Title:  ELC24-RL5: “Dental implants at sites of focal high and mixed density osseous lesions: Treatment strategies”

Authors:  Joshua A. Akers, Thomas M. Johnson, Jennah C. Wagner, Sarah M. Vargas, Aaron N. Colamarino, Andrew C. Jenzer, Adam R. Lincicum, Jennifer B. Hawie, Douglas D. Lancaster

The authors report no conflicts of interest with regard to this paper.

Read and Learn Description

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, published since 2011, is an official peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Periodontology. We publish work that improves patient management by turning evidence-based knowledge into practical therapy. Our mission is to improve the periodontal and general health of the public and to promote excellence in the clinical practice of periodontics and implant dentistry.

This featured Read and Learn article is “Dental implants at sites of focal high and mixed density osseous lesions: Treatment strategies”

Educational Objectives

·       Identify circumstances permitting implant placement at sites exhibiting focal HMD osseous lesions

·       Gain knowledge on Dental implants at sites of focal high and mixed density

Original release date: July 15, 2024

Expiration date: July 15, 2027

The American Academy of Periodontology designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credits.

The American Academy of Periodontology is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

The AAP cautions participants for this CE activity about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating new techniques and procedures in their practice.