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Discussions on Dental Implant Systems

Welcome to the Dental Implant Systems Section of OsseoNews.com, where you can research, and participate in discussions about Dental Implant Systems. It's the one place where dentists, surgeons, and industry experts share their knowledge on Dental Implant Systems.

Recent Dental Implant Systems Discussions

• Straumann Announces Bone Level Implant

  Straumann has complemented its highly successful dental implant system with a new generation of bone level implant, the Straumann Bone Level Implant.

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• Proximators: Useful for Atraumatically Extracting Teeth?

  I’m wondering about Proximators, these look like undersized elevators with small tips and are supposed to be useful for atraumatically extracting teeth.

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• Self-Tapping Implants: Thoughts?

  Has anyone utilized self-tapping implants?

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• Implant Thread Design: Influence on Osseointegration?

  How does the thread design in a dental implant fixture influence osseointegration?

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• Endopore Implants in the Posterior Maxilla?

  I have heard a lot of discussion about Endopore dental implants with their very coarse surface coating with a great deal of surface area for osseointegration

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• All Zirconium Dental Implants: Opinions?

  What do the dentists here think of these new all zirconium implants? Do you think they will osseointegrate as well as titanium, and perform as well as the titanium dental implants?

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• Nanotite

  Some of the dental implant manufacturers have started using a new surface coating called NanoTite. Is there truly a benefit here? Have you attempted early or immediate loading with these?

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• Dental Implants with an Internal Connection?

  It seems as if the market has been moving in favor of internal connections. Can someone please explain to me why this is the case? What are the benefits of the internal-hex?

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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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• Implant Fixtures With Horizontal Microthreads

  I have read in the journals how dental implant designs with horizontal microthreads in the collar produce less bone loss.
  What is your experience?

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• Shorter Dental Implants ?

  A doc friend of mine recently recommended that I try shorter dental implants. So I’ve been trying to get some opinions on these implants. Dentists on OsseoNews.com: What has been your experience with these shorter dental implants?

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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
  material just osseo-accepted or does it result in osseo-integration? I
  am sorry but I do not know […]

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• ZiUnite ?

  Have any of you heard of ZiUnite dental implants that Nobel Biocare is producing?

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• Internal Vs. External Hex?

  Dr. Kimbrow asks:
  I know quite a few dentists who continue to use dental implants with an external hex.

  However, now that the internal connection dental implants have been out for awhile, is
  there any great advantage to using external hex? What are the issues here, on both sides? Why would you choose external over internal or […]

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• Zirconium Implants

  Dr. Johnson asks:Can you please give your opinion on the newer zirconium dental implants that
  are being developed for use in the US? I believe Nobel Biocare is
  currently testing one called ZiUnite [Zi short for zirconium].

  I think that
  zirconium dental implants are already being used in Europe but not yet in the
  US.
  Do you think the zirconium […]

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• Machined Collar Implants

  Dr. Aggar asks:My periodontist has recommended using a dental implant fixture with a
  machined (smooth) collar in patients who have chronic periodontal
  disease.

  He says these will work better than dental implant fixtures which have a surface coating up to the platform.  This seems to be true in cases where there is periodontal disease.  Are any of […]

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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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• Peritomes

    Eliminate the fibrous attachment thru cutting rather than tearing! The NEW Osseous Technologies of America (OTA) Periotomes offer a completely new approach to Atraumatic exodontia. Available in set of 3 periotomes for only $110! Buy Now!

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• Dental Implants: Metal Composition

  I recently had cause to investigate the metal composition of dental implant fixtures.

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