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Archive for October, 2009

• Grafting an Extraction Site even when the Buccal Cortical Plate is Intact?

  What is the current thinking on grafting extraction sites? My understanding is that if the buccal cortical plate is intact there is no need to graft.

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• Technique for making Implant Level Impressions on Slightly Malaligned Implant Fixtures: Anybody Try This?

  I read an article in the current issue of JOMI on the Accuracy of Different Impression Techniques for Internal-Connection Implants which described a technique for making implant level impressions on slightly malaligned implant fixtures.

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• Consenus on Sinus Grafting at Time of Extraction with an Infected Tooth?

  What is the consensus on sinus grafting at the time of extraction of an infected tooth, such as with a failed root canal treatment

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• Implant Failure: How To Handle the Situation?

  I have a patient who has had 2 implant failures in site for tooth #9.

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• Sterilizing the new Ankylos Surgical Kit?

  Could anyone please tell me how to sterilize the new Ankylos surgical kit?

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• Placing Tapered Dental Implant: What’s the Best Approach?

  I placed my first tapered dental implant. I usually place cylinder shaped implants with straight walls. I made the osteotomy site too large.

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• Implant Treatment Plan for Replacing 9 thru 14?

  I will later place implants in 13 and 14 positions and splint two crowns. Would this treatment plan provide the best chance of success for this situation?

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• Waterlase MD as an Adjunct for Performing the Final Osteotomy?

  Does anyone have experience using the Waterlase MD as an adjunct in performing the final osteotomy at the floor of the sinus in preparation for an internal sinus lift?

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• Maxillary Implant-Supported Roundhouse Fixed Partial: How Do I Angle the Implant Fixtures?

  My only question is how do I angle the implant fixtures in the canine and central incisor sites?

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• Implant Surgery: Do I Completely Cover or Drape the Patient?

  My only question at this point is should I drape the implant patient and cover everything except her mouth, eyes and nose?

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