Managing Implant Complications
Managing Implant Complications – 18CE – November 13 – 14, 2026 – Loren Loewen, DDS
Learning Objectives:
- Managing complications through pt education and informed consent
- Anticipating complications via adequate health history and patient evaluation
- Utilizing resources to address implant complications through positive and constructive relationships with colleagues
- Diagnosing Peri Implantitis
- Understanding etiology of bone loss including: infection, occlusion, prosthesis design, patient habits, and patient health considerations
- Treatment of peri implantitis including surgical and non surgical protocols
- Grafting defects related to peri implant infections
- Options for soft tissue management after implant placement
- Criteria for implant removal and retreatment
Loren Loewen, DDS, ICOI
Born in Hillsboro, Kansas, Dr. Loren Loewen has been proudly serving the people of Kansas since 1988. An honor graduate of the University of Missouri–Kansas City Dental School, he earned the Dean’s Academic Distinction Award as the highest-ranked student in his class. With more than 35 years of implant dentistry experience, Dr. Loewen is highly skilled in both restoring implants and placing large-diameter (conventional) and small-diameter (mini) dental implants. In 2023, he achieved Master status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and is actively pursuing Diplomate status, reflecting his commitment to the highest standards of implant dentistry.
