Discussions on Site Preparation
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Infected Site and Bone Graft
Upon examination, buccal bone was resorbed and bone graft is a must in order to proceed with dental implant placement. Which grafting technique and time frame should I use?
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Dental Implants in Infected Sites
I have been getting some mixed messages about how to deal with dental implant sites that have frank signs of infection. In the past, when I had to extract a tooth with a chronic periapical infection, I would wait about 3 months before placing the dental implant. Am I being too conservative?
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Best Approach for Internal Sinus Lifts?
Dr. Jack asks:
I would like to ask those out there who do routine implants around the maxilla region, what is the best approach to internal sinus lift? I have been to several courses but there are some variations and each with their own justification.One suggests drilling with pilot drill to 1mm short of the […]
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Vertical Ridge Augmentation
I was wondering what the general surgical opinion was about attempting vertical ridge augmentation, when more than 4mm height is desired.
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CT Scan for Dental Implants
Those practices where a relatively high volume of implants, will soon witness the appearance of CT machines
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Hydraulic Sinus Condensing Technique: Interview with Dr. Leon Chen
We are pleased to bring you this exclusive interview with Dr. Leon Chen, a periodontist who developed the Hydraulic Sinus Condensing Technique.
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Dental Implant Barrier Membranes
Barrier Membranes certainly have their place in dental implant placement. I much prefer a resorbable membrane because of no second surgery, but if not primary closure the membrane picks up the stuff in the patients mouth and smells.
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