Determining the Completion of Growth for Implant Placement in Young Patients
Most young patients that are congenitally missing teeth are 14 to 16 years of age at the completion of orthodontic treatment. At what age can...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Does Facial Growth Continue as We Age?
It is generally accepted that facial growth is complete and implants can be placed in females at approximately 17 years of age and in males at...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Get in the Esthetic Zone: Implant Abutments
Today we have more options than ever before when deciding on an implant abutment in the esthetic zone. Should it be a custom abutment or a stock abutment?...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
The Two-piece Custom Implant Abutment
As has been discussed in previous posts, many options exist for implant abutments in the esthetic zone. One of the most recent abutment designs is the...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Removing Ceramic Veneers With a Laser: Part 2
Fig. 1 Click here to read Part One of this series. If you haven't noticed, we are now in an age of dentistry that praises 'conservation...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Ankylosis Part IV: The Use of Decoronation
Typically when managing ankylosis in permanent teeth in children, it is advisable to remove the ankylosed tooth prior to significant growth so that the...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
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...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
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...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
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...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
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...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›