Why Your Implants Fail: Occlusion Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making

Implant Dentistry is more than just surgical placement; it’s biomechanical design. Yet many implant failures trace back to one over-looked factor: functional occlusion. This webinar exposes the most common occlusal mistakes dentists make when planning and restoring implants. You’ll explore the biomechanical vulnerabilities of implants, understand how natural occlusion principles need to be rethought, and walk away with step-by-step strategies to improve long-term implant outcomes.

Through real case reviews, visual workflows, and guided occlusal analysis, this webinar bridges the gap between surgical precision and restorative longevity. If you’re placing or restoring implants and haven’t considered how your occlusal design is impacting their survival—this webinar is for you.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify common occlusal errors that contribute to implant complications and failure

2. Explain the biomechanical and proprioceptive differences between implants and natural teeth

3. Assess occlusal forces and recognize red flags in both static and dynamic occlusion

4. Apply protective occlusal design principles when restoring anterior and posterior implants

5. Implement pre-restorative screening protocols to evaluate parafunction and joint instability

6. Adjust implant restorations to reduce lateral loading and avoid catastrophic wear or fracture

7. Understand when to delay implant placement or integrate orthotic therapy to stabilize the occlusion