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Archive for January, 2007

• Implant Site Assessment with CBCT

  An adult female patient presented with a missing left mandibular first molar to be evaluated for an implant restoration. A 0.4 voxel resolution CBCT scan was taken with the I-CAT® machine..

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• Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis

  In which cases should distraction be used? What kinds of complications have you encountered?

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• Removing Dental Implants

  My periodontist has found that there is an infection around these dental implants, which are my cuspids, with significant bone loss and suggests that I get them removed by a qualified oral surgeon.

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• Corrosion Around Dental Implants

  I would like to discuss the problem of corrosion around titanium dental implants. There is a long article recently written that discusses corrosion and how it forms around titanium dental implants.

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• O-Rings: Best Method for Overdenture Retention?

  What is the best method for holding a full denture to dental implant abutments? I’ve read alot about the O-Ring method, but I’m not sure if it is always applicable.

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• Torn Schneiderian Membrane

  Several months ago I had a Sinus Lift and Bio-Oss was used. The dentist told me that he had torn the Schneiderian Membrane during the procedure.

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• Bone Morphogenic Protein

  I have just read about using Bone Morphogenic Protein (rhBMP-2)to grow new bone around dental implant fixtures where bone has been lost after initial placement (Implant Dentistry 2006;15:361).

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• Mini Implants to Support Fixed Bridges ?

  I read in Dental Economics where Gordon Christensen has proposed using mini dental implants to help support fixed bridges.

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• Placement of Implants with Implant Guiding System

  Using the Implant Guiding Blades, from Innovative Implant Technology’s Implant Guiding System, to Place One or Two Implants.
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• Implant Fixtures With Horizontal Microthreads

  I have read in the journals how dental implant designs with horizontal microthreads in the collar produce less bone loss.
  What is your experience?

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• Abutment Insertion Problems

  I have difficulty inserting the abutment into the dental implant fixture. The gingival tissue grows tightly against the healing cap.

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• Locator Attachments in Overdentures?

  I have been doing mandibular dental implant supported overdentures for some time. My standard design is for an anterior bar supported by 3-4 dental implant fixtures. I use a central clip and 2 distal ERA or preciclix attachments.

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• AlloDerm and Dental Implants

  Are there any indications for using AlloDerm (Lifecell) around dental implants? If so, what is the preferred technique for placing the Alloderm?

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• iCat Acquired

  Last week, Imaging Sciences International, Inc., the manufacturer of the iCat Cone Beam 3-D dental imaging system, announced that it has been acquired by Danaher Corporation. How does this effect the overal market for Cone Beam CT? Will we see the technology gain larger adoption now in dental implantology?

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• Core-Vent Implants

  Ten years ago I had three dental implants inserted into my lower jaw. Two on the left and one on the right. They were Core-Vent, screw type.

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• Case of the Week: Teeth in an Hour

  
  This case was done using the Teeth in an Hour protocol designed by
  Facial Imaging. It was decided to wait for the case to integrate before restoring.
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• Replacement of a Central Incisor

  
  Replacement of a central incisor, lost because of periodontal disease, in a 76 y/o male.
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• Case of the Week: Immediate Placement with Almitech Implant

  
  Dr. Shulman provides case photos for the immediate placement of Almitech Implant.
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• Cone Beam vs. Traditional CT Scans

  Due to the advent of dental CBVT technologies, the bar has been raised in the field of dental implantology. This is one of those times when dentistry is going to have to take one giant step forward and embrace a new technology that may intimidate those unfamiliar with it or haven’t tried enough to appreciate its benefits.

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• Abutment Holders: Worth the Extra Expense?

  The last few cases my lab has returned to me have abutments with pointy tops. They say they leave the pointy tops because it increases the occluso-gingival height of the abutment which increases retention.

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