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Description
Peri-implantitis is a puzzling and frustrating complication. Sadly, it is becoming more and more frequent. Several senior dental professionals tell us that, for a long time (1985-2005), peri-implantitis was almost absent from their experience. They mention the shift from machined to modified implant surfaces as a possible explanation. In other terms, could moderately rough implant surfaces be a risk factor? The debate is very active and scientific studies do not lead to the same conclusions. We will explore this controversy both from a scientific and clinical perspective and evaluate the need for hybrid implants.
Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) critically evaluate the available scientific literature on implant surfaces; 2) discern what can be learned from 35 years of clinical observations; and 3) explain the possible benefits of hybrid implants.