Dental Implants Discussed by Experts

Benefits of PRP and PRGF: Does the Clinical Experience Support the Literature?

osseonews — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:10:44 +0000

I have read about PRP and PRGF and have attended lectures on the subject. It seems like the literature establishes a strong case for the benefits of using these in bone grafts to enhance regeneration and healing.
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Submerged Implant Fixture: Is this a Problem?

osseonews — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:08:46 +0000

I placed the implant fixtures too far subgingivally so that the top of the implant platform is 4mm cervical to the adjacent cervical margins. Is this really a problem?
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Mesiodistal Space a Mere 3.5mm: Will My Plan Work?

osseonews — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:07:36 +0000

I have treatment planned her for the insertion of a narrow platform implant. I would then place another temporary crown and later a porcelain fused to metal crown. Will this work?
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Inadequate Interproximal Bone Volume: Possibility of Bone Loss?

osseonews — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:05:49 +0000

I replaced a missing upper first bicuspid with an implant 6 months prior. The interproximal bone between the dental implant and the cuspid anterior to it was approximately 1.25 mm.
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Narrow or Regular Platform Implant?

osseonews — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:19:49 +0000

I am really not sure about this because sometimes the radiograph looks like there is adequate bone and then after I reflect the flap I see that the buccal cortical plate is very thin or dehisced. When this happens I usually go to a 3.5mm implant fixture to makes sure that I have enough bone volume.
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Abutment Level Impressions vs. Implant Level Impressions?

osseonews — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:18:02 +0000

I plan to make final impressions at the abutment level and then insert the permanent bridges. In the past I made implant level impressions and then inserted the permanent abutments and bridges at the same time. Anything wrong with making abutment level impressions like I am planning?
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Treatment Plan for Partially Edentulous Maxilla in Patient with Rheumatoid Athritis?

osseonews — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:16:42 +0000

I have an elderly female patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis who is almost completely edentulous in her maxilla.
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Grafting an Extraction Site even when the Buccal Cortical Plate is Intact?

osseonews — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:26:47 +0000

What is the current thinking on grafting extraction sites? My understanding is that if the buccal cortical plate is intact there is no need to graft.
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Technique for making Implant Level Impressions on Slightly Malaligned Implant Fixtures: Anybody Try This?

osseonews — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:22:49 +0000

I read an article in the current issue of JOMI on the Accuracy of Different Impression Techniques for Internal-Connection Implants which described a technique for making implant level impressions on slightly malaligned implant fixtures.
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Consenus on Sinus Grafting at Time of Extraction with an Infected Tooth?

osseonews — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:52:34 +0000

What is the consensus on sinus grafting at the time of extraction of an infected tooth, such as with a failed root canal treatment
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Implant Failure: How To Handle the Situation?

osseonews — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:49:54 +0000

I have a patient who has had 2 implant failures in site for tooth #9.
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Sterilizing the new Ankylos Surgical Kit?

osseonews — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:52:35 +0000

Could anyone please tell me how to sterilize the new Ankylos surgical kit?
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Placing Tapered Dental Implant: What’s the Best Approach?

osseonews — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:25:16 +0000

I placed my first tapered dental implant. I usually place cylinder shaped implants with straight walls. I made the osteotomy site too large.
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Implant Treatment Plan for Replacing 9 thru 14?

osseonews — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:18:36 +0000

I will later place implants in 13 and 14 positions and splint two crowns. Would this treatment plan provide the best chance of success for this situation?
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