Vanchit John, BDS, MDS, DDS, MSD, is a professor and chair of the Department of Periodontology at Indiana University School of Dentistry and a diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology.
Oral health professionals are encouraged to implement surgical checklists — along with modifications to fit individual clinician preference — to improve the quality and safety of care.
Explore the implementation of surgical checklists in dentistry, drawing inspiration from successful models in medicine, to enhance patient safety and reduce complications.
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…
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…
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…
Until recently, the relationship between genetic disorders and periodontal diseases was unclear. As our understanding of the underlying mechanisms and systemic pathophysiology of numerous genetic disorders broadens, new research has…
The pandemic that has enveloped the entire globe has become so complete that it is hard to remember that not long ago we were living our “normal” lives.