Guided dental implant surgery affords such precision and predictability that we were able to use the patient’s own extracted tooth as a temporary restoration. This is not a reason in and of itself to use guided implant surgery its just perk of using the technique. Immediate extraction and placement of a dental implant in the […]
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Partial denture retrofit with mini dental implants
This case report involves the stabilization of a maxillary partial denture following the removal of the standard implants that was supporting the case. Mini implants were used and the partial denture was retrofit to the mini dental implants.
Mini implants used to stabilize a temporary denture
In this case, mini dental implants (Dentatus Atlas system) are placed along with the permanent dental implants (Nobelbiocare Tapered Groovy system). The mini dental implants are used for the purpose of stabilizing the temporary denture. By using this technique the temporary denture can be modified by removing the palatal aspect as well as decreasing the […]
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Digital workflow for guided dental implant surgery
An exciting and practical reality for dental implant treatment planning. Using the CEREC CADCAM a digital impression is made of the patients teeth. Specially designed software is used to create digital teeth which can be exported into a 3D scan of the patient. The digital teeth are used to optimize dental implant placement both within […]
Tooth removal using EZ Extract system
This case involves removing tooth #7 and placing an immediate implant. A key to success for immediate loading is the preservation of bone and gingival architecture during the tooth extraction. The EZ Extract system helps to accomplish this by elevating the tooth vertically out of its tooth socket, as opposed to lateral elevation. Lateral elevation […]
Guided implant surgery multi tooth
This case involves multiple units with poor bony dimensions and close proximity with the mandibular nerve.
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Guided implant surgery multi tooth
This case involves multiple units with poor bony dimensions and close proximity with the mandibular nerve.
Guided implant surgery single tooth
Guided implant surgical case – minimal bony dimensions for dental implant placement. This case is in progress, but it involves implant placement in minimal bony dimensions. This case would be extremely difficult to do without guided surgery. It would be very easy to perforate the alveolar housing. Using guided surgery though the implant can be […]
Should I try to save the tooth with a root canal or get a dental implant?
This is an everyday question that can only be answered within certain guidelines as not all situations are the same. One of my mantras is to treat every mouth as if it was my own. So when faced with that question I typically put it on myself, as to what I would want. In general […]
Should I get a bridge or dental implant(s)?
As a rule a dental implant is a superior treatment option to a bridge. The dental implant does not involve treatment to the adjacent teeth as a bridge would. Subsequently it is more conservative. It is more comfortable and hygienic to have individual teeth than a bridge. While the initial cost of an implant may […]
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