Summary
Peri-implant disease is a growing concern and everything we think about maintaining dental implants may be wrong! It
turns out that titanium poses some unique challenges requiring solutions that differ from how we maintain natural teeth
given key differences between the disease process around dental implants compared to natural teeth. During this webinar,
learn about what works best to keep implants healthy and functioning and how to blend this evidence-based information
into your existing routines.
Presenter
Tim Donley, DDS, MSD
Dr. Timothy Donley is currently in the private practice of periodontics and implantology in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Dr.
Donley is a sought-after speaker whose courses are always highly rated. His forte lies in taking the latest research and
packaging it in a way that makes sense. Dr. Donley co-authored the first-ever comprehensive textbook on ultrasonic
debridement, and lectures and publishes frequently on topics of interest to clinical dentists and dental hygienists.
Learning Outcomes
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the differences between periodontal and peri-implant diseases
- Explain the emerging concerns about titanium nanoparticle release
- Develop an ideal protocol for debriding and maintaining titanium implants