CE COURSES

The IAG is pleased to partner with the Pacific Northwest Gnathologic Study Club to present the following CE course at a reduced rate for IAG members.

SPEAKERS

Dr. Filbert

Dr. Chae

 Dr. Kajimura

Dr. Hoffman

Date: October 11, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PT)
Location: Global Learning Center of the Washington AGD. 19415 International Blvd Ste 410, Seatac, WA 98188

Implant restorations are on the increase and appear to be quickly becoming part of common practices.

However, they are in fact engineering systems and are vulnerable to certain failures that may affect the longevity of this remarkable medical device. One such prominent issue is abutment screw failure- deemed to be up to 14% screw loosening over an average of 5 years, with 0.3-0.6 screw fractures and an undisclosed implant fracture rate.

Why and how this occurs will be discussed along with commonly held misconceptions on how screw joints work , component fit and problems with new- as received implant components directly form implant manufacturers that may lead to peri-implantitis and implant failure.

New research from engineers working with Dr. Wadhwani from USF will be discussed as well as his current work on preload and implants in general.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understanding the concepts of the “most perfect” implant abutment joint.
2. What is a “hybrid implant bridge restoration” and common errors that can lead to implant failure.
3. Biological attachment system: Body to implant- what parameters lead to success- which to failure.

SPEAKER

Dr. Chandur Wadhwani

Dr. Wadhwani is a local prosthodontist, researcher, lecturer and writer.
He is currently director of science for the Foundation for oral rehabilitation (FOR) a none profit foundation.
An assistant professor in prosthodontics at the University of Washington and Loma Linda
An associate professor in periodontics at Oregon health Sciences university (note -he does not carry out implant surgeries!)
Has received multiple awards with prestigious ones from: AO and the distinguished lecturer award 2018 form ACP- (the second recipient of this award was PI Branemark)
He has worked with multiple universities on studies ranging from: implant health- probing, cements, screws mechanics, fluid dynamics, anodization, pathology, radiography, healing abutment use etc.
& book chapters, and the first book on cementation related to dental implants, and over 70 articles on Pubmed.

Date: November 8, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PT)
Location: Global Learning Center of the Washington AGD. 19415 International Blvd Ste 410, Seatac, WA 98188