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Archive for April, 2009

• Allergic Reaction to Bio-Oss: Is it Possible?

  I know this seems like a silly question but is it possible to have an allergic reaction to Bio-Oss or Bio-Gide (Gestlich)?

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• Metal Abutment Exposed on Implant: What Are The Best Options?

  The gingival has receded slightly and the metal abutment is showing. Also there has been a graying of the gingival tissue on the labial of the implant. I am considering options.

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• What is the Best Way to Insert a Full-Arch Fixed Partial Denture?

  I am getting ready to insert a full-arch fixed partial denture that has both screw retention and cement retention. What is the best way to insert this?

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• Maxillary Overdenture Supported by Alveolar Ridges and Implants: Valid Long-Term Treatment?

  I have seen numerous examples of maxillary overdenture supported by the alveolar ridges and retained by 4 implants. Have there been any long term studies in the literature validating this treatment philosophy?

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• Ridge Augmentation for Implants: Block Graft vs. Particulate Bone Grafts?

  I sent a dental implant patient over to my oral surgeon to find out if he could have a bone graft on his maxillary alveolar ridges to increase bone height, width and volume.

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• Junction of Abutment and Implant Fixture: Potential Source of Infection?

  The literature seems to supports the view that the junction of the abutment and implant fixture is a potential source of infection and inflammation.

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• Video: All-on-4 Nobel Guide Implant Surgery with Immediate Temporization

  Video demonstrating All-on-4 Nobel Guide Implant Surgery with Immediate Temporization.

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• Video: Guided Surgery and Immediate Implant Restoration

  A video demonstrating guided surgery for a single tooth and restored immediately after implant placement.

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• Excess Cement Penetrating Deep into Gingival Tissue: Do Specific Implant Fixtures Prevent This?

  I recently attended a lecture where the teacher showed some examples of complications that arose from excess cement being extruded from the crown margin and deep into the gingival tissue.

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• How Do I Determine if the Implants are Osseointegrated?

  The soft tissue around the implants looks great. There is no evidence of anything being wrong. But how do I determine if the implants are osseointegrated?

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