Immunodeficiency and Implant Placement?
I have a patient that has been diagnosed with Common Variable Immune Deficiency. My proposed treatment was sent to 2 of her physicians who both approved her for implant placement with no contraindications.The postImmunodeficiency and Implant Placement? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - October 14, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

External Resorption Maxillary Anterior Teeth and Replacement: Thoughts?
This patient is a 26 year old female who has clinically short roots, especially on the maxillary anterior with #8 showing complete root resorption. Thoughts on implant treatment plan?The postExternal Resorption Maxillary Anterior Teeth and Replacement: Thoughts? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - October 10, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Removal of a Titanium Implant with Peri-Implant Disease and Replacement with Ceramic Zeramex XT Implant
Implant # 3 placed with transalveolar lift in August of 2017 by another periodontist. The patient presented in our office with 25-30% bone loss and 6-7 mm probing depths implant #3.The postRemoval of a Titanium Implant with Peri-Implant Disease and Replacement with Ceramic Zeramex XT Implant appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - October 2, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Locator abutments height: thoughts?
This patient presented to my office with a history of multiple lower denture fracture. Would the height of the abutment exposed in the mouth increase the fracture risk?The postLocator abutments height: thoughts? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - October 1, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Regenerative Source Type: news

Loose abutment screw on unknown implant?
I have been sent a patient with a loose abutment screw on the distal implant (tooth 46). The implant is over 10-years old.The postLoose abutment screw on unknown implant? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - September 30, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

All on 6 Maxillary Implant Case: Mix Attachments?
I have an All-on-6 maxillary implant case. I am thinking of using two anterior Zest Locator F-Tx attachments and using screw retained on the posterior implants.The postAll on 6 Maxillary Implant Case: Mix Attachments? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - September 22, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Questions Surgical Source Type: news

Dental Titanium Implants and Chronic Inflammation
What do the experts here think about the studies that show that dental implants lead to titanium particles being leached into the body and causing chronic inflammation?The postDental Titanium Implants and Chronic Inflammation appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - September 17, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Questions Surgical Source Type: news

Delayed Bone Resorption around Uncovered Implants?
I had placed 3 single dental implants in three different patients with no contributing medical history. Xrays revealed bone lost in one case 3mm in the two other less than that.The postDelayed Bone Resorption around Uncovered Implants? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - September 12, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Badly placed implants: suggestions for repair?
This is patient complains of bone loss around implants and overdenture with clips not fitting anymore. Patient wants it repaired.  The postBadly placed implants: suggestions for repair? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - September 10, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Aggressive Periodontitis Treatment Plan: Flap surgery, Emdogain, and Grafting?
I am a 35-year old, male, and have recently been diagnosed with aggressive periodontitis. My periodontist wants to perform gum flap surgery and also use Emdogain to help with the gum regrowth process.The postAggressive Periodontitis Treatment Plan: Flap surgery, Emdogain, and Grafting? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Implants Placed too Lingually: Prognosis?
I took post op CBCT. I realized I have placed both implants too lingually. And the there is huge radiolucency between the implant space. How do I manage this?The postImplants Placed too Lingually: Prognosis? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 26, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Tenting screws at grafting site: advice?
I have a six implant maxillary overdenture case. The plan is to build up a ridge deficiency at one site. I flapped and placed a tenting screw. 3 months later my PA showed I only gained 3mm height.The postTenting screws at grafting site: advice? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 23, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Questions Surgical Source Type: news

All on 4: Implant abutment misfit?
This is my first All on 4 case with guided template done flapless. Post op OPG reveals the gap and misfit in distal abutments.The postAll on 4: Implant abutment misfit? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 21, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Splinted Crown due to Narrow Space: Hygiene?
My dentist told me yesterday he will use a splinted crown because of the narrow space and there will be only 1 mm between crown and natural teeth.The postSplinted Crown due to Narrow Space: Hygiene? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 21, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Hopeless/Non-Restorable #8: 33 months post restoration
33 Months post op on a case where it was decided to save the tooth via crown lengthening rather than extract/implant.The postHopeless/Non-Restorable #8: 33 months post restoration appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 14, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Timothy C Carter Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news