Congress Lecture

Surgical Planning and Procedures

Prevention and Management of Bone and Soft Tissue Defects in the Esthetic Zone

This lecture addresses the clinical challenges of soft and hard tissue defects in the esthetic zone. Dr. Al-Nawas introduces the decision-making process for management of the extraction socket; the advantages and limitations of different biomaterials for ridge preservation; and selection of timing for implant placement and loading based on current literature and recommendations from the 2018 ITI Consensus Conference. Emphases are placed on several important factors: presence of infection, damaged alveolus, soft tissue phenotype, implant position and angulation, implant primary stability, patient expectations, and more. Typical mistakes and complications with immediate implants are also discussed.

At the end of this Congress Lecture you should be able to...

discuss the decision-making process for management of the extraction socket
discuss the advantages and limitations of different biomaterials for ridge preservation
discuss critical factors in case selection for immediate implant placements
recognize the common complications with immediate implants and how to prevent them

Duration

44 min.

Learner Level

| 1 | 2 | 3 |

Event

ITI Congress India 2019

CME/CPD

0.73 hours

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