High Quality CT Images for Dental Implant Patients

Dr. Douglas Goldsmith and Dr. Gary Orentlicher are both board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons in private practice in Scarsdale, New York. They co-founded Facial Imaging, LLC, a company that makes it easy for doctors located both within and outside the United States to obtain and utilize CT images for their dental implant patients. The process produces high quality 3-D images quickly and economically for use in developing patient treatment plans for implant placement and restoration.

Facial Imaging can process CT or cone beam scan data for any 3-D software program. The doctor can view a scan on his or her computer just hours after a patient has had their CT scan performed. Facial Imaging has partnered with over 30 imaging centers in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts and is in the process of expanding their geographic outreach. Facial Imaging also offers 3-D treatment planning services. Read on to learn more about Facial Imaging. You can also visit their website at: www.facialimagingllc.com

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December 18, 2006 in CT Scanning, Dental Implant Interviews, Implant Practice Management | Permalink

Bone Augmenation and Ridge Preservation

Robert A. Horowitz is a Periodontist who maintains a private practice limited to Periodontics and implant dentistry in Scarsdale, NY and New York City. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Implant Dentistry at the New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Horowitz is heavily involved in research, product development and teaching. Our readers are also encouraged to also read a prior interview with Dr. Horowitz in which he provided valuable information and clinical tips on intraoral photography.

OsseoNews: Dr. Horowitz, you are a leading expert on alveolar ridge preservation and ridge augmentation. How does this relate to implant dentistry?

Dr. Horowitz: The most important lesson to be learned from the literature, as well as from my own personal experience, is that when a tooth is extracted, a bone augmentation or preservation procedure must be instituted at the time of extraction.

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November 27, 2006 in Bone Grafting, Dental Implant Interviews, Ridge Augmentation | Permalink

Interview: Advantages of the SimPlant Platform

Mr. Tom Rogers, the General Manager for Materialise Dentals’ U.S. division, was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to discuss the SimPlant Platform and its many applications in implant dentistry.  Materialise Dental is the leader in dental implant software and has an international market base.

OsseoNews:  Mr. Rogers, could you please describe how your computer software can be used effectively in implant dentistry.

Mr. Rogers:  We recognized that one of the most significant issues facing implant dentistry was pre-surgically determining the optimum location, angulation and depth to place an implant and translating that to surgery.  The SimPlant Platform of services was developed to present this information to the treatment team in a user-friendly, cost-effective manner.   Complete understanding of the patient’s underlying bony anatomy, prior to surgery, is critical for a successful outcome.

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November 14, 2006 in CT Scanning, Dental Implant Interviews | Permalink | Comments (1)

Communicating Effectively with Dental Implant Patients

Dr. Jeffrey Ganeles is a Board Certified Periodontist in Boca Raton, Florida and practices with the Florida Institute for Periodontics & Dental Implants. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor and Interim Director for Post-Graduate Periodontics at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale. Dr. Ganeles and his team developed a computer software program to enable dentists and their staff to communicate more effectively with patients.

Osseonews: Dr. Ganeles, the staff and readers of Osseonews.com would like to thank you for taking time out of you very busy schedule for this interview. Can you tell us how you became interested in this area of communications?

Dr. Ganeles: I recognized some time ago, both as a clinician and teacher, that we were all having problems communicating dental problems and treatment options with patients. This issue increased as our therapeutic abilities improved and the cost of treatment escalated. Many dentists still try to explain what is wrong by showing patients’ radiographs or drawing on bracket table covers. This is really ineffective. It is very difficult to explain sophisticated, expensive dentistry, using crude visual aids. An analogy would be that our patients would never accept a recommendation for a new car from a hand-made drawing, so why do we try to educate patients for expensive treatment from basic visual aids? Some dentists will even show clinical photographs with blood and saliva and holes in the bone where they are going to screw in an implant.

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September 18, 2006 in Dental Implant Interviews, Implant Practice Management | Permalink | Comments (6)

Dental Implant Interview with Dr. Thomas Balshi

We recently had a chance to talk with Dr. Thomas Balshi about immediate loading protocols for dental implant placement. In the first interview, Dr. Balshi discusses the use of computer software for immediate loading dental implant protocols. In the second interview, some of the techniques used in implant restoration are described. In the third interview, Dr. Balshi discusses Determining Primary Stability.

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January 2, 2006 in Dental Implant Interviews | Permalink | Comments (10)

Dental Implant Interview: Measuring Osseointegration, Dental Implant Surfaces...

We recently had a chance to talk with Dr. Clark Stanford about various clinical data points and studies, specifically as they relate to measuring osseointegration and bone quality, fluoride-modified surfaces and more. Dr. Clark Stanford is the Centennial Fund Professor for Clinical Research at the University of Iowa. He is also the Director of Clinical Research at the College of Dentistry. In addition, Dr. Stanford is a Prosthodontist and has a PhD in molecular developmental biology. If you after reading this interview, you are interested in more information please visit Astra Tech on the web at: www.astratechdental.us/

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November 1, 2005 in Dental Implant Interviews | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cone Beam CT Scanning for Dental Imaging

We recently had the opportunity to interview Ed Marandola, the President and CEO of Imaging Sciences International, about their cutting-edge, 3-D, cone beam CT scanning technology, the i-CAT. Their facility is located in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. Their website is www.imagingsciences.com and telephone number is 800-205-3570. 3-D Cone beam CT scanning represents the next major leap in new technology, and the Imaging Sciences’ i-CAT has become the leader.

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October 1, 2005 in CT Scanning, Dental Implant Interviews | Permalink | Comments (0)

Utilizing Intraoral Photography in your Office

Taking intraoral photographs is easy. Dr.Robert Horowitz is a periodontist with a special interest in intraoral photography. He has lectured across the U.S. on this and related subjects. He maintains a private practice specializing in periodontics and implant dentistry with offices in Scarsdale, New York and New York City. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Implant Dentistry at New York University. Dr. Horowitz has offered to provide our subscribers with pearls on intraoral photography. This will be the first article in a series that will cover both camera equipment and software utilized to enhance patient education and presentations.

Osseonews (ON): Dr. Horowitz what kinds of cameras would you recommend to the novice just getting strated with intraoral photography?

Dr. Horowitz: One excellent camera for the beginner is the Canon G5. This is an all-in-one type camera. It is very easy to learn and even an auxiliary can be trained to use it. To get closer than full-face images, Canon makes a conversion lens adapter and a closeup lens. When you need close-up images, the assembly fits on the front of the camera over the existing lens.

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September 27, 2005 in Dental Implant Interviews, Digital Dentistry | Permalink | Comments (0)

Interview with Dr. Gerald Niznick

Dr. Gerald Niznick, one of the most important figures in implant dentistry, provided OsseoNews.com with an exclusive interview. Read the interview by clicking here. Feel free to post your thoughts on this interview, by adding your comments below.

April 30, 2005 in Dental Implant Interviews, Dental Implant News | Permalink | Comments (4)

Dental Implants in the Maxillary Anterior Zone

"The freestanding implant will be able to withstand the forces exerted in canine guidance. I have seen many successful cases restored like this." Michael Sonick, DMD

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January 5, 2005 in Dental Implant Interviews | Permalink | Comments (0)