Description

The placement of an implant in a prosthetically driven position is crucial to the long-term success of an implant. When a tooth is extracted, dimensional changes occur to the alveolar socket, including loss of bone volume, width, and height. These undesirable changes compromise the ability to place an implant in its correct position.  The result is an increase in treatment complications, including compromised function, esthetics, and a decrease in patient satisfaction. Bone grafting at the time of tooth extraction to preserve or augment the bone volume will prevent these adverse dimensional changes, providing a solid foundation for implant success.  This lecture will provide a pragmatic approach to successful bone grafting at the time of tooth extraction, in anticipation for future implant placement, with discussion of regenerative materials available today.

Speakers

Tina Kokosis

D.D.S, M.S, FRCD(C)

Dr. Tina Kokosis began her dentistry training at the University of Western Ontario in London, where she graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery. She received a Master of Science in Periodontics after spending three years at Columbia University in New York City, and training with some of Manhattan’s most accomplished Periodontists. She also worked with many underprivileged individuals restoring oral comfort and function with effective treatment of their gum disease and the placement of dental implants. 

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Kokosis is a part-time clinical instructor at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto.

She is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and a registered Periodontist with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.