Discussions on Dental Implant Materials
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Recent Dental Implant Materials Discussions
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Using Triad to Create a Verification Jig?
I was thinking that it would be a good idea to connect all the impression copings with Triad material (gel) before taking the impression, thus creating a verification jig?
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Dental Implant Neck Surface Topography
I would like to know what other clinicians using dental implants with the different kinds of neck topographies have observed. Do you see a significantly greater loss of bone with necks with other kinds of surface topographies?
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AlloDerm and Dental Implants
Are there any indications for using AlloDerm (Lifecell) around dental implants? If so, what is the preferred technique for placing the Alloderm?
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New Dental Implant Fixture Material?
Dr. Stefan asks:
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I have heard about a new material being used for dental implant fixtures that is similar to resin-composite. Are any of you familiar with this material? -
Cement Vs. Screw Retention
Should I use cement or screw retention? Is the prevailing opinion in the restoration of dental implants moving in the direction of cement retention? If so, why?
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New Barrier Membrane Introduced
An improved Epi-Guide(tm) Barrier membrane is being introduced by
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Curasan, recognized innovators in osseoregeneration products, to meet
clinician requests for a more malleable, less rigid
product. This easier-to-handle membrane remains the only bioresorbable
synthetic matrix on the market with a unique three-layer technology to
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Adverse Reaction to Dental Implant Materials
Joan, a patient, asks:
I have just learned I may have a sensitivity/adverse response to the MONOMER material used in making dentures/overdentures.
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Alloy Implants
Dr. Charlton asks:I am concerned about placing pure titanium dental implants. The alloy implants appear to be stronger.
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Dental Implants and Abutment Screws
here seems to be some controversy over torquing down the abutment screw when placing dental implants. Most of the dental implant crowns and bridges that I do involve torquing down the abutment and then cementing the crown or bridge.
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Dental Implant Restorations: Internal Thread Complications
One complication encountered in dental implant restoration occurs when the internal threads of the dental implant become stripped or bent.
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Passive Fit
One of the most challenging areas in implant dentistry is to achieve passive insertion of a screw-retained metal framework for a bar-retained overdenture or a fixed partial denture.
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