Implantology Archives - Oral Health Group

The Evolving Journey of Implant Dentistry

As dentists, when considering tooth replacement for our patients, dental implants are top of mind. They are a stable and durable treatment modality, considered the … more

Weekly Wisdom: Computer Guided Implant Surgery

Dr. Mark Lin, Director of TIDE, talks about the concept of computer guided implant surgery in this episode of Weekly Wisdom. Subscribe … more

Trusting Nature

The opportunity to learn many lessons has been hurled upon us over the last two and a half years. We have seen storms come and … more

Exploring Blockchain in Dentistry

The information flowing along a blockchain is like a river that knows no country borders, is as unregulated as nature, and forever carries upstream pollution. … more

Intraoral photo showing frontal view of the patient in MIP with implant healing abutment.

Digital Workflow for Implant Provisionalization in the Aesthetic Zone

Dental implants have been the recommended treatment of choice as a conservative approach in replacing missing teeth while preserving adjacent tooth structure when compared to … more

Removal of Osseointegrated Dental Implants

Implant therapy has become a predictable treatment option for tooth replacement with a 5-year survival rate of 97.1%.1 Despite this high survival rate, implant failure … more

Keys for Successful Aesthetic Zone Single Implant: Case Reports

To achieve a successful aesthetic result and good patient satisfaction, implant placement in the aesthetic zone demands a thorough understanding of anatomic, biologic, surgical and … more

Transcrestal Sinus Lift Combined with Short Implants Inserted with Low Torque in Type IV and V Bone with 10 to 12 Years Follow-up.

The transcrestal or transalveolar sinus lift procedure was described by Summers in 19941 as an alternative to the “traditional” approach, using the lateral window to … more

Weekly Wisdom: Laboratory Fabricated Guides

Dr. Mark Lin, Director of TIDE, discusses the concept of laboratory fabricated guides in this episode of Weekly Wisdom. Subscribe to Oral … more

Weekly Wisdom: Free Handed Surgical Implant Placements

Dr. Mark Lin, Director of TIDE, discusses the “free handed” surgical guide to aid in precise implant placements in this episode of Weekly Wisdom. … more

Congenitally Missing Teeth: A Prosthodontic Case Report

Introduction The maxillary lateral incisors are the most common congenitally missing teeth after the upper and lower second premolars. Gender differences are negligible, with women … more

Weekly Wisdom: Define Implant Dentistry

Dr. Mark Lin, Director of TIDE, shares the definition of implant dentistry in this episode of Weekly Wisdom. Subscribe to Oral Health’s … more

Study: Dental Implant Surfaces Play Major Role in Tissue Attachment, Warding Off Unwanted Bacteria

Research lays groundwork for improving the success of medical and dental implants When dental implants are inserted, saliva or blood plasma immediately coat them. The … more

Paradigm Shifts

Dental implants are a standard of care in dentistry but this wasn’t always true. I distinctly remember one of my dental instructors saying I shouldn’t … more

Minimally Invasive, Inter-Disciplinary Management for Cosmetic Rehabilitation in a High Smile Line Patient: A Case Report

Introduction: The purpose of this case report is to illustrate the potential of utilizing digital technology to minimize surgical invasion and increase precision in management … more

Angulated Implant Placement in the Posterior Maxilla to Avoid Sinus Augmentation and Improve Prosthesis Support: A Case Report

Abstract The success of dental implant procedures is dependent on many factors. Overall medical status and health, and economic considerations can be limiting factors in … more