Archive for February, 2006

  • Atlantis Abutments

    Dr. Croll asks us:
    I use Atlantis custom abutments for cement retained crowns and bridges and usually the fit on single units is excellent.

    Occasionally for multiple units I have found the fit of bridges to be a little tight.  Are any of you using die relief to create space for the cement?  I am thinking of […]

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  • Infections and Dental Implants

    What do you suggest is the best way? Should I wait for the area to heal, or should the dental implant be done right away and why? What are the pros and cons? What is the success rate in each case? Is there statistical data to support this?

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  • Oral Bisphosphonates, Osteonecrosis, and Dental Implants

    Are you familiar with any anecdotal case reports of patients who have take oral bisphosphonates and experienced osteonecrosis associated with dental implant failure?

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  • Breakdown Over the Head of the Dental Implant / Cover Screw

    Richard, a dentist from the UK, asks us:I have the following situation on my hands. The tooth in question is an upper canine (cuspid). I used an immediate delayed approach ( 8 weeks post-extraction) and placed a NobelReplace tapered groovy 16mm x 4.3(RP). The 1st stage surgery was done 10 days ago.

    The dental implant is […]

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  • Dental Implants: Thin Ridge Placement

    Hi,i have a patient with Oligodontia. My  problem that his ridge is very thin, about 2mm? How do I improve this? Onlay graft , gbr technique or something else? Any help would be appreciated. Please leave your comments below.

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  • Micro Dental Implant Failures

    Dr. Leon asks us:
    I’m a student in orthodontics and was wondering if there is any mechanical failure with microimplants for anchorage in orthodontics not made of titanium and, if they exist, of Al/Vanadium?
    Have an answer for Dr. Leon? Please leave your comments below.
    For additional thoughts on the Metal Composition of Dental Implants, please click here. […]

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  • Natural Tooth to Dental Implant

    Dr. Smolen asks us:
    Where might I find the statistics or any article in the literature relevant to connecting a natural tooth to a dental implant?
    Have an answer for Dr. Smolen? Please leave your comments below.
    For additional thoughts on Connecting Dental Implants to Natural Teeth, please click here.

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  • Canine Protected Occlusion

    Dr. Kahn from the UK asks us:
    What are the functions of canine protected occlusion and what percentage of people have it? Have an answer for Dr. Kahn. Please leave your comments below.
    For additional thoughts on Patterns of Occlusion and dental implants, please click here.

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  • Dental Implants: Overdentures with ERA Attachments

    Dr. Gold asks us: I have been making overdentures with ERA attachments.

    I have heard a lot of positive comments about Locator and ERA-VKS SG attachments.  Have any of you used these for your dental implant supported overdenture cases?  What are the other alternatives? Is there anything specific to watch out for? Also I […]

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  • Peritomes

      Eliminate the fibrous attachment thru cutting rather than tearing! The NEW Osseous Technologies of America (OTA) Periotomes offer a completely new approach to Atraumatic exodontia. Available in set of 3 periotomes for only $110! Buy Now!

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  • Nobel Direct Implant Reviewed

    On February 6, 2006, participants from Medical Products Agency, Nobel Biocare and
    clinicians met for a discussion regarding the amount of bone resorption
    for the Nobel Direct dental implant.

    Nobel Biocare presented data from the multicenter prospective study. The results for the Nobel Direct implant are comparable to conventional implants. The Gothenburg group appreciates the significance of the […]

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  • Resonance Frequency Analysis

    I have recently started doing immediate loading after my periodontist places the dental implant fixture. This has me a little worried because it is so new. One of my concerns is if primary stability has really been achieved.

    I have read about Resonance Frequency Analysis being used to quantitatively
    determine the primary stability of the dental […]

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  • Dental Implants: Addison’s Disease

    In keeping with some past discussions on various contraindications for dental implants, one reader has asked us if anybody has any thoughts on whether Addison’s disease would be a contraindication for dental implants or mini implants?

    By way of introduction, Addison’s disease is an endocrine or hormonal disorder that occurs in all age groups and afflicts […]

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