In a recent research report on Nobel Biocare over at Merrill Lynch, analyst Michael K. Jüngling referenced the OsseoNews.com blog. Mr. Jüngling called OsseoNews.com, "one of the world’s largest dental implant resource sites."

Mr. Jüngling’s analysis of Nobel, which was based on many industry resources, including responses on the OsseoNews.com dental implant blog, concluded
that, "Unlike […]

However, recent CAT Scan shows total failure of the graft in the rear and success in the front. The doctor wants to place dental implants in the front and use a fixed denture.

Dr. Marcus asks us:
One of my patients has had 5 maxillary 3i dental implant fixtures placed by a periodontist. On checking for the seat of the dental implant abutments, I noted that the 3 anterior fixtures have bone loss, already down to the third thread. 

They have never been loaded, just submerged beneath the transitional […]

Dr. Cutnei from Brazil asks us:At our practice when we are working with a one stage dental implant
system, we notice some limitations in the esthetic zone.

Specifically, when working with ITI Straumann dental implants in anterior region of mandible, where we all know we have a very nonkeratinized and thin mucoso in the lingual section of […]

Dr. Jeffries asks us:
I’m trying to get a barometer on the
prevailing opinion for dental implant placement on patients taking oral
bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Actonel, etc.)

I’ve placed them in a number of these
patients and have seen no problems, nor have I seen any published reports of
osteonecrosis associated with dental implant placement in these
patients.
What are some other surgeons’ […]

Dr. Abrams asks us:
I am planning on placing two dental implants to
replace the lower right first and second molars in a patient with a long history of bruxism.

The history bruxism has resulted in a completely
flat occlusal plane, i.e. the curve of Monson is flat. Would a screw-retained or cement -retained superstructure be better?
I am […]

I have a couple of questions regarding the use of surgical guides in dental implantology.

I would like to start making my own surgical guide stents instead of paying my lab upwards of $250

Fosamax was touted as a wonder drug for osteoporosis. More than 30
million prescriptions were written last year. But now some say the drug
has ruined their lives.

Stella Poe took Fosamax for about eight years to help strengthen her aging bones.
"I have no bone in my jaw, I’ve lost all my teeth, and there’s nothing they can […]

Sara, a dental implant patient from Texas, asks us:
My dental implant is about 9yrs old. Lately I’ve been having some bleeding around the back of the dental implant.

My dentist has sinced moved, so my question is why is it bleeding? I’m a flosser 3 to 4 times a day and brush my teeth the […]

I was thinking of getting mini dental implants, but I was informed that I would need to get a flap done in order to do the implants.

Dr. Chickey asks us:
Does anyone have any experience with Scleroderma patients and dental implant placement?  Specifically can "mini or single component" dental implants be placed in order to stabilize a complete lower denture? What other surgical or prosthetic measures should be taken or avoided with Scleroderma patients during dental implant placement?

Note: Scleroderma (sclaire-row-DER-ma) is a […]

Dr. Shwartz asks us:
Does anyone have information regarding the radiation dossage you give to a patient when you routinely employ cat scans, including cone beam ones, to the treatment planning for dental implants?

What is the comparative radiation between CAT procedures for dental implants and either panoramic or conventional dental x-rays. Do you think CAT procedures […]

Margeret from Australia asks us:I had six dental implants in December in top jaw and
denture screwed in same day.

The denture did not fit on the dental implants properly and after many visits I am having a new denture made. However, two of the implants have turned really black on my gum and I am […]

Dr. Bernstein asks us:I use
CollaTape if I don’t get primary closure, but I find it resorbs too quickly,
and doesn’t contain the graft well.

Do others find successful grafts
with it?  Does the ridge look like a saddle (sunken) after 4 months or
does the ridge look full?  Any suggested reading material?