Dental Implant Plenary: Navigating the Complexities of Implant Dentistry: Innovations, Choices and Complications
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This session aims to give dental professionals a comprehensive overview of the current landscape in implant dentistry. It will explore innovative techniques, critical decision-making regarding implant materials, and managing complications associated with dental implants. Featuring expert speakers on topics such as virtual planning in terminal dentition and the zirconia vs. titanium debate, this session will equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to enhance patient outcomes and navigate the complexities of modern implant practices
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Identify common complications in dental implant procedures and discuss strategies for effective management.
- Understand how to leverage remote anchorage techniques in complex cases to improve treatment predictability and patient satisfaction.
- Explain how to effectively incorporate digital workflows and regenerative materials into clinical practice for better treatment planning and execution.
- Apply the latest innovations and evidence-based practices in implant dentistry to enhance clinical skills and patient care.
- Analyze the pros and cons of zirconia vs. titanium implants to make informed decisions for specific clinical scenarios.
Management of Terminal Dentition with Virtual Planning Through a Team Approach
Keyvan Abbaszadeh, DMD, FRCD(C), FACS
Partner
Interface Centre for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
London, Ontario, Canada
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Integrating Technology and Techniques in Modern Implant Dentistry: A Critical Review
Mark E. Ludlow, DMD, MS
Associate Professor and Section Head of Implant Dentistry, Digital Dentistry, and Removable Prosthodontics
University of Utah School of Dentistry
Salt Lake City, Utah
Disclosure(s): Dentsply Sirona: Consultant (Ongoing), Research Grant or Support (Ongoing), Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing); Henry Schein: Consultant (Ongoing), Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing); Spear Education: Consultant (Ongoing), Employee (Ongoing), Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing)
Dental Implant Complications: Are We Ignoring the Elephant in the Room?
William G. Abbott
Partner
Interface Centre for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
London, Ontario, Canada
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Zirconia vs. Titanium Implants: Are We Making the Right Choice?
Joan Pi Anfruns, DMD
Partner
Anfruns Henderson and Kane Dental Partnership
Los Angeles, California
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Pterygoid Implants Demystified: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes for Challenging Cases
Jay M. Neugarten, DDS, MD, FACS
Private Practice
New York Center for Orthognathic and Maxillofacial Surgery (NYCOMS)
New York, New York
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Release Date: September 19, 2025
Expiration Date: September 19, 2028
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 2 hour(s)
Method of participation: Self-Study
Keyvan Abbaszadeh, DMD, FRCD(C), FACS
Partner
Interface Centre for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Keyvan Abbaszadeh completed his dental training at Tufts University in Boston followed by a general practice residency at Harvard University. He completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at University of Illinois at Chicago in 1999.
Keyvan is an examiner for the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a fellow of American College of Surgeons.
Keyvan is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the Western University.
Keyvan is in group practice in London, Ontario. His clinical interests are trauma, orthognathic, implant, and dentoalveolar surgery.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Mark E. Ludlow, DMD, MS
Associate Professor and Section Head of Implant Dentistry, Digital Dentistry, and Removable Prosthodontics
University of Utah
Dr. Mark Ludlow is the Section Head of Implant Dentistry, Digital Dentistry, and Removable Prosthodontics at the University of Utah School of Dentistry. He completed his DMD dental training at the University of Connecticut and received his MS in prosthodontics from the University of North Carolina. As a practicing and teaching prosthodontist, Dr. Ludlow’s passion is in the development and integration of digital technology in the practice of everyday implant and restorative dentistry.
Disclosure(s): Dentsply Sirona: Consultant (Ongoing), Research Grant or Support (Ongoing), Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing); Henry Schein: Consultant (Ongoing), Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing); Spear Education: Consultant (Ongoing), Employee (Ongoing), Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing)
William G. Abbott, DDS
Partner
Interface Centre for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Abbott obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto and his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Bill is a Partner at the Interface Surgery Centre in London, Canada.
Dr. Abbott is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a past examiner for the College. He is a retired Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is a Past President of the Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the London and District Dental Society. Bill was previously an Associate Clinical Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and former Study Club Coordinator for the Canadian Section of ITI. Bill is a frequent speaker at study clubs and dental societies and is the recipient of numerous service awards.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Joan Pi Anfruns, DMD
Partner
Anfruns Henderson and Kane Dental Partnership
Dr. Joan Pi-Anfruns was born and raised in Barcelona, Spain. He earned his degree as a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. He completed post-doctoral training in Implant Dentistry from New York University’s Advanced Implant Program, Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. He then joined the UCLA School of Dentistry and completed a Fellowship in Surgical Implant Dentistry. Dr. Pi-Anfruns is in private practice in Los Angeles, CA. He is a Diplomate of the Academy of Osseointegration and a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology. His areas of expertise include dental implant surgery, hard and soft tissue reconstruction, and dental extractions and he lectures nationally and internationally on these topics. Dr. Pi-Anfruns has published numerous scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and has co-authored several book chapters in the field of Implant Dentistry.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Jay M. Neugarten, DDS, MD, FACS
Private Practice
New York Center for Orthognathic and Maxillofacial Surgery (NYCOMS)
Dr. Jay Neugarten is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing for over 20 years at The New York Center for Orthognathic and Maxillofacial Surgery in Manhattan, New York. Graduating from Columbia’s School of Dental Medicine and completing advanced training in oral surgery at North Shore’s Long Island Jewish Medical Center before earning a medical degree from Stony Brook University, Dr. Neugarten’s
areas of expertise cover an array of advanced treatments from individually customized orthognathic plates to robotically guided implant reconstructions. A distinguished fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Neugarten has also served as an educator of residents and students at Cornell-Weill and Long Island Jewish Medical Centers as well as lecturing internationally on the latest modalities in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He additionally established the Zaga Center New York City, a collaborative effort within the international Zaga community of surgeons dedicated to advancing the field of zygomatic reconstruction. The dedication and passion that marked Dr. Neugarten’s academic achievements remain a driving force throughout his career, exemplifying the dynamic intersection of
skill, innovation, and compassion that defines his pioneering approach to oral surgery.
Disclosure(s): Straumann Group: Consultant (Ongoing); Stryker CMF: Consultant (Ongoing)
Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.
ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 2.0 continuing education credit(s).
AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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