The Knowledge Paradox
It was once said by Albert Einstein, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” Hence, throughout history, … more
It was once said by Albert Einstein, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” Hence, throughout history, … more
Abstract Modern oral implantology requires comprehensive diagnosis, intricate planning, and precise execution to achieve desired prosthetic and functional outcomes to meet patients’ and clinicians’ expectations. … more
Abstract: Introduction: Implant-supported prostheses predictably lead to successful esthetic and functional rehabilitations of patients with missing teeth. Nonetheless, technical and biological complications may be encountered … more
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
Knowledge is defined as facts, information and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. According to Krathwohl (2002), … more
Implant dentistry can be profitable and challenging work for dentists. However, this area of dentistry is not without legal risks. Dental regulators across Canada look … more
I. INTRODUCTION The prevalence of terminal dentitions and edentulism is undeniable. Predicted population studies and data have forecasted present findings.1 Edentulism (Fig. 1) is a … more
PATIENT: M, Age: 62, ASA II (pharmacological management of hypertension and high cholesterol). CHIEF COMPLAINT: Patient presented for the fabrication of a mandibular implant supported … more
Surgical Background and Treatment The patient is a 31 year old healthy gentlemen who presented to the oral surgery office with a 3 month history … more
Introduction Implant therapy has been shown to be predictable, effective and reliable for the replacement of missing teeth in edentulous and partially edentulous patients. Clinical … more
Maxillary implant prosthetic treatments may be considerably more difficult to accomplish when compared to the similar treatments for patients with edentulous mandibles due to many … more
Replacing a full set of teeth with dental implants, especially in the mandible, has been well researched and is often a life-changing treatment for many … more
Abstract Peri-implantitis can lead to implant failure. Strategies to reduce risks and treat peri-implantitis can manage implant failure and restore function. These strategies can be … more
INTRODUCTION A sizeable number of the human population have either one or more teeth missing. Many current options are available to restore missing teeth but … more
In March 2020, as Corona virus cases grew rapidly, it was advised that routine, non-essential oral health care be delayed until there had been sufficient … more
Dental wear is a general term that can be used to describe the surface loss of dental hard tissues from causes other than dental caries, … more
Background: Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is a genetic condition characterized by abnormal development of two or more structures of the ectoderm. HED is the most … more
Introduction Aesthetic dilemmas created by congenitally missing teeth in the maxillary anterior segment pose a challenge for dentists not only in achieving harmony between hard … more
Convenient Engineering’, a term coined by Michael Cohen ‘Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning, Quint Dec. 2011’, states that “while planning cases on ‘auto-pilot’ may save time and … more
Abstract Patients present to us dental professionals with complex restorative problems seeking our help. These problems often do not have straight forward solutions. A seemingly … more