Implantology Articles
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Utilization of d-PTFE Barriers for Post-Extraction Bone Regeneration in Preparation for Dental Implants
This article addresses topics pertaining to d-PTFE utilization, including characteristics and advantages of d-PTFE barriers, time needed for osteoid tissue to become impervious to penetration by flap ...
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Diagnostically Driven Planning and Execution of an All-on-4 Treatment Concept
This article introduces specific planning and treatment protocols advanced by the authors that are intended to: reduce surgical and restorative chairtime; circumvent surgical site disruption; improve ...
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Oral Rehabilitation and Psychosocial Evaluation of a Patient with Bulimia Nervosa Following Teeth in a Day® Immediate Loading Protocol
The purpose of this patient report is to accurately portray the clinical experience of treating an active bulimic patient by employing an immediately loaded dental implant protocol to provide the pati...
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Dental Implant Uncovering Techniques with Emphasis on Increasing Keratinized Mucosa
The author describes the following methods of implant uncovering that emphasize enhancement of the keratinized mucosa: the punch technique; buccally advanced flap; roll flap; tissue preservation techn...
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Research Update - Periodontics/Implants
Compendium has compiled Abstracts from key recently published articles in the dental literature on periodontics/implant dentistry. These PubMed-indexed articles offer clinical relevance to the dental ...
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Case Report Using the “H” Abutment: Achieving Esthetics, Strength, and Predictability for the Anterior Implant
In this case presentation, a procedure is described for providing these highly esthetic abutment-supported restorations, which may offer significant advantages over traditional options.
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Prosthetic Management of Gingival Recession Around Implants: Lessons Learned from Staged-Approach Treatment Planning
This article discusses varying approaches for dealing with gingival changes and suggests protocol modifications during the implant treatment-planning phase.
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Post-Traumatic Treatment of Maxillary Incisors By Immediate Dentoalveolar Restoration with Long-Term Follow-Up
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Guided Full-Arch Immediate-Function Treatment Modality for the Edentulous and Terminal Dentition Patient
This article reviews the rationale, techniques, and advantages of a guided full-arch immediatefunction implant treatment modality that includes placement of a prefabricated, bar-supported, monolithic ...
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Predictably Replacing Maxillary Incisors with Implants Using 3-D Planning and Guided Implant Surgery
Esthetically demanding patients require precise implant placement. Use of guided surgical planning and implant placement enables the surgeon to take maximum advantage of available bone in anatomically...
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Custom Abutments Alone Will Not Eliminate the Clinical Effects of Poor Cementation Techniques Around Dental Implants
Clinicians who place cement-retained implant restorations should be aware of the potential and sometimes irreversible complications associated with residual excess cement and consider different practi...
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Dental Implants’ Future: The Need for a Team Approach
Long-term success of dental implants is linked to well-trained implant surgeons and restorative dentists working together with the most advanced treatment modalities.
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Titanium-Reinforced Interdental Peaks As a Simple Method for Papilla Preservation
The technique described in this case report illustrates how small titanium bars were surgically inserted within the interdental osseous peaks in order to prevent bone resorption and maintain papilla h...
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Restoring a Long-Edentulous Maxillary Ridge Segment with Adjacent Implants
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Prosthetic Resolution of Peri-Implant Mucositis: Promoting Soft-Tissue Health Through Proper Restorative Design
Much attention has been focused on peri-implant disease, particularly in regard to its prevalence and the need to develop proper therapeutic approaches and modalities for its treatment.
