"A PROSPECTIVE, MULTICENTER, 4-YEAR STUDY OF THE ACE SURGICAL RESORBABLE BLAST MEDIA IMPLANT" August 2003 By Aron Gonshor, PhD, DDS; Gerald Goveia, DMD; Emmanouil Sotirakis, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract This article reports on the 50-month results of the evaluation of the ACE Surgical resorbable blast media (RBM) dental implant. There were 1077 implants placed in 348 patients: 950 in the mandible and 127 in the max ...

"EFFECTS OF SEALING THE PERFORATED SINUS MEMBRANE WITH A RESORBABLE COLLAGEN MEMBRANE: A PILOT STUDY IN HUMANS" October 2003 by Periklis Proussaefs, DDS, MS; Jaime Lozada, DDS; Jay Kim, PhD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract The effects of repairing the perforated sinus membrane with collagen membrane are unknown. The purpose of this pilot study was to clinically, histologically, and histomorphometrically evaluate the result ...

'Robotic' dental drill to be tested on humans 20 April 2005 Will Knight NewScientist.com news service A “robotic” dentist's drill is to be tested on humans in Europe and the US, and could represent the first step towards more automated dental procedures. The drill, developed by Tactile Technologies, based in Rehovot, Israel, is designed to take the complexity out of dental implant work. It could make operations cheaper, quicker and less painful for patients, its developers claim. A denta ...

'Struck-off' dentist carries on working Mar 2 2005 By Alan Harris And Jeanette Scott icCoventry A dentist who was struck off six days ago is back at work in Coventry. A General Dental Council rule means that Mende Slabbert can carry on working for at least another 23 days. That is in spite of his being found guilty last Friday of serious professional misconduct and banned indefinitely. The ruling does not come into effect until 28 days after last week's hearing, it emerged today. It mea ...

1381 Assessment of Dental Implant Patient Quality of Life over Ten Years at a University Dental College M. ROSS, M.B. KODWEIS, C.A. WATKINS, and C.M. STANFORD, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA 2003 IADR Quality of Life (QOL) is critical to understanding long-term outcomes of implant care. Objectives: To analyze the survival rate (implant present) and Quality of Life issues in a University patient population over ten years. Methods: A 10 year retrospective analysis (1991-2001) of dental imp ...

1st Dental takes bigger bite 10 March 2005 Eric Barkas, City Editor Yorkshire Post Today SMILE and show your best asset. There's no part of the body that can't be improved these days by medical or surgical intervention. Teeth are no exception. What's driving the dental market is awareness on the part of customers of what can be achieved. "The patient is becoming more and more aware that you don't have to have crooked or yellow teeth," says Andrew Garner, chairman of 1st Dental Laboratori ...

A 24-year Retrospective Study of Bone Growth After Implant Placement April 2005 Ralph A. Roberts, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology: Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 98–103. You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. This study quantifies the changes in bone height noted in the body of the edentulous mandibles when the load of the complete denture is born by an RA Ramus Frame Implant (Pacific Implant, Rio Dell, Calif). Eighty-three p ...

A 5-year prospective study on small diameter screw-shaped oral implants May 2005 M. B. COMFORT, F. C. S. CHU, J. CHAI, P. Y. P. WAT & T. W. CHOW Journal of Oral Rehabilitation Volume 32 Issue 5 Page 341 Blackwell Synergy summary Alveloar ridges of limited dimensions could preclude the placement of dental implants of the regular dimension. Smaller diameter implants narrow platform (NP) implants were commercially available to address this issue. The aim of the study was to determine the 5-y ...

A 6-Year Prospective Study of 620 Stress-Diversion Surface (SDS) Dental Implants 2004 Gary R. O'Brien, DDS Aron Gonshor, PhD, DDS Alan Balfour, BSBE American Academy of Implant Dentistry Journal 30:350–357 DOI: 10.1563/0.699.1 Key Words Clinical trial Dental implants Resorbable blast medium Finite element analysis Stress-diversion surface Isodensity radiography A 6-year prospective study was conducted to assess the clinical success rates and crestal bone response of a dental impla ...

A 7-YEAR FOLLOW-UP OF 93 IMMEDIATELY LOADED TITANIUM DENTAL IMPLANTS 2005) Marco Degidi, MD, DDS Adriano Piattelli, MD, DDS American Academy of Implant Dentistry Journal 31:25–31 KEY WORDS Bone reactions Follow-up study Immediate loading Prospective study Titanium implants Recently, several experimental and clinical investigations found that immediately loaded implants obtained satisfactory levels of osseointegration with high success percentages. Only a few long-term studies of imm ...

A big gap in dental care as U.S. coverage is cut By Reed Abelson The New York Times December 29, 2004 Among American reservists, a common reason for not being sent to Iraq has been poor teeth. The military offers dental insurance to reservists and members of the U.S. National Guard, but for those who opt for it, the benefit of $1,200 a year fails to cover many procedures and still requires reservists to pay as much as half the cost of the care. The reservists are hardly alone. With den ...

A clinical evaluation of the zygoma fixture: One year of follow-up at 16 clinics September 2004 Jan-Michael Hirsch, DDS, PhD * Lars-Olof Öhrnell, DDS, PhD † Patrick J. Henry, BDSc, MSD ‡ Lars Andreasson, MD, PhD § Per-Ingvar Brånemark, MD, PhD ? Matteo Chiapasco, MD ¶ Göran Gynther, DDS, PhD # Kaj Finne, DDS ** Kenji W. Higuchi, DDS, MS †† Sten Isaksson, DDS, MD, PhD ‡‡ Karl-Erik Kahnberg, DDS, PhD §§ Chantal Malevez, MD, DDS ?? Friedrich W. Neukam, MD, DMD, PhD ¶¶ Edwa ...

A clinical investigation of the morphological changes in the posterior mandible when implant-retained overdentures are used December 2004 Blum IR, McCord JF. Clinical Oral Implants Research, December 2004, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. 700-708(9) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Objectives: The widespread use and broad acceptance of osseointegrated dental implants as a means of retaining and supporting mandibular overdentures provide poten ...

A clinical long-term radiographic evaluation of graft height changes after maxillary sinus floor augmentation with a 2:1 autogenous bone/xenograft mixture and simultaneous placement of dental implants. June 2004 Hatano N, Shimizu Y, Ooya K. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2004 Jun;15(3):339-45. PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. The aim of the present study was to assess long-term changes in sinus-graft height a ...

A closer look at Hydroxyapatite-Coated Dental Implants March 7, 2003 John W. Nelson DDS 2004 Comptons Implants Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Rejection is the body's normal response to a foreign object. An ideal material for dental implants is one that will integrate with ordered, living bone and is biocompatible with the surrounding tissues. The search for improved biocompatibility has resulted in implants fabricated from a variety of materials, using differ ...

A Comparative Study for Peri-Implantitis: Minocycline Microspheres versus Chlorehexidine Gel A. HANLON1, S. RENVERT2, F. DOHERTY1, and J. LESSEM1, 1 Orapharma Inc, Warminster, PA, USA, 2 Kristianstad University, Krishianstad, Sweden March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies The increased use of implants in reconstructive dentistry is leading to a higher prevalence of peri-implantitis lesions. Locally administered antibiotics offer an alternative to chlorhexidine or systemic antibiotic therapy for ...

A comparative study of barrier membranes as graft protectors in the treatment of localized bone defects: An experimental study in a canine model August 2004 Stavropoulos F, Dahlin C, Ruskin JD, Johansson C. Clinical Oral Implants Research, August 2004, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 435-442(8) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Guided bone regeneration is a predictable and well-documented surgical approach for the treatment of deficient alveol ...

A COMPARISON OF ALLOGENEIC AND AUTOGENOUS ILIAC MONOCORTICAL GRAFTS TO AUGMENT THE DEFICIENT ALVEOLAR RIDGE IN A CANINE MODEL.I. CLINICAL STUDY June 2003 By A. Norman Cranin, DDS, DEng,; Edmond Demirdjan, DDS; Robert DiGregorio, PharmD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract A canine model was used to compare autogenous alveolar ridge augmentation bone grafting with allogeneic grafts. Defects were created by premolar extractions and measured by radiopaque markers. These markers were used for subsequent measurements made before and after grafting, and after animal sacrifice to evaluate the status of the grafted sites. The results were unexpected and disappointing.

A Comparison of Dental Implant Complications with Tobacco and Alcohol J. JONES, J. KIM, L.A. LANG, and L.T. GARCIA, University of Texas - San Antonio / Health Science Ctr, USA 2005 IADR There are many publications in the literature on dental implants. Previous studies have documented dental implant complications and tobacco. It has also been shown that tobacco and alcohol are contributing factors to various diseases. A greater understanding of these relationships is needed. OBJECTIVES: to co ...

A comparison of hydroxyapatite (HA) -coated threaded, HA-coated cylindric, and titanium threaded endosseous dental implants Jeffcoat MK, McGlumphy EA, Reddy MS, Geurs NC, Proskin HM. 2003 May-Jun Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the success of hydroxyapatite (HA) -coated and machined titanium (Ti) implants in a 5-year randomized, controlled clinical trial conducted at 2 centers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Each of 120 edentulous patients received HA ...

A controlled clinical trial of implant-retained mandibular overdentures: 10 years' results of clinical aspects and aftercare of IMZ implants and Brånemark implants August 2004 Meijer HJA, Raghoebar GM, Van't Hof MA, Visser A. Clinical Oral Implants Research, August 2004, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 421-427(7) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: The aim of this prospective randomized controlled clinical trial was to evaluate the clinical outc ...

A Cost Minimization Analysis of Implant Treatment in Mandibular Edentulous Patients May/June 2003 Nikolai J. Attard, BChD, MSc/Xiaolin Wei, BM, MSc/Audrey Laporte, PhD/George A. Zarb, BChD, DDS, MS, MS, FRCD(C)/Wendy J. Ungar, PhD International Journal of Prosthodontics, Volume 16, Issue 3 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: This study aimed to determine if implant-supported overdentures are a long-term ...

A Experimental Study of Dental Implant Superstructure Loosening S.Q. LI, and X.R. CHENG, Wuhan University, China 2004 IADR Objective: To investigate the reasons and preventions of the loosening of implant superstructure. Methods: Implant was inserted into a resin model with 300 inclinations. The distance between the inclination surface to the top of implant was 2 mm and it was 10.06mm between the implant-abutment interface to the top of the crown. The fatigue test was measured by the Instron ...

A Global Symposium Hosted by the ITI (International Team for Implantology) Exploring Current Trends in Implant Dentistry with an Evidence-Based Approach Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(1) March 2003 pp 97-98 The mission of Implant Dentistry is that it is committed to the presentation of material which represents the knowledge and concerns of all implant team members-clinicians, researchers, educators, technicians, auxiliary personnel, and industry representatives. The intention is to represent t ...

A lasting smile A new dental implant system is allowing patients to leave the office without fear of slipping dentures Mar. 08, 2005 BY KAREN SHIDELER The Wichita Eagle McPHERSON -- Wanda Phillips had potato soup for dinner that night. But she could have had steak and corn on the cob, with a sticky, chewy caramel for dessert. And her denture would have stayed in place. Because a few hours earlier, she'd gotten dental implants to hold the denture firmly. You read that right -- a few hours ...

A Maxillary Ridge-Splitting Technique Followed by Immediate Placement of Implants: A Case Report 14-20, March 2005 Guirado, Jose Luis Calvo PhD, DDS *; Yuguero, Maria Rosario Saez PhD, DDS *; Carrion del Valle, Maria Jose DDS +; Zamora, Guillermo Pardo DDS Implant Dentistry Abstract: Maxillary alveolar atrophy often limits the placement of dental implants. This article reports on a refinement of a technique for widening the atrophic ridge by splitting the alveolar bone longitudinally. Trea ...

A Meta-Analysis Examining the Clinical Survivability of Machined-Surfaced and Osseotite Implants in Poor-Quality Bone Implant Dentistry. 12(1):87-96, March 2003. Stach, Renee M. DDS *; Kohles, Sean S. PhD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. Abstract: Purpose: A frequently cited cause of dental implant failure is the inadequate quality of bone found at the implant site during osteotomy preparation. Although bone quality clearly can affect integration rates, additional variables, such as th ...

A Mini-Implant for Orthodontic Anchorage in a Deep Overbite Case Hidetake Ohnishi, DDS, PhD; Takakazu Yagi, DDS, PhD; Yoshitaka Yasuda, DDS, PhD; Kenji Takada, DDS, PhD March 2004 The Angle Orthodontist Abstract: This article describes the orthodontic treatment of a 19-year-old female patient with anterior crowding. There was a moderate arch length discrepancy in the lower dental arch, a significant deep overbite, and a “gummy smile.” We inserted an orthodontic mini-implant as anchorage for ...

A modified bur for improved access to the implant analogue on the solid stone cast May 2005 Saad A. Al-Harbi, BDS a* Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry • Volume 93 • Number 5 Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Accurate fit is essential for the success of implant-supported prostheses.1 Stone interferences and obscured visual access can cause incomplete seating of the prosthetic components to the implant analogue on the laboratory working cast. Inadequate se ...

A Modified Implant Healing Abutment to Optimize Soft Tissue Contours: A Case Report Implant Dentistry. 13(4):297-300, 2004 Pow, Edmond H. N. BDS, MDS *; McMillan, Anne S. BDS, PhD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. Abstract: The soft tissue profile created around a conventional healing abutment may be inadequate to accommodate an anatomically shaped abutment that is larger than a standard machined abutment. This causes difficulties in its insertion and subsequent impression-making and provisional restoration fabrication. This article presents a simple technique to overcome these problems. Full text is available at the web site.

A Modified Impression Technique for Accurate Registration of Peri-implant Soft Tissues February 2003 By Nikolai Attard, BChD, MSc and Izchak Barzilay, DDS, Cert Prostho, MS Journal of the Canadian Dental Association Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Replacement of single missing teeth with an implant-supported restoration is recognized as a highly successful treatment. An impression technique for peri-implant soft-tissue replication in an anterior zone is described. The technique involves use of an interim restoration as an abutment for the final impression. This allows accurate duplication of the soft tissues and fabrication of a final restoration with the correct emergence profile.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Enhance Implant Esthetics: Case Report Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(1) March 2003 pp 18-23 El Salam El Askary, Abd BDS* *Private practice, Alexandria, Egypt; Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Florida. The author claims to have no financial interest in any company or any of the products mentioned in this article. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Abstract Esthetic implant-supported restorations in the anterior maxilla present a number of clinical ch ...

A new and improved dental implant March 31, 2005 From KING 5 Staff Reports KING 5 News No matter how well they take care of your teeth, millions of Americans will end up with dentures, bridges or crowns. As gum disease, decay, and other problems take their toll, people start to lose teeth. Implants are like artificial tooth roots. "It seems as I am getting older, my teeth are falling apart, and they're kind of falling apart all at once," said patient Maureen Woodroffe. Maureen and a gr ...

A New Implant Design For Optimal Esthetics and Retention of Interproximal Papillae June 2003 Gadhia, Mehul H. BS*; Holt, Robert L. DMD, PhD** Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(2) June 2003 pp 164-169 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Dental student, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. **Private Practice, West Palm Beach, Florida. Reprint requests and correspondence to: Dr. Mehul H. Gadhia, 472 Eastbridge Drive Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone: (954) 423-9314 E-mail: Mehuldmd@yah ...

A new index for rating aesthetics of implant-supported single crowns and adjacent soft tissues the Implant Crown Aesthetic Index Henny J. A. Meijer1,2, Kees Stellingsma1, Leo Meijndert1 and Gerry M. Raghoebar February 2005 Clinical Oral Implants Research Abstract Objectives: The important item of aesthetics is rarely included in evaluation studies. The aim of this study was to develop and validate an index for rating aesthetics of implant-supported single crowns and adjacent soft tissues. ...

A new removable implant analog June 2003 Flavio H. Rasetto, Odont, BDS, MS,1*a and Carl F. Driscoll, DMD2a Journal of Prosthodontics Volume 12 Issue 2 Page 146 - June 2003 Blackwell Synergy A new implant analog system that improves the efficiency of the implant restoration's fabrication process is described. This 2-piece analog contains an outer plastic sleeve that is retained within the stone cast. The inner portion, a metal analog, can be easily removed and replaced within the plastic s ...

A NEWLY DESIGNED TEMPLATE DEVICE FOR USE WITH THE INSERTION OF IMMEDIATELY LOADED IMPLANTS October 2004 By Marco A. B. Pontual, DDS, MScD; José N. O. Freire, DDS, MScD; Dircilene C. Souza, DDS, MScD; Cimara F. Ferreira, DDS, MScD; Marco A. Bianchini, DDS, MScD; Ricardo S. Magini, DDS, MScD, PhD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract This article describes a newly designed surgical template that was used to facilitate dental impl ...

A novel computational method for real-time preoperative assessment of primary dental implant stability. 2005 Feb Olsen S, Ferguson SJ, Sigrist C, Fritz WR, Nolte LP, Hallermann W, Caversaccio M. M. E. Muller Research Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute for Surgical Technology and Biomechanics, University of Bern, Switzerland. Entrez PubMed Clin Oral Implants Res A novel methodology which allows for fast and fully automatic structural analysis during preoperative planning for dental ...

A One-year Comparison of Dental Implant Complications and Systemic Conditions J. KIM, L.T. GARCIA, L.A. LANG, and J. JONES, University of Texas - San Antonio / Health Science Ctr, USA 2005 IADR Dental implants as a treatment modality for patients with missing teeth are well document in the literature. However, information is needed on the complications that occur with dental implants. OBJECTIVE: to compare soft tissue complications with other dental implant complications and to relate them t ...

A Preliminary Evaluation of the Association between Smokers vs. Non-smokers and Biochemical Bone Markers (Osteocalcin & Pyridinoline) in Dental Implant Patients S. RAMIREZ, H. BURNS, T.W. OATES, and J.D. JONES, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA 2003 IADR Smoking has been associated with altered bone metabolism leading to increased bone resorption and osteoporosis; and may have similar effects on localized bone metabolism associated with the increased failure r ...

A preliminary evaluation of the surface of surgically removed Proplast/Teflon interpositional disc implants from human temporomandibular joints April 2005 Editor: Martin S. Greenberg Oral Medicine Objectives. The scientific literature has presented evidence that wear debris of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) interpositional disc (ID) implants follows implant failure and results in progressive osseous erosion of the TMJ and chronic orofacial pain. The purpose of this study is to investigate the ...

A preliminary morphologic classification of the alveolar ridge after distraction osteogenesis May 2004 Abel Garca Garca, MD, PhD** Manuel Somoza Martin, DDS† Pilar Gandara Vila, DDS‡ Jose Manuel Gandara Rey, MD, PhD, DDS§ Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online Abstract Purpose We sought to develop and evaluate a preliminary morphologic classification of the alveolar ridge after distraction osteogenesis. Materials and methods Twelve patients (7 women and 5 men; mean age, 4 ...

A procedure for repairing a fixed implant-supported complete denture June 2005 Bill Abbo, DDS, Michael E. Razzoog, DDS, MS, MPH The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry • Volume 93 • Number 6 Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. One of the reconstructive choices for the completely edentulous patient is the placement of multiple implants and the fabrication of a fixed implant-supported complete denture. These patients experience an improvement in masticatory performance ...

A PROPOSAL FOR UNIVERSAL NOMENCLATURE IN IMPLANT PROSTHODONTICS January 2005 John B. Nase, DDS, FAGD Journal of Oral Implantology: Vol. 31, No. 1, pp. 46–53. Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Attempts have been made at formulating standardized nomenclature for implantology. Although these classification systems have advanced the concept of universal nomenclature in implantology, they can be improved upon. Most of them present terms in glossary form, w ...

A prospective 3-year study of fixed bridges linking Astra Tech ST implants to natural teeth June 2005 Palmer RM, Howe LC, Palmer PJ. Clinical Oral Implants Research, June 2005, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 302-307(6) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Background: Connecting teeth and osseointegrated implants in fixed reconstructions is not generally recommended because of differences in their response to loading. Aim: The aim of the pres ...

A Prospective 5-Year Multicenter Study of the Cresco Implantology Concept September/October 2003 Leif Helldén, LDS, Odont Dr/PhD/Gunnel Ericson, LDS/Agnetha Elliot/Jan Fornell, LDS/Kurt Holmgren, LDS/Krister Nilner, LDS, Odont Dr/PhD/Carl Olof Olsson, LDS International Journal of Prosthodontics, Volume 16, Issue 5 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinic ...

A prospective clinical study of bone augmentation techniques at immediate implants April 2005 Stephen T. Chen1, Ivan B. Darby1, Geoffrey G. Adams1 and Eric C. Reynolds1 Clinical Oral Implants Research Volume 16 Issue 2 Page 176 Blackwell Synergy Abstract: The efficacy of combinations of membranes and autogenous bone grafts at immediate implants were compared in a prospective study. Sixty-two consecutively treated patients each received an immediate implant for a single tooth replacement ...

A prospective multicenter clinical trial of 3i machined-surface implants: results after 6 years of follow-up Weng D, Jacobson Z, Tarnow D, Hurzeler MB, Faehn O, Sanavi F, Barkvoll P, Stach RM. 2003 May-Jun Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Bavarian Julius-Maximilians-University of Wurzburg, Germany. dietmar.weng@mail.uni-wuerzburg.de PURPOSE: In this prospective multicenter clinical study, 1,179 3i standard threaded and self-tapping i ...

A Prospective Study of the Risk Factors Associated with Failure of Mini-implants Used for Orthodontic Anchorage January/February 2004 Shih-Jung Cheng, DDS, MS/I-Yun Tseng, DDS, MS/Jang-Jaer Lee, DDS, MS/Sang-Heng Kok, DDS, PhD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: The aim of this prospective clinical study was to assess the risk factors associated with failure of mini-implants used for orthodontic anchorage. Materials and Methods: A total of 140 miniimplants in 44 patients, including 48 miniplate ...

A radiographic assessment of progressive loading on bone around single osseointegrated implants in the posterior maxilla 2005 Apr;16 Appleton RS, Nummikoski PV, Pigno MA, Cronin RJ, Chung KH. Clin Oral Implants Res. Abstract Objectives: The aim of this clinical study was to determine the effectiveness of progressive loading procedures on preserving crestal bone height and improving peri-implant bone density around maxillary implants restored with single premolar crowns by an accurate longit ...

A Radiographic Evaluation of Cervical Bone Loss Associated With Immediate and Delayed Implants Placed for Fixed Restorations in Edentulous Jaws May 2004 By Devorah Schwartz-Arad, Yael Yaniv, Liran Levin, and Israel Kaffe Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: Placement of dental implants is considered a successful and predictable procedure. An important biological be ...

