Course Description:
This course will help you be able to determine if Implant has failed or is salavagable based on complications present:
- Restorative complications:
- Crown does not fit
- Multi-unit mal-relationship
- Broken screw
- Crown margin supragingival
- Poor crown contours
- Surgical Complications:
- Loose, unstable implant
- Soft tissue recession
- Infection with exudates
- Bone fracture
- Membrane exposed
- Functional Complications:
- Periimplantitis
- Pain on chewing
- Periodic screw loosening
- Loose abutments
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand how implant restorative design, initial stability, long-term tissue integration, and proper occlusion is essential in preventing to have complications in Implant dentistry.
Speaker
Hoda Yousef completed a prosthodontic program at the U. of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers School of Dental Medicine) and holds a combined prosthodontic certificate and a Master of Science degree in oral biology. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Prosthodontics as well as a fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics, International College of Dentists and the Greater NY Academy of Prosthodontics. Dr. Yousef is currently an Associate Professor and Vice-Chair in the Restorative Department of prosthodontics and biomaterials at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Serves as Director of the Undergraduate Restorative Department, Course Director for the Pre-clinical Fixed Prosthodontic and Course Director for Implant Dentistry, as well as Clinical Director of the Implant Program. She works as a prosthodontist in faculty practice. She has made numerous implant presentations at the Academy of Osseointegration, the American College of Prosthodontics and various Study Clubs and Universities. She has lectured nationally and internationally on proper placement and restoration of Implants. Dr. Yousef’s research interest includes implant prosthodontics and has had several publications.