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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.

| 1 year ago ›
Informed Decision-Making in a Patient’s Buyer’s Journey: The “Bottega Argument”
Case Presentation

Informed Decision-Making in a Patient’s Buyer’s Journey: The “Bottega Argument”

Dr. Mitrani shares a strategy for helping to drive informed decision-making in a patient's buyer's journey through what he calls, the 'Bottega Argument.'

| 1 year ago ›
Full Arch Reconstruction: The Strategic Management of Remaining Teeth in Arch Distribution
Beyond Restoration

Full Arch Reconstruction: The Strategic Management of Remaining Teeth in Arch Distribution

In this article, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani presents the case for strategically retaining healthy teeth rather than extracting all teeth in a full arch reconstruction.

| 1 year 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.

| 1 year 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 ›
Dental Digital Workflow: Tooth-Supported Rehabilitation of the Maxillary Arch
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Techniques & Materials

Dental Digital Workflow: Tooth-Supported Rehabilitation of the Maxillary Arch

In this visual essay, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani illustrates a sample dental digital workflow used in the reconstruction of a maxillary arch.

| 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 ›
Dental Networking Event Reflections: 2022 Spear Summit
Spear Updates

Dental Networking Event Reflections: 2022 Spear Summit

Dr. Mitrani shares some of the highlights from the 2022 Spear Summit and explains why next year's exclusive dental networking event will be even...

| 1 year ago ›
Four Key Elements of Esthetic Dentistry and the Importance of the Prototype
Esthetics

Four Key Elements of Esthetic Dentistry and the Importance of the Prototype

Spear's Dr. Ricardo Mitrani outlines the four key elements of communicating esthetic considerations and the importance of utilizing a prototype.

| 2 years ago ›
Utilizing RidgeFit Implants as Retention for Overdentures in Patients with Narrow Ridges
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Implants

Utilizing RidgeFit Implants as Retention for Overdentures in Patients with Narrow Ridges

In this visual essay, Dr. Mitrani shows how utilizing RidgeFit implants to convert existing dentures to implant overdentures can improve a patient's quality...

| 2 years ago ›
The Fourth Solution: Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisor Implant Photo Essay
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Esthetics

The Fourth Solution: Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisor Implant Photo Essay

A lateral incisor implant has proven to be a predictable and viable interdisciplinary protocol for patients with congenitally missing maxillary incisors.

| 2 years ago ›