Implants for Orthodontics?

Dr. Mit. asks:

I am an orthodontist in Indiana. I would like to place mini-implants for anchorage in the anterior region for effective intrusion of anterior teeth.

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December 18, 2006 in Mini Dental Implants, Orthodontics | Permalink

FDA on Mini Implants

Dennis, a dentist, asks:

In all of the discussions on mini dental implants, there have been several references to the FDA requirement of a dental implant diameter of at least 3mm (formerly 3.25mm) and length of 7mm to qualify for the description of a dental implant.

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November 27, 2006 in Mini Dental Implants | Permalink

Mini Implant Systems

Dr. Lendran, from Malaysia, asks:

Can someone please tell me what the diffrence is between all the mini implant systems, i.e. Sendax MDI, Intermezzo and NobleBiocare IPI and others?

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October 23, 2006 in Mini Dental Implants | Permalink | Comments (47)

Gold Crowns vs. PFM

Keith from California asks:

I have the impression that, in absence of aesthetic considerations, gold crowns are superior to PFMs on natural teeth and on dental implants. Is this accurate?

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October 17, 2006 in Mini Dental Implants, Restoration of Dental Implants | Permalink | Comments (7)

Restoration of Maxillary IMTECs using a Denture

In a recent case posted about Restoration of Maxillary IMTECs using a Denture, the case photo of the denture that has been relined with a hard material received quite a view comments:

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October 4, 2006 in Dental Implant Cases, Mini Dental Implants | Permalink | Comments (0)

Patent Awarded For Tooth Replacement Technique

The United States Patent Office has issued a patent to Dr. Todd E. Shatkin, an Amherst dentist affiliated with the Aesthetics Associates Centre. The invention, which comprises a method of attaching a preformed prosthetic tooth to a patient's jawbone by using a surgical stent, utilizes tiny mini-dental implants. The result is a non-complicated method of replacing single or multiple teeth in one visit to a dental clinic, usually in less than one hour.

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August 21, 2006 in Dental Implant News, Mini Dental Implants | Permalink | Comments (1)

Do Mini Implants Prevent Bone Loss?

Deana, a patient, asks us:
I have seen 4 different dentists and oral surgeons about repairing my teeth. It has been determined that I do need to get implant-supported dentures, but I would was given two different treatment plans.   

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July 24, 2006 in Mini Dental Implants | Permalink | Comments (3)

Mini Implants in the Maxillary Arch?

Joan, a dental implant patient, asks us:

From my research, I understand that the most prevalent and successful use of mini implants is to stabilize a lower denture.

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June 5, 2006 in Mini Dental Implants | Permalink | Comments (7)

A Flap for Mini Dental Implants?

Maria, a dental implant patient from Canada, asks us:

I was thinking of getting mini dental implants, but I was informed that I would need to get a flap done in order to do the implants. Previously, I had 5 dental implants, and had them removed.  Basically, I made some bad choices, and am (of course) reaping the results of this.

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May 23, 2006 in Mini Dental Implants | Permalink | Comments (7)

Mini Dental Implants: Soft-Hard Reline Material

Has anybody tried the new soft-hard reline material that replaces the need for O-rings or attachments with mini dental implants?

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April 17, 2006 in Mini Dental Implants, Overdentures, Restoration of Dental Implants | Permalink | Comments (6)