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Dental Implants

OMS and Other Dental Specialists

GP3a - Dental Implant Plenary: Navigating the Complexities of Implant Dentistry: Innovations, Choices and Complications

Friday, September 19, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Location: Ballroom A, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
CE: 2.0 CDE/CME

Recorded<br><i>This session will be recorded and available beginning Oct. 6.</i>

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 presentation, participants should be able to:
  1. Identify common complications in dental implant procedures and discuss strategies for effective management.
  2. Understand how to leverage remote anchorage techniques in complex cases to improve treatment predictability and patient satisfaction.
  3. Explain how to effectively incorporate digital workflows and regenerative materials into clinical practice for better treatment planning and execution.
  4. Apply the latest innovations and evidence-based practices in implant dentistry to enhance clinical skills and patient care.
  5. Analyze the pros and cons of zirconia vs. titanium implants to make informed decisions for specific clinical scenarios.

Presentations:

  • 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM EDT
    Management of Terminal Dentition With Virtual Planning Through a Team Approach

    Speaker: Keyvan Abbaszadeh, DMD, FRCD(C), FACS – Interface Centre for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  • 8:20 AM - 8:40 AM EDT
    Integrating Technology and Techniques in Modern Implant Dentistry: A Critical Review

    Speaker: Mark E. Ludlow, DMD, MS – University of Utah School of Dentistry

  • 8:40 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
    Dental Implant Complications: Are We Ignoring the Elephant in the Room?

    Speaker: William G. Abbott, DDS (he/him/his) – Interface Centre for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  • 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM EDT
    Zirconia vs. Titanium Implants: Are We Making the Right Choice?

    Speaker: Joan Pi Anfruns, DMD (he/him/his) – Anfruns Henderson and Kane Dental Partnership

  • 9:20 AM - 9:40 AM EDT
    Pterygoid Implants Demystified: Indications, Techniques and Outcomes for Challenging Cases

    Speaker: Jay M. Neugarten, DDS, MD, FACS – New York Center for Orthognathic and Maxillofacial Surgery (NYCOMS)

  • 9:40 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
    Roundtable Discussion and Q&A