08:20 – 09:00 HOT TOPIC Managing Implant Sequelae
A Surgical and Prosthetic Perspective
Dental implant sequelae — including malposition, esthetic compromise, biomechanical imbalance, and adverse effects on adjacent teeth — represent some of the most demanding scenarios in contemporary implant dentistry.
Whether arising from suboptimal treatment planning, anatomical limitations, or biological complications, these sequelae require an integrated surgical and restorative response carefully tailored to each clinical situation.
This lecture presents a structured framework for managing implant sequelae through the convergence of surgical decision-making and advanced prosthetic strategies. Attendees will explore evidence-based criteria for determining when restorative compensation — using angled abutments, customized prosthetic components, and digital workflows — is the preferred approach, and when surgical correction or implant replacement becomes necessary. Particular attention will be given to the minimally invasive management of adjacent teeth affected as direct sequelae of implant complications, with the goal of preserving natural tooth structure while achieving harmonious esthetic and functional outcomes. Through clinical cases and evidence-based discussion, this lecture demonstrates how an interdisciplinary, patient-centered approach can systematically convert implant complications into predictable and long-lasting solutions.
Speaker
Dr. Victor Clavijo