A Retrospective Clinical Study of Wide-Diameter Implants Used in Posterior Edentulous Areas May/June 2004 Maud Hultin Mordenfeld, DDS, MSc/Anders Johansson, DDS, PhD/Måns Hedin, DDS, PhD/Camilla Billström, MSc/Kristina Arvidson Fyrberg, DDS, PhD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine retrospectively the outcome of wide-diameter dental implants used to retain fixed restorations in the posterior segments of the maxilla and mandible. Materials and Methods: Fif ...

A retrospective evaluation of veneer bone grafts used in ridge augmentation for dental implant therapy August 2003 By Bob Rishiraj, DDS, BS and MA Cohen Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery • Volume 61 • Number 8 • p50 to p50 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Purpose: This study retrospectively evaluates treatment outcome of autogenous veneer bone grafts used to augment atrophic alveolar ridges ...

A Retrospective Study on the Treatment Outcome of Wide-Bodied Implants January/February 2004 Sang-Wan Shin, DDS, MPH, PhD, MSc/S. Ross Bryant, BSc, DDS, MSc, PhD, FRCD(C)/George A. Zarb, BChD, DDS, MS, MS, FRCD(C), Odont Dr hc, LLD, MD International Journal of Prosthodontics, Volume 17, Issue 1 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: This retrospective study documented the 5-year cumulative survival rate (CS ...

A review of selected dental literature on evidence-based treatment planning for dental implants: Report of the Committee on Research in Fixed Prosthodontics of the Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics November 2004 Melanie R. Wood, DMD a * Stanley G. Vermilyea, DMD, MS b Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Abstract This literature review summarizes research with the aim of providing dentists with evidence-based guidelines to apply when planning treatment with osseointegrated implants. Peer-review ...

A Review of Some Dental Implant Systems 2005 OsseoNews Dr. Jeffery Hoos is well known for developing the ‘H&H’ impression technique for crown and bridge impressions. He is also very experienced in placing and restoring implants and presents two-day hands-on courses across the country on several implant systems. Dr. Hoos is also a management consultant and is well known for his seminars on ‘Balancing the Art, Science and Business of Dentistry’. Dr. Hoos will be presenting half day management ...

A Short-term Clinical Evaluation of Immediately Restored Maxillary TiOblast Single-Tooth Implants March/April 2004 Michael R. Norton, BDS Quintessence Publishing Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the short-term clinical outcome of single-tooth implants placed in the maxilla and immediately restored using cementless friction-fit temporary crowns. Materials and Methods: Twenty-five patients consecutively referred to a private specialist practice for the replacement of failing ...

A Simple Technique for Fabrication of Immediate Interim Removable Prosthesis Supported by Transitional Implants September 2003 Leshem, David MD*; Mazor, Ziv DMD**; Leshem, Roy DMD***; Rosen, Daren DDS† *Chief Resident, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel. **Private Practice, Ra'anana, Israel. ***Private Practice, Herzlia, Israel. †Senior Surgeon, Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sapir Medical Center, Kfar Saba; Private Practice ...

A simplified approach to implant-supported metal-ceramic reconstruction June 2004 Harel Simon, DMD a * Christopher B. Marchack, DDS b Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Abstract Restoring the edentulous patient with an implant-supported fixed complete denture prosthesis is a challenging procedure. The patient's occlusal vertical dimension, centric relation position, esthetics, and phonetics should be maintained throughout the restorative process, while the patient is traditionally wearing a ...

A SISTEM FOR THE UNIVERSAL IDENTICATION OF OSSEOINTEGRATED DENTAL IMPLANTS. A PROPOSAL (November 11-13, 2004) Rcardo Parodi. Academia de Ciencias Médicas; Academia Nacional de Odontología IADR The aim of this proposal is offering to either the dental profession;, dental institutions; patient wearing dental implants or thirds parts a system for identifying osseointegrated dental implants easy to use in both: dental clinics; pre-paid dental auditory services or as a trial for forensic issues a ...

A systematic review of the influence of different titanium surfaces on proliferation, differentiation and protein synthesis of osteoblast-like MG63 cells December 2004 Bächle M, Kohal RJ. Clinical Oral Implants Research, December 2004, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. 683-692(10) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Objectives: Titanium is the standard material for dental and orthopaedical implants. The good biocompatibility has been proven in m ...

A systematic review of the survival and complication rates of fixed partial dentures (FPDs) after an observation period of at least 5 years II. Combined toothimplant-supported FPDs December 2004 Niklaus P. Lang1, Bjarni E. Pjetursson1, Ken Tan2, Urs Brägger1, Matthias Egger3,4 and Marcel Zwahlen3 Clinical Oral Implants Research Volume 15 Issue 6 Page 643 - December 2004 Blackwell Synergy Publishing Abstract Objectives: The objective of this systematic review was to assess the 5- and 1 ...

A Targeted Review of Study Outcomes With Short (=7 mm) Endosseous Dental Implants Placed in Partially Edentulous Patients June 2004 By D. Hagi, D.A. Deporter, R.M. Pilliar, and T. Arenovich Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: Generally, threaded root-form endosseous dental implants are thought to perform poorly in short lengths (i.e., <10 mm). However, whether modi ...

A Technique for Standardized Evaluation of Soft and Hard Peri-Implant Tissues in Partially Edentulous Patients May 2004 By Leo Meijndert, Henny J.A. Meijer, Gerry M. Raghoebar, and Arjan Vissink Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: There is a growing need to evaluate the esthetics of implant-supported crowns and bridges. An important tool for such an evaluation is ...

A Test Of Zimmer's Agility MAY 30, 2005 Michael Arndt BusinessWeek The artificial joint maker has the lead in a hot business. But it faces a Justice probe and price pressures In Warsaw, Ind., where Zimmer Holdings Inc. (ZMH ) is headquartered, there's an old farm expression: Make hay while the sun shines. "We're baling hay as quickly as we can," quips J. Raymond Elliott, chairman and chief executive of the orthopedic-products company. Since it was spun off from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. ...

A time-saving technique for selection, insertion, and provisional restoration of angulated abutments for dental implants April 2005 Edmond H.N. Pow, BDS, MDS The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry • Volume 93 • Number 4 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Angulated abutments are useful in correcting some malpositioned or misaligned implants. However, selection of angulated abutments at chairside may be di ...

Absorbable implant used as orthodontic anchorage 13 March 2004 K. OGAWA, T. AOKI, K. MIYAZAWA, and S. GOTO, Aichigakuin University, Nagoya, Japan IADR Objectives: Recently, the implant was recognized as one of the useful methods for orthodontic anchorage. In cases where non-absorbable implants are placed, it is necessary to remove them after orthodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of the absorbable implant for orthodontic anchorage. Methods: The maxil ...

Abutment Selection in Implant Supported Tooth Restoration ASIL SADIQ Compton Implants Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Introduction After osseointegration, the implant must be exposed through a surgical procedure and a healing abutment is placed for 2 to 4 weeks to allow gingival tissue healing and stabilization of the gingival contour and margin height.[1] The abutment selection criteria are based on implant angulation, soft tissue contours, esthetics, and th ...

Accuracy of 2 Impression Techniques for ITI Implants July/August 2004 Kývanç Akça, DDS, PhD/Murat C. Çehreli, DDS, PhD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of casts produced by 2 impression techniques and elastomeric impression materials commonly used for the fabrication of implant-supported fixed prostheses. Materials and Methods: A master model with 4 synOcta ITI implants placed unilaterally in place of the mandibular right central incisor, ca ...

Accuracy of a Manual Torque Application Device for Morse-Taper Implants: A Technical Note September/October 2004 Murat C. Cehreli, DDS, PhD/Kývanc Akca, DDS, PhD/Ergin Tönük, PhD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: The objective of this study was to compare torques applied by new and used manual torque devices for Morse-taper implants. Material and Methods: Fifteen ITI manual torque devices were tested. Those in group 1 (n = 5) were new (ie, never used), those in group 2 (n = 5) had been used ...

ACCURACY OF CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION OF THE JAWBONE ANATOMY FOR IMPLANTATION—A SURVEY OF 374 PATIENTS April 2004 By Gintaras Juodzbalys, DMS, PhD - associate professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kaunas University of Medicine, Vainiku 12, LT- 3018 Kaunas, Lithuania. and Aune M. Raustia, DDS, PhD - professor in the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Stomatognathic Physiology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Oulu, and is chief dentist in the ...

Accuracy of drilling guides for transfer from three-dimensional CT-based planning to placement of zygoma implants in human cadavers. February 2003 Van Steenberghe D, Malevez C, Van Cleynenbreugel J, Serhal CB, Dhoore E, Schutyser F, Suetens P, Jacobs R. Clinical Oral Implants Research Volume 14 Issue 1 Page 131 - February 2003 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract: The accuracy of surgical drilling guides ...

Achieving immediate function with provisional prostheses after implant placement: A clinical report June 2005 Kung-Rock Kwon, DDS, MSD, PhD, Amit Sachdeo, BDS, MS, Hans-Peter Weber, DMD The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry • Volume 93 • Number 6 Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract When using a conventional implant treatment protocol in edentulous patients, reduced function and comfort for up to 6 months after implant surgery is inevitable until bone heali ...

Adults may chew on this: Grow new teeth naturally Feb. 19, 2005 By ROQUE GLENN OMANIO SunHerald.com BETHESDA, Md. - When he was a child, biochemist Jonathan Schuermann loved to ride roller coasters. But before every ride, he had to give his dentures to his father, who feared they would fall out when Schuermann screamed. Afflicted with a rare genetic disorder, ectodermal dysplasia, which affects teeth, skin, hair and nails, Schuermann, 27, had only four pointed teeth and sparse hair at age 3 ...

Advanced implant reconstruction with simultaneous facial cosmetic surgery August 2003 Gregory Thomas, DDS, Zenon Kossak, DDS Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online Dental implants are well recognized as the standard of care to replace missing teeth. Patients are actively seeking this restorative option and are well-informed consumers. This demographic of patient also possesses the high self-image to desire facial cosmetic enhancement. Our highly competitive marketplace, with ...

Aesthetic Considerations: Hard and Soft Tissue Management in Single Tooth Implant Placement April 2003 By Suzanne Caudry PhD, DDS, Dip Perio MSc. Oral Health Journal Single tooth replacement with an implant is challenging especially in a highly compromised site. If the final outcome of a single tooth implant is to resemble, aesthetically and functionally, a real tooth surrounded by natural looking soft tissues, there are three important factors to consider: i) the original tooth should b ...

After medical tourism, its dental tourism in India May 17, 2005 Silicon India NEW DELHI: After yoga and meditation, it is now designer smiles, fresh crowns and teeth implants which promise a refashioned nirvana for an increasing number of foreigners visiting India. As dentistry gets a new edge with state-of-the-art equipment and sophisticated technology, a large number of foreigners are thronging India for specialized dental treatments at affordable costs. "There is great potential of den ...

AGD Foundation Partners With Nobel Biocare, Perio Institute 2/8/2005 E-Dental.com CHICAGO - The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and the AGD Foundation (AGDF) are pleased to announce a $500,000 strategic partnership with Nobel Biocare and Perio Institute, which will provide general dentists with the most up-to-date continuing dental education (CDE) implant and implant restoration programs in the dental industry. As presented by the Perio Institute, funded with help from AGDF and underwr ...

Age Differences in Post-operative Pain Following Dental Implant Surgery H.A. GRAD, D. LOCKER, R. TODESCAN, C.M.L. CLOKIE, D.A. DEPORTER, D.W. MATEAR, and H.C. TENENBAUM, University of Toronto, Canada 2004 IADR Pain is a subjective sensation. The data on pain experience in the elderly population is limited and conflicting. Objective: To determine if there are age differences in post-operative pain and other complications following dental implant surgery. Methods: All patients underwent implan ...

AICRG, PART I: A 6-YEAR MULTICENTERED, MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLINICAL STUDY OF A NEW AND INNOVATIVE IMPLANT DESIGN June 2004 By Harold F. Morris, DDS, MS; Shigeru Ochi, PhD; Patricia Crum, DDS, MPA; Ira H. Orenstein, DDS; Sheldon Winkler, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Problem: Repetitive microstrains, which occur at the bone-implant interface during function, can lead to implant loss. In an attempt to improve survival by directin ...

AICRG, PART II: CRESTAL BONE LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANKYLOS IMPLANT: LOADING TO 36 MONTHS June 2004 By Cherng-Tzeh Chou, DDS; Harold F. Morris, DDS, MS; Shigeru Ochi, PhD; Lori Walker, DDSl; Deborah DesRosiers, DDS, MS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Problem: The Ankylos endosseous dental implant is a new implant design that will be available in the United States in early 2004. It features an internal tapered abutment connection ...

AICRG, PART III: THE INFLUENCE OF ANTIBIOTIC USE ON THE SURVIVAL OF A NEW IMPLANT DESIGN June 2004 By Harold F. Morris, DDS, MS; Shigeru Ochi, PhD; Richard Plezia, DDS, MS; Harry Gilbert, DDS; C. Daniel Dent, DDS James Pikulski, DDS; Paul M. Lambert, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Purpose: The American College of Surgeons guidelines suggest that complex oral surgery may benefit from prophylactic antibiotic coverage. The use ...

AICRG, PART IV: PATIENT SATISFACTION REPORTED FOR ANKYLOS IMPLANT PROSTHESES June 2004 By Harold F. Morris, DDS, MS; Shigeru Ochi, PhD; Arthur Rodriguez, DDS, MS; Paul M. Lambert, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Problem: Although many maxillary dentures exhibit sufficient retention and stability for patients to adapt well to them, mandibular dentures present a major challenge. The introduction of the endosseous dental implant ...

AICRG, PART V: FACTORS INFLUENCING IMPLANT STABILITY AT PLACEMENT AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON SURVIVAL OF ANKYLOS IMPLANTS June 2004 By Harold F. Morris, DDS, MS; Shigeru Ochi, PhD; Ira H. Orenstein, DDS; Vincent Petrazzuolo, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Problem: Several factors influence primary stabilization of dental implants at placement surgery. These include implant design, bone quality, implant jaw location, and the use o ...

Ailing and & Failing Endosseous Dental Implants: A Literature Review May 2003 By Ashley ET, Covington LL, Bishop BG, Breault LG Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Although the overall success rate of implant dentistry is very high, dental implants occasionally fail. It is essential for the clinician to recognize unhealthy implants and to determine whether they are ailing, failing, or failed prior to beginning any ...

Alcohol Intake and Osseointegration Around Implants: A Histometric and Scanning Electron Microscopy Study September 2004 Bombonato-Prado, Karina Fittipaldi PhD*; Brentegani, Luiz Guilherme PhD†; Thomazini, José Antô nio PhD‡; Lachat, Joã o José PhD‡; Carvalho, Teresa Lúcia Lamano PhD† Implant Dentistry: Volume 13(3) September 2004 pp 238-244 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Professor of the Histology Department, Dentistry School of University of Sã o Paulo-USP, Brazil. †Professor of the O ...

Alendronate Therapy May Be Effective in the Prevention of Bone Loss Around Titanium Implants Inserted in Estrogen-Deficient Rats Poliana Mendes Duarte, Bruno César de Vasconcelos Gurgel, Antonio Wilson Sallum, Getúlio Rocha Nogueira Filho, Enilson Antonio Sallum, Dr. Francisco Humberto Nociti Jr. 2005 Journal of Periodontology Background: This study evaluated whether alendronate (ALD) influences bone healing around titanium implants inserted in ovariectomized rats and whether it provides a r ...

Alveolar Bone Regeneration for Immediate Implant Placement Using an Injectable Bone Substitute: An Experimental Study in Dogs May 2004 By Damien Boix, Olivier Gauthier, Jérôme Guicheux, Paul Pilet, Pierre Weiss, Gaël Grimandi, and Guy Daculsi Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy of a ready-to-use injectable bo ...

Alveolar ridge augmentation with a prototype trilayer membrane and various bone grafts: a histomorphometric study in baboons April 2005 Busenlechner D, Kantor M, Tangl S, Tepper G, Zechner W, Haas R, Watzek G. Clinical Oral Implants Research, April 2005, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 220-227(8) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Barrier membranes have become a standard treatment option in alveolar ridge augmentation prior to implant placement ...

ALVEOLAR RIDGE AUGMENTATION: A COMPARATIVE LONGITUDINAL STUDY BETWEEN CALVARIA AND ILIAC CREST BONE GRAFTS January 2005 Francesco Carinci, MD, Antonio Farina, MD, Umberto Zanetti, MD, Raffaele Vinci, MD, Stefano Negrini, MD, Giorgio Calura, MD, Gregorio Laino, MD and Adriano Piattelli, MD, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology: Vol. 31, No. 1, pp. 39–45. Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Insertion of endosseous implants is often difficult because of lack of support ...

Alveolar ridge splitting: a new microsaw technique. 2005 Apr Suh JJ, Shelemay A, Choi SH, Chai JK. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. PubMed Narrow dentoalveolar ridges remain a serious challenge for the successful placement of endosseous implants. This case series describes a modification of previous ridge-splitting techniques using a microsaw blade. The approach enables treatment of ridges as thin as 2.5 mm at the alveolar crest and simultaneous placement of dental implants. In one extr ...

Amine fluoride/stannous fluoride and chlorhexidine mouthwashes as adjuncts to single-stage dental implants: a comparative study. 2005 Mar Horwitz J, Machtei EE, Zuabi O, Peled M. J Periodontol. PubMed Unit of Periodontology, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel. Background: The growing popularity of non-submerged dental implants in recent years requires a greater emphasis on microbial plaque control. Chlorhexidine (CHX), the most commonly used mo ...

An 8-year retrospective study: 1,100 patients receiving 1,557 implants using the minimally invasive hydraulic sinus condensing technique. March 2005 Chen L, Cha J. J Periodontol. 2005 Mar;76(3):482-91. PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Background: For many clinicians, inadequate alveolar bone height and anatomical features of the maxillary sinus complicate sinus lift procedures and placement of endosseo ...

An abutment screw loosening study of a Diamond Like Carbon-coated CP titanium implant. May 2005 Kim SK, Lee JB, Koak JY, Heo SJ, Lee KR, Cho LR, Lee SS. J Oral Rehabil. 2005 May;32(5):346-50. PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. The aim of this study was to quantify the extent of abutment screw loosening and thus understand the role of frictional and wear factors in abutment screw loosening by using a cycl ...

An economic evaluation of implant treatment in edentulous patients-preliminary results. 2005 Jan-Feb Zitzmann NU, Sendi P, Marinello CP. Int J Prosthodont. 2005 Jan-Feb;18(1):20-7. PubMed Clinic for Reconstructive Dentistry, University of Basel, Hebelstrasse 3, Basel CH-4056, Switzerland. N.Zitzmann@unibas.ch PURPOSE: Edentulous patients with denture problems benefit from implant treatment with overdenture prostheses. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate a method of analyzi ...

AN ESTHETIC TECHNIQUE TO FILL SCREW-RETAINED FIXED PROSTHESES November 6, 2004 By Ryan C. Taylor, DDS; Ashraf S. Ghoneim, BDS; Edwin A. McGlumphy, DDS, MS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Currently, many composite materials have been used in the filling of access openings for screw-retained implant prosthesis. The main disadvantage of these materials is the compromise in esthetics that they place on the implant crown. An ...

AN ILLUSTRATIVE STUDY OF THE ROLE OF TOMOGRAMS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF DENTAL IMPLANTS April 2003 By Kavas H. Thunthy, BDS, MS, MEd; William R. Yeadon, DDS, FAGD; Hisham F. Nasr, DDS, MScD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Before dental implants are placed, an evaluation of a presurgical bone site with tomograms will reveal information not available from panoramic or periapical radiographs. This article illustrates the importa ...

An immediately loaded CAD/CAM-guided definitive prosthesis: A clinical report January 2005 By Christopher B. Marchack, DDS Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, The (PROS) Volume 93, Number 1 p8 to p12 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Dental implants have had a major impact on the treatment of edentulous patients. Fixed complete dentures have allowed removable complete dentures to be replaced with fix ...

An In Vitro Evaluation of ZiReal Abutments with Hexagonal Connection: In Original State and Following Abutment Preparation January/February Volume 20, Issue 1 Paolo Vigolo, Dr Odont, MScD/Fulvio Fonzi, CDT/Zeina Majzoub, DCD, DMD, MScD/Giampiero Cordioli, MD, DDS Publication: The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants Purpose: Laboratory processing of implant-supported prostheses may alter the surface of the abutment in contact with the implant head, with potential reperc ...

AN IN-OFFICE TECHNIQUE FOR HARVESTING TIBIAL BONE: OUTCOMES IN 8 PATIENTS August 2003 By Cameron Y. S. Lee, DMD, MD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract The purpose of this report is to describe our experience with performing the tibial bone graft procurement procedure under intravenous sedation and local anesthesia as an in-office procedure and to quantify the amount of bone graft material that can be harvested from the tibia.

AN INSTRUMENT FOR THE OPTIMAL GUIDING OF OSSEOINTEGRATED DENTAL IMPLANTS October 2004 By Gintaras Juodzbalys, DMS, PhD and Aune M. Raustia, DDS, PhD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract mplants intraoperatively to achieve parallelism or desired angulations. Seven patients (4 males and 3 females) were enrolled in the investigation. They ranged in age from 44 to 61 years. Using an instrument designed by the senior author that p ...

An Investigation of Peri-implant Tissue Status of Dental Implants N. YUNUS, and T.B. TAIYEB-ALI, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2005 IADR Objectives: To compare periimplant tissue status at the time of prosthesis placement and subsequent intervals around implants supporting fixed and removable prostheses. Methods: One year longitudinal study was conducted on implant patients treated with various prostheses; implant-retained overdentures, implant-supported bridges and single cro ...

An Overview of Complete Artificial Fixed Dentition Supported by Endosseous Implants January 2005 Dennis Flanagan* Artificial Organs Volume 29 Issue 1 Page 73 - January 2005 Abstract: The construction of a complete restoration of the dentition by the surgical placement of endosseous titanium implants that support a fixed prosthesis in each jaw is possible. The positionings of the implants and teeth in the prostheses are important factors for a successful long-term result. Distribution of th ...

Analysis of complications following alveolar distraction osteogenesis and implant placement in the partially edentulous mandible November 2004 By Georg Enislidis, Dr Med Univ, Dr Med Dent, Norbert Fock, Dr, Gabriele Millesi-Schobel, Dr., Clemens Klug, Dr., Gert Wittwer, Dr., Kaan Yerit, Dr., Rolf Ewers, Dr. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology Online You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purch ...

Analysis of Failed Dental Implant Surfaces E.G. ZEN"BIO1, J.A. SHIBLI2, S. D'AVILA2, E. MARCANTONIO2, and E. MARCANTONIO JR.2, 1 PUC-Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte-MG, Brazil, 2 Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara-UNESP, Brazil, Araraquara SP, Brazil 2003 IADR Objective: Several longitudinal studies have reported high survival and success rates for dental implants. Nevertheless, dental implant failures due to peri-implant infection have also been reported. The aim of this investigation was ...

