Implants

The Use of Osteotomes in Dental Implant Surgery

Osteotomes are surgical instruments that can be used effectively to enhance the placement of...

Oral Hygiene and Maintenance of Dental Implants

Long-term predictability of dental implants and their associated restorations has been demonstrated.1-3 As the...

Maintaining Crestal Bone Around Dental Implants: Literature Review and Clinical Technique

Since the introduction of osseointegrated implants for the restoration of missing or lost teeth,...

Computerized Occlusal Implant Management With the T-Scan II System: A Case Report

Many clinicians believe that occlusal forces placed on implants can have a deleterious effect...

Conversion From Bar-Retained to Attachment-Retained Implant Overdenture: Case Report

The use of implants to improve retention of removable prostheses has demonstrated success for...

Replacing Hopeless Retained Deciduous Teeth in Adults Utilizing Dental Implants: Concepts and Case Presentation

Hopeless retained deciduous teeth without permanent successors pose a restorative challenge for clinicians as...

Developing Optimal Tissue Profiles With Implant-Level Provisional Restorations

Developing ideal papillae and sulcular levels surrounding multiple adjacent implants presents the ultimate aesthetic...

Mini Dental Implants: Immediate Gratification for Patient and Provider

As we enter the 21st century, minimally invasive devices and procedures are becoming the...

Retaining and Stabilizing Dentures With Narrow-Bodied Implants

With the average American living longer, having more disposable in-come, and seeking better healthcare,...

Short Dental Implants: A Literature Review and Rationale for Use

When treatment planning for dental implants, the height of available bone is often used...