Dr. Taylor holds the Endowed Thomas D. Taylor Chair of Prosthodontics and is professor and head, Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He is involved in both clinical and laboratory research and has published extensively in prosthodontic literature. He is a past editor of the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants and past president of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, American College of Prosthodontists, International College of Prosthodontists, Academy of Prosthodontics, and the International Team for Implantology (ITI). Dr. Taylor served for 18 years as executive director of as well as being past president of the American Board of Prosthodontics.
Opinions vary widely as to what the critical issues are in success/survival of dental implants for the long term. This presentation will focus on several key factors that are presumed to determine success and survival of dental implants. Peri-implantitis and occlusion are associated with implant complications. This presentation will focus on the available evidence and will attempt to make some sense out of this widely diverse evidence.
Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
Understand how multiple factors can affect bone levels adjacent to implants.
Be aware of multiple etiologies for peri-implant disease.
Understand current best evidence for implant occlusion.
Know factors that can reduce the risk of implant bone loss
Be familiar with current trends in peri-implant disease.