Dr. Michael SONICK

Michael Sonick, DMD, is an internationally known, highly regarded authority in the field of dental implantology and periodontology. A full-time practicing periodontist in Fairfield, Connecticut, he is also a frequent guest lecturer in the international program at New York University School of Dentistry and the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He lectures worldwide on the subject of esthetic implants, periodontal plastic surgery, guided bone regeneration, comprehensive treatment planning and the delivery of exceptional customer service. He is the author of the book Treating People Not Patients and co-editor of the multi- language textbook, Implant Site Development. He serves on the editorial boards of numerous journals including the Compendium of Continuing Education, Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Inside Dentistry, Dentistry Today and also writes and publishes numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Sonick is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, a fellow of the International Team for Implantology, a fellow of the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons, and an Eagle Scout.
As the number of implants that have been placed worldwide increases and as the number of years
implants have been in place increases, the incidence and prevalence of inflammatory peri-implant disease
has been rising. Because of this, it’s imperative all practitioners have an understanding of the factors involved in the initiation of peri-implant disease, are able to diagnose the problem in its incipiency, and can then take the proper steps to arrest its progression.
At the end of this presentation, the participant will:
1) have an understanding of the etiology, microbiology and histopathology of peri-implant disease, and its progression from mucositis to peri-implantitis.
2) understand which instruments and chemical agents are best suited to debride, detoxify and decontaminate an affected implant.
3) understand the indications for non-surgical and surgical therapy, and the specific implant surgical techniques utilized to optimize the results of treatment.
4) know how to establish an evidenced based in office and at home theraputic regimen for the early recognition and diagnosis of peri-implant disease as well institute Cumulative Interceptive Supportive Therapy (CIST) to stop mucositis before it progresses to peri-implantitis