Implantology Articles

• New Method for Improving the Accuracy of Bite Registrations in Restorative Implant Dentistry

  Mark W. Wilhelm, DMD, MSD
  Compendium - January 2013

  This case study describes a new proposed method to treat edentulous areas of the mouth using dental implants and fixed prosthodontic concepts to register secure and accurate bites.

• Purposeful Exposure of a Polylactic Acid Barrier to Achieve Socket Preservation for Placement of Dental Implants: Case Series Report

  Paul S. Rosen, DMD, MS, Adam D. Rosen
  Compendium - January 2013

  This retrospective case series reports on the use of a polylactic acid barrier that was left exposed in the process of socket preparation for the placement of dental implants.

• Treatment of Peri-Implantitis Using Nonsurgical Debridement with Bioresorbable Nanospheres for Controlled Release of Doxycycline: Case Report

  Lucas Alves Moura, DDS, MS, Ana Paula Oliveira Giorgetti Bossolan, DDS, MS, Eliana Ap. de Rezende Duek, PhD, Enilson Antonio Sallum, DDS, MS, PhD, Francisco Humberto Nociti Jr, DDS, MS, PhD, Márcio Zaffalon Casati, DDS, MS, PhD, Antonio Wilson Sallum, DDS, MS, PhD
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2012

  This case report shows an alternative approach for treating peri-implantitis, presenting clinical results after application of bioresorbable polymeric doxycycline 10% loading nanospheres as an adjunct...

• Computer-Guided Implant Surgery: Indications and Guidelines for Use

  Gary Orentlicher, DMD, Andrew Horowitz, DMD, MD, Marcus Abboud, DMD
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2012

  This article presents an overview of the guidelines and indications for use of computer-guided technologies in dental implant treatment.

• Using Computer-Guided Surgery for Partial Guidance of Zygoma Implants

  Thomas J. Balshi, DDS, PhD, FACP, Glenn J. Wolfinger, DMD, FACP, Stephen F. Balshi, MBE
  Compendium - October 2012

  The described protocol provides a way to facilitate the placement of zygoma implants into the best position surgically and prosthetically using partially computer-guided surgery.

• A New Direction for Model-Based Guided Implant Placement--Part 2

  Lambert J. Stumpel, III, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - October 2012

  The use of CBCT cross-sectional imaging to acquire buccolingual information needed for accurate implant placement

• Using Technology to Restore Missing Dentition and Restore a Smile

  Lewis Sharp, CDT
  Inside Dental Technology - October 2012

  This study provides a technological approach to restoring a patient's smile.

• The Missing Link for Dental Implants

  Dene LeBeau
  Inside Dental Technology - October 2012

  This article takes a first look at a new dental implant system.

• Plan Well and Follow the Plan

  Peter Pizzi, CDT, MDT, FNGS
  Inside Dental Technology - September 2012

  This article describes the importance of creating a plan when presented with complicated restorations.

• Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and Dental Implant Placement

  Daniel Alter, CDT, MDT
  Inside Dental Technology - September 2012

  This article gives the technician a better understanding of the processes completed by the implant-planning team.

• Socket Grafting with Calcium Phosphosilicate Alloplast Putty: A Histomorphometric Evaluation

  Lanka Mahesh, BDS, MBA, Maurice A. Salama, DMD, Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS, MAGD, FACD, DICOI, Frederic P.C. Joachim, DDS, MSc
  Compendium - September 2012

  Research results suggest CPS putty is a reliable choice for osseous regeneration in cases of socket grafting and implant-related surgeries.

• An Era of Evidence-Based Implant Dentistry: 30 Years Since Toronto

  Frederic J. Norkin, DMD
  Compendium - September 2012

  Thirty years ago the Toronto conference would springboard dental implantology out of an era of unpredictability to one that is evidence-based, providing long-term replacement of failing and missing te...

• Case Involving CAD/CAM-Generated, Screw-Retained Bridge Demonstrates Dentistry’s Scientific Progression

  Joseph L. Caruso, DDS, MS, Luke S. Khang, CDT
  Compendium - September 2012

  This case, which involved the use of a titanium understructure that was designed and fabricated using CAD/CAM technology, illustrates how far dentistry has come in the past 35 years.

• A New Direction for Model-Based Guided Implant Placement--Part 1

  Lambert J. Stumpel, III, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - September 2012

  This first article of a two-part series discusses bone sounding to acquire buccolingual information

• Dental Implant Therapy in Patients with a History of Periodontitis: A Literature Review and Clinical Considerations

  Michael Courtney, DMD, MA, David Cottrell, DMD, Srinivas Ayilavarapu, BDS, CAGS, DSc
  Compendium - Jul/Aug 2012

  The rate of implant survival was found to be acceptable in patients with a history of periodontal disease in periodontal maintenance programs.