Complication or substandard care? Risks of inadequate implant training
Wheeler, S.; Bollinger, C.M.
Journal of the California Dental Association 37(9): 647-651
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1043-2256 PMID: 19810646 Document Number: 633868
The use of dental implants has increased substantially over the past decade, as have the number of implant-related complications. One of the contributing factors is inadequate training in the prevention, recognition, and treatment of complications. Comprehensive training on implant surgical procedures that includes patient selection, risk management, and complications allows dentists to incorporate implant placement into their practices with less risk to patients and less risk of serious legal consequences.