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...
Doug Benting | 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 ›![Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part II]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/OT2-1.png)
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...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›![Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part I]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Open-Tray.png)
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...
John Carson | 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 ›![Implant Supported Restoration Following Severe Trauma [Part III]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Photo-8a.jpg)
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...
Doug Benting | 10 years ago ›![Implant Supported Restoration Following Severe Trauma [Part II]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Photo-5b.jpg)
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...
Doug Benting | 10 years ago ›
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....
Mary Anne Salcetti | 10 years ago ›![Implant Supported Restoration Following Severe Trauma [Part I]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Photo-1.jpg)
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...
Doug Benting | 11 years ago ›![Treat or Extract? [Part II]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Treat-or-Extract-1.png)
In Part 1 of this series, I asked if you would treat #14 or extract it. We saw both sides of the fence in this discussion. As...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›