Incisive foramen: can we place an implant in this site?
I have planned a case for immediate placement. The CBCT shows the incisive foramen just palatal to the tooth.The postIncisive foramen: can we place an implant in this site? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - September 11, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Integrated Implant but failed sinus lift: what would you do?
This implant was placed 6 months ago with an internal sinus lift, but as can be seen, the bone placed as part of the sinus lift has resorbed. What do you think is the next best step?The postIntegrated Implant but failed sinus lift: what would you do? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - September 9, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Possible palatal perforation with bicon implant: recommendations?
I placed two Bicon implants for missing maxillary left premolars about four months ago. I think I may have misdirected the drill, aiming too much towards the palatal, and with placement tapped the tip through the cortex.The postPossible palatal perforation with bicon implant: recommendations? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - September 9, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Anesthesia ineffective on infected roots: advice for extraction?
The consensus seems to be that local anesthesia is not effective on infected roots.   Do you have any advice for achieving more effective anesthesia in infected areas during extraction?The postAnesthesia ineffective on infected roots: advice for extraction? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - September 4, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: gkaplowitz Tags: Clinical Questions Surgical Source Type: news

Ortho case gone wrong: available options?
This 32-year old female presents with loss due to an Ortho case gone wrong when the patient was younger. #7 is now an issue and will be referred to an OS for extraction and options on a ridge augmentation.The postOrtho case gone wrong: available options? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 31, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Zygoma implant multi-unit abutment: solve this puzzle?
This patient is in her late 60s. She had 2 Zygoma implants and 2 normal implants placed in the upper jaw many years ago.The postZygoma implant multi-unit abutment: solve this puzzle? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 31, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Cross Arch stabilization for Adult Cleft Palate patient?
I have a 72 year old male patient with a failing full arch fixed partial denture as a result of extensive caries of natural tooth abutments. Patient was edentulated and six implants placed with a treatment plan for a maxillary bar overdenture.The postCross Arch stabilization for Adult Cleft Palate patient? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 22, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Restorative Surgical Source Type: news

Foreign Object in Implant Site: Best Option?
14 and 15 were extracted about 6 months ago and periapical x-rays prior to the extractions reveal a radiopaque mass. The location of the mass lies potentially in the path of the osteotomy preparation and implant insertion.The postForeign Object in Implant Site: Best Option? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 20, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Implant placement: post extraction or wait longer?
Would it be best to place implants immediately post extraction, in this case, or to wait?  The postImplant placement: post extraction or wait longer? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 20, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Doxycycline with bone graft for lateral sinus lift?
Have any of you used doxycycline with bone graft for a lateral sinus lift?The postDoxycycline with bone graft for lateral sinus lift? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 15, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Questions Regenerative Source Type: news

Bone graft at the time of implant placement or earlier?
I am getting conflicting advice regarding whether to graft at the time of implant placement to improve the emergence profile or graft earlier and then later place the implant.The postBone graft at the time of implant placement or earlier? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 14, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Regenerative Surgical Source Type: news

Influence of Statins on Osseointegration?
Does local and systemic statin delivery affect osseointegration around implants?The postInfluence of Statins on Osseointegration? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 14, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Questions Research and News Source Type: news

Platform Switching: Reduced Marginal Bone Loss?
Platform switching may minimize the adverse tissue reactions that lead to peri-implant bone loss.The postPlatform Switching: Reduced Marginal Bone Loss? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 14, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Questions Research and News Source Type: news

Class III Malocclusion patient with MS: how would you treat this?
My patient is a 67 year old female with extensive dry mouth and rampant caries. She has a medical history of MS and our plan at this time is to extract all the teeth and place immediate full upper and lower dentures.The postClass III Malocclusion patient with MS: how would you treat this? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Sinus Lift: Graft or No Graft?
What has been your experience with long-term outcomes with sinus floor elevation with or without a grafting material?The postSinus Lift: Graft or No Graft? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - August 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Questions Regenerative Surgical Source Type: news