Origins and treatment of biological and hardware complications
This analysis of the evidence is based in part on the proceedings of the 4th ITI Consensus Conference held in Stuttgart in 2008 and of the 5th Consensus Conference held in Bern in 2013 as well as on a literature review. Sixteen step-by-step clinical cases presented by experienced clinicians from all over the world illustrate the diagnosis and treatment of complications.
Gain essential knowledge on the origins, diagnosis, and treatment of both biological and hardware complications in implant dentistry.
Learn from recommendations developed at the 4th and 5th ITI Consensus Conferences, providing a trusted framework for decision-making.
Explore 16 detailed clinical cases from experienced practitioners worldwide, offering step-by-step examples of complication resolution.
- Build a strong foundation in complication management – Understand the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of common biological and hardware issues in implant dentistry.
- Learn from consensus-backed guidance – Apply principles and recommendations developed at the 4th and 5th ITI Consensus Conferences.
- Benefit from real-world cases – Gain practical insights through 16 step-by-step clinical cases demonstrating how experienced clinicians manage complications.
- Enhance patient care and outcomes – Use evidence-based strategies to prevent, identify, and resolve complications, supporting long-term implant success.
Authors and Case Contributors
| Authors | Case Contributors |
|---|---|
| Urs Brägger, Dr med dent | Bilal Al-Nawas, Dr med, Dr med dent |
| Lisa J. A. Heitz-Mayfield, BDS, MDSc, Ph | Urs C Belser, DMD, Dr med dent |
| Michael M. Bornstein, Dr med dent | |
| Urs Brägger, Dr med dent | |
| Daniel Buser, DDS, Dr med dent | |
| Agnieszka Frydrych, BDSc(Hons), MDSc, FRACDS(Oral Med), FOMAA | |
| Alexandros Grous, Dr med, Dr med dent | |
| Lisa J. A. Heitz-Mayfield, BDS, MDSc, PhD | |
| Stefan Hicklin, Dr med dent | |
| Tim Joda, Dr med dent, MSc | |
| Janice Kan, BDSc(Hons), DCD Pros | |
| Daan Kruger, DDS, MSc Oral Implantology | |
| Peer W. Kämmerer, Dr med, Dr med dent | |
| Tomas Linkevičius, DDS, Dip Pros, PhD | |
| Maximilian Moergel, Dr med, Dr med dent | |
| Andrea Mombelli, Dr med dent | |
| Joris Muris, DDS | |
| Giovanni E. Salvi, Dr med dent | |
| Bruno Schmid, Dr med dent | |
| Sandro Tettamanti, Dr med dent | |
| Hans-Peter Weber, DMD, Dr med dent | |
| Philipp Wick, Dr med dent | |
| Daniel Wismeijer, DDS, PhD |
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