Implant position is critical to esthetic success, especially when the patient has a high smile line and is esthetically aware. At times, using an angled abutment that changes the long axis of the restoration can be helpful, at other times … Read more
30 days ago by Steve Ratcliff 2 Comments
Sometimes it’s the little things that save time and aggravation and you wonder what took you so long to think of it. I always use the open tray technique when impressing implant sites for final restorations. I used to spend … Read more
56 days ago by Mary Anne Salcetti 0 Comments
When trying in an all-ceramic restoration on an implant abutment to confirm the esthetic outcome prior to its cementation, I suggest following these steps: 1. If the screw access hole is on the labial aspect it must be closed or … Read more
58 days ago by Bob Winter 1 Comment
Recently I had the not so pleasant experience of retrieving a broken implant abutment. This was a really challenging case. As a result, I would like to share some tips with you about what I learned. 1. First, the more … Read more
69 days ago by John Carson 2 Comments
The most critical factor when cementing an implant crown to an abutment is to avoid cement you may not subsequently detect, from getting into the sulcus. This undetected cement will cause peri-implantitis. To prevent this from occurring, prior to cementation … Read more
121 days ago by Bob Winter 1 Comment
Hate stuffing cotton pellets into implant screw access? Tired of squirting light bodied impression material into those same openings and then trying to clean it up? Here is a very quick and easy solution that will make life much easier. … Read more
134 days ago by Steve Ratcliff 1 Comment
Research has showed us that there are differences in the relationship of the gingival margins and papilla height relative to bone between teeth and implants. Typically the soft tissue is more coronal relative to the bone on teeth than … Read more
139 days ago by Frank Spear 0 Comments
In a recent article, I went over the various types of options clinicians have when treating patients that need an immediate implant placed. As I had mentioned in that article, the placement of a temporary the day of implant placement … Read more
168 days ago by Frank Spear 0 Comments
In the 1980s, we used to extract an anterior tooth, graft the socket and delay implant placement to allow healing of the bone. This approach works well, but has two downsides, first it extends treatment time and adds an additional … Read more
174 days ago by Frank Spear 0 Comments
Sometimes I just have to shake my head. I remember all too well those moments when I realized that I was in way too deep and I better find a way out. I was embarrassed that I didn’t have an … Read more
188 days ago by Steve Ratcliff 6 Comments
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