How to develop an evidence-based plan for implant success.

Identifying common oral health problems, chronic conditions, and physical/ motor disorders is key to ensuring successful dental appointments for mature patients.

Oral health professionals need to be familiar with bisphosphonates and other antiresorptive medications due to their impact on dental health.

Understanding the biology behind periodontal disease phenotypes will help oral health professionals create individualized periodontal treatment plans.

A collaborative treatment plan is necessary for patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, as they are susceptible to side effects that manifest in various tissues of the oral cavity.

Identifying and addressing oral complications are essential to successful management of this chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease.

Periodontal health is intricately tied to oral and systemic health in patients with special needs.

Created with patients' own donor tissue, the placement of L-PRF encourages healing following a variety of dental procedures.

While myriad factors can threaten the success of implant therapy, implementing maintenance strategies may support positive outcomes.

The efficacy of this technology as an adjunctive treatment for periodontitis and peri-implant diseases remains controversial.