New Dental Implant Fixture Material?

Dr. Stefan asks:

I have heard about a new material being used for dental implant fixtures that is similar to resin-composite. Are any of you familiar with this material?

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December 11, 2006 in Dental Implant Materials, Dental Implant Systems | Permalink

Cement Vs. Screw Retention

Dr. Collins asks:

In all the courses on dental implants that I have taken this year, the instructors recommend using custom abutments and cementing the crowns and bridges. Some recommend temporary cement and others use permanent cement.

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October 9, 2006 in Dental Implant Materials, Restoration of Dental Implants, Techniques and Procedures | Permalink | Comments (10)

New Barrier Membrane Introduced

An improved Epi-Guide(tm) Barrier membrane is being introduced by Curasan, recognized innovators in osseoregeneration products, to meet clinician requests for a more malleable, less rigid
product.  This easier-to-handle membrane remains the only bioresorbable synthetic matrix on the market with a unique three-layer technology to provide predictable healing. 

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October 1, 2006 in Dental Implant Materials, Dental Implant News, Guided Tissue/Bone Regeneration | Permalink | Comments (4)

Adverse Reaction to Dental Implant Materials

Joan, a patient, asks:

I have just learned I may have a sensitivity/adverse response to the MONOMER material used in making dentures/overdentures.

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September 11, 2006 in Dental Implant Materials, Overdentures | Permalink | Comments (6)

Alloy Implants

Dr. Charlton asks:
I am concerned about placing pure titanium dental implants.  The alloy implants appear to be stronger. 

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July 24, 2006 in Dental Implant Materials, Dental Implant Systems | Permalink | Comments (9)

Dental Implants and Abutment Screws

There seems to be some controversy over torquing down the abutment screw when placing dental implants.  Most of the dental implant crowns and bridges that I do involve torquing down the abutment and then cementing the crown or bridge.

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October 31, 2005 in Abutments, Dental Implant Materials | Permalink | Comments (5)

Dental Implant Restorations: Internal Thread Complications

One complication encountered in dental implant restoration occurs when the internal threads of the dental implant become stripped or bent.

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September 26, 2005 in Dental Implant Complications, Dental Implant Materials, Techniques and Procedures | Permalink | Comments (8)

Passive Fit

One of the most challenging areas in implant dentistry is to achieve passive insertion of a screw-retained metal framework for a bar-retained overdenture or a fixed partial denture. 

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September 13, 2005 in Dental Implant Materials, Techniques and Procedures | Permalink | Comments (10)