The New Era of Hybrid Surgeons in Implant Dentistry

Dental implant success today depends on far more than placing an implant into bone. As implant dentistry has evolved, the traditional boundaries between oral surgeons and periodontists have blurred, giving rise to a new model of care: the hybrid surgeon. This article explores why comprehensive mastery of bone biology, soft-tissue management, restorative principles, and digital planning, not specialty labels, now defines excellence in implant dentistry, and why patients benefit most when implant care is delivered as a complete, integrated system.