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Pre-extraction Therapy for Immediate Implant Placement
Implants

Pre-extraction Therapy for Immediate Implant Placement

Dr. Gonzalo Blasi recounts a case study of an immediate implant placement involving pre-extraction therapy in a patient with specific risk factors.

| 1 month ago ›
Customizing a Custom Abutment: When a Custom Abutment Is Not Custom Enough
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Implants

Customizing a Custom Abutment: When a Custom Abutment Is Not Custom Enough

Dr. John Carson walks through a case where a custom abutment needs to be further customized.

| 2 months ago ›
Overcoming Failure in Dentistry: Analyzing Interdisciplinary Collateral Damage
Beyond Restoration

Overcoming Failure in Dentistry: Analyzing Interdisciplinary Collateral Damage

Addressing failure in dentistry involves probing root causes. Here, Dr. Mitrani explores interdisciplinary communication, planning, and execution barriers.

| 2 months ago ›
Zygomatic Implants vs. Bone Grafting for Full Arch Solutions
Implants

Zygomatic Implants vs. Bone Grafting for Full Arch Solutions

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explores the benefits of zygomatic implants vs. bone grafting as a safe and efficient solution for full arch dental restorations.

| 6 months ago ›
Innovative Applications of the MiniSTAR S Thermoforming Machine
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Techniques & Materials

Innovative Applications of the MiniSTAR S Thermoforming Machine

Discover the game changing MiniSTAR S thermoforming machine for your dental practice. Explore innovative applications and techniques to enhance patient...

| 7 months ago ›
Sequential Extraction Protocol for Full Arch Implant Therapy
Beyond Restoration

Sequential Extraction Protocol for Full Arch Implant Therapy

In this fully illustrated article, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani show how the Sequential Extraction Protocol can be a preferred alternative in full arch cases.

| 11 months ago ›
The Advantages of Implant-Assisted Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs)
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Beyond Restoration

The Advantages of Implant-Assisted Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs)

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani outlines the benefits of implant-assisted RPDs and explains why they can be an ideal 'transitional' treatment option for many patients.

| 1 year ago ›
A Simplified Technique for Gathering Lab Information in Full Arch Cases
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Implants

A Simplified Technique for Gathering Lab Information in Full Arch Cases

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani shows how to simplify and streamline the process of gathering information to transfer to dental labs in implant-supported full arch...

| 1 year ago ›
Is Flexural Strength a Keystone Property of Restorative Dental Materials?
Techniques & Materials

Is Flexural Strength a Keystone Property of Restorative Dental Materials?

Spear Resident Faculty member, Dr. Doug Benting, discusses restorative dental materials such as high-performance polymers—their relative flexural strengths, their...

| 1 year ago ›
Getting the SRA Abutment Right in Implant-Supported Restorations
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Implants

Getting the SRA Abutment Right in Implant-Supported Restorations

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explains how altering the angle of an SRA abutment can optimize screw access design when fabricating certain implant-supported restorations.

| 1 year ago ›
Tips to Remove a Damaged Straumann Solid Abutment
Implants

Tips to Remove a Damaged Straumann Solid Abutment

Spear's Dr. John Carson shares a few tips that may make things a little easier should you ever need to remove a damaged Straumann solid abutment.

| 1 year ago ›
Screw Retained Posterior Implant Crown Restorative Challenges
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Implants

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...

| 1 year ago ›