Prof. Dr. Ammar M Mashlah

 

• PhD in dental sciences, Damascus University, 2002. Research title: Evaluation of some oral manifestations of AIDS patients in Syrian Arab Republic. • Master Degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Damascus University, 1999. Research title: A comparative study between conventional surgery and cryosurgery in the treatment of oral leukoplakia. • Diploma in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Damascus University, 1997. • Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (DDS), Damascus University, 1995. (One of the top ten graduates at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus, the Class of 1995) Current jobs: • Professor in the Oral Medicine Department, Damascus University, since 2012. • Professor of Oral Radiology, Oral Medicine & Geriatric Dentistry in Syrian Private University SPU, since 2019. • Chairman of the Scientific Research Committee of the Syrian Commission for Medical Specializations (the Syrian Board) Specialized in Cosmetic Dentistry, since 2016. • Member of the International and American Association for Dental Research IADR & AADR since 2013. • A dentist practicing the profession specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery in a private clinic in Damascus since 1997 2 Previous positions: • Vice Dean for scientific affairs of the Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University, 2015 • Professor of Preventive Dentistry in International University of Sciences and Technology IUST,2011. • Vice Dean for administrative and students affairs of the Faculty of Dentistry, 2011 • Head of Oral Medicine Department, Damascus University, 2007. • Professor of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Syrian Privet University SPU, 2007. • Associated Professor in Oral Medicine Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University, 2007. • Assistant Professor in Oral Medicine Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus university, 2002. • Instructor in Oral Medicine Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University, 1997.

 

Abstract:

 

Dental Implants in Diabetic Patients:

Risk Factors & Secrets of Success “

  • Diabetes mellitus DM represent a common and increasing health problem with extensive harmful effects on various regions of the body including the oral cavity,. It has been described in some literature as a systemic para-inflammatic status (Nature 2017).

The most common oral manifestations of chronic uncontrolled DM are: accelerated periodontitis and dental loss, due to the micro vascular complications of DM.

  • DM has been regarded as a relative risk factor for oral rehabilitation with implants, because of the negative effect of the disease on bone metabolism & strength, delayed wound healing, micro vascular complications, impaired response to infection.
  • some studies indicated that the success rate of dental implants in diabetic patients were in range of 85.5-100% and were comparable to the non-diabetic patients. Most of the studies were of opinion that success rate in well/fairly controlled diabetics was either equal or insignificantly lower than normal individuals.
  • some measures can improve success rate of dental implant in these patients like: good glycemic control ( preoperative and post-operative), prophylactic antibiotics, implant surface characteristics, implant length and width. another important factor is the experience of surgeons and good surgical process.
  • This lecture, which will be delivered for the first time, will address the most important systematic reviews about dental implantation and diabetes, and will present clinical cases of dental implants performed for diabetic patients and the secrets of their success, by adopting the latest methods to help accelerating soft tissue healing, Osseointegration and postoperative pain relieve like LLLT, Ozone, medical plant extracts.