Preventing Implant Failure

Overview

This lesson features Dr. Don Curtis, DMD. This interview involves a discussion on the article he and his team published which is entitled “Patient-Centered Risk Assessment in Implant Treatment Planning.” Dr. Curtis provides a discussion on factors that contribute to implant failure and success. He will discuss ways in which implant failure can be prevented and resources available to determine a patient’s overall risk of failure.

Lesson Objectives

1. Gain a generalized understanding for variables that contribute to implant failure
2. Become aware of resources available to identify risks for implant failure
3. Learn of nuanced variables that contribute to implant failure
4. Understand maintenance recommendations to prevent implant failure

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