Peri-implant diseases: Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
About this Seminar
Dental Implants have been proven a successful and constantly growing in popularity treatment modality to replace missing teeth. As the utilization of dental implants increases, oral health care providers will be challenged with more complications which will affect the survival of dental implants, as well as their success rate. Peri-implant diseases are the most commonly encountered complications. Diagnosis and management of such complications are becoming an integral part of everyday practice. This presentation will review the etiology and diagnosis of peri-implant diseases. Several treatment modalities will also be presented, aiming to arrest peri-implant inflammation and bone loss, regenerate the missing bone structure, and ensure the sustainability of the outcome.
Education Objectives
After taking this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the etiology and pathogenesis of peri-implant diseases.
- Diagnose complications related to dental implants.
- Identify risk factors that could influence the outcome of treatment.
- Select the appropriate treatment modality to manage peri-implant diseases.
Presenters
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About Dr. John Tscourounakis, DDS, Cert. Perio, MS, FRCD(C)
Born and raised in Greece, Dr. John Tsourounakis graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2008. He then obtained his Certificate in Periodontics in 2012, and in 2013 he completed a postgraduate Fellowship in Dental Implantology, at Louisiana State University, School of Dentistry in New Orleans. During his residency he completed his Masters Degree in Health Care Management from the University of New Orleans, College of Business, in 2011, graduating with an award in academic excellence.
Dr. Tsourounakis maintains a private practice at Southwest Specialty Group, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and is a clinical instructor at the graduate periodontics program of University of Manitoba, Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American board of Periodontology and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.