Implants: Page 22

Legal Cases: Implant placement into the maxillary sinus

By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS

A group practice's dentists proposed a treatment plan of three implants for a 60-year-old man with missing teeth. However, after the implants were placed, an x-ray showed one of the implants projected beyond the bony floor of the patient's sinuses. As William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc Leffler write, sometimes there is a difference between acceptable clinical practice and what a jury may see.

March 13, 2018

W&H acquires Osstell

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental instrument and device manufacturer W&H Dentalwerk has acquired implant stability measurement developer Osstell.

February 28, 2018

Study: NSAID before implant surgery reduces post-op pain

By Tony Edwards

Postoperative pain is a reason some patients avoid implant treatment. But would taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) 15 minutes before surgery reduce patients' pain afterward? Researchers put this theory to the test.

February 19, 2018

High-powered water jet better at cleaning implants

By Tony Edwards

Removing harmful biofilms from dental implants and their crowns is an ongoing challenge for practitioners and patients. Now a new study has tested the use of a nozzle that streams a powerful cavitating jet of water to remove these biofilms from implant surfaces -- with promising results.

January 18, 2018

Implant-retained dentures tied to higher quality of life

By Theresa Pablos

The type of denture your patients have appears to have a long-term impact on how satisfied they are with their oral health-related quality of life. A new study found that patients with implant-retained overdentures reported a significantly better quality of life than those with conventional dentures.

December 28, 2017

Is computer-guided implant placement really better?

By Lori Roniger

Is computer-guided implant placement actually better than conventional implant procedures? Are guided protocols preferred for certain situations? While the technology certainly offers significant promise, a new study investigated whether current scientific evidence backs it up.

December 27, 2017

Temporary healing abutments stand up to the test

By Theresa Pablos

Implant healing abutments appear to be safe to use immediately after implant placement, according to the findings of a new study. These temporary abutments may be able to promote healthy soft-tissue healing, thereby reducing the risk of peri-implantitis.

December 20, 2017

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Sammy Noumbissi

By Tony Edwards

When you think of implants, do you think of conventional, metal ones? Dr. Sammy Noumbissi, president of the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology, would like to expand that thinking to include ceramic implants. He discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these implants in the latest installment of the Leaders in Dentistry series.

December 19, 2017

Metal-free implants? Stem cells might make it possible

By Lori Roniger

Growing whole teeth from dental stem cells? Likely a toothless proposition, according to a new review article on therapies based on dental stem cells. However, these stem cells are producing solid advances in implants and other areas that could bring therapies such as tooth root engineering to your office soon.

December 13, 2017

Winners lose more than losers

By Curtis Marshall

It may seem counterintutive, but winners lose more than losers. Why? Because they are willing to look at why they lost and get back in the game. In his latest Naked Dentist column, Curtis Marshall of Dental Intel looks at a practice in Michigan that embodies the approach of learning from their mistakes when it comes to presenting implant treatment.

December 11, 2017

New product: Planmeca debuts surgical implant guide

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca has introduced a surgical implant guide.

December 5, 2017

Complications, patient satisfaction high with implant-supported prostheses

By Lori Roniger

Are patients satisfied with their implant-supported fixed complete dental prostheses? Do complication rates or quality of life vary depending on the type of prosthesis material? And which types of prostheses are more likely to fail? A new study provides some answers.

November 26, 2017

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