Rethinking the surgical treatment of peri-implantitis: Geistlich webinar on minimally invasive surgery

Prof. Sanz is chair of periodontics at the Complutense University of Madrid in Spain. Since 2005, he has led the university’s research group on the aetiology and treatment of periodontal and peri-implant diseases. Dr Sanz-Sánchez, who is also involved in the research group, is an associate professor in periodontics at the same university. His academic and clinical work encompass periodontics and implant and restorative dentistry.

Speaking to Dental Tribune International, Dr Sanz-Sánchez said the webinar will provide an evidence-based overview of the established surgical approaches to treating peri-implantitis and assess their indications and predictability. The speakers will then present their minimally invasive surgical protocol step by step and discuss ongoing research evaluating its efficacy.

According to Dr Sanz-Sánchez, the shift towards minimally invasive surgery is primarily driven by an increasing emphasis on patient-centred care and the limitations of conventional surgical approaches. Minimally invasive strategies for treating peri-implantitis are intended to minimise surgical trauma and postoperative pain, shorten recovery time and reduce costs without compromising predictability or clinical effectiveness. He explained that the objective is to preserve tissue architecture and vascularisation and to achieve the intended therapeutic outcome with the lowest possible biological and patient burden.

Participants will also learn how to identify and treat stages of peri-implantitis, as well as how to reduce the risk of the disease. “The key takeaway is that the most effective treatment of peri-implant disease is prevention,” Dr Sanz-Sánchez said. “Primordial prevention aims to reduce the risk of peri-implant disease before implant placement, while primary prevention and supportive care aim to maintain peri-implant health after treatment. If disease does develop, it should be identified and managed at the earliest possible stage, beginning with the least invasive effective intervention and escalating treatment only when clinically necessary.”

The webinar, titled “Changes in the paradigm of surgical treatment for peri-implantitis”, will be broadcast on 29 September at 7 p.m. CEST. Registration is free of charge. Participants can obtain one continuing education credit by watching the webinar and completing a quiz afterwards. More information can be found at campus.geistlich.com.