Dental Implant Failure: A Clinical Guide to Prevention, Treatment, and Maintenance Therapy

An extensive overview of dental implant failure, emphasizing the critical importance of prevention through meticulous planning and technique. Specifically, the sources detail the necessity of comprehensive patient selection and the evaluation of systemic and dental risk factors, such as diabetes and a history of periodontitis. The material outlines best practices for surgical and prosthodontic procedures, including the use of modern imaging (like CBCT) and surgical guides for accurate implant placement, which should be restoration-driven ("crown-down planning"). Furthermore, the texts explore the etiology of peri-implant diseases—including the roles of bacterial biofilm, residual cement, and material choice—and discuss the essential components of a routine implant maintenance visit, which involves systematic examination and hygiene reinforcement.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/dentistry_made_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/