The process of dental implant healing and the challenges of peri-implantitis are key topics in modern implant dentistry. Understanding the biological mechanisms that ensure successful implant integration and the complications that can arise is essential for improving patient outcomes.

learning Objectives

• Upon completion of this course, participants will:
• Learn about the phases of dental implant healing, factors that influence the process, and the different cell types involved.
• Understand peri-implantitis as a multifactorial disease driven by bacterial biofilm and the complexity of treatment required to manage it effectively

Ub Faculty:

Violet I. Haraszthy, DDS, PhD, MS, RN, is full professor and former Chair in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine at Buffalo, her alma mater. She holds a Certificate in Periodontics and a Certificate in Prosthodontics, and received an Honorary Doctorate in 2013 from the University of Szeged in Hungary. Her career spans education, research, and private practice. She is very active in professional organizations and volunteer work for her community.

No Conflict of Interest - presentation will not refer to products of a commercial company with which the speaker has a significant relationship within the past 12 months.)