ANALYSIS OF HA-COATED SUBPERIOSTEAL IMPLANTS June 2003 By John C. Minichetti, DMD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Bone atrophy is often encountered in the endentulous patient. With many clinicians performing bone grafting and augmentation techniques, there appears to be a decreased use of the subperiosteal implant modality for prosthetic stabilization. In recent years, there seems to be a decreasing number of literature r ...

Analysis of influence of lip line and lip support in esthetics and selection of maxillary implant-supported prosthesis design March 2004 Flávio Domingues Neves, DDS, MS, PhDa* , Gustavo Mendonça, DDS, MSb, Alfredo Julio Fernandes Neto, DDS, MS, PhDc Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry • Volume 91 • Number 3 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract The lip line and lip support influence esthetics and sele ...

Analysis of MMP-1 and MMP-9 Promoter Polymorphisms in Early Osseointegrated Implant Failure January/February 2004 Maria C. L. Santos, MS/Maria I. G. Campos, MS/Ana P. Souza, PhD/Paula C. Trevilatto, PhD/Sergio R. P. Line, PhD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: Polymorphisms, such as a guanine inserted at position –1607 in the promoter region of human matrix metalloprotenase 1 (MMP-1) or a C-1562T substitution in the MMP-9 gene, have been shown to increase the transcriptional activity of these ...

ANALYSIS OF OSTEOBLAST-LIKE MG63 CELLS' RESPONSE TO A ROUGH IMPLANT SURFACE BY MEANS OF DNA MICROARRAY October 2003 by Francesco Carinci, MD; Furio Pezzetti, PhD; Stefano Volinia, PhD; Francesca Francioso, PhD; Diego Arcelli, PhD; Jlenia Marchesini, PhD; Luca Scapoli, PhD; Adriano Piattelli, MD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Several features of the implant surface, such as composition, topography, roughness, and energy ...

Analysis of the Causes for Failure of ITI Dental Implants L.M. ADRIAENS, M. VAN ASCH, and P.A. ADRIAENS, International Center for Periodontology & Oral Implants, Brussels, Belgium March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies Objectives: To analyze the causes for implant failure, i.e. implant loss, in a patient population treated with ITI dental implants by 1 operator and followed during a period of 8 years. Methods: 894 consecutive sites (in 337 patients) received ITI dental implants in maxillary (5 ...

Analysis of the Transforming Growth Factor- [beta]1 Gene Promoter Polymorphisms in Early Osseointegrated Implant Failure Implant Dentistry. 13(3):262-269, September 2004. dos Santos, Maria Cristina Leme Godoy MS *; Campos, Maria Isabela Guimaraes MS *; Souza, Ana Paula PhD ++; Scarel-Caminaga, Raquel Mantuaneli PhD ++; Mazzonetto, Renato PhD +; Line, Sergio Roberto Peres PhD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Abstract: Transforming growth factor-[beta]1 is a multifunctional cytokine involved in ...

Anchoring dental implant in tissue-engineered bone using composite scaffold: a preliminary study in nude mouse model. 2005 May Chen F, Ouyang H, Feng X, Gao Z, Yang Y, Zou X, Liu T, Zhao G, Mao T. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. PubMed Purpose The purpose of this study was to fabricate a tissue-engineered bone graft anchoring dental implant with bone marrow stromal cell (bMSC) seeded coral-implant composite scaffold. Materials and methods Titanium dental implants (3 mm in diameter) were inserted in ...

André Schroeder Research Prize 2005 06. Jan 2005 Straumann The André Schroeder Research Prize is an annual award presented in honor of the late Professor Schroeder, who pioneered dental implantology and whose life’s work contributed greatly to modern dentistry. Worth CHF 20 000 in cash, the Prize is one of the most prestigious in the field and is awarded for the advancement of dental research and development. It thus serves to promote new scientific findings in oral implantology, tissue regen ...

Anterior Implant - Supported Restorations: The Aesthetic Challenge April 2003 By E. Dwayne Karateew DDS Oral Health Journal The concept of osseointegration has evolved significantly since it was originally introduced by Branemark. The envelope has been continually expanded, such that now we are not only routinely performing successful single and multiple implant restorations, but both we, as professionals, and our patients expect aesthetic excellence. If proper care in treatment planning an ...

Antimicrobial Treatment of Peri-implant Diseases Special Supplement 2004 Lisa J. A. Heitz-Mayfield, BDS, MDSc, Odont Dr1/Niklaus P. Lang, DDS, MS, PhD2 The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants Purpose: To review the literature on the treatment of peri-implant diseases. Specific emphasis was placed on the use of antimicrobial therapy, defined as local or systemic administration of antiseptic and/or antibiotic agents. Materials and Methods: A search of MEDLINE, the Cochrane C ...

ANTRAL MEMBRANE BALLOON ELEVATION April 2005 Muna Soltan, DDS and Dennis G. Smiler, DDS, MScD Journal of Oral Implantology: Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 85–90. Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Many edentulous posterior maxilla are found to be encumbered by alveolar resorption and increased pneumatization of the sinus. These factors limit the quantity and quality of bone necessary for successful implant placement in these areas. One solution is to use shorter ...

Apicoectomy of an Endosseous Implant to Relieve Paresthesia: A Case Report September 2003 Levitt, David S. DDS* Private Practice, Lake Forest, CA. Reprint requests and correspondence to: David S. Levitt, DDS, 22171 Crane Street, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(3) September 2003 pp 202-205 Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Various radiographic and surgical techniques have been recommended to avoid paresthesia following mandibul ...

Application of Limited Cone Beam Computed Tomography to Clinical Assessment of Alveolar Bone Grafting: A Preliminary Report Submitted March 2003; Accepted February 2004. Yoshiki Hamada, D.D.S., Ph.D. Toshirou Kondoh, D.M.D., Ph.D. Kazuhide Noguchi, D.D.S. Mitsuyoshi Iino, D.D.S., Ph.D. Hiroaki Isono, D.M.D., Ph.D. Hiroaki Ishii, D.M.D., Ph.D. Akira Mishima, R.T. Kaoru Kobayashi, D.M.D., Ph.D. Kanichi Seto, D.D.S., Ph.D. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal: Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 128–13 ...

Area moments of inertia as a measure of the mandible stiffness of the implant patient August 2004 Hansson S, Ekestubbe A. Clinical Oral Implants Research, August 2004, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 450-458(9) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: It was hypothesized that the bending stiffness of the mandible is an important biomechanical parameter in implant dentistry. It was shown how this bending stiffness can be estimated by means of the pri ...

Aspects of chemical interaction between the implant materials and the surrounding tissues 2004 Lucia Furdui Compton Implants Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. As any other implants, dental implants are exposed and can interact with their specific environment: bone, blood and saliva. From the large number of available materials available today only a few were selected for implants based on their low chemical reactivity with body fluids, absence of toxicity, bioco ...

Assessing stability (Osseointegration) of dental implants using RFA and DSR J. SHAH, M. ABU-SERRIAH, A. AYOUB, and K. MOOS, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Resonance Frequency analysis (RFA) and Digital subtraction radiography (DSR) in assessing the stability around dental implants, to investigate any relationship (correlation) between the two methods and to assess the reproducibi ...

Assessment of Dental Implant Patient Quality of Life over Ten Years at a University Dental College (March 10-13, 2004) M. ROSS, M.B. KODWEIS, C.A. WATKINS, and C.M. STANFORD, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session Quality of Life (QOL) is critical to understanding long-term outcomes of implant care. Objectives: To analyze the survival rate (implant present) and Quality of Life issues in a University patient population over ten years. Methods: A 10 year retrosp ...

Assessment of Image-guided Surgical Template for Implant Placement in Mandible Y.L. HUANG, S.X. CHANG, J.W. ZHANG, J.G. WU, and W.M. ZHANG, Tongji University, Shanghai, China March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies Objective: The purpose of the present investigation was to evaluate to what extent precision data from computerized image-guided surgical planning software (CISPlan) for dental implants can be transferred to the operative field by means of a computer-milled drilling template, containi ...

Assessment of Peripheral Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Measurements in Peri-Implant Bone Defects in Dogs May 2004 By Andrés R. Sánchez, Phillip J. Sheridan, Christine Lohse, and Amy Weaver Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: The goal of this study was to assess the variability of peripheral dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (pDEXA) measurements in peri-implant bo ...

Assessment of Surgical Skills in Implant Dentistry July/August 2004 Vasileios Bousdras, DDS, MSc/Behnam Aghabeigi, PhD, FDSRCS, FFDRCSI/Aviva Petrie, MSc, CStat/Ann W. Evans, PhD, FDSRCS Quintessence Publishing Purpose: This study aimed to (1) compare 2 scales in the assessment of first-stage implant surgery, (2) assess the interrater reliability of these scales, and (3) compare self-assessment with observer assessment. Materials and Methods: Twenty-three patients underwent first-stage impl ...

Astra Tech and Brånemark system implants: a 5-year prospective study of marginal bone reactions August 2004 Åstrand P, Engquist B, Dahlgren S, Kerstin E, Feldmann H. Clinical Oral Implants Research, August 2004, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 413-420(8) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: This paper describes the 5-year results of a comparative study between Astra Tech and Brånemark system implants. The aim was to compare the systems primarily ...

ATTACHMENT OF HUMAN MARROW STROMAL CELLS TO TITANIUM SURFACES April 2003 By Mamle Mante, DMD, MS; Bina Daniels, BS; Eleanor Golden, BS; David Diefenderfer, VMD, PhD; Gwen Reilly, PhD; Phoebe S. Leboy, PhD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract The attachment of human bone marrow stromal cells to titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) surfaces was investigated. Titanium disks were polished and modified by surface roughening and by passivatio ...

Autogenous bone graft and ePTFE membrane in the treatment of peri-implantitis Schou S, Holmstrup P, Jorgensen T, Stoltze K, Hjorting-Hansen E, Wenzel A. 2003 Aug Clin Oral Implants Res. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of autogenous bone graft particles and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) membrane in the treatment of peri-implantitis. The treatment outcome was evaluated by clinical and radiographic methods including quantitative digital subtraction radiography. A t ...

Baby and Wisdom Teeth Could be Banked for Stem Cells June 13, 2005 i-newswire Baby and wisdom teeth, along with jawbone and periodontal ligament, are non-controversial sources of stem cells that could be “banked” for future health needs, according to a National Institutes of Health researcher who spoke today at the American Dental Association's national media conference. Harvested from the pulp layer inside the teeth, jawbone and periodontal ligament, these stem cells may one day correct pe ...

BACTERIAL ADHESION ON TITANIUM NITRIDECOATED AND UNCOATED IMPLANTS: AN IN VIVO HUMAN STUDY April 2003 By Antonio Scarano, DDS; Maurizio Piattelli, MD, DDS; Giuseppe Vrespa, MD, DDS; Sergio Caputi, MD, DDS; Adriano Piattelli, MD, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Titanium nitride (TiN) has been used in many fields as a surgical instrument coating that makes the surgical materials more resistant to wear and corrosion. The ...

Barrier Membrane and Bone Graft Treatments of Dehiscence-Type Defect at Existing Implant: A Case Report June 2003 Dogan, Necdet DDS, PhD*; Murat Okcu, Kemal DDS, PhD*; Ortakoglu, Kerim DDS, PhD*; Dalkiz, Mehmet DDS, PhD**; Gunaydin, Yilmaz DDS, PhD*** Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(2) June 2003 pp 145-150 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Sciences Center, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey. **Assoc ...

Better Denture Implants April 21, 2005 6 News WLNS.com Dental implants can help a people get back to a normal life, but the healing process can take a while. Now the Government has approved a new implant process that heals faster and stronger. Asher Dimor suffered from multiple dental problems, so he decided to have his remaining teeth taken out and have dentures put in, but a thin gum line made it difficult to keep the dentures in place. Asher Dimor, denture wearer: "Very difficult for me ...

Better teeth and fewer wrinkles: Israeli technology puts collagen to work April 10, 2005 By Allison Kaplan Sommer ISRAEL21c.org Whether it is fixing teeth by making dental implants adhere to the bone or making us look younger by filling in wrinkles, ColBar LifeSciences is a rapidly expanding Israeli biotechnology company that is harnessing collagen to revolutionize reconstructive medicine and tissue engineering. ColBar has perfected a technique by which collagen, the principal building bl ...

Beyond the drill Tom Anderson Employee Benefit News July 2004 In today's world of gene therapy and noninvasive surgery, dentistry doesn't seem that high tech. When fighting tooth decay and gum disease, dentists still use sharp metal objects to do their work. But innovations are creeping into the marketplace. Smart fillings and sealants are being designed to release fluoride when threatened by decay. Dental researchers are experimenting with ways to re-grow bone, which could lead to t ...

Bicortical Stabilized Implant Load Transfer September 2003 Cagna, David R. DMD Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(3) September 2003 p 198 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Prosthodontics University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX 78284-7894 Editors' Note: Please be aware that articles reviewed in this segment of Implant Dentistry are selected by the Editors and are assigned to be reviewed by knowledgeable individuals. These are ...

Bio-adhesive Surfaces to Promote Osteoblast Differentiation and Bone Formation 2005 A.J. García, and C.D. Reyes Journal of Dental Research 84(5):407-413, 2005 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Binding of integrin adhesion receptors to extracellular matrix components, such as fibronectin and type I collagen, activates signaling pathways directing osteoblast survival, cell-cycle progression, gene expression, an ...

Biochemical Markers of Bone Metabolism to Assess Dental Implant Osseointegration P. MORELAND, University of Texas - San Antonio / Health Science Ctr, USA, and T. OATES, University of Texas San Antonio / Health Science Ctr, USA 2004 IADR Biochemical markers of bone metabolism have been identified in peri-implant crevicular fluid (PICF) from stably integrated implants. These findings suggest that biomarkers may be useful in evaluating early bone healing events for dental implants. Objective: T ...

Biocompatibility of various collagen membranes in cultures of human PDL fibroblasts and human osteoblast-like cells August 2004 Rothamel D, Schwarz F, Sculean A, Herten M, Scherbaum W, Becker J. Clinical Oral Implants Research, August 2004, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 443-449(7) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the biocompatibility of differently cross-linked collagen membranes in cultures of h ...

Biodegradation of differently cross-linked collagen membranes: an experimental study in the rat June 2005 Rothamel D, Schwarz F, Sager M, Herten M, Becker J. Clinical Oral Implants Research, June 2005, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 369-378(10) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: The aim of the present study was to compare the biodegradation of differently cross-linked collagen membranes in rats. Five commercially available and three experiment ...

March 23, 2005 CHARLES R. McCAULEY The Birmingham News BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc. said it is taking "corrective actions" on violations cited by federal inspectors who visited the Birmingham dental device maker's operations. Issues raised in a Food and Drug Administration warning letter were administrative in nature and "did not question the safety and efficacy of our products," said Chief Executive R. Steven Boggan. "We disagreed with several of the observations that they raised in ...

Biologic mechanical advantages of 3 different cranial bone grafting techniques for implant reconstruction of the atrophic maxilla January 2005 Peter D. Waite, MPH, DDS, MD * * Panunn Sastravaha, DDS, MS † Jack E. Lemons, PhD ‡ Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to test the mechanical capacities of 3 different bone grafting techniques in the atrophic maxilla when co-stabilized with dental implants. Reconstruction of the atro ...

Biologic mechanical advantages of 3 different cranial bone grafting techniques for implant reconstruction of the atrophic maxilla. 2005 Jan Waite PD, Sastravaha P, Lemons JE J Oral Maxillofac Surg. PubMed - in process Purpose The purpose of this study was to test the mechanical capacities of 3 different bone grafting techniques in the atrophic maxilla when co-stabilized with dental implants. Reconstruction of the atrophic maxilla is a difficult clinical challenge and implants cannot be plac ...

Biological and biomechanical evaluation of bone remodelling and implant stability after using an osteotome technique February 2005 André Büchter1, Johannes Kleinheinz1, Hans Peter Wiesmann1, Jan Kersken, Manuel Nienkemper1, Hendrik von Weyhrother1, Ulrich Joos1 and Ulrich Meyer Clinical Oral Implants Research Volume 16 Issue 1 Page 1 Blackwell Synergy The influence of the osteotome technique on the osseointegration and biomechanical behaviour of cylinder implants (SLA, ITI®) was compared w ...

Biological fabrication of nacreous coating on titanium dental implant. 2005 Wang XX, Xie L, Wang R. Biomaterials. 2005 May 9 PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Titanium screws with 3.5mm diameter and 8mm length, as well as titanium flat sheets with size 4mmx8mmx0.3mm, were implanted into the epithelial mantle pearl sacs of a fresh water bivalve (Hyriopsis cumingii Lea) by replacing the pearls. After 45 d ...

BIOMATERIALS, BIOMECHANICS, TISSUE HEALING, AND IMMEDIATE-FUNCTION DENTAL IMPLANTS October 2004 By Jack E. Lemons, PhD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Selected factors and opinions are reviewed specific to immediate function of dental implants in terms of biomaterial and biomechanical properties and how they might influence postsurgical tissue healing. Comparisons are made among plate, rod, and screw vs plateau, finn, an ...

Biomechanical Analysis of Maxillary Dental Implants with Buccal Fenestration Defects 11 March 2005 S.-H. CHANG, C.-L. LIN, Y.-C. KUO, and W.-K. SU, Chang Gung University and Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan IADR Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the biomechanics of a maxillary dental implant and the surrounding bone with or without the buccal fenestration defects by non-linear finite element (FE) analysis. Methods: FE models of a Frialit-2 implant, replacing the missing maxillary sec ...

Biomechanical aspects of marginal bone resorption around osseointegrated implants: considerations based on a three-dimensional finite element analysis August 2004 Kitamura E, Stegaroiu R, Nomura S, Miyakawa O. Clinical Oral Implants Research, August 2004, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 401-412(12) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Objectives: Although bone loss around implants is reported as a complication when it progresses uncontrolled, r ...

Biomechanical Aspects of Monoblock Implant Bridges for the Edentulous Maxilla and Mandible: Concepts of Occlusion and Articulation Implant Dentistry. 13(1):49-53, March 2004. Bocklage, Rainer DrMedDent, DUI Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. Abstract: The knowledge of forces that influence implants and suprastructure is important for the restorative dentist to realize the surface areas and vertical dimension of fixed restorations. The purpose of the concepts of occlusion is to respect th ...

Biomechanical Evaluation of a Wide Diameter Bicon Dental Implant in Various Bone Conditions Bozkaya, D., Muftu, S. and Muftu, A., Poster abstract at the Academy of Osseointegration 19th Annual Meeting, March 18-20, 2004, San Francisco, CA Copyright © 2004 Bicon An association between higher implant failure rates and regions of poor bone density, commonly found in the posterior maxilla and mandible, has been reported in the literature. Moreover, implant placement in posterior regions is often ...

Biomechanical Strains in Human Bone after Loading Two Implants Designs C. ARAG"N, C. MACHADO, J. LEMONS, J.C. BROOME, and D. GIVAN, University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies Objectives: In this pilot study, changes in mechanical strains in cadaveric human buccal cortical bone were evaluated for vertical and oblique loading of two implant designs. Methods: Four embalmed partially edentulous mandibles were cleaned and radiographed. A threaded cylindrical 3.8mm ...

Biomechanics of Dental Implant Abutment Constructs R. APONTE-WESSON, G.S. KOHLI, J.T. WILLIS, W.R. LACEFIELD, and J.E. LEMONS, University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA 2004 IADR Identifying the functional aspects of dental implant systems is essential for the long-term success of restorations. The occurrence of screw loosening and screw fracture has increased interest in different implant system abutment. Objective: The effect of a cantilever force applied to the implant-abutment on different ...

BMP gene delivery for alveolar bone engineering at dental implant defects. 2005 Feb Dunn CA, Jin Q, Taba M Jr, Franceschi RT, Bruce Rutherford R, Giannobile WV. Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. Entrez PubMed Molecular Therapy A challenge in the tissue engineering of alveolar bone surrounding oral or dental implants is achieving the targeted and sustained delivery of growth-promoting molecules at the osteotomy site. Bone ...

BMP Gene Delivery for Bone Engineering at Dental Implant Defects Q. JIN1, C.A. DUNN1, M. TABA JR1, R.T. FRANCESCHI1, R.B. RUTHERFORD2, and W. GIANNOBILE1, 1 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, 2 Dentigenix, Seatle, WA, USA 2005 IADR A challenge in the tissue engineering of alveolar bone surrounding oral or dental implants is achieving the targeted and sustained delivery of growth-promoting molecules at the osteotomy site. Bone morphogenetic protein-7 (BMP-7) has demonstrated the ability ...

Bone analysis of distraction osteogenesis and autogenous onlay graft for placement of dental implant in a canine model August 2004 Waheed Mohamed, BS N.E. Hodges L.A. Opperman P.F. Franco Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online Statement of the Problem: Multiple reconstruction procedures have been described to improve alveolar bone in patients with defects associated with trauma, facial deformities, cancer, and premature dental loss. Alveolar distraction osteogenesis and bone ...

Bone apposition dynamics around dental implants after irradiation 28 August 2004 M. BRASSEUR1, V. BROGNIEZ1, W. D'HOORE2, V. GRÉGOIRE2, H. REYCHLER1, and C. NYSSEN-BEHETS2, 1 Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL), Bruxelles, Belgium, 2 UCL, Bruxelles, Belgium IADR Objectives: This research focuses on the effects of radiotherapy on the osseointegration and the cortical bone apposition rate around dental implants in mandible of 11 male beagles. Methods: 3 dogs were implanted without radiother ...

Bone Biology, Harvesting, Grafting for Dental Implants: Rationale and Clinical Applications Arun K. Garg March 2005 Kraut, Richard A. DDS Section Editor(s): English, Charles E. DDS, MDS, PhD; Kraut, Richard A. DDS Implant Dentistry: Volume 14(1) March 2005 pp 12-13 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Bone Biology, Harvesting, Grafting for Dental Implants: Rationale and Clinical Applications Arun K. Garg, 279 pp., illustrated. Chicago: Quintessence Publishing; 2004. Bone Biology, Harvesting, ...

Bone Changes and Mobility around Implant Body 26 June 2003 I. TODA, H. IKE, Y. MURATA, N. UEDA, A. TAKEMURA, M. UEMURA, K. SARATANI, Y. KOMASA, T. KAWAZOE, and F. SUWA, Osaka Dental University, Hirakata, Japan IADR Objectives: When an implant is inserted as a superstructure, the occlusal load is first conveyed to the implant body and then to the osseous tissue around it. Thus, it may be considered that the osseous tissue around the implant body will show changes during occlusal functioning. ...

