Maxillary Dentures Supported by Mushroom-Shaped Mucosal Implants?

Dr. Flynn asks:

A local general dentist is advertising palateless maxillary dentures supported by mushroom-shaped mucosal dental implants.

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November 27, 2006 in Overdentures, Techniques and Procedures | Permalink

Reversed Lingualized Occlusion

Dr. Marlow asks:

Could somebody explain what “Reversed Lingualized Occlusion” is and how I use this? I have a patient who has a prominent Class III skeletal form with an edentulous maxilla and mandible.

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November 5, 2006 in Techniques and Procedures | Permalink | Comments (6)

All On 4 Technique

Peter, a dentist from the Netharlands, asks:

I trying to form my opinion on the 'All On Four'  concept by Nobel Biocare. However, it is very difficult to find good data on the subject.

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October 30, 2006 in Nobel Biocare, Techniques and Procedures | Permalink | Comments (21)

Surgical Stents for Implant Placement

Harold, a dentist, asks:

I have begun to make surgical stents for my surgeon to guide the placement of dental implants in the maxillary aesthetic zone. There is some controversy over where to place a dental implant for a maxillary central incisor and what inclination to use.

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October 23, 2006 in Techniques and Procedures | Permalink | Comments (17)

4 Implants in the Mandibular Anterior Area?

Dr. Ruddick asks:

I have been using two dental implants to restore mandibular overdentures. I have my surgeon place a regular platform dental implant in the #22 and 27 areas and then I retrofit the existing mandibular complete denture.

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October 17, 2006 in Techniques and Procedures | Permalink | Comments (14)

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)

Best Approach for Internal Sinus Lifts?

Dr. Jack asks:

I would like to ask those out there who do routine implants around the maxilla region, what is the best approach to internal sinus lift? I have been to several courses but there are some variations and each with their own justification.

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October 3, 2006 in Sinus Lift, Site Preparation, Techniques and Procedures | Permalink | Comments (5)

Malpositioned Dental Implant

Dr. H. asks:
Last night, I had inserted a fixture in right central incisor with diameter of 4.1 mm and 11 mm length. When I incised and reflect the flap I was confronted with a protruding crestal bone in the right central area because of malalignment of the extracted central.

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September 5, 2006 in Surgical Placement of Dental Implants, Techniques and Procedures | Permalink | Comments (2)

Flapless Implant Surgery

Dr. Berg asks:
I am a general dentist placing many of my dental implants. I have recently read about and taken some courses in flapless implant placement using a surgical template. 

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August 8, 2006 in Techniques and Procedures | Permalink | Comments (18)

Implant Anchorage for Orthodontics

Dr. Crenshaw asks us:
I am a general dentist just getting into placing dental implants. I have been restoring cases for about five years.  I do a lot of orthodontic therapy on children and I am intrigued by the use of implants as anchors for orthodontics instead of having to band or bracket many teeth.

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August 7, 2006 in Techniques and Procedures | Permalink | Comments (1)