Webinar Overview
Endosseous dental implants are placed more than 5 million times each year in the U.S., yet implant failure still affects up to half a million cases annually. With peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis affecting a significant portion of implant patients, prevention through strategic treatment planning has become essential. This webinar will review current research on how common medications influence implant failure and peri-implant disease, helping clinicians better understand risks, mechanisms, and prevention strategies. Attendees will gain practical guidance for optimizing implant outcomes—especially for patients taking medications that may compromise implant health.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the prevalence and risk factors for implant failure and peri-implantitis.
Understand the effects of common medications on implant success.
Explain mechanisms by which medications influence implant outcomes.
Discuss personalized treatment strategies for patients requiring implant therapy while taking these medications.
Speaker Bio – Dr. Mia L. Geisinger
Dr. Mia L. Geisinger is a Professor and Director of Advanced Education in Periodontology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she also serves as Acting Chair of Periodontology. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow of multiple prestigious dental organizations. Dr. Geisinger has held significant leadership roles within the American Academy of Periodontology and the American Dental Association and has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications. Her research focuses on periodontal-systemic relationships, implant therapy in compromised patients, and regenerative treatment strategies. She lectures nationally and internationally on periodontology and oral health care.