BONE CONTACT AROUND ACID-ETCHED IMPLANTS: A HISTOLOGICAL AND HISTOMORPHOMETRICAL EVALUATION OF TWO HUMAN-RETRIEVED IMPLANTS February 2003 By Marco Degidi, MD, DDS; Giovanna Petrone, DDS, PhD; Giovanna Iezzi, DDS; Adriano Piattelli, MD, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract The surface characteristics of dental implants play an important role in their clinical success. One of the most important surface characteristics of imp ...

BONE DENSITY: ITS INFLUENCE ON IMPLANT STABILITY AFTER UNCOVERING December 2003 By Harold F. Morris, DDS, MS; Shigeru Ochi, PhD; Patricia Crum, DDS, MPA; Ira Orenstein, DDS; Richard Plezia, DDS, MS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Primary implant stability and bone density are variables that have long been considered to be essential to achieving predictable osseointegration and long-term clinical survival. Although t ...

Bone Formation Around Titanium Implants in the Rat Tibia: Role of Insulin September 2003 Siqueira, José T. DDS, PhD*; Cavalher-Machado, Simone C. MSc**; Arana-Chavez, Victor E. DDS, PhD***; Sannomiya, Paulina PhD** *Supervisor of Orofacial Pain Team, Division of Dentistry, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil. **Associate Professor, Research Division, Institute of Heart (Incor), University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil. ***Associate Professor, Laborator ...

Bone formation at titanium porous oxide (TiUnite) oral implants in type IV bone February 2005 Yi-Hao Huang1, Andreas V. Xiropaidis1, Rachel G. Sorensen2, Jasim M. Albandar3, Jan Hall4 and Ulf M. E. Wikesjö1 Clinical Oral Implants Research Volume 16 Issue 1 Page 105 Blackwell Synergy Abstract Background: Several oral implant design advances have been suggested to overcome poor bone quality, an impediment for successful implant treatment. A novel titanium porous oxide (TPO) surface has bee ...

Bone formation by enamel matrix proteins and xenografts: an experimental study in the rat ramus April 2005 Donos N, Bosshardt D, Lang N, Graziani F, Tonetti M, Karring T, Kostopoulos L. Clinical Oral Implants Research, April 2005, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 140-146(7) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the use of enamel matrix proteins with or without the use of deproteinized bovine bone influe ...

Bone formation following sinus grafting with autogenous bone-derived cells and bovine bone mineral in minipigs: preliminary findings December 2004 Fuerst G, Tangl S, Gruber R, Gahleitner A, Sanroman F, Watzek G. Clinical Oral Implants Research, December 2004, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. 733-740(8) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Bone formation in a sinus grafted with a cell-free scaffold requires the presence of local progenitor cells t ...

Bone Graft Augmentation and Dental Implant Treatment in a Patient With Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Review of the Literature With a Case Report December 2003 Lee, Cameron Y. S. DMD, MD*; Ertel, Steven K. DDS Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(4) December 2003 pp 291-295 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Private Practice, Aiea, Hawaii. †Private Practice, Aiea, Hawaii. Reprint requests and correspondence to: Cameron Y. S. Lee, DMD, MD 98-1247 Kaahumanu Street Suite 314 Aiea, Hawaii 96701 Teleph ...

Bone healing after the inferior alveolar nerve lateralization: A histologic study in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) September 2004 By Marcelo Yoshimoto, MSc, DDS, Bruno König Jr, PhD, MSc, DDS, Sergio Allegrini Jr, MSc, DDS, PhD, Claudia de Carvalho Lopes, MSc, DDS, PhD, Marcelo José Carbonari, MSc, PhD, Edson Aparecido Liberti, PhD, MSc, Nelson Adami Jr, MSc, DDS, PhD Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full te ...

Bone Healing around Titanium Dental Implants with 3 Different Surfaces: an Experimental Study in Rats 13 March 2003 P. DI DOMIZIO, A. SCARANO, M. PIATTELLI, G. VRESPA, G. PETRONE, G. IEZZI, and A. PIATTELLI, University of Chieti, Italy IADR Objective: Titanium nitride (TiN) has been used in many fields as a coating of surgical instruments, with the purpose of obtaining materials more resistant to wear and corrosion and reducing in this way also the phenomena of adhesion. Aim of this study wa ...

Bone level change at implant-supported fixed partial dentures with and without cantilever extension after 5 years in function Jan Wennström1, Jose Zurdo1, Stig Karlsson2, Annika Ekestubbe3, Kerstin Gröndahl3 and Jan Lindhe1 December 2004 Journal Of Clinical Periodontology Volume 31 Issue 12 Page 1077 - December 2004 Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze whether the inclusion of cantilever extensions increased the amount of marginal bone loss at free-sta ...

Bone Quality: The influence of Bone Type on the Dental Implant 2004 Marc Bennett Compton Implants Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Sweat dripped down his forehead as newly licensed Dr. Marc Bennett approached his operatory. Four years of dental school raced through his mind followed by the intensive dental implant placement course that he took shortly after graduating. Today was his first ever surgical implant placement on a living person. Through a matter of m ...

Bone reformation with sinus membrane elevation: a new surgical technique for maxillary sinus floor augmentation. 2004 Lundgren S, Andersson S, Gualini F, Sennerby L. PudMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. BACKGROUND: Various maxillary sinus floor augmentation techniques using bone grafts and bone substitutes are frequently used to enable placement of dental implants in the posterior maxilla. A previous case r ...

Bone Regeneration After Peri-implant Care with the CO2 Laser: A Fluorescence Microscopy Study Stefan Stübinger, Dr/Julia Henke, Dr/Karl Donath, Prof Dr Dr/Herbert Deppe, Prof Dr Year 2005 The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants Purpose: The carbon dioxide (CO2) laser has been shown to be suitable for the treatment of ailing implants. However, comparatively little is known about bone regeneration after laser treatment. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determi ...

BONE REMODELING IN IMMEDIATELY LOADED AND UNLOADED TITANIUM DENTAL IMPLANTS: A HISTOLOGIC AND HISTOMORPHOMETRIC STUDY IN HUMANS 2005 Marco Degidi, MD, DDS Antonio Scarano, DDS Maurizio Piattelli, MD, DDS Vittoria Perrotti, DDS Adriano Piattelli, MD, DDS BONE REMODELING IN IMMEDIATELY LOADED AND UNLOADED TITANIUM DENTAL IMPLANTS: A HISTOLOGIC AND HISTOMORPHOMETRIC STUDY IN HUMANS KEY WORDS Bone remodeling Bone remodeling rate Fatigue fracture Lamellar bone Tetracycline labeling Wo ...

Bone Resorption Around Dental Implants Placed in Grafted Sinuses: Clinical and Radiologic Follow-up After up to 4 Years Year 2005 Carlo Maiorana, MD, DDS/Davide Sigurtà, MD, DDS/Arrigo Mirandola, DDS/Giuliano Garlini, DDS/Franco Santoro, MD, DDS Publication: The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants Purpose: The long-term results of endosseous implants depend on the maintenance of bone support. The aim of this study was to evaluate radiologically bone resorption around de ...

BONE RESPONSE TO ZIRCONIA CERAMIC IMPLANTS: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY IN RABBITS February 2003 By Antonio Scarano, DDS; Fabio Di Carlo, DDS; Manlio Quaranta, MD, DDS; Adriano Piattelli, MD, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract This study analyzes the bone response to zirconia ceramic implants inserted in New Zealand white mature male rabbits. The implants were inserted into the tibia, and each rabbit received 4 implants. All t ...

Bone-implant Contact at Calcium Phosphate and Titanium Porous Oxide (TiUnite™) Modified Dental Implants A.V. XIROPAIDIS1, M. QAHASH1, W.H. LIM1, R.H. SHANAMAN1, R.G. SORENSEN2, J.M. WOZNEY2, U.M. WIKESJÖ1, and J. HALL3, 1 Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2 Genetics Instiute/Wyeth-Ayerst Research, Cambridge, MA, USA, 3 Nobel Biocare AB, Göteborg, Sweden 2003 IADR Objectives: Calcium-phosphate (CP) coated implants are usually referred to as having osteoconductive p ...

Bone-Implant Contact on Machined and Dual Acid-Etched Surfaces After 2 Months of Healing in the Human Maxilla Dr. Paolo Trisi, ­Richard Lazzara, Alberto Rebaudi, Walter Rao, Tiziano Testori, Stephan S. Porter July 2003 Journal of Periodontology Background: Recent clinical studies indicate that an implant with a textured surface may be loaded sooner than traditional healing protocols have recommended. In a previous study, the 6-month bone-implant contact for dual acid-etched and machined impl ...

Bone-to-implant apposition with machined and MTX microtextured implant surfaces in human sinus grafts. October 2003 Trisi P, Marcato C, Todisco M. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2003 Oct;23(5):427-37 PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. The goal of this study was to histologically document the effect of two different implant surfaces on the percentage of bone-to-implant apposition achieved with impla ...

Bucco-Lingual Crestal Bone Changes After Immediate and Delayed Implant Placement December 2004 Ugo Covani, Claudia Bortolaia, Antonio Barone, and Ludovico Sbordone American Academy of Periodontology Background: Implants placed immediately after tooth extraction offer several advantages, but many authors have reported problems in filling the residual gap between the implant and the socket walls. Barrier and grafting techniques have been tested and yield varying results, so it has been sugges ...

Carbon dioxide laser and hydrogen peroxide conditioning in the treatment of periimplantitis: an experimental study in the dog. 2004 Persson LG, Mouhyi J, Berglundh T, Sennerby L, Lindhe J. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2004;6(4):230-8. PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. BACKGROUND: Various methods have been applied for the treatment of periimplantitis lesions. It has been reported that the procedures used ...

CAT Scan Imaging for Dental Implants Yoni Goldstein, The Jerusalem Report OsseoNews Getting a dental implant is a pain, in more ways than one. Aside from the cutting and scraping, stitching and swelling, there are the thousands of dollars that it costs to get each titanium screw into your jawbone and silicon screw into your gums. Now, a fledgling Israeli company plans to make life easier for both the dentally challenged and their dentists, using a combination of CAT scan imaging, computer pr ...

Cement fixation and screw retention: parameters of passive fit: An in vitro study of three-unit implant-supported fixed partial dentures August 2004 Heckmann SM, Karl M, Wichmann MG, Winter W, Graef F, Taylor TD Clinical Oral Implants Research, August 2004, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 466-473(8) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: It is generally assumed that passively fitting superstructures are a prerequisite for long-lasting implant succe ...

Cement- and Screw-Retained Implant-Supported Prostheses: Up to 10 Years of Follow-up of a New Design January/February 2004 Harold W. Preiskel, MDS, MSc, FDSRCS/Pepie Tsolka, DipDS, DDS Quintessence Publishing Purpose: This retrospective study investigated treatment outcomes over 10 years of a new prosthesis design in implant prosthodontics that uses a combined cement- and screw-retained principle. Materials and Methods: The clinical data of 78 implant-supported prostheses were examined. Eac ...

Cementable Implant-Supported Prosthesis, Serial Extraction, and Serial Implant Installation: Case Report Implant Dentistry: Volume 13(4) 2004 pp 322-327 Rosen, Harry DDS*; Gornitsky, Mervyn DDS Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Abstract Cement-retained implant-supported prostheses are particularly indicated where access for screw placement is limited or impossible like in posterior locations or where there is limited jaw opening. The patient in this case report suffered from limited jaw openi ...

Cemented Versus Screw-Retained Implant-Supported Single-Tooth Crowns: A 4-year Prospective Clinical Study March/April 2004 Paolo Vigolo, Dr Odont, MScD/Andrea Givani, MD, DDS/Zeina Majzoub, DCD, DMD, MScD/Giampiero Cordioli, MD, DDS Quintessence Publishing Purpose: The purpose of this controlled prospective clinical study was to compare cemented and screw-retained implant-supported single-tooth crowns followed for 4 years following prosthetic rehabilitation with respect to peri-implant marg ...

Ceramic Implant Abutments for Short-Span FPDs: A Prospective 5-Year Multicenter Study November/December 2003 Bernt Andersson, LDS, Odont Dr/PhD/Roland Glauser, DDS/Michele Maglione, MD, DDS/Åsa Taylor, LDS International Journal of Prosthodontics, Volume 16, Issue 6 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: A prospective, randomized, controlled 5-year multicenter study evaluated the long-term clinical function ...

Change for the Better June 16, 2005 Bangkok Post There is a dental clinic on Sukhumvit Road that carries the ambience of a spa. ``Last year, our clinic was like a tourist attraction with a lot of foreign customers coming to see us,' said Dr Watchareewon Porncharoen, also known as Dr Lily, the founder of Bangkok Dental Spa Clinic. Since arriving at the concept, she has seen a marked rise in the number of foreign patients calling on her services compared to the past 15 years during which it o ...

CHARACTERIZATION AND DISSOLUTION BEHAVIOR OF SPUTTERED CALCIUM PHOSPHATE COATINGS AFTER DIFFERENT POSTDEPOSITION HEAT TREATMENT TEMPERATURES December 2003 By Y. Yang, PhD; C. M. Agrawal, PhD; K.-H. Kim, PhD; H. Martin, BS; K. Schulz, PhD; J. D. Bumgardner, PhD; J. L. Ong, PhD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract There is a lack of correlation between specific properties of hydroxyapatite coating surfaces, osseointegration pro ...

Characterization of New Sputtered Hydroxyapatite/Titanium Coatings for Dental Implant Applications S.-J. DING, Chung-Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan 2003 IADR Objectives: Many studies have been made to develop hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings, due to its osteoconductivity and mechanical properties, on metallic substrates for dental and orthopedic prostheses. A new biocompatible multi-layered coating was developed by alternately depositing Ti and HA layers on Ti6Al4V substrates using ra ...

Chips: Providing a Mouthwatering Solution for Patients Apr 6, 2005 Khalsa News Network For dry mouth sufferers Saliwell’s innovative patented devices brings welcome relief by restoring natural saliva production through electro-stimulation. Most of us may suffer dry mouth from time to time. But for 80 million people in the developed world it is a permanent condition caused by a lack of lubrication in the mouth. Saliwell has developed devices that stimulate saliva production. “Our devices appl ...

Chitosan: potential use as a bioactive coating for orthopaedic and craniofacial/dental implants Bumgardner JD, Wiser R, Gerard PD, Bergin P, Chestnutt B, Marin M, Ramsey V, Elder SH, Gilbert JA. 2003 J Biomater Sci Polym Ed. Chitosan is a biopolymer that exhibits osteoconductive, enhanced wound healing and antimicrobial properties which make it attractive for use as a bioactive coating to improve osseointegration of orthopaedic and craniofacial implant devices. Coatings made from 91.2% de- ...

Clinical Analysis of Wide-Diameter Frialit-2 Implants September/October 2004 Gerald Krennmair, MD, DMD, PhD/Othmar Waldenberger, MD, DMD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: To evaluate wide-diameter (ie, 5.5-mm-wide) Frialit-2 implants used for several forms of prosthetic rehabilitation. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, 121 wide implants (74 maxillary, 47 mandibular) were placed in 114 patients (61 female, 53 male, mean age 37.2 ± 14.9 years). Thirty-six single-tooth restorat ...

Clinical and Histologic Aspects of Dental Implants Removed Due to Mobility March 2003 By Adriano Piattelli, Antonio Scarano, Lorenzo Favero, Giovanna Iezzi, Giovanna Petrone, and Gian Antonio Favero Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: Implant failures are rare but do occur. Mechanical factors are certainly important in implant failures; so are biologic, iatrogenic ...

Clinical and Histomorphometrical Findings of Differently Structured Implants I. NERGIZ1, P. SCHMAGE1, N. ARPAK2, H. BOSTANCI2, W. NIEDERMEIER3, and U. PLATZER1, 1 University of Hamburg, Germany, 2 University of Ankara, Turkey, 3 University of Cologne, Köln, Germany March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies Objectives: The purpose of this study was to correlate the clinical parameters pocket probing depth (PPD) and implant stability with the bone density around unloaded and loaded osseointegrated ...

Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Single-Tooth Dental Implants Saturday, 28 August 2004 B. AKOgLU, Y. ÖZKAN, M. UÇANKALE, and Y. KULAK-ÖZKAN, Marmara University, Ýstanbul, Turkey IADR Objectives: Dental implants can be a very satisfying alternative to conventional fixed partial dentures and resin bonded restorations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcome of thirty-three implant supported single crowns. Methods: Thirty-three implants (ITI, Frialit ...

Clinical and radiographic performance of delayed-immediate single-tooth implant placement associated with peri-implant bone defects. A 2-year prospective, controlled, randomized follow-up report May 2005 Lars Schropp1, Lambros Kostopoulos2, Ann Wenzel3 and Flemming Isidor4 Journal Of Clinical Periodontology Volume 32 Issue 5 Page 480 Blackwell Synergy Abstract: Objectives: The aim of the present study was to compare the delayed-immediate (Im) and the delayed (De) protocols for placemen ...

Clinical and radiologic evaluation of 2-stage IMZ implants placed in a single-stage procedure: 2-year results of a prospective comparative study Heydenrijk K, Raghoebar GM, Meijer HJ, Stegenga B. 2003 May-Jun Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using a 2-stage implant system in a single-stage procedure and to study the impact of the microgap between the implant and the abutment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty edentulous patients (Caw ...

Clinical Application of Stereolithographic Surgical Guides for Implant Placement: Preliminary Results Giovanni A.P. Di Giacomo Dr. Patricia R. Cury Ney Soares de Araujo Wilson R. Sendyk Claudio L. Sendyk 2005 Journal of Periodontology Background: The success of implant-supported restorations requires detailed treatment planning, which includes the construction of a surgical guide. Recently, computer-aided rapid prototyping has been developed to construct surgical guides in an attempt to ...

Clinical Case Reports of Injectable Tissue-Engineered Bone for Alveolar Augmentation with Simultaneous Implant Placement March/April 2005 Minoru Ueda, DDS, PhD/Yoichi Yamada, DDS, PhD/Ryotaro Ozawa, DDS/Yasuhiro Okazaki, DDS, PhD International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, March/April, Volume 25, Issue 2 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. This clinical study was undertaken to evaluate the us ...

Clinical classification of bone defects concerning the placement of dental implants February 2004 By Carlo Tinti and Stefano Parma-Benfenati Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract The goal of this classification of bone defects related to dental implant placement is to help clinicians accurately discuss proposed treatment regimens and organize treatment for clinical correction. A further goal of this effort to categorize bone defects requiring bone augmentation for implant placement is to standardize terminology to allow for more accurate dental communication. The 5 most encountered categories of bony defects are described.

Clinical complications with implants and implant prostheses August 2003 • Volume 90 • Number 2 Charles J. Goodacre, DDS, MSDa* Guillermo Bernal, DDS, MSDb Kitichai Rungcharassaeng, DDS, MSc Joseph Y. K. Kan, DDS, MSd Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Abstract The purpose of this article is to identify the types of complications that have been reported in conjunction with endosseous root form implants and associated implant prostheses. A Medline and an extensive hand search were perfo ...

Clinical evaluation of an Er:YAG laser for nonsurgical treatment of peri-implantitis: a pilot study February 2005 Frank Schwarz1, Anton Sculean2, Daniel Rothamel1, Katja Schwenzer4, Thomas Georg3 and Jürgen Becker1 Clinical Oral Implants Research Volume 16 Issue 1 Page 44 Blackwell Synergy Abstract: The aim of this controlled, parallel design clinical study was to compare the effectiveness of an Er:YAG laser (ERL) to that of mechanical debridement using plastic curettes and antiseptic ...

Clinical Evaluation of Immediate Loaded Upper Anterior Single Implants March 2005 Tsirlis, Anastasios T. DDS Implant Dentistry: Volume 14 Abstract TOP Among the guidelines to be followed in the selection of patients who are suitable for treatment with dental implants, there must be accurate assessment and evaluation of the factors that will lead to a functionally long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing result. The latter, which includes the maintenance and development of hard and soft tis ...

Clinical Evaluation of Small-Diameter Implants in Single-Tooth and Multiple-Implant Restorations: A 7-year Retrospective Study September/October 2004 Paolo Vigolo, Dr Odont, MScD/Andrea Givani, MD, DDS/Zeina Majzoub, DCD, DMD, MScD/Giampiero Cordioli, MD, DDS Quintessence Publishing Purpose: Placement of small-diameter implants often provides a solution to space-related problems in implant restoration. This 7-year retrospective study presents results from 192 small-diameter implants placed i ...

Clinical innovations and emerging technology in dental implants September 2004 Leon A. Assael, DMD Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online A clinical problem addressed with many techniques is often one for which the best treatment method has yet to be found. In the case of implant dentistry, the variety of clinical techniques is greater than with any other endeavor in dentistry. The debate over the best uses of dental implants in our patients continues to be intense. One clinician’ ...

Clinical management in extraction cases using palatal implant for anchorage A. Giancotti, M. Greco, G. Mampieri and C. Arcuri December 2004 Journal of Orthodontics This case report presents a Class I extraction treatment in an adult patient with bimaxillary crowding using a palatal implant for anchorage control. The implant (pure titanium 6 mm SLA) is inserted in the middle of the palate, after a careful radiological assessment on a lateral cephalogram. At the end of the healing period (1 ...

Clinical Outcome of Implants Following Initial Implant Failure Friday, 12 March 2004 P.S. ROSEN, and M.A. REYNOLDS, University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, USA IADR Dental implants have expanded the treatment planning options available to clinicians. While multiple clinical trials substantiate the overall high success rate of implants, few studies have evaluated the survival rate of implants placed in sites following an implant failure. Objective: The purpose of this retrospective s ...

Clinical Performance and 5-year Retrospective Evaluation of Frialit-2 Implants November/December 2004 Jonathan Perry, DDS/Enrique Lenchewski, DDS Quintessence Publishing Purpose: This retrospective study documents 5 years of clinical experience with Frialit-2 implants. Materials and Methods: A total of 1,215 implants (338 immediately placed, 877 placed according to a delayed-placement protocol) were placed in 487 patients. After exclusion criteria were applied, 1,099 implants (322 immediate ...

Clinical Studies for new Dental Implants June 2004 OsseoNews In a special June issue of the Journal of Oral Implantology, clinical researchers published the findings of several studies concerning the Ankylos SynCone and Cercon abutments, oral implants that are used to simulate natural teeth for individuals who have experienced tooth loss. By using SynCone prefabricated parts, Ankylos implants are responsible for greatly simplifying and accelerating dental and clinical procedures. Ankylos dr ...

Clinical Trial of Modified Ankylos Implants for Extraoral Use in Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery September/October 2004 Karl Andreas Schlegel, MD, DDS/Stefan Schultze-Mosgau, PhD, MD, DDS/Stefan Eitner, DDS/Joerg Wiltfang, PhD, MD, DDS/Stephan Rupprecht, MD, DDS Quintessence Publishing Karl Andreas Schlegel, MD, DDS/Stefan Schultze-Mosgau, PhD, MD, DDS/Stefan Eitner, DDS/Joerg Wiltfang, PhD, MD, DDS/Stephan Rupprecht, MD, DDS Purpose: Epithetic solutions in the maxillofacial region are in ...

