Implantology Articles
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Using Computer-Guided Surgery for Partial Guidance of Zygoma Implants
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.
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Socket Grafting with Calcium Phosphosilicate Alloplast Putty: A Histomorphometric Evaluation
Research results suggest CPS putty is a reliable choice for osseous regeneration in cases of socket grafting and implant-related surgeries.
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An Era of Evidence-Based Implant Dentistry: 30 Years Since Toronto
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...
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Case Involving CAD/CAM-Generated, Screw-Retained Bridge Demonstrates Dentistry’s Scientific Progression
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.
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Dental Implant Therapy in Patients with a History of Periodontitis: A Literature Review and Clinical Considerations
The rate of implant survival was found to be acceptable in patients with a history of periodontal disease in periodontal maintenance programs.
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The Dual-Zone Therapeutic Concept of Managing Immediate Implant Placement and Provisional Restoration in Anterior Extraction Sockets
This case report highlights a clinical approach for achieving predictable anterior esthetics that involves atraumatic tooth removal without flap elevation.
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Managing Esthetic Implant Complications
Surgical considerations for implant complications are provided, along with restorative solutions for correcting failures.
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Immediate Implant Placement in Posterior Areas: The Mandibular Arch
Various considerations necessary for implant placement at the time of mandibular molar extraction are discussed, including several recently advocated treatment options.
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Enhancing Extraction Socket Therapy with a Biphasic Calcium Sulfate
In this 4-month case series, patients were treated with an innovative biphasic calcium sulfate graft, demonstrating its ability to preserve or augment socket volume and resorb in a timely fashion.
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Analysis of Bone Formation After Sinus Augmentation Using ß-Tricalcium Phosphate
The aim of this case series was to systematically evaluate the development and maturation of augmented bone in the maxillary sinus using ß-tricalcium phosphate.
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A Retrospective Analysis of 12 Immediate-Implant Restorations in the Maxillary Premolar Region
A retrospective analysis was performed of 12 consecutive patients who received implant placement with concurrent restorations in the maxillary premolar region as part of the General Practice Residency...
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A Maxillary Fixed Bridge Supported by Dental Implants: Treatment Sequence and Soft-Tissue Considerations
This clinical report details the stepby- step process—with a rationale for each step—for one patient who elected to reconstruct a maxillary arch with an implantsupported fixed prosthesis.
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“Rules of 10”—Guidelines for Successful Planning and Treatment of Mandibular Edentulism Using Dental Implants
Explains the specifics of the Rules of 10 guidelines for treatment planning implant therapy in the edentulous mandible
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Postextraction Maintenance of the Alveolar Ridge: Rationale and Review
Describes the various techniques used for socket preservation.
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Improving Quality of Life Using Removable and Fixed Implant Prostheses
In the case presented, emphasis was placed on patient–clinician communication to correctly facilitate the desired clinical result. The final restoration consisted of a maxillary removable, implant-a...
