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Implant Dentistry is Innovative, So Why Isn't Our Maintenance?
Educational Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify foundational differences between dental implants and teeth
- Review the AAP implant classification system
- Recognize the systemic burden of peri-implant disease
- Consider demand for an implant workflow that differs from natural teeth
- Explain how the Guided Biofilm Therapy protocol relates to implant maintenance
Abstract
The innovative minds of implant dentistry have provided practitioners the ability to restore, function, health, and life-altering care to our patients. However, dentistry does not approach implant maintenance with the same innovation that created this professional niche. A comprehensive implant workflow is required to keep these patients healthy and produce the predictable long-term outcomes we disclose to patients during their dental implant case presentations, and innovation is also required in the maintenance phase of implant dentistry. Rethinking the way we educate patients will be paramount to understanding the dentistry patients elect to have, their expectations, and their role in achieving long-term case success. It is also critical for the dental team to understand their role in the intricate details of implant dentistry; from scheduling to diagnostics, implant systems, and components, laboratory, surgical, restorative, and maintenance are all significant elements in the implant patient workflow.
Specifically, dental hygienists play a vital role in the long-term success of implant dentistry and need to step into their role as the champions of implant success and health as they are the first responders to peri-implant disease, but more importantly, the liaison in prevention of peri-implant disease. Therefore, successful implant dentistry necessitates a well-trained team and proper strategy.
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Author Bio
Melissa A. Obrotka, BA, RDH
Melissa A. Obrotka, BA, RDH, ICP, holds over 25 years of experience in the dental field and specialized clinical experience with the dental implant patient population. Melissa’s core objectives for patient care is focused on a “Wholestic” approach dental prevention encompassing total body health and wellness. Obrotka is a dental hygiene motivator, confidence coach, influencer, and industry thought leader. In addition, Obrotka is a clinical adjunct professor at her alma mater, Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey. In 2016, Obrotka was nationally recognized as a Master Clinician Award for outstanding clinical expertise in relating interdependence of clinical practice and patient education and in 2017 named one of the, “Six Dental Hygienists You Want to Know’’ by Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.
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This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of EMS Dental. Melissa A. Obrotka, BA, RDH is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, EMS Dental. Melissa A. Obrotka, BA, RDH may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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