Cluster assignments and multivariate analysis in implant dentistry A.J. ZORTEA, Jr., R.S. MAGINI, S.F.T. FREITAS, M.C.M. CALVO, G.S. COURA, and K.N. CASTRO, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Londrina, Parana, Brazil March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies Objectives: The aim of this study was to detect the global rate of failures of 401 Steri-Oss Implants(Nobel Biocare,USA), inserted in 135 patients, between 1993 and 2000, estimate the "clustering Phenomena", and to identify, in a statisti ...

Clustering Phenomena in Implant Dentistry: 7-year Retrospective Follow-up A.J. ZORTEA JR, R.S. MAGINI, G.S. COURA, C.F. FERREIRA, J.N. FREIRE, and K.N. CASTRO, Universidade Federal De Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil 2003 IADR Objectives: The objectives of this study were to detect the global rate of failures of 401 Steri-Oss Implants (Nobel Biocare,USA) inserted in 135 patients, between 1993 and 2000, and then estimate the “clustering phenomena” in these clinical situation. Material an ...

ColBar LifeScience launches new facial filler The company has received a CE Mark for marketing natural collagen product Evolence in Europe. 10 Mar 05 Globes correspondent Globes Online ColBar LifeScience announced today that it launched Evolence, a wholly new facial filler, in Europe during November 2004. The company has received a CE Mark for marketing Evolence in Europe and has held launch events to introduce and demonstrate the product to doctors and medical practitioners in Spain, Ita ...

Collagen fiber orientation in human peri-implant bone around immediately loaded and unloaded titanium dental implants. 2005 Jan Traini T, Degidi M, Caputi S, Strocchi R, Di Iorio D, Piattelli A. J Periodontol. PubMed Department of Applied Sciences of Oral and Dental Diseases, School of Dentistry, University "G d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Italy. BACKGROUND: The main factor in determining the mechanical properties of bone is the collagen configuration. METHODS: This study investigated the ...

Combination Syndrome: Treatment With Dental Implants December 2003 Cabianca, Mario DMD* Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(4) December 2003 pp 300-305 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Private practice, Trail, British Columbia, Canada. Reprint requests and correspondence to: Mario Cabianca, DMD 1648 Second Avenue Trail, British Columbia Canada V1R 1M5 Telephone: 250-364-2570 E-mail: info@dentalimplant.ca Abstract Occlusal plane problems are often not evaluated adequately. They can be l ...

Combined cephalometric and stent planning for palatal implants R. R. J. Cousley and D. J. Parberry March 2005 Journal of Orthodontics Several aspects of palatal implant usage are technique sensitive. In particular, problems during the insertion stage may compromise implant osseo-integration, or its subsequent ease of handling and effectiveness. This paper describes a systematic approach to combined cephalometric and model planning, and subsequent stent fabrication for Orthosystem® palatal implants. The authors recommend this protocol in order to optimize three-dimensional control of implant positioning, and to both simplify and standardize the insertion stage. Subscription is required to view the entire article.

Comparative Study of Buccal Dehiscence Defects in Immediate, Delayed, and Late Maxillary Implant Placement with Collagen Membranes: Clinical Healing Between Placement and Second Stage Surgery September 2003 Mills, Michael P. DMD, MS Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(3) September 2003 p 200 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Prosthodontics University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX 78284-7894 Editors' Note: Please be aware that a ...

Comparative Value of Attachment Measurements in Implant Dentistry March/April 2004 Herbert Deppe, PD, Dr Med Dent/Stefan Wagenpfeil, PD, Dr Oec Publ/Karl Donath, Prof Dr Med, Dr Med Dent Quintessence Publishing Purpose: In implant dentistry, the level of bone attachment is normally assessed by clinical and radiologic parameters. In the literature, however, the accuracy of these measurements has been a source of controversy. The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability of attachmen ...

Comparison of External and Internal Hex Implants’ Rotational Freedom: A Pilot Study 2005 Guilherme Paes de Barros Carrilho, DDS/Roberta Pires Dias, DDS, MSc/Carlos Nelson Elias, PhD The International Journal of Prosthodontics Volume 18 , Issue 2 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: Loosening or fracturing of abutment or retaining screws is the main mechanical complication associated with single-tooth im ...

Comparison of Human Mandibular Osteoblasts Grown on Two Commercially Available Titanium Implant Surfaces Dr. Carlo Galli, Giovanni Passeri, ­Desiree' Martini, Anna Tinti, Stefano Guizzardi, Giovanni Mauro, Guido Maria Macaluso 2005 Journal of Periodontology Background: Surface characteristics play a major role in determining tissue response to implants and therefore their clinical outcome. The aim of the present study was to compare two commercially available titanium surfaces: plasma spray ...

Comparison of Implant Stability with Respect to 5 Different Implant Surfaces I. NERGIZ1, P. SCHMAGE1, N. ARPAK2, H. BOSTANCI2, W. NIEDERMEIER3, and U. PLATZER1, 1 University of Hamburg, Dental School, Germany, 2 University of Ankara, Turkey, 3 University of Cologne, Germany 2003 IADR Objectives: The stability of osseointegrated implants can be tested by performing torsional strength measurement or using the Periotest device. As an advantage, evaluating the Periotest values do not destroy the ...

Comparison of implant survival following sinus floor augmentation procedures with implants placed in pristine posterior maxillary bone: a systematic review December 2004 Filippo Graziani1,2, Nikolaos Donos1, Ian Needleman1, Mario Gabriele2 and Maurizio Tonetti1 Clinical Oral Implants Research Volume 15 Issue 6 Page 677 - December 2004 Blackwell Synergy Publishing Abstract: Sinus augmentation is a commonly used procedure in implant dentistry. However, a general consensus on implant sur ...

Comparison of maxillary canine retraction with sliding mechanics and a retraction spring: a three-dimensional analysis based on a midpalatal orthodontic implant The European Journal of Orthodontics 2004 26(6):585-589 Kazuo Hayashi *, Jun Uechi, Masaru Murata and Itaru Mizoguchi The purpose of this study was to compare maxillary canine retraction with sliding mechanics and a Ricketts canine retraction spring, using a midpalatal orthodontic implant as a measuring reference. Eight patients (thre ...

Comparison of the diagnostic potential of direct digital and conventional intraoral radiography in the evaluation of peri-implant conditions December 2003 Ann-Catherine Mörner-Svalling; Gunilla Tronje; Lars G. Andersson; Ulf Welander Clinical Oral Implants Research, December 2003, vol. 14, no. 6, pp. 714-719(6) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: The aims of this study were to examine whether viewers agreed on details seen in direct ...

Comparison of the Mechanical Properties of 2 Prosthetic Mini-implants September 2004 Kanie, Takahito PhD*; Nagata, Mutsumi DDS, PhD†; Ban, Seiji PhD‡ Implant Dentistry: Volume 13(3) September 2004 pp 251-256 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Research Associate, Department of Biomaterials Science, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima, Japan. †Lecturer, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Med ...

Comparisons of Precision of Fit Between Cast and CNC-Milled Titanium Implant Frameworks for the Edentulous Mandible 2003 Anders Örtorp, LDS, Torsten Jemt, LDS, Odont Dr, PhD, Tomas Bäck, MSc, Tord Jälevik, CDT International Journal of Prosthodontics March/April Volume 16, Issue 2 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the precision of fabrication in r ...

Complete Artificial Dentition Supported by Endosseous Implants: A Case Report of Total In-office Treatment April 2005 Dennis Flanagan, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology: Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 91–97 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. This case report demonstrates the construction of a complete restoration of the dentition by the surgical placement of endosseous titanium implants that support a fixed prosthesis in ...

Complications After Treatment with Implant-Supported Fixed Prostheses: A Retrospective Study 2003 Catharina Göthberg, LDS, Tom Bergendal, LDS, Odont Dr/PhD, Tomas Magnusson, LDS, Odont Dr/PhD International Journal of Prosthodontics March/April Volume 16, Issue 2 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: The aim was to retrospectively evaluate the frequencies of different complications, as well as the number of ...

Complications of Mandibular Molar Replacement with a Single Implant: A Case Report April 2004 By Vicki C. Petropoulos, DMD, MS; Glenn J. Wolfinger, DMD, FACP; Thomas J. Balshi, DDS, FACP Journal of the Canadian Dental Association Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. A b s t r a c t This case report describes prosthodontic complications resulting from the surgical placement of a single implant and treatment following these complications. Both the surgical and pros ...

Computer-aided navigation in dental implantology: 7 years of clinical experience March 2004 By Rolf Ewers, MD, DMD, PhD, Kurt Schicho, DS, Michael Truppe, MD, Rudolf Seemann, Astrid Reichwein, MD, DMD, Michael Figl, MS, DS, Arne Wagner, MD, DMD Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery • Volume 62 • Number 3 • p329 to p334 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Purpose This long-term study gives a review ...

Connective tissue graft to correct peri-implant soft tissue margin: A clinical report February 2004 • Volume 91 • Number 2 Jamil Awad Shibli, DDS, PhDa Susana d'Avila, DDS, MSb Elcio Marcantonio Jr, DDS, PhDc Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Abstract This clinical report describes the use of a subepithelial connective tissue graft to recontour a soft tissue margin discrepancy for a single-implant crown in the anterior maxilla. This procedure demonstrates that the use of soft tissue gr ...

Connective Tissue Orientation around Dental Implants in a Canine Model (June 3 - 5, 2004) B.H. ZHAO1, C.J. HE2, S.L. LI1, and H.L. FENG1, 1 Peking University, Beijing, China, 2 Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China IADR Objectives: to evaluate the effects of porous surface of dental implants on the orientation of collagen in the canine gingival connective tissue. Methods: Pores with three kinds of diameters on the supracrestal region of dental implants were obtained using Nd: YAG Laser ...

Consensus Statements and Recommended Clinical Procedures Regarding the Placement of Implants in Extraction Sockets Christoph H. F. Hämmerle, Stephen T. Chen, Thomas G. Wilson Jr The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants Special Supplement Volume 19, Issue 7 Introductory remarks High clinical success rates have been reported when implants are placed according to standard indications. This has encouraged efforts to improve the success rates for implants placed in more ...

Correlation between microtomography and histomorphometry for assessment of implant osseointegration 2005 Apr;16 Park YS, Yi KY, Lee IS, Jung YC. Clin Oral Implants Res Microtomographic techniques are widely used for studying the trabecular architectures in the orthopedics and elucidation of tooth micromorphology in the field of dentistry. Its application to assess the osseointegration of dental implants has been studied as a non-invasive method, contrary to several conventional methods. The ...

Correlation of peri-implant health and myeloperoxidase levels: a cross-sectional clinical study October 2004 Stanislav Liskmann1,2, Mihkel Zilmer2, Tiiu Vihalemm2, Olev Salum1 and Krista Fischer3 Clinical Oral Implants Research Volume 15 Issue 5 Page 546 - October 2004 Blackwell Synergy Publishing Abstract Objectives: At present, there are no diagnostic tools that permit early detection of peri-implantitis. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the correlation of my ...

Corrosion at the Marginal Gap of Implant-Supported Suprastructures and Implant Failure November/December 2004 Joseph S. Guindy, DDS, Dr Med Sci/Harold Schiel, Dr Med Dent, Dr Med/Fre Schmidli/Jakob Wirz, Dr Med Dent, Prof Quintessence Publishing Purpose: Late failure, which occurs after successful osseointegration, is usually attributed to prosthodontic determinants. Corrosion of metallic suprastructures and incorrectly handled materials are often primary causes of late implant failure. In ...

Creation of Interimplant Papillae Through a Split-Finger Technique March 2004 Misch, Carl E. DDS, MDS; Al-Shammari, Khalaf F. DDS, MS; Wang, Hom-Lay DDS, MDS Dental Implant March 2004, Volume 13, Issue 1 Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study is to propose a technique, the split-finger approach, to preserve/promote papillae formation. Materials and Methods: Twenty-one patients with 39 implants consecutively placed ...

Crestal Bone Remodeling in Loaded and Unloaded Implants and the Microgap: A Histologic Study September 2003 Assenza, Bartolomeo MD, DDS*; Scarano, Antonio DDS**; Petrone, Giovanna DDS, PhD***; Iezzi, Giovanna DDS**; Thams, Ulf MD, DDS†; San Roman, Fidel MD‡; Piattelli, Adriano MD, DDS§ *Visiting Professor, Dental School, University of Chieti, Italy; Private Practice, Cologno Monzese (MI), Italy. **Research Fellow, Dental School, University of Chieti, Italy. ***Postdoctoral Fellow, Dental Sc ...

Crestal Bone Resorption 5 Years After Implant Loading: Clinical and Radiologic Results with a 2-stage Implant System July/August 2004 Giano Ricci, MD, MScD/Mario Aimetti, DDS/Walter Stablum, DDS/Alessandro Guasti, DDS Quintessence Publishing Purpose: The aim of the present study was to assess crestal bone resorption 5 years after loading by conducting a clinical and radiographic evaluation of 112 Frialit-2 implants consecutively placed in 51 patients from January 1994 through June 1994. Mat ...

Critical Bending Moment of Implant-Abutment Screw Joint Interfaces: Effect of Torque Levels and Implant Diameter September/October 2004 Ban Fui Tan, DDS/Keson B. Tan, BDS, MSD/Jack I. Nicholls, PhD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: Critical bending moment (CBM), the moment at which the external nonaxial load applied overcomes screw joint preload and causes loss of contact between the mating surfaces of the implant screw joint components, was measured with 2 types of implants and 2 types of ab ...

Cross-sectional Study of the Factors that Influence Radiographic Magnification of Implant Diameter and Length July/August 2004 Yong-Geun Choi, DDS, MPH, MPH/Young-Kyun Kim, DDS, PhD/Steven E. Eckert, DDS, MS/Cheong-Hwan Shim, DDS Quintessence Publishing Purpose: To study the factors that influence radiographic magnification of implant diameter and length. Materials and Methods: The dental records and panoramic radiographs of 80 patients with 210 dental implants treated with implant-supported ...

Crown jewel of Mahwah April 1, 2005 By PRASHANT GOPAL North Jersey.com The township of Mahwah is becoming a magnet for dentists. At Nobel Biocare's new high-tech dental crown manufacturing and training center off Route 17, the company plans to train tens of thousands of dentists and lab technicians a year. It will also produce about a million custom-made caps annually. The Swedish company, which is a leading manufacturer of dental implants, bridges and ceramic crowns, late last year be ...

Current trends in immediate osseous dental implant case selection criteria © 2003 MD McNutt and CH Chou Journal of Dental Education, Vol 67, Issue 8, 850-859 As endosseous dental implant therapy rapidly becomes the prosthetic standard of care for a vast array of clinical applications, we are faced with the challenge of developing dynamic treatment planning protocols. This paper will discuss the clinical benefits of immediate implants and outline a synthesis of case selection criteria gar ...

The Faculty of Dentistry offers a four year degree program leading to a Doctor in Dental Surgery degree. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to complete the National Dental Examining board of Canada examinations for licensure to practise general dentistry in Canada. Graduates are also eligible to apply for license as a general practice dentist in the United States by writing American and State Board examinations, which are the same examinations that are written by graduates of ...

Dazzling new smile in an hour June 26, 2005 By Mayrav Saar The Seattle Times Company SANTA ANA, Calif. — A dollar under the pillow isn't going to cut it when you're an adult and you've lost all your teeth. The Tooth Fairy simply can't make up for not being able to eat tomatoes or being embarrassed by your own smile. So Raquel Gluck, now 69, chose to replace her bottom teeth with permanent dentures in 1999. The process involved several operations over nine months, but Gluck, who had continue ...

Demonstration of the Osseoinductive Effect of Bone Morphogenetic Protein Within Endosseous Dental Implants June 2004 Boyne, Phillip DMD, MS, DSc*; Jones, Shedrick D. DDS*† Implant Dentistry: Volume 13(2) June 2004 pp 180-184 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Emeritus Professor, Department of Advanced Education, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California. †Clinical Professor, Department of Advanced Education in Prosthodontics (Formerly ...

Dental implant coating wins funding for research 4/1/2005 Biomedical Materials US company Spire Corp said it won a grant worth US$157 277 to develop functionally graded calcium phosphate coatings for dental implants. What makes these coatings different is their ability to allow rapid bone growth for initial stabilization of the implant as well as long term fixation, according to the company. Current coating processes, involving the use of hydroxyapatite and other forms of calcium phosphate, have several drawbacks and have limited flexibility in controlling coating crystallinity. The Phase I grant comes from the National Institute of Dental and ... Read the Full Article, Get a FREE Trial for instant access »

Dental Implant Design and Its Relationship to Long-Term Implant Success December 2003 Steigenga, Jennifer T. DDS*; Al-Shammari, Khalaf F. DDS, MS†; Nociti, Francisco H. DDS, PhD‡; Misch, Carl E. DDS, MDS§; Wang, Hom-Lay DDS, MSD Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(4) December 2003 pp 306-317 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Graduate student, Department of Periodontics/Prevention/Geriatrics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. †Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department ...

Dental implant giant shows its financial teeth 10. February 2005 Swissinfo Nobel Biocare, the world?s largest manufacturer of dental implants, increased net profit by 32.6 per cent in 2004 ? and left analysts with their mouths hanging open. The firm, which reported just one week before its major international rival ? Basel-based Straumann ? said on Thursday that it aimed for even better results in 2005. Investors flocked to market as the Swedish-Swiss company released its annual results, ...

Dental Implant Prosthetics March 2005 English, Charles E. DDS, MDS, PhD Implant Dentistry Textbooks such as this one require a staggering amount of time and effort and are not written without frustration and family sacrifice. This text offers an enormous amount of science and information that should be read by the restorative dentist and the surgical participant. This bedrock of implant prosthetic infrastructure is needed by clinicians worldwide. Sadly, many who need this education simply will not take the time or do not recognize the limited depth and breadth of their knowledge. This text provides long needed implant prosthetic guidance.

Dental Implant Site Distribution D.M. ALMOG, M.R. GANDDINI, and J. ROY, University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center, NY, USA March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies As dental implants become a more accessible treatment for missing teeth, we may encounter more random anatomic situations. Unless we utilize all of the scientific resources available to us, we may be putting the patient and ourselves at needless risk for failure. Therefore, understanding the correlation between implant sites, anato ...

Dental Implant Surfaces 2004 Susan Doan Compton Implants Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. The biocompatibility for dental implants depends on the biomaterial, tissue, and host factors. Biomaterial surface chemistry, topography (roughness), and type of tissue integration (osseous, fibrous, mixed) correlate with host responses. The host environment directly influences the biomaterial-to-tissue interfacial zone specific to local healing and the clinical aspects of ...

Dental Implant Surgery, Dental Implants and Dental Care 3/24/2005 Source : Health Care Guide Khalsa News Network If you have a tooth or teeth that are missing your dentist may recommend a dental implant. A dental implant is a tooth that is permanently placed in the jaw bone. This procedure has it benefits and risks. Dental implants are done when the root of the tooth and the tooth are both gone. The dentist can place an artificial root into the gum and then put a tooth on it. Dental Implan ...

Dental Implant Technique 04302005 WCAV If you've had the misfortune of having a tooth knocked out, now there's a better option for having it replaced. Doctor D. J. Bickers of Charlottesville explains: "Someone comes in, say Mrs. Jones, and she's missing a tooth and I say, 'Here are your options. You can get a partial, you can do a bridge, or you can do an implant.' She chooses an implant because it's the best; it's the most expensive but the best. An oral surgeon places the implant in the b ...

Dental implant use in New Zealand in 2004. 2005 Mar Reid D, Leichter JW, Thomson WM. N Z Dent J. PubMed School of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the characteristics of dental implant providers in New Zealand, to evaluate providers' dental implant treatment strategies, and to determine the nature of barriers to implant usage in New Zealand. DESIGN: A postal survey questionnaire was sent to all registered dentists in New Zealand (N=1590). METHOD: Data were ...

Dental Implants November 1, 2004 WINK-TV The condition of your teeth can impact your overall health because your ability to chew helps determine your overall food choices. Your teeth also help to preserve the shape of your face as you age. Today, dental implant treatment is the preferred method of tooth replacement. Dental implants replace missing tooth roots, helping to preserve the bone in the jaw and the original shape of the face. Because they replace the root, implants act as the anc ...

Dental Implants Go High-Tech With Lasers Lasers, Not Scalpels, Used For Implants March 15, 2005 wjactv.com BOSTON -- Advances in laser technology are making getting dental implants practically painless for patients. Linda Lordan has had dental implants for much of her life. This time, her dentist took a less painful approach to the procedure, reported WCVB-TV in Boston. "I felt no pain at all. No pain, no discomfort from the beginning to the end," she said. Lordan's dentists used a laser ...

Dental Implants Go High-Tech With Lasers March 15, 2005 No author listed WJACTV.com Advances in laser technology are making getting dental implants practically painless for patients. Linda Lordan has had dental implants for much of her life. This time, her dentist took a less painful approach to the procedure, reported WCVB-TV in Boston. "I felt no pain at all. No pain, no discomfort from the beginning to the end," she said. Lordan's dentists used a laser, not a scalpel. With no cutting a ...

Dental Implants Growing In Popularity New Implant Coated With Fluoride March 21, 2005 wjactv.com NEW YORK -- No matter how well you take care of your teeth -- and many of us don't -- millions of Americans will end up needing dental work for one reason or another. As gum disease, decay and other problems take their toll, people start to lose teeth. "It seems as I'm getting older, my teeth are falling apart, and they're kind of falling apart all at once," said Maureen Woodroffe, a dental im ...

Dental Implants Growing In Popularity March 21, 2005 No author listed WJACTV.com No matter how well you take care of your teeth -- and many of us don't -- millions of Americans will end up needing dental work for one reason or another. As gum disease, decay and other problems take their toll, people start to lose teeth. "It seems as I'm getting older, my teeth are falling apart, and they're kind of falling apart all at once," said Maureen Woodroffe, a dental implant patient. Woodroffe and ...

Dental Implants in a Young Patient with Papillon-Lefevre Syndrome: A Case Report June 2003 Woo, Ian MSc, DDS*; Brunner, Daniel P. DDS, MD**; Yamashita, Dennis-Duke R. DDS***; Le, Bach T. DDS, MD† Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(2) June 2003 pp 140-144 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. **Chief Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Los An ...

Dental Implants in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Clinical Study June 2003 Peled, Micha DMD, MD*; Ardekian, Leon DDS**; Tagger-Green, Nirit DMD, MSc, MHA***; Gutmacher, Zvi DMD†; Machtei, Eli E. DMD‡ Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(2) June 2003 pp 116-122 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Head, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Rambam Medical Center, Technion Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel. **Senior Staff, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Rambam Medical Cent ...

