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Archive for July, 2008

• Plexur: A New Bone Void Filler for Spinal Applications

  In spinal applications, Plexur M(TM) may be used in conjunction with autograft as a bone void filler.

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• Stem Cells May Provide Non Surgical Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries

  Researchers at MIT have pinpointed stem cells within the spinal cord that may lead to a new, non-surgical treatment for debilitating spinal-cord injuries.

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• Post-Operative Infections from Bone Grafting?

  Is anybody aware of any patients developing prion or other bacterial infections following bone grafting procedures?

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• Sinus Lift in Two Stages?

  Can I do the sinus lift in 2-stages? Can I lift the sinus and graft 2-3mm of bone, wait for that graft to heal and then graft again at the time of implant placement?

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• Implant Supported Bridges: Need to Clean After Each Meal?

  Food gets stuck in my implant supported bridge every time I eat. Is this normal for implant bridges that you have to clean it every time you eat?

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• Klockner Implants Coming to the US

  Soadco Klockner of Andorra, and manufacturer of the Klockner Implant system, the leading implant system in Spain, has just purchased a 3,500 space in Boston for its U.S. headquarters

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• Locator Attachments: Trouble Picking Them Up in Overdenture?

  I have just started doing mandibular retained overdentures using Locator attachments. But one problem I have been having is picking them up in the overdenture.

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• Advice for Complication in Creation and Maintenance of an Interproximal Papilla?

  I am seeking advice for a complication in the creation and maintenance of an interproximal papilla between #7 and 8, an aesthetically demanding site.

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• Evista: A Contraindication for Dental Implants?

  Are certain drugs, like Evista, that a patient may be taking an absolute contraindication to placing dental implants?

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• Large Gap Between Cervical Margin of Bridge and Gingival: How To Close?

  One year later, the gap between the cervical margin of the bridge and the gingival has grown so that there is now about 1mm gap and it severely compromises the aesthetics.

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• Dental Implant Rehabilitation: Treatment Planning and Techniques with Minis

  In this exclusive interview, OsseoNews chats with Dr. Samuel Shatkin, DDS, MD about mini dental implant rehabilitation.

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• Nanostructured Titanium for Implants?

  Nanostructured titanium (nTi) with essential enhanced strength and fatigue characteristics is an advanced material for dental implant applications.

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• Implant Systems: Commercially Pure Titanium vs. Alloy?

  I have a recently experienced two posterior Astra implant fractures. I was told by a colleague that Astra implants are made up of commercially pure titanium, while most other implant systems use an alloy.

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• Post-Operative Rinsing: Is Sugar Water Better Than Warm Salt Walter?

  Has anyone advised their patients to rinse with sugar water instead of salt water after placement of dental implants? I read an article that faster healing would occur if sugar was used instead of salt for post-operative rinsing.

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• Surgicel: Use as a Barrier Membrane for Guided Bone Regeneration?

  My prosthodontist said that he has been using Surgicel, which is an oxidized cellulose mesh, as a barrier membrane for guided bone regeneration, such as in socket preservation procedures. Have you heard about this use of Surgicel?

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• Zimmer Implant Offers Cool Solution

  Zimmer One-Piece Implant is a cool and convenient solution for helping clinicians get into a tight spot without the heat and vibration of prepping in the mouth.

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• PD VitalOs Cement: Thoughts on this new Synthetic Bone Regeneration Material?

  I have heard about PD VitalOs Cement, a synthetic bone regeneration material, that can be injected into a prospective implant site where it stimulates bone production.

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• Nanostructures Improve Bone Response

  The results demonstrated enhanced bone response to dental implants modified with nanostructures as soon as 4 weeks after implant placement.

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• Type of Anesthesia for Dental Implant Surgery?

  Do I need general anesthesia for one implant for front tooth #9 or will local anesthesia be fine. I am concerned about the dangers of general anesthesia, which the oral surgeon has downplayed.

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• Implants Too Close: Can I Use Orthodontics To Create Space?

  My problem is that I think I placed the dental implants too close together. I am not sure what the minimum distance is between adjacent implants. My question is can I use orthodontics to move the implants apart to create adequate space?

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• Implant-Retained Overdentures: How Many Implants in Midline and Canine Sites?

  I recently attended a lecture on implant-retained overdentures where the speaker recommended using 3 dental implants placed at the canine sites bilaterally and a third implant in the midline. Does a solo implant in the midline work as well as these other designs?

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• Screw Retention for Fixed Partial Dentures?

  My concern is long-term survival of intact fixed partial dentures. My prosthodontist has recommended that I use screw retention for fixed partial dentures.

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