Implant Complications Course (July 11–12, 2026)

In-Person & Remote | 16 CE Units

Course Description

The rapid growth of dental implant therapy has revolutionized patient care, offering functional and esthetic tooth replacement solutions. However, with the increase in implant placement comes a parallel rise in biological, technical, and esthetic complications. Clinicians are now faced with a growing number of patients seeking professional management of implant-related problems, many of which require advanced surgical and prosthetic interventions.

Peri-implantitis, an inflammatory condition of the peri-implant tissues, is the leading biological complication and a major cause of implant failure. This course will provide an in-depth exploration of the etiology, risk factors, and prevention strategies for peri-implantitis, as well as cutting-edge surgical and regenerative treatment approaches. Technical and esthetic challenges, such as prosthetic misfits, implant malposition, and peri-implant soft tissue deficiencies, will also be addressed in detail.

Through interactive lectures, detailed case reviews, hands-on workshops, and live surgical demonstrations, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully prevent, diagnose, and manage complications in implant therapy. Faculty experts will share practical strategies and evidence-based protocols to help clinicians optimize both functional and esthetic outcomes in challenging implant cases.

By the end of the program, participants will be able to critically evaluate implant complications, select appropriate treatment protocols, and integrate multidisciplinary strategies to ensure long-term implant success.

Educational Objectives

• Understand the biological basis and pathophysiology of peri-implantitis.
• Identify risk factors and implement prevention strategies for implant complications.
• Perform comprehensive case selection and treatment planning for peri-implantitis.
• Recognize the role of soft tissues in peri-implant health and disease.
• Accurately diagnose peri-implantitis and distinguish it from other peri-implant conditions.
• Gain experience in surgical management strategies including resective pocket reduction and regenerative therapy.
• Recognize complications related to patients’ age and craniofacial growth and remodeling.
• Understand prosthetic considerations and interdisciplinary collaboration in the management of peri-implant complications.
• Develop clinical skills through hands-on workshops covering defect selection, flap designs, and regenerative procedures.

Speakers

Fereidoun Daftary, DDS, MSD

Dr. Daftary received his DDS from the National University of Iran and has completed post-doctoral training in prosthodontics at Boston University (BU). He has held a position as an assistant professor at New York University (NYU) and was associate professor and chair of the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry from 1982 to 1992. Dr. Daftary has lectured nationally and internationally on the topics of aesthetics and implant prosthodontics. He is a pioneer in the field of implant dentistry and has developed and patented more than 20 devices, which have been utilized in the development of hundreds of products commonly used in implant dentistry, including the Anatomic Abutment and Bio-Esthetic System and AIS Implant System. He also has numerous publications on different topics in prosthodontics. Dr. Daftary is a member of multiple national and local dental organizations.

Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz is a board-certified periodontist and internationally recognized educator and researcher in the fields of periodontics and implant dentistry. He is a Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. With over 15 years of academic experience, he has held leadership roles at the University of Iowa, Harvard University, and the University of Michigan. Dr. Avila-Ortiz is Editor-in-Chief of The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry (IJPRD) and has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed articles, 10 book chapters, and the acclaimed book *TISSUES*. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2022 AAP Distinguished Scientist Award.

Shayan Barootchi

Dr. Shayan Barootchi serves as adjunct faculty at both the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and Harvard University School of Dental Medicine. His research spans periodontal and peri-implant plastic surgery, root coverage procedures, and hard and soft tissue regeneration. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers and received multiple national and international awards for his contributions. Dr. Barootchi is Associate Editor of the Journal of Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research and serves on the editorial boards of several leading journals, including the Journal of Periodontology, Journal of Clinical Periodontology, and IJPRD.

Homa Zadeh, DDS, PhD

Dr. Homa Zadeh is the Director of the VISTA Institute for Therapeutic Innovations, an AO-authorized training center. A diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery, Dr. Zadeh has over 28 years of academic experience at USC, where he served as Director of the Postdoctoral Periodontology Program. Internationally recognized for his expertise, he has lectured in more than 40 countries and published over 100 scientific works. He is the innovator of the VISTA technique and holds multiple patents for surgical techniques and devices widely adopted in clinical practice. Dr. Zadeh maintains a private practice in Southern California.