Dental implants in reconstructed jaws: Implant longevity and peri-implant tissue outcomes November 2003 By Lim K. Cheung, BDS, PhD, Albert C.F. Leung, BDS, MDS, MPhil, MOSRCSE Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery • Volume 61 • Number 11 • p1263 to p1274 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Purpose: The study aimed to evaluate the clinical status and survival of dental implants inserted in reconstr ...

Dental Implants Keep Dentures In Place April 6, 2005 Click2Houston.com HOUSTON -- Embarrassment, trouble eating and sore spots are just some of the common complaints for those who wear dentures every day. But a Houston dentist is providing a new and improved solution that keeps them in place, without pain, Local 2 reported Wednesday. Jean Duley now enjoys eating sandwiches again, for the first time in years. "There are so many foods that I can eat now that I couldn't before," she said. De ...

Dental Implants Placed Immediately Are Successful American Academy of Periodontology February 27, 2003 CHICAGO – February 27, 2003 – If you lose one tooth or many teeth due to an accident or trauma, you know that you've also lost the ability to smile and eat with ease. Replacing the teeth with dentures or partial teeth may not give you the same confidence that the real teeth did. A dental implant, on the other hand, does look and feel like a real tooth. A dental implant is an artificial toot ...

Dental Implants Replace Teeth, Treat Problems March 29, 2005 The WBALChannel.com NEW YORK -- No matter how well you take care of your teeth -- and many of us don't -- millions of Americans will end up at the dentist for one reason or another. As gum disease, decay and other problems take their toll, people start to lose teeth. "It seems as I'm getting older, my teeth are falling apart and they're kind of falling apart all at once," said Maureen Woodroffe, a dental implant patient. What Wo ...

Dental implants take the bite out of high denture expenses April 13, 2005 BY RUTH JUSTIS The Daily Independent Local dentists, Dr. Daniel Cook and Dr. Wade Hayashi of The Dentist House, 544 W. Drummond Ave., have added a new service for their patients - the Sendax MDI implant system. "We've been seeing this new technology in dental journals for a while. It looked like a good thing, so we attended a class in Lake Tahoe recently and learned about these special implants which stabilize dentur ...

Dental implants, an improved option to consider by Dr. Rick Borquez 21 April 2005 Moorpark Acorn It’s no fun when you’re missing teeth. You may not feel comfortable eating or speaking. You might even avoid smiling in public. Fortunately, dental implants can help. Implants can replace a single tooth, several teeth, or all the teeth in your mouth. Best of all, they look and feel like natural teeth. When teeth are missing It can be embarrassing to have spaces in your mouth where teeth are mis ...

Dental Implants: Bringing the Carefree Back Into Your Smile Feb 5 2005 By Graziano Giglio, DDS, New York University School of Dentistry Paul R. Kamen, DDS, FACD, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery ABC News Losing your teeth in an accident or losing them to tooth decay is no laughing matter. Many people with missing teeth are too embarrassed even to smile. But a relatively new procedure called dental implants can permanently repair your smile. Below, two clinical professors ...

Dental implants: Maintenance, care and treatment of peri-implant infection. 2003 S Chen and I Darby Australian Dental Journal 2003;48:(4):212-220 Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Osseointegration is becoming increasingly routine in the rehabilitation of partially or fully edentulous patients. However, the surrounding tissues may be subject to inflammatory conditions similar to periodontal disease and so require maintenance. This article discusses the ...

Dental Implants: The New Solution January 24, 2005 By: Shelagh McNally for Dental1.org Dental implants are an exciting solution to the problem of missing teeth. Traditional dentures and fixed bridges shift, fall out and reduce our ability to chew. Dental implants eliminate these problems by acting as artificial roots providing a stable foundation for replacement teeth. The procedure involves placing an artificial post shaped like the original root into the jaw to be an anchor for new teeth ...

Dental Implants: The New Standard for a Healthier Smile HealthSavvy Summer 2004 Here's something to smile about: Dental implants can replace the discomfort and high maintenance of partial or full dentures. And, you won't have to have healthy teeth ground down to act as a buttress for a dental bridge. Bradford Porter, DDS, a Virtua oral surgeon explains the implant procedure. "First, we surgically expose a small area of the jawbone where the missing tooth once was. A titanium implant — shape ...

Dental implants: Yours teethfully 22 Apr 2005 Dr P C JACOB Deccan Herald Teeth impart beauty to the face and missing teeth not only cause problems with appearance, but also make eating and speaking more difficult. Teeth at the back must also be replaced, otherwise it can lead to an altered bite. If a number of these teeth are missing and not replaced, it may lead to collapse of facial features. Teeth work together as a finely tuned machine with the upper and lower teeth meshing wit ...

Dental Office Offers Implants In 1 Day Mon Apr 18 2005 Dr Pankaj Dhawan Pressbox.co.uk Dental Office Offers Implants In 1 Day New Delhi India -- A New Delhi Dental office (Center For Esthetic And Restorative Dentistry, 6101/ 2, D-6, VASANT KUNJ) is revolutionizing the time it takes to get dental implants. It used to be only the elderly that got dental implants, but that's not the case anymore. Dental surgeons say anyone from a young athlete to a senior citizen could be a candidate for ...

Dental Surgery Planning by TactileTech Wednesday, April 20, 2005 medGadget Israel21c reports that a new start-up Tactile Technologies recently obtained US Food and Drug Administration marketing approval for its dental implant location software. The software is a three-dimensional solution for surgical planning. From the article: The company's flagship product, which is in the final stages of development, is an Implant Location System (ILS) that uses a disposable micro-robot for carrying out ...

Dentists Find New Way To Give Lasting Smiles June 1, 2005 NBC4.TV Dentists have come up with a new way of combining a better smile with less cavities, NBC4's Dr. Bruce Hensel reported. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new type of dental implant. Not only is it whiter than the old ones, but it contains fluoride to make sure your teeth stay that way. Like many people, Sandy Strouse hates making a trip to the dentist. "I had some bad experiences when I was younger, and it ...

Dentists open wide to the future 2. June 2005 Chris Lewis NZZ Online Going to the dentist in Switzerland can cost you more than a tooth - it can cost you an arm and a leg. The double shock of a drilling session followed by a hefty invoice is one reason why some patients avoid the dreaded chair, or seek cheaper treatment abroad. However, a visit to this year's DENTAL 2005 exhibition in Basel offers even confirmed "dentaphobes" a glimpse of a world where those annual visits are no longe ...

Dentoalveolar reconstructive procedures as a risk factor for implant failure. July 2004 Woo VV, Chuang SK, Daher S, Muftu A, Dodson TB. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Volume 62, Issue 7, Pages 773-780 PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. PURPOSE: Dentoalveolar reconstructive procedures (DRPs) are commonly used to enhance deficient implant recipient sites. It is unclear, however, if these proced ...

Dentsply Dons a Smile January 28, 2005 By Rich Duprey The Motley Fool Following a disappointing third-quarter earnings report marred by hurricanes and funding snafus by foreign governments, dental supply company Dentsply International (Nasdaq: XRAY) issued gleaming fourth-quarter financials. The maker of dental prosthetics, crown and bridge materials, and endodontic instruments was able to chew on renewed growth in the U.S. market, which accounts for 43% of sales. Anemic third-quarter dome ...

Dentsply Is More Than a Mouthful September 23, 2004 By Rich Duprey The Motley Fool Investing genius Peter Lynch liked to say that to find "tenbaggers," that is, stocks that will increase in value by 10 times or more, you should start by looking close to home. In his book One Up on Wall Street, he also noted he liked to seek out companies in dull, disagreeable industries because they were often overlooked or shunned, giving individual investors a chance to purchase them at a discount. You ...

Dentsply Makes Investors Smile July 29, 2004 By Rich Duprey The Motley Fool Thar's gold in them there teeth! That's what investors in Dentsply International (Nasdaq: XRAY) could be saying after the company reported record second-quarter earnings earlier this week. The dental supply company also said it expected to meet revenue goals and exceed earnings targets for the year. Earnings have grown at an average annual rate of 16% since 1999. Not bad for a company that makes false teeth. It's ...

Deproteinized Bovine Bone and Biodegradable Barrier Membranes to Support Healing Following Immediate Placement of Transmucosal Implants: A Short-Term Controlled Clinical Trial Publication: International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry November/December 2004 Roberto Cornelini, MD, DDS/Filippo Cangini, DDS, MS/Gianluca Martuscelli, DMD, MMSc/Jan Wennström, DDS Quintessence Publishing This 6-month clinical study evaluated the use of a porous bone mineral matrix xenograft (B ...

Design and Examination of a Stability-detecting Device for Dental Implants 27 June 2003 S.-Y. LEE, K.-Y. CHENG, H.-M. HUANG, and C.-T. LIN, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan IADR In current years, there have been many researches done concerning the detection of stability in root-form implant. However, most of the sensor devices available in the market are complicated, inconvenient or lacking in precision. Objective: In this study, a novel device based on resonance frequency analysis (RFA) w ...

Developing Brand New Bones 2005 OsseoNews Scientists are the first ones to admit that it is not easy to copy nature. Consider this: Every year, nearly one million bone replacement procedures are performed in the United States – a number that is expected to rise with an aging population. Though the procedures will, in most cases, restore mobility and relieve pain, the average lifespan for metal implants is about 10 years, primarily because metal is not easily incorporated into the body. T ...

Developing Keratinized Mucosa Around Nonsubmerged Dental Implants. Part 1: The Use of Vascularized Flaps 2005 Beagle, Jay R. Perio - Periodontal Practices Today Year 2005 Volume 2 , Issue 1 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Despite the continued debate regarding the need for keratinized mucosa around dental implants, most clinicians are in agreement that keratinized peri-implant soft tissues are clinically des ...

Development of a Dental Implant Movement Checker for Technology Assessment of Implantation H. OKA1, S.K. WIJAYA1, T. SUMIKAWA2, K. SARATANI3, and T. KAWAZOE3, 1 Okayama University Medical School, Japan, 2 Graduate School, Osaka Dental University, Japan, 3 Osaka Dental University, Japan 2003 IADR Objectives: It is urgent to establish the technology assessment of dental implantation. A measurement of implant movement provides useful information for both planning and evaluation of implantation. ...

Diabetes Mellitus and Dental Implants: A Clinical Study. About.com 2005 Implant Dentistry, a journal of The International Congress of Oral Implantologists, published a study in 2002. This study concluded that diabetes is no longer considered to be a contraindication for implant-supported dental prostheses, provided that the patient's blood glucose (sugar) is under control and that there is motivation for oral hygiene procedures. This article presents the experiences of treating patients ...

Different bone integration profiles of turned and acid-etched implants associated with modulated expression of extracellular matrix genes Ogawa T, Nishimura I. 2003 Mar-Apr Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants PURPOSE: The manner in which surface roughness of Implants affects bone-implant integration remains unknown. This study correlated morphologic profiles of bone-implant integration and extracellular matrix (ECM) gene expression in response to the placement of implants with different surface t ...

Dimensional Accuracy Analysis of Implant Framework Castings from Two Casting Systems 28 June 2003 T.L. CHANG, C. MARUYAMA, S.N. WHITE, S. SON, and A.A. CAPUTO, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA IADR Objectives: The importance of passive fit of implant-prosthetic component interfaces has been amply documented. Misfitting implant prostheses can lead to screw loosening, component fracture, or bone loss. The purpose of this investigation was to compare the dimensional accuracy of im ...

Dimensions of Peri-Implant Mucosa: An Evaluation of Maxillary Anterior Single Implants in Humans Dr. Joseph Y.K. Kan, Kitichai Rungcharassaeng, Kiyotaka Umezu, John C. Kois 2003 Journal of Periodontology Background: Attempts have been made to evaluate the biologic dimension of osseointegrated implants; however, most are histologic studies in animals, and the effect of soft tissue support from adjacent teeth on the interproximal dimension of the peri-implant mucosa for anterior single implant ...

Distal implants to modify the Kennedy classification of a removable partial denture: a clinical report July 2004 By Dusan V. Kuzmanovic, DDS, MDS, DipClinDent, Alan G.T. Payne, BDS, MDent, DDSc, David G. Purton, BDS, MDS Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, The (PROS) • Volume 92 • Number 1 • p8 to p11 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Dental implants or precision attachments can be used to resolve the ...

DISTRACTION OSTEOGENESIS FOR AUGMENTING THE DEFICIENT ALVEOLAR RIDGE IN PREPARATION FOR DENTAL IMPLANT PLACEMENT: A CASE REPORT April 2004 By John Ley, HBSc, DDS and A. Norman Cranin, DDS, DEng John Ley, HBSc, DDS, is in private practice in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Address correspondence to Dr Ley at 675 Richmond Street, No. 506, London, Ontario, Canada N6A5X4 A. Norman Cranin, DDS, DEng, is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Oral Implantology Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the ...

Distraction osteogenesis for dental implants August 2004 Suzanne U. Stucki-McCormick, MS, DDS a [MEDLINE LOOKUP] Louis F. Clarizio, DDS b Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a useful technique for the reconstruction of deficient alveolar ridges. In addition to recreating bone, soft tissues including keratinized gingiva are created. DO affords the clinician the opportunity to “overgrow” the bone, thus allowing osseous recontouring at the time of ...

Distraction Osteogenesis in an Anterior Mandibular Bone Defect Utilizing Lingual Periosteal Release: A Case Report September/October 2004 Nils-Claudius Gellrich, DDS, MD, PhD/Maria Mercedes Suarez-Cunqueiro, DDS, PhD/Ralf Schön, DDS, MD/ Mark Hoffmann, DDS/Alexander Schramm, DDS, MD, PhD Quintessence Publishing This clinical report presents a modified distraction technique to achieve height in the vector of distraction. The success of distraction osteogenesis depends on both biologic and bio ...

Distribution and intensity of periimplant inflammatory cells in relation of the location of the implant-abutment interface Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(1) March 2003 p 98 Broggini, Nina Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. Abstract: The presence of an implant-abutment interface at the level of alveolar bone seems to be associated with the accumulation of inflammatory cells in adjacent soft tissues. The present study was designed to evaluate the relationship between interface position and th ...

DNA Dental Work Rebuilds Tooth Support Technique could eliminate need for bone grafts and transplants 2/2/2005 Betterhumans Staff Betterhumans.com A gene therapy that spurs the growth of tooth-supporting bone could make dental work far more pleasant. The technique could eliminate the need to use bone grafts or transplants in replacing a lost tooth. In people with a large mouth wound, replacing a tooth requires the creation of bone structure to anchor it in place. This is currently don ...

DNA probe identification of bacteria colonizing internal surfaces of the implant-abutment interface: a preliminary study. 2005 Jan Callan DP, Cobb CM, Williams KB. J Periodontol. PubMed drdoncallan@aol.com BACKGROUND: Currently, there is limited knowledge concerning the specific genus and species of bacteria that may colonize internal surfaces of the implant-abutment interface (IAI) of two-stage dental implants. The purpose of this study was to use DNA probe analysis to identify those peri ...

Does platelet-rich plasma promote remodeling of autologous bone grafts used for augmentation of the maxillary sinus floor? June 2005 Raghoebar GM, Schortinghuis J, Liem RSB, Ruben JL, van der Wal JE, Vissink A Clinical Oral Implants Research, June 2005, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 349-356(8) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on remodeling of autologous bone graf ...

Dynamic fatigue resistance of implant–abutment junction in an internally notched morse-taper oral implant: influence of abutment design August 2004 Çehreli MC, Akça K, Idotplikçiogbrevelu H, Scedilahin S. Clinical Oral Implants Research, August 2004, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 459-465(7) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Purpose: To compare dynamic fatigue resistance of one- and two-piece abutments connected to internally notched morse-t ...

Dynamic Fatigue Testing of Titanium Dental Implants 10 March 2004 D.A. RUNYAN, and G.A. THOMPSON, United States Army Dental Research Detachment, Great Lakes, IL, USA IADR Objectives: Titanium implants have demonstrated fatigue failure when subjected to cyclic, low stress loading during the chewing cycle. Under normal loading conditions, fatigue cracks initiate near singularities and mechanical strength decreases. Growth of fatigue cracks at low cyclic stresses ultimately leads to failure. F ...

Early and Immediate Restoration and Loading of Implants in Completely Edentulous Patients Special Supplement 2004 Matteo Chiapasco, MD The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants Primary stability and postponement of loading of dental implants for approximately 3 to 6 months have been considered for years the “conditio sine qua non” to allow osseointegration of dental implants. However, in recent years, an increasing number of publications on immediate and early loading of den ...

Early and Immediately Restored and Loaded Dental Implants for Single-Tooth and Partial-Arch Applications Special Supplement 2004 Jeffrey Ganeles, DMD/Daniel Wismeijer, DDS, PhD The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants Purpose: The objective of this consensus committee report was to review the available literature published predominantly in refereed journals to summarize findings, data, and conclusions as they related to reduced healing times and protocols for single-tooth a ...

Early bone formation adjacent to rough and turned endosseous implant surfaces August 2004 Ingemar Abrahamsson 1 , Tord Berglundh 1 , Elena Linder 1 , Niklaus P. Lang 1 and Jan Lindhe 1 Clinical Oral Implants Research Volume 15 Issue 4 Page 381 - August 2004 Abstract Objective: To validate a proposed model (Berglundh et al. 2003) and to evaluate the rate and degree of osseointegration at turned (T) and sand blasted and acid etched (SLA) implant surfaces during early phases of healing. ...

Early Experience of Implant-Supported Prostheses in Patients with Neurologic Disabilities 2005 Anders Ekfeldt, LDS, Odont Dr/PhD The International Journal of Prosthodontics, Volume 18 , Issue 2 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: The purpose of this prospective study was to provide a preliminary report of implant treatment in patients with neurologic disabilities. Materials and Methods: Patients had b ...

Early Failure of Dental Implants and TNF-[alpha] (G-308A) Gene Polymorphism. March 2004 Campos, Maria Isabela Guimaraes MS *; dos Santos, Maria Cristina Leme Godoy MS +; Trevilatto, Paula Cristina PhD ++; Scarel-Caminaga, Raquel Mantuaneli PhD [S]; Bezerra, Fabio Jose Barbosa [P]; Line, Sergio Roberto Peres PhD Implant Dentistry. 13(1):95-101, March 2004 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Abstract: Tumor necrosis factor-[alpha] (TNF-[alpha]) is a potent inflammatory mediator with bone resorp ...

Early functional loading of conical Brånemark implants in the edentulous mandible: A 12-month follow-up clinical report Mats KronströmDDS Tor WidbomDDSb Liselott E. LöfquistDDSc Christer HenningsonDDSd Christin WidbomDDSe Tomas LundbergDDSf April 2003 J Prosthet Dent Abstract Treatment of patients with implant-supported mandibular fixed prostheses performed according to an early loading concept has shown excellent results in several reports. The outcome of such treatments with ...

Early implant failure rates in the posterior maxilla J.R. FRIEDBERG, T. VOGIATZI, D. PERDIKIS, and E. IOANNIDOU, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, USA March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies Introduction: Implant placement in the posterior maxilla could be challenging due to the bone quality and bone quantity. Frequently, the bone in the area is type IV and the bone quantity is limited by the presence of the maxillary sinus. Objectives: The purpose of this study was the retros ...

Early implant failure rates in the posterior maxilla 11 March 2004 J.R. FRIEDBERG, T. VOGIATZI, D. PERDIKIS, and E. IOANNIDOU, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, USA IADR Introduction: Implant placement in the posterior maxilla could be challenging due to the bone quality and bone quantity. Frequently, the bone in the area is type IV and the bone quantity is limited by the presence of the maxillary sinus. Objectives: The purpose of this study was the retrospective analysis ...

Early Intraoral Splinting and Loading of One-Stage Dental Implants in the Edentulous Mandible: Literature Review and Case Report March 2003 Hartman, Gary A. DDS, MS*** Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(1) March 2003 p 9 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Section Editor(s): Cagna, David R. DMD*; Dyer, Scott R. DMD**; Hartman, Gary A. DDS, MS***; Loughlin, Robert M. DDS†; Mills, Michael P. DMD, MS‡; Oates, Thomas W. Jr., DDS, PhD§ Department of Periodontics University of Texas Health Science Center ...

Early loading of endosseous implants in the augmented maxilla: a 1-year prospective study December 2003 Raghoebar GM, Schoen P, Meijer HJA, Stellingsma K, Vissink A Clinical Oral Implants Research, December 2003, vol. 14, no. 6, pp. 697-702(6) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: In 10 patients, 68 endosseous implants were inserted in the augmented edentulous maxilla using a one-stage implant placement technique. Three months before i ...

Early Loading of ITI Implants Supporting a Maxillary Full-Arch Prosthesis: 1-year Data of a Prospective, Randomized Study May/June 2004 Kerstin Fischer, DDS/Torsten Stenberg, DDS, Odont Dr, PhD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: This prospective, randomized study investigated the safety, feasibility, and reliability of the early loading of implants in edentulous maxillae. Materials and Methods: Twenty-four patients with completely edentulous maxillae were randomized into a test group (n = 16) ...

Early or immediate loading of dental implants to restore the edentulous mandible Jason Nijjer Compton Implants Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. In 1977, Branemark and his coworkers published the first long-term follow-up study on dental implants(1). Since that time there have been numerous advances in the materials, techniques, and usage of dental implants. There has been a continuous progression form the two-stage surgical protocol, to the single-stage, and fin ...

Economic aspects of single-tooth replacement. June 2005 Bragger U, Krenander P, Lang NP. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2005 Jun;16(3):335-41. PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. The aim of this study was to assess and compare economic parameters of two treatment options in patients requiring single-tooth replacements in private practice. Thirty-seven patients received 41 conventional three-unit fixed partial de ...

EDITORIAL: Are Oral Implants Stronger Than Natural Teeth? November/December 2004 John Brunski, MS, PhD Quintessence Publishing A friend recently asked me, “Are oral implants stronger than natural teeth?” Initially, I thought the question didn’t make sense; it seemed to be a case of comparing apples to oranges. But after thinking about it, I decided it was a good question, since trying to answer it brings up almost every major topic in the biomechanics of teeth, implants, and bridgework. Her ...

Effect of Air-Powder System on Titanium Surface on Fibroblast Adhesion and Morphology March 2003 Awad Shibli, Jamil DDS, MS*; Gonzales Silverio, Karina DDS, MS**; Compagnoni Martins, Marilia DDS, MS**; Marcantonio, Elcio Jr., DDS, MS, PhD**; Rossa, Carlos Jr., DDS, MS, PhD** Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(1) March 2003 pp 81-86 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Department of Periodontology, Dental School at Araraquara, State University of Sao Paulo (UNESP), Araraquara, Sao Paulo, Brazil, and D ...

