Screw Retained Posterior Implant Crown Restorative Challenges
Implant crown restorative challenges primarily arise when there are issues with placement, angulation, and the insertion path. This visual analysis explains...
Robert Winter | 2 weeks ago ›
Three Solutions for Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors: A Photo Essay
Addressing congenitally missing lateral incisors is a common condition that justifies an interdisciplinary solution, such as canine substitution, resin-bonded...
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 month ago ›
New Dental Continuing Education Course: Exodontia in Preparation for Dental Implants
This new Spear dental continuing education course helps dentists predictably remove a hopeless tooth and limit bone resorption in preparation for dental...
Bonnie Serino | 2 months ago ›
Loading Protocols for Implant Overdentures – To Wait or Not to Wait?
Follow Dr. Darin Dichter as he outlines current loading protocols and recommendations for implant overdentures, based on current literature.
Darin Dichter | 9 months ago ›
How to Use Preexisting Implants in Redesigning a Full-Arch Reconstruction
Learn how to deal with preexisting implants and/or their restorations and decide if, and when, they can be serviceable for the forthcoming phase of treatment.
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›
Shimstock and Occlusal Maintenance of Dental Implants
Dr. Jeff Bonk provides a dental re-care appointment protocol for evaluating and managing occlusal forces on dental implants.
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
Using a Laser for Implant Uncovery
Follow Dr. Mitrani's visual essay to see how a laser removes soft tissue formed over a dental implant cover screw.
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›
The Lab’s Perspective on Digital Workflow for Restorative Dentists
In this Q&A, Arizona-based dental lab owner Derek Anderson shares his take on digital dentistry and how dentists can improve their digital workflow.
Bonnie Serino | 1 year ago ›
Immediate Implant Placement of a Narrow Diameter Implant on a Maxillary Lateral Site
Follow Dr. Mitrani's visual essay on how to address an immediate implant placement and fabrication of a definitive ceramic restoration of a maxillary...
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›
Dentist or Technician: Who Chooses the Implant Abutment?
The decision on the definitive implant abutment selection should be a collaboration between the dentist and the dental lab technician.
Greggory Kinzer | 1 year ago ›
Immediate Implant Placement in a Mandibular Molar Site
Follow this visual essay for a step-by-step technique for placing an immediate implant in a mandibular molar site with simultaneous bone graft.
Ricardo Mitrani | 2 years ago ›
Beyond Titanium: The Revolution of Zirconia Dental Implants
Dental patient demand for metal-free alternative to titanium has increased, and zirconia implants are now expected to capture about 10% of the...
Joan Pi-Anfruns | 2 years ago ›