Combined tooth and implant-supported overdenture?
CBCT reveals a better bone volume in lower jaw. But upper seems to have very deficient bone. My plan is to go for complete extraction in lower with alveoloplasty in the anterior region and All-on-4 dental implants.The postCombined tooth and implant-supported overdenture? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - July 11, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Paltop dental implants: pros and cons?
I was recently introduced to Paltop implants, and wanted get feedback on this system from other users.The postPaltop dental implants: pros and cons? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - July 8, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Abutment is hitting adjacent tooth?
An impression was made and the technician has fabricated a crown, but the abutment is not fitting properly due to interference from the adjacent tooth.The postAbutment is hitting adjacent tooth? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - July 8, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Restorative Source Type: news

Immediate placement upon extraction of 4: thoughts?
59 year old healthy female presented with fractured buccal aspect of tooth number 4. Thoughts on the treatment plan?The postImmediate placement upon extraction of 4: thoughts? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - July 5, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Crown lengthening or dental implant?
I am 56 yr old female. I have a chipped tooth and the dentist suggested and implant OR crown lengthening. Which option do you think is better for my situation?The postCrown lengthening or dental implant? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - July 3, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Buccal bone defect in upper lateral incisor region: thoughts?
There is a visible concavity clinically. But, the width of the bone seems to be sufficient palatally. Thoughts on this case?The postBuccal bone defect in upper lateral incisor region: thoughts? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - July 1, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Oligodontia: What are the options?
I am a 31-year old female and I was born with a congenital condition of oligodontia, with the absence of 20 permanent teeth on both the upper and lower of my mouth. I am looking for some advice.The postOligodontia: What are the options? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - June 28, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Failed Megagen Implant for Overdenture with Locators: Thoughts?
I placed 6 dental implants for overdenture with Locators. One implant failed and I placed another, but the implant neck shows some gap. Will this be an issue?The postFailed Megagen Implant for Overdenture with Locators: Thoughts? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - June 27, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Restorative Surgical Source Type: news

Help to Identify Implant?
Can anyone help identify this dental implant #8, placed many years ago? It has some kind of internal connection.The postHelp to Identify Implant? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - June 25, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Angulated implants: How would you restore this case?
Can I restore the implants with a fixed bridge with this type of angulation? Also, is it better to do a screw retained vs cement retained 12 unit bridge for this particular case?The postAngulated implants: How would you restore this case? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - June 24, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Restorative Source Type: news

Is an Implant possible or should we wait?
Patient with missing #6 came to the clinic. Tooth was extracted 1 month before by another dentist. Do you agree with my treatment plan to defer the implant surgery?The postIs an Implant possible or should we wait? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - June 21, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Dysesthesia that comes and goes after dental implant?
The lower left first molar had been missing for some time. A Nobel Biocare implant was placed into the site. Patient has dysesthesia that comes and goes. Thoughts?The postDysesthesia that comes and goes after dental implant? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - June 20, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news

Using 3rd Party Custom Abutments?
I've been using third party abutments for the past year due to PPO constraints. In this case, the discrepancy at the abutment-implant junction has never appeared so vast to me. Thoughts?The postUsing 3rd Party Custom Abutments? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - June 19, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Restorative Source Type: news

Is the cortical bone too thick for augmentation?
This patient needs an implant in lower left first molar area. CBCT shows that the bone width is about 5 - 5.5 mm. Augment or not before placing an implant?The postIs the cortical bone too thick for augmentation? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - June 18, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Regenerative Surgical Source Type: news

Bicon implant position: bone vs prosthetic positions?
I'm trying to understand Bicon ideas and I'm planning some first cases using these implants. I have been working with Osstem (Hiossen) implants, but I'm trying to add another system. How would you approach this case with Bicon?The postBicon implant position: bone vs prosthetic positions? appeared first onOsseoNews Dental Implants. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - June 13, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Clinical Cases Surgical Source Type: news