Effect of cyclic loading on surface morphology of implant screws 10 March 2004 A. BUTKEVICA, D. NATHANSON, and R. POBER, Boston University, MA, USA IADR Objectives: To analyze the impact of cyclic loading on the integrity of implant/abutment connective screws. Methods: Six types of implant/abutment assemblies were tested: ITI Internal Taper (IT ITI); AstraTech Internal Taper (IT Astra); Sulzer Dental Spline (S SD); Sulzer Dental Internal Hex (IH SD); Nobel Biocare External Hex (EH NB); Steri ...

Effect of Heat-Treated Titanium Surfaces on Protein Adsorption and Osteoblast Precursor Cell Initial Attachment March 2005 Kern, Travis BS*; Yang, Yunzhi PhD†; Glover, Renee MS‡; Ong, Joo L. PhD§ Implant Dentistry: Volume 14 Abstract TOP The clinical success of dental implants is governed in part by surface properties of implants and their interactions with the surrounding tissues. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of heat-treated titanium surfaces on protein adsorp ...

Effect of implant design on survival and success rates of titanium oral implants: a 10-year prospective cohort study of the ITI® Dental Implant System February 2004 Ioannis K. Karoussis1, Urs Brägger1, Giovanni E. Salvi1, Walter Bürgin1 and Niklaus P. Lang1 Clinical Oral Implants Research Volume 15 Issue 1 Page 8 - February 2004 Blackwell Synergy Publishing Abstract Aim: The aim of this 10-year study (observation time 812 years, mean: 10 years) was to compare the survival rates, succes ...

Effect of intermittent parathyroid hormone (1-34) treatment on the bone response after placement of titanium implants into the tibia of ovariectomized rats April 2003 Tatsuo ShirotaDDS, PhD* Mie Tashiro, DDS† Kohsuke Ohno, DDS, PhD‡ Akira Yamaguchi, DDS, PhD§ Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online Abstract TOP Purpose: This study investigated the effect of parathyroid hormone (1-34) [PTH(1-34)] on bone reactions after tibial placement of titanium screw implants into ovari ...

Effect of Maxillary Sinus Augmentation on the Survival of Endosseous Dental Implants. A Systematic Review December 2003 By Stephen S. Wallace and Stuart J. Froum Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: Grafting the floor of the maxillary sinus has become the most common surgical intervention for increasing alveolar bone height prior to the placement of endosseous denta ...

Effect of Plasma-Glow Discharge as a Sterilization of Titanium Surfaces March 2003 Youngblood, T. DDS*; Ong, J. L. PhD** Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(1) March 2003 pp 54-60 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Private Practice. **Associate Professor, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Division of Biomaterials, San Antonio, TX. Reprint requests and correspondence to: Dr. Joo L. Ong University of Texas Health Science Center at ...

Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Peri-implant Bone Response:: An Experimental Study March 2004 Fontana, Sebastián DDS; Olmedo, Daniel Gustavo DDS, PhD; Linares, Jorge Alberto BS; Guglielmotti, María Beatriz DDS, PhD; Crosa, Marta Elena DDS, PhD Implant Dentistry: Volume 13(1) March 2004 pp 73-78 Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is used as a source of growth factors to stimulate and accelerate bone formation and s ...

Effect of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 in Dehiscence Defects with Non-Submerged Immediate Implants: An Experimental Study in Cynomolgus Monkeys May 2003 By Oliver Hanisch, Rachel G. Sorensen, Atsuhiro Kinoshita, Hubertus Spiekermann, John M. Wozney, and Ulf M.E. Wikesjö Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: Alveolar ridge aberrations commonly compro ...

Effect of teeth with periradicular lesions on adjacent dental implants September 2003 By Shahrokh Shabahang, DDS, MS, PhD, Khaled Bohsali, DDS, MS, Philip J. Boyne, DMD, MS, DS, Nicholas Caplanis, DMD, MS, Jaime Lozada, DDS, Mahmoud Torabinejad, DMD, MSD, PhD Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology • Volume 96 • Number 3 • p321 to p326 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Ab ...

Effect of the Vertical and Horizontal Distances Between Adjacent Implants and Between a Tooth and an Implant on the Incidence of Interproximal Papilla September 2004 By Jose Fabio Gastaldo, Patricia Ramos Cury, and Wilson Roberto Sendyk Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: The interproximal dental papilla is considered an essential component of the anterior and pos ...

Effect on retention of implant abutments with different heights 12 March 2005 M. SIERRAALTA, J. VIVAS, and M. RAZZOOG, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA IADR Objective: In the aid of simplifying the dental treatment when restoring implants, the use of the Easy abutment (Nobel BiocareTM) is one option. The Easy abutment is 5mm from the implant platform to the superior surface. Certain clinical situations might be improved by the use of shorter implant abutments especially were there is ...

Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Osseointegration of Titanium Implants in Rabbits. September 2004. Koo, Samuel DDS, MS *; Konig, Bruno Junior DDS, PhD +; Mizusaki, Cristina Ioshie DDS, PhD ++; Allegrini, Sergio Junior DDS, PhD [S]; Yoshimoto, Marcelo DDS, MS *; Carbonari, Marcelo Jose PhD [P] Implant Dentistry. 13(3):232-237 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract: Alcohol consumption affects bone metaboli ...

Effects of dental implant surfaces on the expression of bone sialoprotein in cells derived from human mandibular bone. March 2005 Hilbig H, Wiener T, Armbruster FP, Bekele A, Kirsten M, Graf HL. Med Sci Monit. 2005 Mar 24;11(4):BR111-115 Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Summary Background: Protein adsorption is believed to be the fi rst event that takes place after contact of natural tissue with an artifi cial surface. Bone sialoprotein (BSP) is one of the ma ...

Effects of Electromagnetic Field on Bone Healing Around Commercially Pure Titanium Surface: Histologic and Mechanical Study in Rabbits. June 2003 Buzza, Edmur Pereira DDS, MS; Shibli, Jamil Awad DDS, MS; Barbeiro, Roberto Henrique DDS, PhD, MS; Barbosa, Jose Ricardo de Albergaria DDS, PhD, MS Implant Dentistry. 12(2):182-187, June 2003. You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this p ...

Effects of hydroxyapatite-coated and commercially pure titanium oral implant surfaces on compound nerve action potentials Cehreli MC, Onur MA, Sahin S. 2003 Jun Clin Oral Implants Res. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hydroxyapatite-coated and commercially pure titanium oral implants on nerve conduction. Isolated rat sciatic nerves were placed between two suction electrodes in a bath containing a tyrode solution. The implants were brought into intimate contact with the ...

Effects of Implant Microtopography on Osteoblast Cell Attachment June 2003 Keller, John C. PhD*; Schneider, Galen B. DDS, PhD**; Stanford, Clark M. DDS, PhD***; Kellogg, Bradley BS† Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(2) June 2003 pp 175-181 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Professor, Dows Institute for Dental Research, College of Dentistry, Iowa City, Iowa. ** Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Dows Institute for Dental Research, Iowa City, Iowa. ***Centennial Fund Professor, D ...

Effects of implant thread geometry on percentage of osseointegration and resistance to reverse torque in the tibia of rabbits. September 1, 2004 By J Steigenga, K Al-Shammari, C Misch, FH Nociti Jr, and HL Wang; Department of Periodontology/Prevention/Geriatrics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-1078, USA. Journal of Periodontal Research You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. BACKGRO ...

Effects of Intracrevicular Restoration Margins on Peri-implant Health: Clinical, Biochemical, and Microbiologic Findings Around Esthetic Implants up to 9 Years 27 June 2003 C. GIANNOPOULOU1, J.-P. BERNARD1, D. BUSER2, A. CARREL1, and U.C. BELSER1, 1 University of Geneva, Switzerland, 2 University of Bern, School of Dental Medicine, Switzerland IADR Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate longitudinally the stability of a cohort of esthetic implants that had been in function ...

Effects of Loading Frequency Changes on Fatigue Strength of Titanium Dental Implants 14 March 2003 D.A. RUNYAN, and G.A. THOMPSON, US Army Dental Research Detachment, Great Lakes, IL, USA IADR Objective: Under normal loading conditions, fatigue cracks in titanium dental implants initiate near singularities leading to a degradation of mechanical strength properties. ISO/DIS 14801.2 allows generating load-cycle diagrams at £ 2Hz in aqueous media with 2 x 106 cycles considered success or >2 and ...

Effects of Local Administration of Growth Hormone in Peri-implant Bone: An Experimental Study with Implants in Rabbit Tibiae November/December 2003 Isabel F. Tresguerres, MD, PhD, DDS/Luis Blanco, MD, PhD, DDS/Celia Clemente, MD, PhD/Jesús A. F. Tresguerres, MD, PhD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative differences that could appear in newly formed peri-implant bone around Screw-Vent implants placed in rabbit tibiae whe ...

Efficacy of bovine bone mineral for alveolar augmentation: a human histologic study. December 2003 Norton MR, Odell EW, Thompson ID, Cook RJ. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2003 Dec;14(6):775-83. PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the osteoconductivity of bovine bone mineral in humans. Fifteen patients referred to a private specialist surgical practice were treated cons ...

Efficacy of dental implants placed into fibula-free flaps for orofacial reconstruction. 2005 Feb Kramer FJ, Dempf R, Bremer B. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Hanover, Hanover, Germany. Entrez PubMed Clin Oral Implants Res Abstract Objectives: The transfer of the osseofasciocutaneus fibula-free flap has become a routine procedure in the reconstruction of comprehensive orofacial defects. Besides its length, major advantages of the fibula-free flap inclu ...

Elderly make beeline for that 'perfect' smile MARCH 08, 2005 VIVIDHA KAUL TIMES NEWS NETWORK NEW DELHI: It's not just the aspiring Miss Indias who are opting for an all-new and improved smile. With both time and money to spare, more and more grandmas and grandpas are warming up to the idea of a redesigned smile. "They all want youthful, younger smiles and they are at a stage in their lives when they have the money and the time for meticulous restoration work on their teeth," says Dr Mahe ...

Electrochemical Characteristics of TiN and HA Coated Dental Implant Fixture Y.-M. KO, and H.-C. CHOE, Chosun University, Kwangju, South Korea 2005 IADR Objectives: Ti alloys widely used as dental implant materials because of its suitable mechanical properties, good corrosion resistance and excellent biocompatibility. In this study, in order to increase corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of dental implant, the electrochemical characteristics of TiN and HA coated dental implant fixture ...

Endoscopic evaluation of the bone-added osteotome sinus floor elevation procedure. March 2004 Berengo M, Sivolella S, Majzoub Z, Cordioli G. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2004 Mar;33(2):189-94 PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Sinus floor augmentation using the bone-added osteotome technique (BAOSFE) has been advocated as a predictable procedure when initial residual bone height is 4-6mm. In this report, ...

Enhanced Bone-to-Implant Attachment of Fluoride-modified Titanium Implants 28 June 2003 J.E. ELLINGSEN1, H.J. RONOLD2, K.J. BOSTROM3, A. HOLMEN4, and S. HANSSON4, 1 Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Norway, 2 Oral Research Laboratory, Oslo, Norway, 3 Astra Tech AB, Mölndal, Sweden, 4 AstraTech AB, Mölndal, Sweden IADR The time span from implant operation to establishing of functional attachment between the implant and bone is clinically important. Modification of the titanium implant ...

ENHANCED OSTEOBLAST FUNCTIONS ON RGD IMMOBILIZED SURFACE April 2003 By Hui Huang, DDS, PhD; Yimin Zhao, DDS, PhD; Zhiguo Liu, MD, PhD; Yumei Zhang, DDS, PhD; Hui Zhang, DDS, MSc; Tao Fu, MSc; Xuanxiang Ma, DDS, PhD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Many methods are currently under investigation to improve the integration of dental implants to surrounding bones. Among these methods, peptide-modified surfaces have been highli ...

Estrogen Deficiency Affects Bone Healing Around Titanium Implants: A Histometric Study in Rats December 2003 Mendes Duarte, Poliana DDS, MS; Neto, João Batista César DDS, MS; Gonçalves, Patricia Furtado DD, MS‡; Sallum, Enilson Antonio DDS, MS, PhD; Nociti, Francisco Humberto Jr., DDS, MS, PhD Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(4) December 2003 pp 340-346 Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of an est ...

Evaluation of accuracy of insertion of dental implants and prosthetic treatment by computer-aided navigation in minipigs. 2003 Apr Meyer U, Wiesmann HP, Runte C, Fillies T, Meier N, Lueth T, Joos U. PubMed The survival of loaded implants is critically dependent on their biomechanical stability. We have used a computer-guided navigation technique to evaluate the accuracy of computer-assisted insertion for immediately-loaded implants in minipigs. On the basis of computed tomographical data, th ...

Evaluation of Custom-Made Procera Ceramic Abutments for Single-Implant Tooth Replacement: A Prospective 1-Year Follow-up Study November/December 2003 Kristina Henriksson LDS/Torsten Jemt LDS, Odont Dr/PhD International Journal of Prosthodontics, Volume 16, Issue 6 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of customized ceramic single-implant abutme ...

Evaluation of Digital Subtraction Radiography in Single Tooth Implant Follow-up G.R. GILLESPIE, J.E. RUBENSTEIN, and L.G. HOLLENDER, University of Washington, Seattle, USA March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies Objectives: Digital Subtraction Radiography (DSR) detects tissue mass changes by digitally subtracting two superimposed radiographs. While the accuracy of this method shows in vitro to be greater than conventional radiographic methods, its efficacy in a clinical setting has not been esta ...

Evaluation of Distraction Implants for Prosthetic Treatment After Vertical Alveolar Ridge Distraction: A Clinical Investigation 2003 Matthias Feichtinger, MD, DDS, Alexander Gaggl, MD, DDS, PhD, Günter Schultes, MD, DDS, PhD, Hans Kärcher, MD, PhD International Journal of Prosthodontics January/February Volume 16, Issue 1 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to clinically eva ...

Evaluation of Factors Associated with Osseointegration and in Determining Whether Early Loading is Possible Keith Nielsen Compton Implants Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. The scientific foundation of modern dental implantology was first provided when Branemark et al.1 published the first long-term follow-up study on oral implants. According to Branemark and collaborators (Branemark et al.1; Adell et al.2; Albrektsson et al.3; Branemark4), adherence to a strict ...

Evaluation of hard tissue replacement composite graft material as a ridge preservation/augmentation material in conjunction with immediate hydroxyapatite-coated dental implants Yukna RA, Castellon P, Saenz-Nasr AM, Owens K, Simmons J, Thunthy KH, Mayer ET. 2003 May J Periodontol BACKGROUND: Immediate placement of dental implants (DI) in fresh extraction sockets is associated with remaining voids around the DI and often a partial dehiscence or thin facial alveolar plate. Bone replacement gra ...

Evaluation of Patient and Implant Characteristics as Potential Prognostic Factors for Oral Implant Failures Irene Herrmann, LDS, Odont Lic/Ulf Lekholm, LDS, Odont Dr/Sture Holm, PhD/Christina Kultje, MSc Year 2005 The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate patient, implant, and treatment characteristics to identify possible prognostic factors for implant failure. Materials and Methods: Out of a database with different denta ...

Evaluation of platelet-rich plasma in combination with freeze-dried bone in the rabbit cranium: A pilot study April 2005 Aghaloo Tara L.; Moy Peter K.; Freymiller Earl G. Clinical Oral Implants Research, April 2005, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 250-257(8) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) offers a new and potentially useful adjunct to allograft materials in oral and maxillofacial bone and implant reconstructive su ...

Evaluation of Success Parameters of Immediate Loaded Parallel-walled Transgingival Implants Int Poster J Dent Oral Med 2004 Authors: Liang-Chou Chen, DDS DMD, Taipei, Taiwan Dr. Georg Bayer, Landsberg, Germany, Dr. Dr. Paul J. Becker, Neunkirchen, Germany, Sigrun Rogalski, Mannheim, Germany, Dr. Helmut Steveling, Heidelberg, Germany, Dr. Jörg Neugebauer, Köln, Germany, C.T. Lin, DDS, PhD, Taipei, Taiwan Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH, Berlin Introduction The functional loading of four inte ...

Evaluation of the Accuracy of 3 Transfer Techniques for Implant-Supported Prostheses with Multiple Abutments March/April 2004 Marcos M. Naconecy, DDS, MSc/Eduardo R. Teixeira, DDS, PhD/Rosemary S. A. Shinkai, DDS, MSc, PhD/Luis Carlos F. Frasca, DDS, MSc, PhD/André Cervieri, Eng, MSc Quintessence Publishing Purpose: This study evaluated the deformation of a metallic framework connected to 15 stone casts fabricated using 3 transfer techniques to determine the most accurate impression procedu ...

Evaluation of the relationship between interleukin-1 gene cluster polymorphisms and early implant failure in non-smoking patients April 2005 Campos MIG, Santos MCLG, Trevilatto PC, Scarel-Caminaga RM, Bezerra FJB, Line SRP. Clinical Oral Implants Research, April 2005, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 194-201(8) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between specific polymor ...

Evaluation of Transfer Impressions for Osseointegrated Implants at Various Angulations Implant Dentistry: Volume 13(4) 2004 pp 358-366 Assuncao, Wirley Gonçalves DDS, MS, PhD*; Filho, Humberto Gennari DDS, MS, PhD†; Zaniquelli, Osvaldo DDS, MS, PhD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Abstract The accuracy of impressions that transfer the relationship of the implant to the metal framework of the prosthesis continues to be a problem. This study was designed to evaluate the accuracy of the transfer ...

Evidence on effects of early loading on enhanced osseointegration Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(1) March 2003 pp 102-103 Ko, Ching-Chang Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. Abstract: Studies have shown that immediate loading (loading the dental implant within 1 week after implant insertion) can result in a similar success rate to the conventional delayed loading (the implant rests in the bone for 2-8 months before function). However, mechanisms of how length of time before loading the impla ...

Examination of the Bone-Implant Interface in Experimentally Induced Osteoporotic Bone March 2004 Cho, Peter BS*; Schneider, G. B. DDS, PhD†; Krizan, Kenneth BS‡; Keller, J. C. PhD§ Implant Dentistry: Volume 13(1) March 2004 pp 79-87 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Dental Student, Dows Institute for Dental Research, College of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. †Associate Professor, Dows Institute for Dental Research, Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Th ...

Expression of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor in Junctional Epithelialization of Dental Implants (June 3 - 5, 2004) L.L. LI, L. LIU, F.M. HE, Y. GAO, L.M. ZHANG, and L.F. ZHANG, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China IADR Objectives: Epidermal growth factor (EGF) and its receptor (EGFR) play crucial roles in cellular signaling in proliferation and differentiation of oral mucosa. The Objective is to study the expression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and proliferating cell nuclear ...

Extraction and Immediate Placement of the NobelPerfect Scallop Implant: A Novel Technique for Cement-Retained Provisional Crowns December 2004 By David French, BSc, DDS, Dip Perio Journal of the Canadian Dental Association Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. The immediate placement of an implant into an extraction socket along with immediate placement of a temporary crown represents a significant advance in therapy for patients who have lost an upper anterior too ...

Extractions, Implant Placement, and Immediate Loading of Mandibular Implants: A Case Report of a Functional Fixed Prosthesis in 5 Hours December 2003 Petropoulos, Vicki C. DMD, MS*; Balshi, Thomas J. DDS†; Balshi, Stephen F. BBE‡; Wolfinger, Glenn J. DMD§ Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(4) December 2003 pp 283-290 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Consultant ...

Fabrication and use of a simple implant placement guide August 2004 By Richard J. Windhorn, DMD Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, The (PROS) • Volume 92 • Number 2 • p196 to p199 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Proper placement and orientation of dental implants is a requirement for optimum function and esthetics to be obtained with the definitive restoration. This article describes an acrylic resin implant placement guide which is simple to fabricate and easy to use. This device guides the surgeon in the precise position and angulation planned for the implant, yet allows for some flexibility in the event slight adjustments are necessary during surgery.

Fabrication of a craniofacial implant surgical and treatment planning guide January 2005 • Volume 93 • Number 1 Stephen G. Alfano, DDS, MS Robert F. Robinson Caroline M. Webber, DDS Kimberly K. Erickson, DDS The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Abstract A procedure is described to fabricate a surgical guide to assist in the placement of craniofacial implants for prosthetic auricular rehabilitation. An impression is made of the defect, and a wax pattern of the missing ear is comple ...

Fabrication of a screw-retained fixed provisional prosthesis supported by dental implants March 2004 Ali Murat Kökat, DDS, a, and Kvanç Akça, DDS, PhD, b Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Volume 91 • Number 3 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Screw-retained provisional implant-supported prostheses may have advantages over cement-retained prostheses in certain situations. This article describes a tech ...

Fabrication of a self-retaining surgical template for surgical placement of dental implants for the partially edentulous patient January 2005 Dusan V. Kuzmanovic, DDS, MDS, DipClDent & J. Neil Waddell, MDipTech, HDE Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry • Volume 93 • Number 5 Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Procedure A team approach to implant therapy is essential for preoperative diagnosis, evaluation, and correct implant placement. Radiographic and surgical templ ...

Fabrication of Surgical Template for CT-based Implant Planning Int Poster J Dent Oral Med 2004, Vol 6 No 04 Authors: Dr. Jörg Neugebauer, Department for Cranio-Maxillo and Plastic Facial Surgery, University Cologne, Dr. Viktor Emil Karapetian, University Cologne, Germany, Martin Schuler, Dentoplant Dental Lab, Cologne, Germany, Prof. Dr. Dr. Joachim E. Zöller, University Cologne, Germany Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH, Berlin Introduction Prosthetic driven implant placement requires a plannin ...

Facial Profile Support by Fixed or Removable Implant Superstructures Int Poster J Dent Oral Med 2004, Vol 6 No 04 Authors: Dr. Jörg Neugebauer, Dr. Dr. Britta Meul, Prof. Dr. Dr. Alexander C. Kübler, Dr. Viktor E. Karapetian, Department for Cranio-Maxillo and Plastic Facial Surgery, University Cologne, Dr. Mitra Saffar, Department of Orthodontics, University Cologne, Germany, Prof. Dr. Dr. Joachim E. Zöller, Department for Cranio-Maxillo and Plastic Facial Surgery, University Cologne ...

Factors influencing the resonance frequency of dental implants October 2003 Haw-Ming Huang, MS* Ching-Lai Chiu, DDS, MS† Ching-Ying Yeh, PhD‡ Sheng-Yang Lee, DDS, MS, PhD§ Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online Abstract TOP Purpose: Resonance frequency (RF) analysis has been used by several investigators to assess the boundary conditions of dental implants. However, a scientific investigation of the association between the structural condition of the alveolar bone and th ...

