Misplaced Implant: best options?
A new patient recently came in for  prosthesis on 2 implants. The radiograph appears to show a misplaced implant.The postMisplaced Implant: best options? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - November 19, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Implants Migrating to Sinus, 3 vs 4 Implants, Zirconia Coping
A selection of research articles dealing with complications of implants in the sinus, immediate loading, zirconia and more...The postImplants Migrating to Sinus, 3 vs 4 Implants, Zirconia Coping appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - November 14, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Questions Regenerative Restorative Surgical Source Type: news

Implant Removal Questions
If an implant flowers during insertion and needs to be removed, how would an implant removal kit be any different from using the torque wrench with an implant driver running in reverse?The postImplant Removal Questions appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - November 9, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Questions Surgical Source Type: news

Failing bridge due to internal resorption: thoughts on treatment plan?
Please share your thoughts on my treatment plan for this case of a failing bridge, where there is alveolar ridge vertical and horizontal deficiency.The postFailing bridge due to internal resorption: thoughts on treatment plan? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - November 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Immediate Tooth Replacement using Advanced Digital CEREC Technology
This case involves a 39-year old male in good overall health presents pain in the anterior maxillary right area. His smile shows a gum line fracture of his right lateral Incisor. A history of endodontic treatment was reported. The patient elected a proposed for treatment for the immediate extraction and the placement of a root form titanium implant and ceramic prosthesis.The postImmediate Tooth Replacement using Advanced Digital CEREC Technology appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - November 6, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Restorative Surgical Source Type: news

Timing of gingival grafts relative to implant placement?
What are your thoughts on when is the best time for gingival grafting when attached gingiva is needed ? Before, during or after implant placement?The postTiming of gingival grafts relative to implant placement? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - November 2, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Questions Regenerative Source Type: news

Explaining an Implant Treatment Plan to a Patient: best approach?
How would you manage a situation where you present an implant treatment plan to your patient and they want fewer implants than you recommend? What techniques do you use to explain your justification?The postExplaining an Implant Treatment Plan to a Patient: best approach? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - October 31, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Questions Surgical Source Type: news

Patient needs restorative work on old implant: identify?
This patient had an implant placed a few years ago in a different state. They came in for a cleaning today and wanted to know about restorative options on the implant.The postPatient needs restorative work on old implant: identify? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - October 29, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Restorative Source Type: news

Should I replace these Locator R-TX attachments?
Had a new patient come to my office with existing Locator R-TX retained overdenture, and would like a new overdenture fabricated. Any benefits of placing new shorter Locators?The postShould I replace these Locator R-TX attachments? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - October 24, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Restorative Source Type: news

Ideas on bone loss and failing implant bridge treatment?
The three unit bridge was sectioned between #29 and #30 pontic and the area was grafted. The radiographs included with this case clearly show the implant is failing. Although I think I know the solution here, I am wondering if anyone has any out of the box treatment suggestions here.The postIdeas on bone loss and failing implant bridge treatment? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - October 22, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Inter-radicular Bone Exposure following Implant Placement in Previous Smoker: Suggestions?
I have a patient who is a young man and a smoker who was a candidate for implants.   After discussing the treatment plan, the patient said he would stop smoking immediately.  I placed 2 Astra implants in immediate extraction sockets . Two weeks later the patient returned to my office with 3mm of inter-radicular bone exposed.The postInter-radicular Bone Exposure following Implant Placement in Previous Smoker: Suggestions? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - October 22, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Aseptic technique for dental implants: any literature?
I am wondering if anyone can refer me to studies that have shown aseptic technique is necessary for dental implant cases? I was trained in a hospital setting where everything was done under aseptic technique.   But now that I am in private practice I am  wondering if this is really necessary?The postAseptic technique for dental implants: any literature? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - October 17, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Questions Surgical Source Type: news

Mesially Angulated Implants in Mandibular Overdenture: opinions?
I have planned an overdenture supported by 5 interforaminal implants that I want to connect with a splinted bar. Despite the fact that this is my first overdenture case, I chose to place the implants immediately after extractions.The postMesially Angulated Implants in Mandibular Overdenture: opinions? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - October 16, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Restorative Source Type: news

Cratering around implant: what happened here?
I placed 2 Implant Direct 4.6x6 implants in edentulous sites. At the 3 months follow up, I started noticing cratering around one of the sites.The postCratering around implant: what happened here? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - October 12, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Soft tissue dehiscence 3 weeks after implant placement: thoughts?
I had placed 2 Nobel Parallel CC implants in the 4th quadrant in the premolar and molar region. It was a straightforward case, I thought. The patient experienced severe pain for a week and came back to me with a soft tissue dehiscence.The postSoft tissue dehiscence 3 weeks after implant placement: thoughts? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - October 11, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news