This course consists of 4 modules. You’ll earn 7 CE credits upon completion.

Learn to identify the different clinical complications that can occur with dental implants in this comprehensive four-part course. Dr Charles Goodacre provides invaluable knowledge including surgical and mechanical complications, soft tissue and esthetic issues, as well as the factors affecting implant loss. Understand how to prevent, manage or minimize implant complications for more successful outcomes in restorative dentistry.  

Surgical Complications with Dental Implants

In the first module, Dr. Goodacre identifies the most common surgical complications as well as the rare ones with potentially serious effects. Included is a discussion of pain related to implants, infection, hemorrhage-related complications, neurosensory disturbance, adjacent tooth devitalization, implant failure due to adjacent teeth. Understand how to prevent or minimize each complication.

Factors Affecting Implant Loss

This presentation will focus on the factors that are most likely to cause and affect implant loss. They include the type of prosthesis and arch, time at which loss is most likely to occur, the effect of implant length and bone quality, and systemic factors. You’ll learn to identify means by which these factors can be reduced or eliminated.

Soft Tissue and Esthetic Complications with Dental Implants

Soft tissue complications present biologic problems that can lead to bone and implant loss. This module will discuss the factors that cause such problems to occur and how they could have been minimized or avoided. Learning objectives include:

• Discuss the space required for appropriate implant placement
• Predict interproximal and midfacial soft tissue esthetics prior to implant placement
• Understand facial growth changes that occur during adolescence and continue throughout life

Mechanical Complications with Dental Implants

A large number of mechanical complications have been reported in the dental literature that could have been prevented through proper planning and design. This module will review the complications and discuss how to avoid unfavorable loading.

• Identify the factors that create overloading of implants and prostheses
• Understand the importance of implant placement in minimizing complications
• Learn how to design single crowns and fixed partial dentures that resist adverse leverage when the implant positions are not ideal

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Purchase of this course grants access for one year and requires an internet connection, a computer with video and audio capabilities, and in some cases, Adobe Reader to view handouts and articles.

You can download this course and watch it anywhere using the DOCS APP. Get it on Google Play or the Apple Store .

Watch the video and complete the quiz to earn 7 CE credits.

Scientific support and additional resources are available here.

NOTE: Many dental boards require that a specified portion of your CE credits be via in-person attendance at live courses. Check your state's rules!