Alberto Monje
Dr. Alberto Monje, DDS, MS, PhD obtained his certificate and Master in Periodontology from the University of Michigan, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine. Since then, he has been certified by the American Board of Periodontics. He was the recipient of an ITI Scholarship from 2016 - 2017 at the University of Bern (Switzerland). Dr. Alberto Monje received his PhD in the field of alveolar bone architecture from the University of Granada (Spain). He maintains a private practice limited to periodontics and implant dentistry (CICOM Periodoncia). He is an adjunct professor at the Department of Periodontics of the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain) and at the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, USA). He is Associate Editor of Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, International Journal of Oral Implantology and Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Monje is co-editor of the book “Unfolding Peri-Implantitis”.
Articles
Feature Article
Peri-implantitis is a biofilm-mediated inflammatory process that leads to soft- and hard-tissue breakdown. Peri-implant diseases are the most frequent biologic implant complication in daily practice. Certain systemic conditions as well as detrimental habits have been demonstrated to negatively impact peri-implant tissue health and stability.
Feature Article
Esthetic and biological complications frequently lead to an unfavorable prognosis for dental implants. Often, these cannot be managed predictably to improve the condition or satisfy a patient’s demands. In such circumstances, implant removal needs to be considered. Minimally invasive methods based on reverse torque engineering are key to preserving peri-implant soft and hard tissues when compared to traditional methods such as burs or trephines. In a scenario where future implant placement is desired, simultaneous reconstructive approaches should be based upon defect morphology as well as soft and hard tissue characteristics. This article aims to review the strategies for implant removal and management of the residual alveolar bone defect.
Feature Article
The rehabilitation of the posterior maxilla with an implant-supported prosthesis is often a demanding treatment for the implant surgeon. The local anatomy can be difficult due to a reduced ridge height in potential implant sites. The present clinically oriented paper discusses the three surgical options available: (i) the utilization of short implants, (ii) sinus floor elevation (SFE) with the lateral window technique, and (iii) SFE with the transalveolar osteotome technique.