Dental News - American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s longevity, legacy recognized at annual meeting

Sierra Rendon, Dental Tribune America

Wed. 28 December 2011

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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: What better city than Las Vegas to celebrate a major milestone? The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) recently commemorated the 60th anniversary of dental implants during its annual scientific meeting at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Most AAID conference attendees were not around in 1951. At the time, dental implants had, at best, a dubious reputation among most dental professionals.

What a difference 60 years makes, as implants are now the preferred choice for replacing missing teeth.

“What I believe is most compelling about AAID’s history is the courage and confidence shown by the founders who stepped out of comfort zones and went against their professional societies to promote dental implant training and establish the AAID implant credentialing program,” said AAID President Joseph Orrico, DDS. “Today, the AAID credential is the most rigorous and respected implant training program in the world, and without the vision and fortitude of our founders, implant dentistry would not be a mainstream procedure in dentistry.”

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AAID’s goal at the meeting was to “Stack the Deck in Your Favor” with sessions aimed to give attendees the most success in their clinical endeavors. For instance, in one session, Dr. Jack Hahn offered “Tips and Tricks for Single Tooth and Partially Edentulous Replacements.”

Additionally, Hahn spoke on “Implants for Immediate Function — Fact or Fiction” at a separate session.

“The benefit of immediate function for patients is they leave with stable teeth at the first surgical appointment,” Hahn said. “From a practice marketing perspective, it creates a ‘wow’ effect that can generate more referrals. Implications for patients considering dental implants are significant because of the time-saving convenience, lower cost and ability for patients to eat and chew normally immediately following the procedure.”

Hahn said newer dental implants designed with tapered aggressive threads and rough surfaces are simple to place and offer more convenient restorative options. He added that advances in imaging technologies also have made immediate load implants more predictable.

“With cone-beam radiography and computerized treatment planning, we can predetermine implant positioning according to the desired prosthesis and bone quality,” Hahn explained.

Other main podium presentations included “Risk Assessment in the Esthetic Zone” with Dr. Andre Saadoun and “Soft-Tissue Esthetics and Health with Dental Implants: Ten Key Criteria for Success” with Dr. Sascha Jovanovic.

In addition to a compelling education program, attendees had all their product and technology needs met at the Implant World Expo of the meeting. The expo featured more than 120 exhibitors with products ranging from implants to bone-grafting materials to digital imaging technology and much more.

To keep up on all aspects of the meeting, attendees were able to download the AAID’s mobile application. With the application, attendees were able to Tweet about AAID experiences in real time, receive alerts about changes in the schedule, map out exhibit hall visits and plan attendance at the scientific programs and more.

Following the meeting, AAID is continuing to place updated information on the app, so be sure to keep checking for new information and interaction.

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