Yusuke Hamada, DDS, MSD, is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Periodontics and Allied Dental Programs at Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis and a diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology.
Implant maintenance is key to preventing inflammatory disease that may jeopardize implant health. With no proven strategies to combat peri-implantitis, prevention is integral to the long-term success of implant therapy.
Peri-implant…
Both screw- and cement-retained prostheses are acceptable treatment options for single and multiple fixed implant restorations. However, there is debate over which is the better option in the long term.
A cement-retained prosthesis has…
While implant therapy offers a high rate of success, it is not without potential pitfalls. This Perio Update will review the key points to hit while in the treatment planning phase to ensure the success of implant therapy.
Oral…