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
Implantology
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
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
Osseodensification for Implant Dentistry: Multiple Clinical Applications
Osseodensification (OD) is a innovative technique that aims at bone preservation utilizing the collection of autogenous bone with nonsubtractive drilling within the implant site via … more
Regenerative Surgical Therapy for the Treatment of Peri-Implantitis: A Case Report
Introduction Peri-implantitis is a high prevalence, biofilm-initiated pathological condition characterized by inflammation of the peri-implant mucosa with progressive loss of supporting bone surrounding a functional … more
Retention of Implant Prosthetics: Cohesion vs. Screw Retention. What’s the Real Issue?
Introduction Many years ago Dr. David Garber was quoted saying, “Soft tissue is the issue, but bone sets the tone.” By the end of this … more
Weekly Wisdom: Treatment Plans Must Be Exact
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Dr. Mark Lin shares how important treatment plans are for implant surgery. Subscribe to Oral Health’s … more
Guided Implantology: The SMART Guide
The tremendous proliferation of implant services worldwide has created a need for simplified and more predictable treatment guidance modalities. There are currently a number of … more