Implant Screws: What Every Dentist Should Know
It is important for the clinician who is restoring an implant, whether it be with a single crown, a fixed or removable prosthesis, to understand … more
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Predictable Immediate Implant Prosthetics: Part 2
Introduction This article discusses a novel protocol to deliver a full-arch immediate fixed provisional prosthesis, which is clinically accurate and predictable. Detailed steps are outlined … more
Sinus Lift: An Update
The sinus lift is a recognized method for augmentation if the bone volume for implantation at first seems inadequate in posterior aspect of the maxilla. … more
A Stepwise Approach: Restoring a Failed Maxillary Anterior Tooth
Introduction This case report will discuss a staged approach for the delivery of implant therapy in the upper anterior jaw. A crown-down surgical approach was … more
Careful Communication Cuts the Cost of Complications
A 72-year-old female patient was referred to our office by her physician with the chief concern of a large granuloma on her lower lip. The … more
Dental Implant Prosthetics: Using a Modified Installation Technique
Abstract Many clinicians prefer to install implant prosthetics by the screw-in method because they believe that this method allows for prosthesis retrievability. However, retrievability does … more
Removing Symptom-Free Wisdom Teeth Isn’t Always Necessary
Although removal of wisdom teeth is very common, there are no studies that show a benefit to taking them out when they are not causing … more
Are we doing enough?
I would like to refer you to: https://public.me.com/ken.serota160 Download the article listed as sdarticle.pdf Lars Spangberg is passing the baton as the Section Editor for … more
Editorials du jour – cont’d
Can’t get Melissa to buy me a cloud server for articles et al, nudge nudge, wink, wink; thus, I use MOBILE ME……….brilliant editorial from Oral … more
Is Oral Surgery Safe When Taking Blood Thinning Medications
Posted by Dr. Todd Welch on Jan 5, 2011 in Oral Surgery This questions brings up two important topics: what does warfarin do and what … more