Ep. 784 - Implant Rescue: Non-Surgical and Surgical Treatment of Peri-implantitis

Ep. 784 - Implant Rescue: Non-Surgical and Surgical Treatment of Peri-implantitis

July 9, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

Dr. Jon Suzuki discusses the management of peri-implant complications and the differences between implant disease and periodontal disease.

When implant complications like peri-implantitis arise, do you reach for the same tools you'd use on natural teeth, or have you developed specific protocols for implant maintenance? Dr. Jon Suzuki brings unparalleled expertise to this critical topic. With Presidential Appointments as Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and Professor of Periodontology and Oral Implantology at Temple University, he also serves as Chairman and Program Director of his department and Associate Dean for Graduate Education. Dr. Suzuki earned his D.D.S. from Loyola University of Chicago, Ph.D. in Microbiology from Illinois Institute of Technology, completed an NIH Fellowship in Immunology at University of Washington, received his Clinical Certificate in Periodontics from University of Maryland, and holds an MBA from the Katz Graduate School of Business. He previously served as Dean at University of Pittsburgh for a decade and was appointed Chairman of the FDA Dental Products Panel. Dr. Suzuki is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Fellow of the American and International College of Dentists, and has published over 150 papers, chapters, and abstracts. This episode provides a…

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