Date Milestones
Release Date
May 19, 2025
Review Date
Expiration Date
May 19, 2028
Course
Presented by
Lynn Pencek
RDH, MS
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Course Description
Implants
We are now 40 years since professor Brånemark introduced his research on osseointegration to the dental community. Dental Implants provide our patients with successful long-term restorative solutions for function, comfort, and aesthetics. Today, Dental Hygienists are seeing more patients with dental implants.
Implant manufacturers have introduced new implant designs, implant surfaces, and surface chemistry that affect biocompatibility and maintenance protocols. Therefore, there is a concern if what we are using to reduce the peri-implant inflammation may negatively affect the biocompatibility of the implant surface and the implant’s long-term success.
This class will review dental implant component materials and design and the biological compatibility of commonly used instruments, technology, and therapeutic materials.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:
- Review history of osseointegration and dental implant therapy
- Identify dental implant components for single-tooth and full-arch treatment concepts
- Review of maintenance protocols for prevention of Peri-implantitis
- Review biologically safe instrument materials to use on dental Implants.
- Identify home care products and techniques safe for implant maintenance.
