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Implants: Page 24
Hot or not? 5-year results for ceramic implant-supported crowns
By
Lori Roniger
CAD/CAM-fabricated implant-supported single crowns made from lithium disilicate and paired with zirconia implants have proved to be successful in clinical studies. But how well do they hold up over the longer term and compare with other options? A new study reports results over a five-year follow-up period.
July 12, 2017
NY county bill would require prosthetic origin disclosure
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new bill in New York would require dentists and dental manufacturers in Erie County to disclose the country of origin for all dental prosthetics placed in a patient's mouth.
July 11, 2017
New study breaks down implant fracture trends
By
Theresa Pablos
Screw-retained implants fracture sooner than cement-retained ones, and fractures are more likely to occur in the premolars and molars, according to a new study on implant fractures.
July 6, 2017
Top 5 columns from spring 2017
By
Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com
takes a look back at some of the most-read columns and practice management articles from spring, as measured by page views. These columns focus on a wide variety of topics, from legal cases to regional fee differences to popular columns by periodontist Alvin Danenberg, DDS.
June 27, 2017
ClearChoice adds 4 new locations
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers has added four new locations in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, and Michigan.
June 26, 2017
Case reports: Treatment options for compromised or missing teeth
By
Harold Berk DDS, ScD, and Fredrick Berk
For patients with compromised or missing teeth, more than one treatment is often available. Dental implants have become routine in dental practice, but not every patient is a candidate for them. The dentist and patient must weigh the benefits of competing options to determine the best treatment. Dr. Harold Berk and Frederick Berk illustrate two cases in which different treatment options were used.
June 26, 2017
Which implant is more stable: tapered or parallel wall?
By
Tony Edwards
When placing implants, protecting the sinus cavity is crucial. As anatomic limitations may mean sufficient bone is not available for traditional-length implants, 8-mm tapered or parallel wall implants may be used. But is one of these designs better? A new study compared the performance of both over a year.
May 31, 2017
Implants improve quality of life for partially edentulous patients
By
Lori Roniger
What's the effect of implant-supported single crowns or fixed partial dentures on oral health-related quality of life, and is this effect influenced by age or gender? A new study examined both physical and psychological factors in patients up to three years after implant placement.
May 24, 2017
Study measures displacement of zirconia crowns into implants
By
Tony Edwards
When you are tightening CAD/CAM-fabricated zirconia single-implant crown into an internal conical seal implant-abutment connection, you know there is going to be some displacement, but how much? The researchers of a new study measured this displacement and also asked if it's enough to affect the proximal contacts and occlusion of the prosthesis.
May 24, 2017
Which fixation system performs best over the long term?
By
Tony Edwards
Oral surgeons and other dental practitioners faced with a challenging presentation in orthognathic and reconstructive surgery will often consider either a titanium fixation system or a biodegradable system. Researchers from the Netherlands wanted to compare the two systems and see which performed better over the long term.
May 16, 2017
Are transplanted third molars an implant alternative?
By
Tony Edwards
The autotransplantation of third molars has been called a feasible, fast, and economical alternative to an implant when a suitable donor tooth is available. But how do these teeth hold up over the long term, and what kind of socket is best for their placement?
May 15, 2017
Microthreaded-neck implants produce less bone loss
By
Lori Roniger
Previous studies have found that the use of implants with a rough surface and microthreaded neck may reduce crestal bone loss compared with other implant types, but this positive effect is subject to various factors. To take a closer look at this important issue, a new systematic review examined high-quality research on the topic.
May 4, 2017
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