Discussions on Dental Implant Materials
Welcome to the Dental Implant Materials Section of OsseoNews.com, where you can research, and participate in discussions about Dental Implant Materials. It's the one place where dentists, surgeons, and industry experts share their knowledge on Dental Implant Materials.
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:
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?Have any of you used these resin-composite dental implant fixtures? Is this
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material just osseo-accepted or does it result in osseo-integration? I
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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
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
provide predictable healing.For clinicians, the extra malleability offers excellent handling characteristics. Like the original product, […]
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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.
Is there a way of testing for other dental fabrication materials that may cause a reaction, before proceeding with the fabrication of an overdenture? Also, what are my options considering this sensitivity? Thanks for your […]
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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.
In fact, I have seen dental implant fixtures fracture. I have discussed this question with one major implant company and they assure me that there is no significant difference in dental implant fixture strength and resistance to […]
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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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Featured Case
Exposed Threads
As you can see there is bone loss around the top 3 threads. My thoughts are that the facial threads of the implant are exposed causing the tenderness?
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As you can see there is bone loss around the top 3 threads. My thoughts are that the facial threads of the implant are exposed causing the tenderness?
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