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So You Hated Setting Denture Teeth?
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So You Hated Setting Denture Teeth?

For many of us, removable pros lab was a pain in the elbow. Yet everything we need to know about esthetics can be demonstrated in a denture setup....

| 10 years ago ›
Should Molar Implant Restorations be Cemented?
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Should Molar Implant Restorations be Cemented?

A patient presents for an evaluation with the primary concern that the 'bite' has never felt right following insertion of dental implant supported restorations...

| 10 years ago ›
How to Minimize Residual Cement on Implant Restorations
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How to Minimize Residual Cement on Implant Restorations

Multiple approaches have been discussed in the dental literature on how to best cement an implant restoration and minimize the chance of leaving residual...

| 10 years ago ›
Understanding Cement-Retained Implant Restorations
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Understanding Cement-Retained Implant Restorations

In a previous article I discussed the advantages and disadvantages of both screw-retained and cement-retained implant restorations. Although I have...

| 10 years ago ›
Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part II]
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Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part II]

In Part I of this series I discussed how 'guide cones' can help with open tray implant impressions. In this article I'll discuss forming your tray and...

| 10 years ago ›
Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part I]
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Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part I]

When it comes to implant impressions do you prefer open or closed tray impressions? For me, the biggest reason I prefer closed tray is I hate trying to...

| 10 years ago ›
Sealing the Screw Access Hole on Screw-Retained Implant Restorations
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Sealing the Screw Access Hole on Screw-Retained Implant Restorations

When seating a screw-retained implant restoration, there are many techniques and materials that can be used to seal the screw access hole. The most common...

| 10 years ago ›
Understanding Screw-Retained Implant Restorations
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Understanding Screw-Retained Implant Restorations

In a previous article, I discussed the pros and cons of both screw-retained and cement-retained implant restorations. In my own practice I have been increasing...

| 10 years ago ›
Implant Supported Restoration Following Severe Trauma [Part III]
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Implant Supported Restoration Following Severe Trauma [Part III]

In the final part of this series (see Part I and Part II) on this specific case involving severe trauma, I'll discuss how prosthetic re-creation of...

| 11 years ago ›
Implant Supported Restoration Following Severe Trauma [Part II]
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Implant Supported Restoration Following Severe Trauma [Part II]

In Part I of this series, I introduced a 21-year-old patient that was missing teeth 8-11 and 21-27 due to a life-threatening car accident. I demonstrated...

| 11 years ago ›
Maintain Tissue Shape on Implant Site
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Maintain Tissue Shape on Implant Site

The following technique is for maintaining the tissue shape on an implant site when lab work is being done to customize the impression abutment....

| 11 years ago ›
Implant Supported Restoration Following Severe Trauma [Part I]
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Implant Supported Restoration Following Severe Trauma [Part I]

Patients that have endured injury as a result of trauma present unique challenges in restorative treatment planning. The goals of the patient are...

| 11 years ago ›