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Archive for August, 2007

• Depth of Implant Platform?

  I am wondering if a principle outlined by Misch in Dental Prothesis book is generally accepted?

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• Implant Somewhat Deep: Should I Reduce Gingival Thickness?

  Upon flap elevation I noted that although ridge width was well maintained, there was minor vertical height loss (approx 2-3 mm dip below adjacent teeth CEJ’s). I placed the platform of the dental implant at this level.

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• Managing Implant Complications, Flapless Surgery and much more…

  Recognized leader in reconstructive and esthetic dental implant surgery, Dr. Anthony Sclar, shares his thoughts on managing complications, the role of Cone Beam CT, flapless surgery, bone grafts and much more…our most extensive interview yet!

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• Retained Root Tip: Should I Expect Complications?

  I treatment planned a patient for a wide platform dental implant in the mandible to replace a second molar. Near the projected implant site, there was a 3mm long root tip left from a prior extraction I did 3 months prior.

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• Purulent Discharge on the Mesial and Distal: What is Going On?

  After 4 months the bone graft had a radiographic appearance comparable to the surrounding bone so I placed a wide platform dental implant.

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• Materialise Scores Against Nobel Biocare: More Changes Looming in the Surgical Guide Market?

  What are your thoughts on the recent court victory of Materialise against Nobel? Will this ruling dramatically change the overall landscape in the Computer Guided Implant Surgery market?

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• Best Technique for Removing Osseointegrated Implants?

  I need to remove several dental implants from the mandibular molar region. They are osseointegrated and stable.

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• Implant Threads Exposed: How to Handle?

  In one of my first cases, shortly after placement, 3-4 threads of the implant on the buccal side became exposed. The implant has good primary stability.

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• Denture is Loose and Problems with Adhesive?

  My dentist extracted all 16 of my maxillary teeth last week. He placed an immediate complete denture as a transitional appliance. He wants to wait one year for the bone to heal before he places the mini dental implants.

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• Open vs. Closed Tray Impressions?

  I have been using closed tray impressions since I started restoring dental implants. I have used them for single as well as multiple units. My lab now wants me to use open tray impressions.

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• Multiple Sclerosis : Contraindication for Implants?

  I have a 54 year old female patient interested in multiple dental implants for fixed restorations. She has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis last year

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• Lasers Role in Implant Dentistry: An Exclusive Interview

  If we compare the use of lasers to the traditional surgical approach, lasers clearly are the better choice. Using a laser to perform implant surgery enables us to prepare the implant site with minimal trauma to the hard and soft tissue.

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• Dental Implant Patient with Diabetes?

  I have a patient who presented with diabetes (well controlled with drugs) and high blood pressure (well controlled with drugs). I am planning on placing 3 implants in the maxilla.

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• Technique to Determine if Membrane has been Perforated?

  I recently performed a lateral sinus lift for a patient. In the early part of the surgery when I took the lateral wall of the sinus out I thought I had lacerated the membrane.

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