Implant maintenance: how to maintain the success of implant-supported rehabilitations - cleaning is not enough. Part I

Dental hygienist and researcher specializing in implant maintenance and clinical epidemiology. Head of the Research and Development Department at MALO CLINIC since 2002. Head of the Oral Hygiene Department at MALO CLINIC Lisbon since 2002.

Over 27 years of clinical experience with focus on maintenance of implant-supported rehabilitations including All-on-4 treatment concept. Developed comprehensive maintenance protocols and epidemiological tools to maximize long-term success of full-arch implant prostheses. Created clinical risk assessment scores for prediction of peri-implant disease and unfavorable outcomes, enabling evidence-based preventive strategies during maintenance appointments.

International authority on implant maintenance, having presented at numerous national and international conferences as keynote speaker. Developer of the MALO CLINIC maintenance protocol integrating clinical guidelines with epidemiological tools for optimal patient and clinician outcomes. Educator at MALO CLINIC Education teaching hands-on implant maintenance courses with meticulous clinical approach combining theory with practical training.

Graduated in Oral Hygiene from ISAVE (Institute of Higher Education of Alto Ave), Portugal. Master's degree in Epidemiology from Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Portugal. Author and co-author of over 50 scientific articles, clinical publications, and book chapters on oral rehabilitation, implantology, and implant maintenance protocols. Regular contributor to international peer-reviewed journals on topics including peri-implant disease, risk assessment, and long-term implant success factors.