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Jennifer Chang, DDS, is an assistant professor in the Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Dentistry. She is a diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology.

Perio Update

Preventing Inflammation With Implant Maintenance

Nov 15, 2022

Implant maintenance is key to preventing inflammatory disease that may jeopardize implant health. With no proven strategies to combat peri-implantitis, prevention is integral to the long-term success of implant therapy. Peri-implant…

Perio Update

Screw- Vs Cement-Retained Prostheses in Implant Therapy

Nov 1, 2022

Both screw- and cement-retained prostheses are acceptable treatment options for single and multiple fixed implant restorations. However, there is debate over which is the better option in the long term. A cement-retained prosthesis has…

Perio Update

Supporting Positive Implant Outcomes

Oct 18, 2022

While implant therapy offers a high rate of success, it is not without potential pitfalls. This Perio Update will review the key points to hit while in the treatment planning phase to ensure the success of implant therapy. Oral…

Periodontics

Strategies for Implant Maintenance

Sep 18, 2019

Regular monitoring of peri-implant tissues is key to the long-term success of implant therapy.

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