CT-generated Surgical Guides and Flapless Surgery
Current Issues Forum provides the opportunity for invited individuals with expertise and experience to express their opinions on selected current topics of interest in the field of oral and maxillofacial implants.

Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Peri-Implant Disease
Although some risk factors of peri-implant disease are well defined, the lack of efficient and predictable approaches to treat peri-implantitis has created difficulty in the management of those complications. The aim of this review was the evaluate the reliability of the diagnosis methods and to provide a set of guidelines to treat peri-implant disease. A search of PubMed and a hand search of articles related to peri-implant diseases were conducted up to August 2013. A summary of the current methods for the diagnosis of peri-implantitis, its potential risk factors, and a flow chart to guide the clinical management of these conditions are presented.

Defining New Paradigms for Assessment of Implant Receptor Sites
This article will demonstrate how computed tomography combined with interactive virtual treatment-planning software applications can empower clinicians with enhanced diagnostic capabilities for implant receptor-site assessment.

PET in Conjuction with Apisectomy Procedure
A frequently asked question: Is a tooth with a small periapical infection contraindicated for a PET procedure? This presentation showcases a technique for effectively performing a PET with implant placement and an immediate provisional crown for a central incisor with a small periapical infection.

The Role of Technology in the Immediate Replacement of Missing Teeth - Part 2 of 2
Dr. Jack Krauser outlines a thorough review of the available state of the art digital technology that can be combined and utilized to plan and deliver immediate restorations in both partially and fully edentulous patients.

Techniques for Immediate Implant Replacement and Provisionalization of a Central Incisor
Dr. Paul Petrungaro demonstrates the step-by-step immediate flapless implant replacement of an extracted central incisor.

Surgical Bioengineering in the Management of the Atrophic Jaw
This lecture presentation will describe the behavior and utilization of of fresh frozen allograft vs. autogenous bone in major bone augmentation cases. The advantages and disadvantages as well as the potential of adding bone marrow aspirate to fresh frozen bone will be further highlighted. In depth review of how to manage and use this new technique in clinical practice will be clearly explained.

Surgical Veneer Grafting: Utilization in Immediate Implant Placement
The management of the digital implant prosthetic dentistry, especially in the anterior esthetic area, is one of the hottest topics in Dentistry. The diagnostic phase is critical. In the course, are discussed all the parameters to achieve the correct diagnosis of the socket and the various treatment plan correlated to each anatomical type of socket. The Dual Zone approach (bone zone and tissue zone) will be evaluated and discussed in detail, regarding each of their variables.

Esthetic Management for Compromised Extraction Sites - Part 2 of 2
Missing soft tissue is the main reason for compromised results in the aesthetic zone. But since the soft tissue has to be supported by a sufficient amount of bone, our focus has also to be on bone. Due to the fact that no bone-preservation technique (at the time of tooth extraction) available today, gives us the perfect result we need, augmentation procedures are still needed. Appropriate bone and soft tissue engineering in all three dimensions enhances the aesthetic performance of long-lasting restorations that blend in well and emerge from the periimplant sulcus in harmony with the neighboring teeth.