CADS CE Study Club: Treating the Ailing and Failing Implant, and Treating Complications with Implant Restorative Dentistry
11/6/2024 • 2 CEUs
AzDA member dentist price
$50 (Save 33%)
$75 Non-member dentist price
a. Restorative complications: Crown does not fit
Multi-unit mal-relationship
Broken screw
Crown margin supragingival
Poor crown contours
b. Surgical Complications: Loose, unstable implant
Soft tissue recession
Infection with exudates
Bone fracture
Membrane exposed
c. Functional Complications: Periimplantitis
Pain on chewing
Periodic screw loosening
Loose abutments
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
Understanding how implant restorative design, initial stability, long-term tissue integration, and proper occlusion is essential in preventing to have complications in Implant dentistry.
Dr. Pete Mellas:
Dr. Mellas has been a resident of Arizona since 1975. He attended the University of Arizona studying Biochemistry, after which he earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from the Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry in 1993.Dr. Mellas is Board Certified as a Periodontist by the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. Dr. Mellas completed his periodontal residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston in 1996 and received a Master of Science Degree and certificate in Periodontics.
Dr. Mellas’ clinical emphasis includes both non-surgical and surgical periodontics, oral medicine, periodontal plastic surgery, bone augmentation procedures, conscious sedation (sleep dentistry), and implantology.
His approach is conservative, utilizing the most current technology in an ultra modern office with patient comfort being paramount to his patients dental experience.
Dr. Mellas is very active in the Arizona State Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the Southwest Society of Periodontology, and the American Academy of Periodontology.
Schedule:
6:15pm-6:30pm: Registration & Dinner6:30pm- 8:30pm: Program
Location:
Arizona Dental Association3193 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale 85251 (Map)
480-344-5777
Registration:
- $50 - AzDA Dentist
- $75 - Non-Member Dentist
Arizona Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
