An In-Depth Look at the New Peri-Implant and Periodontal Disease Classification System

CE Sponsored by Colgate in Partnership with the American Academy of Periodontology
The first classifications for peri-implant conditions are included in this newly released periodontal disease classification system.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After reading this course, the participant should be able to:

1. Explain classification systems for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions, as developed by the American Academy of Periodontology and European Federation of Periodontology.
2. Describe factors that can lead to the development of periodontal and peri-implant diseases—and the clinical indications of such conditions.
3. Discuss clinical considerations for diagnosing periodontal and peri-implant diseases.

This course was published in the October 2018 issue and expires October 2021. The author has no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study activity is electronically mediated.