1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In the last couple of weeks, I’ve seen multiple cases of dental implant failure, all of which were entirely preventable. So, what’s behind these failures? What can we do to identify and treat implant failures? And prevent similar problems moving forward? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I share several cases of implant failure that have come through my office recently, explaining how dental labs are compromising the health of patients in the interest of price savings. I discuss why It's problematic to use non-authentic components in dental implants and challenge restorative dentists to insist that laboratories use authentic parts. Listen in for insight on identifying open contacts and occlusal overload and learn to address these issues before they lead to catastrophic bone loss and implant failure in the patients you serve. Key Takeaways The many cases of implant failure I’m seeing that were entirely preventable How dental labs are compromising the health of patients in the interest of price savings Why it’s problematic for dental labs to use non-authentic components in implants How to identify and address cases where off-market products have been used in dental implants My challenge to restorative dentists to insist that laboratories use authentic parts How open contacts lead to bone loss and implant failure My patient experiencing catastrophic bone loss and implant failure due to occlusal overload (and how it could have been avoided) What ideal occlusal contact with implant-supported restorations looks like Connect with Dr. Bryan McLelland Dentist Brain Candy Dentist Brain Candy on Facebook Dentist Brain Candy on YouTube Dentist Brain Candy Podcast Dentist Brain Candy App Dentist Brain Candy Continuing Education About Dr. Bryan McLelland Dr. Jawbreaker on YouTube Email bryanmclelland@hotmail.com Call (509) 922-2273 Resources FDA 510(k) Clearances Atlantis Cutting Edge Dental Implant Symposium Dentist Brain Candy http://www.dentistbraincandy.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23215661/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/23215661