Wed 08 October 2025 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Prevention and management of biological complications with implants
Dental implants are a reliable treatment option for the replacement of missing teeth. As with all treatment modalities, however, technical, biological and aesthetic complications can occur. Biological complications seem to be increasing in frequency, and can lead to loss of supporting bone and the eventual loss of implants. In this lecture, the aetiology and pathogenesis of biologic complications will be presented. With an understanding of the aetiological factors, preventive measures can be initiated to reduce the risk of these complications. This lecture will also discuss the management of biological complications, and the evidence for treatment outcomes.
You will learn:
• List the types of biological complications that can occur with dental implants
• Describe the pathogenesis of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis
• Outline the measures that can be taken to prevent peri-implantitis
• Describe the treatment options for managing biological complications with implants
Presented by Dr Stephen Chen
CPD hours: 3 clinical hours
RSVP by Wednesday 1 October 2025 – limited places.
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Schedule
Speakers
Dr Stephen Chen 
Dr Stephen Chen is a specialist periodontist in private practice in Balwyn. He graduated BDS (Malaya) in 1983, MDSc (Melbourne) in 1987, and PhD (Melbourne) in 2008. He holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor at The School of Dentistry, University of Melbourne. Dr Chen’s scientific interests are in the field of tissue regeneration and post-extraction implants, and has published over 30 papers, authored 2 textbooks and contributed chapters to 6 textbooks. He is past-president of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP) and Australasian Osseointegration Society (AOS). He is an honorary life member of the AOS and the ITI.
