you should:
- have completed the eDen session in Module 9 Replacement of teeth/Implantology/Basic principles of implantology (141-0441)
- have knowledge of:
- prosthodontics
- occlusion
- basic surgical skills for hard and soft tissues
Ken graduated with honours from Bristol University in 1982. He gained his London fellowship in 1986 before specialising in restorative dentistry.
He completed a Masters and Senior Registrar training at the Eastman Dental Hospital and became consultant in conservative dentistry and periodontology in 1995. He is recognised by the GDC as a specialist in restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontology and endodontics.
He now shares his time between hospital and private practice.
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