Should you screw retain or cement retain your dental implant crown? Screw retain vs cement retain for a dental implant really depends on doctor preference. Experience of the dentist is far more important than which you choose IMHO. Screw v cement dental implant research Results of a systemic review on screw retain vs cement retain […]
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Understanding a Dental Code for an Implant Bridge Dental codes for an implant bridge can be confusing. First of all there are the different ways an implant bridge can be made. Second of all there are the different kinds of materiel that we can use. Each way and material type has it’s own ADA dental […]
Fixing an Open Interproximal Contact Between an Implant Crown and an Adjacent Tooth An open interproximal contact on an implant crown is a common occurrence with dental implants. Since, dental implants are one of the best solutions for replacing missing teeth, offering durability, functionality, and a natural appearance, this problem is being seen more and […]
Understanding and Addressing a Loose Dental Implant Bridge Loose dental implant bridge? Don’t know what to do? Relax as typically it is not as bad as you think, but that is only typically. Worried about a loose dental implant bridge? If you have a dental implant bridge you have spent a lot of time and […]
Looking to get your dental implant in one office? Getting a dental implant in one office can be impossible unless you have the right dentist. We are that right dental office if you want a dental implant. Why would you want to have an implant in one location anyway? The Benefits of Choosing One Dentist […]
Subperiosteal Dental Implants: A viable alternative? Subperiosteal dental implants are for patients with insufficient bone volume to receive traditional endosteal implants. These implants are custom-fit frameworks that the dentist places beneath the periosteum (the membrane covering the bone) but above the jawbone. This technique bypasses the need for extensive and risky bone grafting, making it […]
The Lateral Lingual Foramen of the Mandible: Its Impact on Implant Surgery The lateral lingual foramen, a small but significant anatomical structure in the mandible, has profound implications for dental implant surgery. In many ways it is very similar to the canalis sinuosus in the maxilla. Where is the lateral lingual foramen? This foramen is […]
What is the dental code for a loose implant screw? Looking for the dental code for a loose implant screw? Accessing the screw Often a loose screw can be a bit nerve racking for us dentists. Is it just the screw? We hope so!! If the implant is loose, it’s obviously a much bigger problem. […]
What is the canalis sinuosus and do we need to worry about it? Canalis sinuosus is a branch of the infraorbital canal with a very high degree of variation. It is a neurovascular canal through which the anterior superior alveolar nerve passes through. It typically reaches the the premaxilla in the canine and incisor region, […]
What are the different implant abutment connection types? Implant abutment connection types are primarily 3 categories. What are the different types of implant abutment connections available? External hex, internal hex, and tissue level are the three main groups that you can place connection types into. There is also unique connection types that are not as […]