title: The team approach to managing dental implant complications: the periodontist's point of view.
abstract: Implant-related complications are a fact of life among practitioners who place or restore implants. They occur for a variety of reasons with varying consequences. Those classified as minor complications are most easily corrected and may have little impact on the course of treatment, but severe complications can have serious consequence in expense, complexity, and ultimate success. Many severe complications may be irreversible, leaving the patient with less desirable esthetic options, or worse, permanent disability in terms of speech and function. While various members of the dental team may have different points of view, implant complications are a concern to all. Successful results require comprehensive care, collaborative treatment, and knowledge of dental implant complications. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the patient that all involved in treatment be aware of the different types of complications that can be experienced and learn how to work together as a team to achieve successful outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Director of Clinical Research, Clinical Professor, Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, New York; Private Practice, New York, New York.
authors.forename: Stuart J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Froum
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D015995:Prevalence; D013039:Specialties, Dental
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants