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
Prosthodontics
Complete Digital Workflow for Mandibular Full-arch Implant Placement and Temporalization by “Smile in a Box”
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
Management of a Dislodged Implant-supported Full-arch Bridge Due to Multiple Prosthetic Screw Fractures: A Case Report
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
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
Knowledge in Life
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
Risk Management Issues in Implant Dentistry
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
All-on-X: Contemporary Solutions to Old Challenges
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
Alternative Verification Jig for the Assessment of Mandibular Flexure
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
Prosthetic Consideration and Treatment of a Patient with Ameloblastoma
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
Prognosis of Implants in Previously Failed Surgical Sites
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
What is the Best Option to Rehabilitate the Edentulous Maxilla Using Dental Implants?
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
An Alternative Prosthetic Design for Lower Full-Arch Implant Restorations
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
Peri-implantitis: How to Reduce Risk and Manage Implant Failure?
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
The Importance of Treatment Planning in Areas of Biomechanics and Soft Tissue Management Around Dental Implants
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
Valuable Lessons Learned from a Global Pandemic
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
An Overview on Dental Wear
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
Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of an Adult Patient with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia: A case report
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
Restorative Treatment Following Canine Substitution for Maxillary Lateral Incisor Agenesis: A Case Report
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
The Strategic Use of Compromised Teeth/Tooth Roots to Help Serve as Abutments for a Fixed Provisional Prosthesis During Implant Reconstruction
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
The Interdisciplinary Approach to Patient Care: Two Case Reports
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