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Joseph Kan

Biography

Dr. Kan completed Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. He is a Professor and maintains a Surgical Prosthodontics practice. He is on the Editorial Board of The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, and The European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Kan honors include the 1997 Best Research Award from the Academy of Osseointegration, and the 2003 Judson Hinckey Award from the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

Resources from this author

Scientific articles

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Heat and Sound Generation During Implant Osteotomy When Using Different Types of Drills

The study investigates the heat and sound generated during implant osteotomy using different types of drills in both artificial and bovine bone blocks. Osteotomy, the process of drilling a hole in the bone to place a dental implant, can produce heat and sound that might impact both...

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Global Case Competition

Videos

Immediate Implants Episode 5: Challenges in the Maxilla and Mandible

Immediate Implants Episode 5: Challenges in the Maxilla and Mandible

Examine the challenges of the posterior maxilla and infected sites in the posterior mandible. Dr. Gabor Tepper, moderator Joe Kan and the expert panel discuss IIPP feasibility in these indications. Learn how to get started with immediate implants.

Implant surfaces

Immediate implant placement

Anterior implants

Videos

Immediate implants Episode 4: Influence of the emergence profile on success

Move from the infra-crestal to the supra-crestal component of the IIPP treatment with Dr. Oscar Gonzalez-Martin, moderator Joe Kan and the expert panel. Learn how to address the emergence profile whether provisionalizing at immediate implant placement or after the tissues mature.

Immediate implant placement

Anterior implants

Posterior implants

Videos

Mind the gap by Jose Navarro

Immediate implants Episode 3: How to manage the gap

Dr. Jose Navarro returns to discuss how to manage the gap that occurs between the palatally placed immediate implant and the buccal wall, continuing this series exploring immediate implant placement with moderator Dr. Joseph Kan and the expert panel.

Immediate implant placement

Immediate loading / provisionalization

Anterior implants

Videos

Immediate Implants Episode 2: Implant Position

Immediate Implants Episode 2: Implant Position

Learn a protocol for immediate implant placement and provisionalization and the science behind it in this episode of The Patient Benefit of Immediate Implants. Edith Groenendijk, Tristan Staas and the expert panel discuss how to manage cases with moderator Joe Kan.

Implant surfaces

Immediate implant placement

Anterior implants

Videos

Immediate Implants Episode 1: Indications & Diagnosis

Immediate Implants Episode 1: Indications & Diagnosis

Learn the indications, contraindications, assessment and diagnosis of immediate implant placement and provisionalization in the first of a 5-part series on this controversial topic. Moderator Joe Kan, Jose Navarro and the expert panel share many clinical insights.

Immediate implant placement

Immediate loading / provisionalization

Anterior hard & soft tissue management

Videos

Joseph Kan: Peri-implant esthetics

Immediate tooth replacement offers the benefit that the hard and soft tissue architecture can be maintained. A change in labial contours is usually occuring, so the correct management of the facial contour is crucial in order to achieve an adequate esthetic result. Dr. Kan...

Immediate implant placement

Anterior implants

Minimally invasive procedures

Videos

Joseph Kan: The science and biology of immediate implant placement and tooth rehabilitation in anterior region

Immediate implant and tooth replacement have become a viable treatment option for replacing failing maxillary anterior teeth. However, potential challenges such as implant and esthetic complications may be encountered. The presentation focuses on on the current science...

Radiology

Immediate implant placement

Anterior implants

Videos

Joseph Kan: Evidence-based immediate tooth replacement

Dr Kan leads through a journey on immediate implant placement from both a surgical and prosthetic point of view, discussing aspects of soft and hard tissue condition, interaction of implant size, diameter, position and socket form, influences of crestal bone condition and biologic...

Radiology

Immediate implant placement

Anterior implants

Checklists

Admin post op

Administrative Post-Operative Steps

Primary responsibility: Nurse/Dental Assistant
Timing: After leaving OR
Location: Consultation room and/or front desk

Aftercare / follow up

Videos

Joseph Kan: The science and biology of immediate implant and tooth replacement

Facial gingival tissue recessions can lead to considerable esthetic compromised results such as e.g. visible implant collars. Supported by a patient case, the lecture discusses how to stabilize the tissues and avoid tissue recessions. Dr Kan reviews the three mains considerations...

Immediate implant placement

Anterior implants

Minimally invasive procedures

Videos

Joseph Kan: Immediate placement and immediate provisionalization in the esthetic zone (Part 2)

The lecture discusses immediate implant placement and immediate provisionalization and how these procedures affect soft tissue condition around single anterior implants, and supported by clinical cases and literature data, reviews the differences between immediate and delayed...

Radiology

Implant designs

Immediate implant placement

Videos

Joseph Kan: Immediate placement and immediate provisionalization in the esthetic zone (Part 1)

The lecture discusses immediate implant placement and immediate provisionalization and how these procedures affect soft tissue condition around single anterior implants, and supported by clinical cases and literature data, reviews the differences between immediate and delayed...

Immediate implant placement

Anterior implants

Anterior hard & soft tissue management

Checklists

Stock control

Stock and Materials Control

Primary responsibility: Nurse/Dental Assistant
Timing: At least one week before surgery
Location: Stock room

Preoperative procedures

Checklists

Pre treatment consultation

Administrative Pre-Treatment Consultation

Primary responsibility: Nurse/Dental Assistant
Timing: After pre-treatment consultation before patient leaves
Location: Consultation room and/or front desk

Preoperative procedures

Checklists

OR setup

OR Setup

Primary responsibility: Nurse/Dental Assistant
Timing: Morning of the surgery (beginning of the day)
Location: OR/Surgical Suite/Operatory
Comments: Refers to one room (not patient); only performed 1x per day

Preoperative procedures

Checklists

Pre op steps

Patient Pre-Operative Steps

Primary responsibility: Clinician/Surgeon or Nurse/Dental Assistant
Timing: Shortly before surgery
Location: Chairside in OR/Surgical Suite/Operatory

Preoperative procedures

Checklists

Post op steps

Clinical Post-Operative Steps

Primary responsibility: Clinician/Surgeon
Timing: Immediately after completion of surgery
Location: Chairside in OR/Surgical Suite/Operatory

Aftercare / follow up

Checklists

Pre treat consult

Clinical Pre-Treatment Consultation

Primary responsibility: Clinician/Surgeon
Timing: End of the pre-treatment consultation while patient is still present
Location: Consultation room and/or chairside

Preoperative procedures

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