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Addressing Peri-Implantitis

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While implant therapy is well-known for its safety and efficacy, not all implants flourish. Whatever the cause, peri-implantitis is a serious threat to implant health and clinicians must be prepared to adequately address the signs and symptoms of peri-implantitis and return the site back to health.

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Penn Dental Medicine’s Geelsu Hwang Engineering a Next-Generation Dental Implant

Dentistry Today

Every year, roughly 3 million Americans receive implants to replace lost teeth. While this technology has represented a leap of progress in dental care , over time, inflammation and gum disease—nurtured by microbial biofilms, or plaque—can affect the soft tissue and bone surrounding the implant and cause these tooth replacements to fail.

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Implant Dentistry Without Peri-Implantitis at the AO Annual Meeting

Dentistry Today

The theme of this year’s conference, “Going beyond the Boundaries – Optimizing Patient Care Through Scientific and Clinical Innovation,” resonates with the Swiss Implant System Patent committed to preventing peri-implantitis. 4,5 In the latter study, Dr.

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DentaSEAL Pro Launches First-to-Market Product Line

Dentistry Today

This product line directly addresses biofilm, stain, inflammation and is set to revolutionize how dentists and hygienists prevent oral diseases. APPLIANCE HEALTH- DentaSEAL Pro prevents odor and build up when applied to fixed and removable prostheses such as implants, dentures, retainers and clear aligners.

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Misch Implant Institute Sets the Standard in Implant Dentistry Education

Dentistry Today

As part of its commitment to advancing implant dentistry , The Misch Implant Institute offers a series of surgical courses designed to elevate the standard of care in implant dentistry. Each session provides valuable knowledge and techniques for both experienced implant professionals and those new to the field.

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A Look at Peri-Implant Disease Classification

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Implant therapy is often the treatment of choice when it comes to addressing tooth loss. However, as dental hygienists are well aware, some implants fail. As such, clinicians are charged with detecting and addressing the signs of peri-implant disease. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PERIO UPDATE NEWSLETTER HERE.

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Oklahoma and Oregon Dental Boards to Require Education Minimums for Dental Implant Surgery

Dentistry Today

In the face of growing public complaints over flawed dental implant surgeries, the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry and the Oregon Board of Dentistry are instituting rule changes for minimal levels of education related to dental implant surgery (not restorative implant prosthetic placement).