A peer reviewed article by Hend Abu-Latifa, BDS, Muhammad H. A. Saleh, BDS, MSD, and Hussein Basma, DDS, DESS, MS
This review explores different strategies and outcomes associated with different timings of dental implant placement and loading, emphasizing their roles in achieving esthetic and functional success in implant dentistry. The four categories of implant placement timing after tooth extraction, proposed at the Third ITI Consensus Conference, are discussed. Overall, each timing strategy serves distinct clinical scenarios, and their successful implementation hinges on a thorough understanding of patient-specific anatomical and esthetic needs, ensuring high predictability and patient satisfaction with the implant outcomes.
Educational objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the oral health-care provider will be able to:
- Distinguish among the four implant placement timing categories (types 1–4) by comparing their clinical practice indications, advantages, and limitations
- Determine the appropriate implant placement timing (immediate, early, or delayed) for a given clinical scenario by analyzing site-specific factors such as bone volume, soft-tissue phenotype, and infection status
- Implement safe and effective surgical techniques for immediate implant placement by selecting suitable flap designs, grafting protocols, and 3D positioning to reduce complications such as mucosal recession and fenestration
- Evaluate different implant loading protocols (immediate, early, and conventional) by assessing patient-related outcomes (e.g., comfort, esthetics, function) and implant survival rates in both fully edentulous and partially edentulous cases
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Quick Access Code: 22450
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- 1 Test
- Course Certificate
CE credit(s): 3
Course Type: Written
Published Date: June 2025
This continuing education (CE) activity was developed by Endeavor Business Media with no commercial support.
This course was written for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, from novice to skilled.
Educational methods: This course is a self-instructional journal and web activity.
Provider disclosure: Endeavor Business Media neither has a leadership position nor a commercial interest in any products or services discussed or shared in this educational activity. No manufacturer or third party had any input in the development of the course content.
Requirements for successful completion: To obtain 3 CE credits for this educational activity, you must pay the required fee, review the material, complete the course evaluation, and obtain an exam score of 70% or higher.
CE planner disclosure: Laura Winfield, Endeavor Business Media dental group CE coordinator, neither has a leadership nor commercial interest with the products or services discussed in this educational activity. Ms. Winfield can be reached at lwinfield@endeavorb2b.com.
Educational disclaimer: Completing a single continuing education course does not provide enough information to result in the participant being an expert in the field related to the course topic. It is a combination of many educational courses and clinical experience that allows the participant to develop skills and expertise.
Image authenticity statement: The images in this educational activity have not been altered.
Scientific integrity statement: Information shared in this CE course is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.
Known benefits and limitations of the data: The information presented in this educational activity is derived from the data and information contained in the reference section.
Registration: The cost of this CE course is $39.00 for 3 CE credits.
Cancellation and refund policy: Any participant who is not 100% satisfied with this course can request a full refund by contacting Endeavor Business Media in writing.
Provider information:
Endeavor Business Media is a nationally approved PACE program provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
11/1/2024 to 10/31/2028.
Provider ID# 320452
AGD code: 690
Endeavor Business Media is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHEBM (January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit. AADH code: AADHEBM-396-6-2025-3
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