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.
Self-Tapping Implants: Thoughts?
Has anyone utilized self-tapping implants?
Implant Thread Design: Influence on Osseointegration?
How does the thread design in a dental implant fixture influence osseointegration?
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
ZiUnite ?
Have any of you heard of ZiUnite dental implants that Nobel Biocare is producing?
Internal Vs. External Hex?
Dr. Kimbrow asks: I know quite a few dentists who continue to use dental implants with an external hex.
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].
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.
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: Metal Composition
I recently had cause to investigate the metal composition of dental implant fixtures.
Zimmer Tapered Screw-Vent Implant System Review
Zimmer’s Tapered Screw-Vent Implant, featuring Zimmer’s proprietary internal hex connection, has been in use for 20 years.
Intra-Lock’s Internal Implant System
Intra-Lock’s Internal Implant System features a wide selection of implant architectures with diameters from 3.4 mm to 6 mm designed to be site-specific and to encourage physiologic harmony.
Bicon Short Dental Implants Review
BICON SHORT IMPLANTS offer flexibility to dentists in challenging clinical situations.
MDL – Small Diameter Implants
Intra-Lock’s MDL small diameter dental implant system is thoughtfully engineered to provide ergonomic efficiency, prosthetic versatility and tissue compatibility for superior patient’s denture stability.
MILO Multifunctional One Piece 3.0mm Implant
MILO is a one-piece 3.0mm diameter dental implant system that is endowed with qualities that render it ideal for long-term denture stabilization or fixed prosthetic options.
ANKYLOS C/X Dental Implant System Review
With 25 years of clinical experience, Anklyos is a trusted implant system, that is more than a taper.
XiVE Dental Implant System Review
The XiVE Implant System has an innovative thread design and preparation technique that ensures outstanding primary stability in all bone classes.
