Perplexed by the elusive inflamed dental implant? Confused by the various treatment/management strategies? The dental team (especially the dental hygienist) requires successful systems and tools to enhance longevity and implant health. Learning Objectives: • Enhance diagnostic and differentiation skills for implantitis versus mucositis • Develop communication skills to educate the patient about their disease • Examine considerations for local versus systemic antibiotics in detoxification/decontamination • Create innovative at home oral hygiene systems that enhance compliance • Incorporate safe techniques for at-the-chair anti-inflammatory Biofilm control with innovative technology, such as air medicinal delivery • Establish the role of dental lasers in both open and closed procedures • Determine the prognosis of a diseased implant and how to develop the ultimate treatment plan