Long-Term Implant Success: Soft Tissue Evaluation Strategies to Minimize Complications

COURSE OVERVIEW
Dental implants can provide predictable outcomes, but long-term success often depends on decisions made before treatment begins. In this program, Dr. Scott MacLean shares his approach to implant site evaluation using digital diagnostics, including intraoral scanning and CBCT imaging. Through clinical case examples, attendees will examine the relationship between implant positioning, soft tissue considerations, restorative planning, and surgical execution, while reviewing practical strategies for minimizing complications and supporting long-term implant health.

Audience: Dentists, Specialists, Dental Assistants, Technicians

Recommended Pre-requisite: None

Format

Lecture, Live Webinar

Subject

690 Implants

Speaker

Dr. Scott MacLean DDS, FADI, FPFA, FACD, FICD


Course Date

October 20th
@ 7:00 PM ET /
4:00 PM PT

Credit

1 CEU

Course Fee

Free

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
■ Differentiate between early implant complications and late implant complications based on clinical presentation
■ Describe the three-dimensional diagnostic information strategy to support implant site evaluation
■ Determine appropriate implant depth and positioning considerations for varying clinical scenarios
■ Integrate risk assessment principles to reduce the likelihood of peri-implant bone loss and implant failure

Dr. Scott MacLean DDS, FADI, FPFA, FACD, FICD

Dr. Scott MacLean is the owner of Trimac Dental Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where his practice focuses on implant, esthetic and digital dentistry. A graduate of Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry, he received numerous honors for academic achievement and leadership. Dr. MacLean is an international lecturer, mentor and educator who has trained thousands of dental professionals in implant treatment concepts and digital workflows. He is a Fellow of several distinguished dental organizations and serves as founder and director of the Seattle Study Club in Atlantic Canada.

CE CREDIT:

To earn CE credit, a user must register for and then engage with the webinar on the published course date. Upon webinar conclusion, the course quiz and survey will be accessible to be completed.  Once both elements are finished, the CE Certificate will unlock and be available for download.


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SPEAKER DISCLOSURE:
This speaker is compensated by Nobel Biocare for the production and delivery of course content. The speaker does not receive compensation for additional viewings of recorded materials. Any additional disclosures regarding potential commercial bias will be provided by the speaker at the beginning of the course presentation. This disclosure does not imply that the information presented is biased.