2016 Summer Meeting - Speaker

Chandur Wadhwani, BDS, MSD

Dr. Wadhwani received his dental degree from the University College London School of Dentistry in 1986. He received his specialty certificate in Prosthodontics and Masters Degree from the University of Washington. Dr. Wadhwani is an assistant professor at Loma Linda University and affiliate instructor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Washington. He has a full time specialty practice (Prosthodontics) in Bellevue, Washington.

In 2014 he received the prestigious “Best Clinical Innovations Presentation” from the Academy of Osseointegration. Dr. Wadhwani is an ITI fellow and past president of the Washington State Society of Prosthodontists. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on topics related to clinical prosthodontics and implant dentistry. He is the primary author of over 40 implant related articles in peer reviewed dental journals including ;Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, IJOMI, Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, British Dental Journal, Dentistry Today, Quintessence Int. CIDRR. He has just published an evidence based book dedicated to implant restoration and has contributed to chapters in other implant texts.

Dr. Wadhwani is presently involved in several aspects of dental research in Endodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics with a main emphasis is evidence based best practice. Currently he works in conjunction with the University of Washington, UCSF, University of Texas, OHSU and Loma Linda University. He has co-authored a book dedicated to implant restorations – ‘Cementation in Dental Implantology:An Evidence-Based Guide’, and contributed chapters to the books ‘Fundamentals of Implant Dentistry’ (John Beumer & others) and ‘Dental Implant Complications’ (Stuart J. Froum).

Abstract

Peri-Implantitis and Restoration: A New Understanding of the Disease

The incidence of Peri-Implantitis seems to be increasing. Failures as a result of restoration or inadequate maintenance are of concern with implant companies trying to determine if their systems will induce such diseases. Cement manufacturers are also concerned with what is occurring. New implant designs may improve what we do, or do they increase the risks? Working with multiple universities and conducting research, this lecture not only identifies the very latest ideas on the problem, it also delivers solutions in an evidence-based manner. For the surgeon, restoring dentist and hygienist, this is not a lecture to be missed.