Placed Two Hi Tec Plus Implants and Have Issues with Primary Stability: Recommendations?
I placed these two Hi Tec Logic Plus 4.3 and 6 mm length implants. One of the two implants did not have good primary stability.
Osteotomy Site Not Parallel to Adjacent Implant: Suggestions?
I used paralleling pins to guide my pilot hole and osteotomy, but the result is as you see below. I am not sure what I did wrong.
Retained Root Tip in the Sinus: How To Proceed with Dental Implant Placement?
What is the recommended course of treatment to manage the root tip and graft the area for a future dental implant?
Restorative options for implant retained prosthesis for partially edentulous maxilla?
I had to remove the fixed partial denture and extract #7 and #11. What kind of restorative options do you recommend?
Maxillary 1st Premolar Buccal Concavity with Narrow Ridge: Treatment Options?
There is 11mm between the maxillary alveolar ridge height and the floor of the maxillary sinus. Can I place a 3.3mm diameter implant and attempt to install just under or just barely against the sinus wall?
Gingival recession or bad lab work: what do you think?
The doctor called and said he was not paying his bill because of laboratory errors in fabrication of the fixed partial denture.
Tips for extraction and immediate implant placement?
I intend to extract #4 and immediately install an implant at the time of extraction. If the extraction site is infected, should I delay insertion or bone graft?
Do I need to wait 1 month to do implant (#20) if I just extracted #19 atraumatically?
Just extracted #19 atraumatically, Do I need to wait several weeks for the soft tissue on #19 to be healed before I can do #20 implant or I can do it within 1-2 weeks? Is there any reason behind or any rule for the waiting time?
Are these dental implants salvageable?
Is there anything else that I can do to maintain the implant in #8 site that I have not already done?
Complex Case: Comprehensive Treatment Plan for Maxilla and Mandible?
I would appreciate if some of the more experienced readers evaluate the panoramic radiograph and photographs and make some recommendations for a comprehensive treatment plan for both the maxilla and mandible. What are the most significant problems that you see?
Try to Remove Abutments But Can’t Find Access Hole: Any Ideas?
When the bar was removed, I attempted to remove the abutments that attach the implants and the bar, I could not find an access hole to insert the torque wrench into.
Slight Bone Loss Around Implants: Should I Treat These Before Restoring Them?
Both implants are not mobile, the gingival around them is normal and there are no signs of disease. Do these implants require any treatment before I restore them?
Failing Implant: What Treatment Should I Consider?
The patient returned a year later for restoration with a permanent crown and the implant has obviously lost bone support and is loose. What do you recommend? Should I explant and graft the area and install a new implant at that time?
Patient with Failed Prior Sinus Lift and Implants: Recommendations?
The sinus lift had been accomplished with a lateral window approach. The graft and implants failed shortly after and were removed.
Maxillary Overdenture with #8 Site for Retention: Thoughts?
I have treatment planned this patient for a maxillary overdenture and would like to use the implant in #8 site for retention.
Full Arch Reconstruction of Edentulous Maxilla: Will 6 Implants Suffice?
I have a 60 year old patient in excellent health who would like a full arch reconstruction of his edentulous maxilla using implant supported fixed partial dentures.
Alveolar Mucosa Growing over the Implants and Locator attachments: How to Control This?
My problem is that the alveolar mucosa keeps growing over the dental implants and Locator attachments. Is there anything I can do to control this situation?
Periodontal Bone Loss Case: Best Technique for Increasing Bone Height?
What would be the best technique for increasing the bone height and volume in these two sites given the adjacent periodontal bone loss for #8 and 11?
Ailing Bone Graft Case: Your Thoughts?
I immediately installed 2 Noble Speedy implant fixtures with a bone graft of Bio-Oss and covered with a Bio-Gide membrane. At 2 months post-op, the patient presented with swelling, bleeding and purulence through a hole in the flap.
Loose Cement Retained Crown on Implant: How to proceed?
A 40 year old female patient in excellent health without any medical complications presented with a loose cement retained crown on an implant in #8 site.
Case: Patient with IMZ Implants Wants Fixed Provision but Rejects Augmentation
The patient received two IMZ dental implants with a partly removable bridge. In 2006, the patient wished to receive a fixed provision and strictly rejected augmentation procedures.
Implants Placed in Dubai are Failing: How to Identify and Save?
A patient presents with failing implants which were placed in Dubai. Anybody recognize these implants? Can they be saved?
Suggestions for Bridge that Will Not Stay Cemented to Implants?
This 60-year old female complains that her bridge will not stay cemented on her dental implants.
Implants Show Significant Bone Loss: Attempt Antibiotic Therapy?
Both implants show significant bone loss. Should I extract the implants and bone graft? Should I attempt antibiotic therapy?
Patient with Throat Cancer: How To Approach This Case?
Do I insist he remove these teeth? What if after the chemo and radiation his immune system was lowered and they are getting worse?