FEA Prediction of Crestal Bone Retention around Dental Implants 13 March 2004 H. ALEXANDER, Orthogen Corporation, Springfield, NJ, USA, and J. RICCI, New York University, USA IADR Objectives: Canalicular flow excites osteocytes to produce anabolic factors that recruit osteoblasts and inhibit osteoclasts. Damage to the network causes osteocyte death and recruitment of osteoclasts. Von Mises stress predicts yield damage of bone. The objective is to minimize crestal bone stress and micromotion ...

Finite Element Analyses of Two Antirotational Designs of Implant Fixtures March 2005 Akour, Salih N. BSc, MSc, PhD*; Fayyad, Mohammed A. BDS, PhD†; Nayfeh, Jamal F. BSc, MSc, PhD‡ Implant Dentistry: Volume 14 Abstract TOP The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of cyclic compressive forces on loosening of the abutment retaining screw of dental implant fixtures with two different antirotational designs using the finite element analysis. A three-dimensional model of externally he ...

Finite Element Analysis at the Implant/Bone Interface for One-piece vs. Multi-unit Implant Systems 28 June 2003 R.-F. WANG1, B.J. KANG2, and B.R. LANG1, 1 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, 2 Hoff & Associates, Ann Arbor, MI, USA IADR Objective: The recent introduction of implant systems that combine the implant and the abutment as one unit has prompted the question of whether or not these new systems result in different stresses at the bone to implant interface when compared with the m ...

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF AN OSSEOINTEGRATED STEPPED SCREW DENTAL IMPLANT October 2004 By J. P. Geng, BDS, DrPH, MScD; W. Xu, BEng, PhD; K. B. C. Tan, BDS, MSD; G. R. Liu, PhD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract An osseointegrated stepped screw dental implant was evaluated using 2-dimensional finite element analysis (FEA). The implant was modeled in a cross section of the posterior human mandible digitized from a computed t ...

Finite Element Analysis of Effect of Prosthesis Height, Angle of Force Application, and Implant Offset on Supporting Bone November/December 2004 Murat Sütpideler, DDS, PhD/Steven E. Eckert, DDS, MS/Mark Zobitz, MS/Kai-Nan An, PhD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: This finite element analysis was conducted to determine the magnitude of stress in the supporting bone when implants were arranged in either a straight-line or an offset configuration. In addition, the effects of axial and nonaxial l ...

Finite element analysis of four thread-form configurations in a stepped screw implant March 2004 J. P. Geng*, Q. S. Ma**, W. Xu, K. B. C. Tan & G.R. Liu Journal of Oral Rehabilitation Volume 31 Issue 3 Page 233 - March 2004 Blackwell Synergy Publishing SUMMARY The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal thread form configuration for an experimental stepped screw implant. Two-dimensional finite element analysis was applied to model the experimental stepped screw implant in a st ...

Finite Element Analysis of Staggered Placement of Dental Implants 27 June 2003 Y. SATO1, H. ITOH2, T. SASAKI2, T. OHASHI1, and M. SATO1, 1 Tohoku University Graduate School of Engineering, Sendai, Japan, 2 Tohoku UniversityGraduate School of dentistry, Sendai, Japan IADR Objectives: Previous studies have shown, through use of a quasi-three-dimensional photoelastic method, that there are no clear difference in stress distributions between the straight implant configuration and the staggered c ...

Finite element analysis of three designs of an implant-supported molar crown November 2004 • Volume 92 • Number 5 Allahyar Geramy, DDS, MSc a Steven M. Morgano, DMDb Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Abstract Statement of problem The optimal method of implant support for a single mandibular molar crown is controversial because commonly used, threaded, root-form implants developed by Branemark were not originally designed to support individual crowns. Purpose The purpose of this study was ...

Five-year Alveolar Bone Levels of Dental Implants after Immediate Loading 14 March 2003 A.M. POLSON1, D. SHARKEY1, I. LEE1, A.P. POLSON1, L. MINSK1, H. SALAMA1, L. ROSE1, and M. FELDSTEIN2, 1 University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, USA, 2 MDCI, North Attleboro, MA, USA IADR Objectives: Previous communications (Lee et al. 2002) documented 5 year survival rate (100%) and clinical status around 65 immediately and 40 delayed-loaded splinted implants in 13 test and 8 ...

Five-year Clinical Status of Dental Implants after Immediate Loading 14 March 2003 I. LEE1, A.M. POLSON2, D. SHARKEY2, A.P. POLSON2, H. SALAMA2, L. MINSK2, L. ROSE2, and M. FELDSTEIN3 IADR Objectives: This 5 year report compares the clinical status of immediately loaded, bilaterally splinted, ITI one-stage implants with delayed-loaded splinted implants. Methods: 24 patients with edentulous mandibles have been participating in this on-going single center feasibility study and were randomized ...

Fixed partial denture or single-tooth implant restoration? Statistical considerations for sequencing and treatment September 2004 By Thomas J. Salinas, DDS; Michael S. Block, DMD and Avishai Sadan, DMD Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Supplement 2 • Volume 62 • Number 9 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract The choice to replace a single missing tooth can be based on the primary decision that t ...

Fixed rehabilitation of a patient with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia using zygomatic implants August 2004 By Miguel Peñarrocha-Diago, MD, MS, PhDa*, Roberto Uribe-Origone, DDS, MDSb, Javier Rambla-Ferrer, DDS, MDSb, Juan Guarinos-Carbó, MD, MSc Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology • Volume 98 • Number 2 • p161 to p165 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract W ...

Fixed/Removable Full Arch Implant-Supported Prostheses: Analysis of Published Data M. ALI, Y. ISMAIL, J. CLOSE, M. SHMERELZON, and B. LEUNG, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies Objectives: Treatment options for the completely edentulous arches include implant supported fixed prostheses and implant supported removable prostheses. The removable prostheses had been advocated because of lesser cost, less demanding oral hygiene for the elderly, and better support ...

Force transmission of one- and two-piece morse-taper oral implants: a nonlinear finite element analysis August 2004 Çehreli MC, Akça K, Idotplikçiogu H. Clinical Oral Implants Research, August 2004, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 481-489(9) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Purpose: To compare force transmission behaviors of one-piece (1-P) and two-piece (2-P) morse-taper oral implants. Material and methods: A three-dimensional finite ele ...

Forced Orthodontic Eruption of Fractured Teeth before Implant Placement: Case Report April 2005 Leandro Chambrone, DDS • • Luiz A. Chambrone, PhD, MSD, DDS • Journal of the Canadian Dental Association A b s t r a c t The treatment of esthetic areas with single-tooth implants represents a new challenge for the clinician. Placement of a single-unit implant is indicated for fractured or periodontally compromised teeth. In 1993, a modification of the forced eruption technique, called “orthodo ...

Forensics among key topics at dental congress Sunday May 22, 2005 The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Forensic dentistry is among key subjects to be highlighted at the 27th Asia Pacific Dental Congress, which will be held here for five days beginning Wednesday. The biennial conference, themed Rediscover the Art of Comprehensive Oral Health Care, would be held at the Putra World Trade Centre and attended by some 1,500 dental professionals from 28 countries including aesthetic surgeons, dental nur ...

Formation of ligamentous cementum-like tissues around dental implants 10 March 2005 A. MIYASHITA, K. KOMATSU, A. SHIMADA, S. SHIMODA, S. FUKUSHIMA, and S. OIDA, Tsurumi University, Yokohama, Japan IADR Objective: Peri-implant tissues resembling periodontal ligament have been achieved around dental implants in monkeys and dogs. Our aims are to observe the formation of ligamentous tissues around implants installed in the sockets of a rat model, and to investigate the support function of the pe ...

Formation of peri-implant soft-tissue attachment on sol-gel-derived TiO2-coated titanium implants 10 March 2005 S. ROSSI1, T. TIRRI1, N. MORITZ1, H. KUNTSI-VAATTOVAARA2, R.-M. TULAMO2, and T.O. NÄRHI1, 1 University of Turku, Finland, 2 University of Helsinki, Finland IADR Formation of peri-implant soft-tissue attachment on sol-gel-derived TiO2-coated titanium implants. Objectives: In many cases firm soft tissue attachment could improve the outcome of dental implant treatment. We have recen ...

Fracture Strength and Failure Mode of Five Different Single-Tooth Implant-Abutment Combinations 2005 Joerg R. Strub, DMD, PhD, Thomas Gerds, Dipl Math International Journal of Prosthodontics, March/April, Volume 16, Issue 2 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the fracture strength and mode of failure of five different single-tooth abutment-implant combinations be ...

Fractures of the iliac crest after split-thickness bone grafting for preprosthetic surgery: report of 3 cases and review of the literature July 2004 Steven A. Zijderveld, DDS, MD * * Christiaan M. ten Bruggenkate, DDS, MD, PhD † Johan P.A. van Den Bergh, DDS, PhD ‡ Egbert A.J.M. Schulten, DDS, MD, PhD § Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online Abstract Purpose In this study fractures of the iliac crest after split-thickness bone grafting in a patient population treated for pr ...

Functional and Aesthetic Rehabilitation of CLP-Patients Using Dental Implants 10 March 2004 U. WAHLMANN, Clinic for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mainz, Germany, S. BLOME, Universität Mainz, Germany, S. WRIEDT, Poliklinik f. Kieferorthopädie, Mainz, Germany, J. WEGENER, Poliklinik f. zahnärztliche Prothetik, Mainz, Germany, and W. WAGNER, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany IADR Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the outcome of dental implant-therapy for the functi ...

FUNCTIONAL AND ESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS FOR SINGLE-TOOTH ANKYLOS IMPLANT-CROWNS: 8 YEARS OF CLINICAL PERFORMANCE June 2004 By Katrin Döring, DMD; Eduard Eisenmann, DMD Michael Stiller, DMD, MD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Problem: Following the loss of an anterior natural tooth, the mucogingival complex begins to collapse. The early placement of endosseous dental implants can prevent or reduce the extent of this collapse. If the ...

Functionalization of dental implant surfaces using adhesion molecules 2004 Dec 15 Schliephake H, Scharnweber D, Dard M, Sewing A, Aref A, Roessler S. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater The aim of the present study was to test the hypothesis that organic coating of titanium screw implants that provides binding sites for integrin receptors can enhance periimplant bone formation. Ten adult female foxhounds received experimental titanium screw implants in the mandible 3 months after removal of a ...

Gelatinase B is associated with peri-implant bone loss December 2003 Ma J, Kitti U, Hanemaaijer R, Teronen OP, Sorsa TA, Natah S, Tensing E-K, Konttinen YT Clinical Oral Implants Research, December 2003, vol. 14, no. 6, pp. 709-713(5) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: The aim of this study was to clear whether gelatinase B is associated with peri-implant bone loss (PBL). Peri-implant sulcus fluid was collected from 46 implant sites ...

Gene therapy helpful in dental implant 2005-02-02 chinaview.cn LOS ANGELES(Xinhuanet) -- US Researchers have found that introducing a growth factor protein into a mouth wound, using gene therapy, helps generate bone around dental implants, according to a paper in the Molecular Therapy journal published on Tuesday. Such reconstructive surgery today involves either taking a bone graft from the patient's chin or jaw, which leaves a second wound needing to heal, or using donated bone from a tis ...

Gene therapy helps generate bone around dental implants 3-Feb-2005 News-Medical in Medical Research News A University of Michigan research team has found that introducing a growth factor protein into a mouth wound using gene therapy helped generate bone around dental implants, according to a new paper in the February issue of the journal Molecular Therapy. In a patient with a sizeable mouth wound, replacing a tooth takes more than simply implanting a new one---the patient also needs the bon ...

Gene therapy promising for growing tooth-supporting bone Feb. 1, 2005 University of Michigan ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A University of Michigan research team has found that introducing a growth factor protein into a mouth wound using gene therapy helped generate bone around dental implants, according to a new paper in the February issue of the journal Molecular Therapy. In a patient with a sizeable mouth wound, replacing a tooth takes more than simply implanting a new one—the patient also needs the b ...

Glamorous grins drive cosmetic dentistry growth July 25, 2003 print edition Lee Hall Atlanta Business Chronicle Blame it on Julia Roberts, or maybe Tom Cruise, those famous folks with the dazzling dental work. The confluence of Hollywood star power, new technology and creative marketing has led to boom times for the cosmetic dental business. There are no reliable figures on how much money is spent on tooth whitening, veneers, implants and oral laser surgery. Just about every dentist in tow ...

Goodbye tombstone teeth, hello smile 23/05/2005 health.telegraph Cosmetic dentistry is no longer the preserve of celebrities, and a good 'dental face-lift' can prevent future tooth decay, says Christine Doyle Not so long ago, most of us went to the dentist simply to save our teeth from the ravages of decay. Though some of us may have aspired to own the perfect smile, expensive restorative work was considered to be the realm of celebrities. Nowadays, though, dentists are in the business of b ...

Growth plan has teeth Voorhees dentists tap baby boomers with plan for a superstore March 27, 2005 By John George Philadelphia Business Journal VOORHEES, N.J. -- The sounds of hammers and saws along Laurel Oak Road will soon be replaced by drills -- dentist drills, that is -- in this Camden County township. The construction sounds are coming from a $5 million medical office building being constructed for a multi-specialty dental practice. The 41,000-square-foot medical office will includ ...

Guided bone regeneration around titanium plasma-sprayed, acid-etched, and hydroxyapatite-coated implants in the canine model Conner KA, Sabatini R, Mealey BL, Takacs VJ, Mills MP, Cochran DL. 2003 May J Periodontol BACKGROUND: Endosseous dental implants with rough surfaces have been designed to improve early healing, especially in areas of poor bone or insufficient bone quantity. The aim of this study was to histomorphometrically assess the bone-to-implant contact on 3 different rough-surfa ...

Guided Bone Regeneration at Immediate Implant Insertion and Loading: A Case Report Implant Dentistry. 13(3):223-227, September 2004. Fugazzotto, Paul A. DDS Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. Abstract: A tapered-end, SLA- (sandblasted and acid-etched) surfaced ITI implant was placed in a compromised ridge at the time of tooth removal. After placement of nonautogenous regenerative materials, the implant was immediately loaded with a provisional restoration within 2 hours of implant insertion. Six-month reentry demonstrated regeneration of lostalveolar bone surrounding the implant and clinical implant immobility. Clinical ramifications of these findings are discussed. Subscription is required to view the article in its entirety.

Hard-tissue alterations following immediate implant placement in extraction sites October 2004 Daniele Botticelli1,2, Tord Berglundh1 and Jan Lindhe1 Journal Of Clinical Periodontology Volume 31 Issue 10 Page 820 - October 2004 Blackwell Synergy Publishing Abstract Background: The marginal gap that may occur following implant installation in an extraction socket may be resolved by hard-tissue fill during healing. Objective: To study dimensional alterations of hard tissues that occur f ...

Healing and osseointegration of submerged microtextured oral implants October 2003 Tae-Ju Oh, Joongkyo Yoon, Stephen J. Meraw, William V. Giannobile and Hom-Lay Wang Clinical Oral Implants Research Volume 14 Issue 5 Page 643 - October 2003 Blackwell Synergy Publishing Abstract: The success of dental implants is primarily dependent upon the degree of osseointegration or bone-to-implant contact (BIC), possibly facilitated by a roughened implant surface. This study was performed to histo ...

Healing of dehiscence-type defects in implants placed together with different barrier membranes: a comparative clinical study April 2005 Ofer Moses1, Sandu Pitaru2, Zvi Artzi1 and Carlos E. Nemcovsky3 Clinical Oral Implants Research Volume 16 Issue 2 Page 210 Blackwell Synergy Abstract Objective: Premature exposure of membranes used in guided bone regeneration (GBR) results in decreased bone formation. The effect of an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) and two collagen membrane ...

Healing of transplanted composite bone grafts-implants: a pilot animal study. December 2003 Cordioli G, Atiyeh F, Piattelli A, Majzoub Z. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2003 Dec;14(6):750-8. PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. This experimental pilot study was undertaken to evaluate healing of titanium implants transplanted with the surrounding bone into recipient osseous sites in the rabbit mandible. One short ...

Health Alert: Dental implants March 29, 20-05 By BrettWitt WIStv.com (National-NBC) March 29, 2005 - No matter how well you take care of your teeth, and many of us don't, millions of Americans will end up in the dentist office. Maureen Woodroffe is a dental implant patient, "It seems as I am getting older, my teeth are falling apart, and they're kind of falling apart all at once." What Maureen and a growing number of patients are choosing to replace their teeth is something called dental i ...

Health Alert: New dental implants April 15, 2005 By Dawndy Mercer WISTV The Food and Drug Administration has just given the green light to a new fluoride-coated dental implant that may save smiles everywhere. The fluoride actually helps build bone and speeds healing. Sandy Strouse hasn't always been a big fan of the dentist, "I had some bad experiences when I was younger and it stuck with me." For the past few years, she's been willing to brave the chair to save her smile. Dr. Scott Gradwe ...

Hemorrhaging Associated With Endosseous Implant Placement in the Anterior Mandible: A Review of the Literature May 2004 By Christos D.R. Kalpidis and Reza M. Setayesh Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract The placement of endosseous dental implants is largely considered a safe surgical procedure. However, upper airway obstruction secondary to severe bleeding in the floor of the ...

HISTOLOGIC EVALUATION OF 2 HUMAN IMMEDIATELY LOADED AND 1 SUBMERGED TITANIUM IMPLANTS INSERTED IN THE POSTERIOR MANDIBLE AND RETRIEVED AFTER 6 MONTHS October 2003 By Marco Degidi, MD, DDS; Giovanna Petrone, DDS, PhD; Giovanna Iezzi, DDS; Adriano Piattelli, MD, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Immediate loading can be successfully used in implant dentistry. Many factors are thought to be of importance in obtaining miner ...

Histologic evaluation of a 12-year-old threaded hydroxyapatite-coated implant placed in conjunction with subantral augmentation procedure: a clinical report. July 2004 Proussaefs P, Olivier HS, Lozada J. PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. This clinical report presents a histologic evaluation of a threaded hydroxyapatite-coated root-form implant retrieved from the posterior maxillary area of a patient afte ...

HISTOLOGIC EVALUATION OF AN IMMEDIATELY LOADED TITANIUM IMPLANT RETRIEVED FROM A HUMAN AFTER 6 MONTHS IN FUNCTION October 2004 Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Clinical and histologic studies have demonstrated that immediate loading can be successfully used in implant dentistry. Many factors are thought to be of importance in obtaining mineralized tissues at the interface. This study describes the implant interface of an i ...

Histologic evaluation of autogenous calvarial bone in maxillary onlay bone grafts: a report of 2 cases. July-August 2003 Orsini G, Bianchi AE, Vinci R, Piattelli A. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2003 Jul-Aug;18(4):594-8. PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Bone augmentation for implant dentistry has become a necessary procedure for a number of edentulous patients. Calvarial bone grafting constitutes an ...

Histologic Evaluation of Human Biopsies After Dental Augmentation With a Demineralized Bone Matrix Putty December 2003 Babbush, Charles A. DDS, MScD Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(4) December 2003 pp 325-332 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Private Practice, Lyndhurst, Ohio; and Clinical Professor and Director of Implant Research, Case Western Reserve University, School of Dentistry, Cleveland, Ohio. Reprint requests and correspondence to: Charles A. Babbush, DDS, MScD Brainard Place 290 ...

Histologic, Morphometric, and Densitometric Study of Peri-implant Bone in Rabbits with Local Administration of Growth Hormone 2005 Isabel F. Tresguerres, MD, PhD, DDS/Miguel A. Alobera, MD, PhD, DDS/Rafael Baca, MD, PhD, DDS/Jesús A. F. Tresguerres, MD, PhD The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, March/April, Volume 20, Issue 2 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: The objective of this ...

Histological analysis of the Ankylos peri-implant soft tissues in a dog model Tenenbaum H, Schaaf JF, Cuisinier FJ. 2003 Implant Dent. PURPOSE: The importance of the soft tissue-implant interface is enhanced by the presence of a microgap between the implant and the abutment, which represents a contamination site for bacteria. The aim of this study was to investigate the interface between the Ankylos gap-free implant system and the surrounding soft tissues in a dog model. MATERIALS AND METHOD ...

Histological evaluation of the Serf EVL evolution implant: a pilot study in a dog model Froum S, Tarnow D, Jalbout Z, Brun JP, Fromental R. 2003 Implant Dent. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare bone-to-implant contact (BIC) of the one-stage sandblasted surface EVL implant (SERF, Decines, France) with that of the two-stage turned (machined) Branemark Nobel BioCare implant in a dog model system. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three 1-year old female beagle dogs (canine) were acquired, e ...

Histology of Implant-covering Mucosa and Prognosis of Osseointegrated Implants 27 June 2003 Y. TOPLAR, B. MAYER, W. GROTH, and W. NIEDERMEIER, University of Cologne, Germany IADR Objectives: The aim of the study was to correlate histological findings of the implant covering mucosa with the long-term prognosis of osseointegrated implants. Method: 195 implants (Frialit 2 Type 45-03xx, Friadent, Germany) were placed in 97 patients and exposed using the punch technique (Biopsy Punch, 3-5mm, Sti ...

Histology of Peri-implant Mucosa at Non-submerged, One-piece, Micro-implants in Humans 27 June 2003 P. SCHUEPBACH1, R. GLAUSER2, A. LUNDGREN3, J. GOTTLOW3, and C.H.F. HAMMERLE2, 1 Microphot, Horgen, Switzerland, 2 University of Zurich, School of Dentistry, Switzerland, 3 University of Gothenburg, Sweden IADR Objective: The study evaluated the periimplant mucosa at non-submerged, one-piece, micro-implants in humans. Methods: Four experimental titanium micro-implants with a thick microporous o ...

Histomorphometric evaluation of new bone formation in diabetic rats submitted to insertion of temporary implants. Epub 2005 Mar 11. Ottoni CE, Chopard RP. Braz Dent J. 2004;15(2):87-92. PubMed Department of Anatomy, Biomedical Sciences Institute, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil. This study aimed to quantify new bone formation in the femurs of diabetic Wistar rats. Over an eight-week period, MTI-MP implants were evaluated in control rats and in diabetic rats. At several poin ...

Histomorphometrical and clinical comparison of submerged and nonsubmerged implants subjected to experimental peri-implantitis in dogs. 2004 February Zechner W, Kneissel M, Kim S, Ulm C, Watzek G, Plenk H Jr. PubMed OBJECTIVES: Soft and hard tissue healing around submerged and nonsubmerged versions of one dental implant design was evaluated in an experimental canine peri-implantitis model. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty-eight c.p. Ti-implants with integrated (one-piece=OPI) or screw-on (two-piec ...

Histomorphometry of human sinus floor augmentation using a porous B-tricalcium phosphate: a prospective study December 2004 Zerbo IR, Zijderveld SA, de Boer A, Bronckers ALJJ, de Lange G, ten Bruggenkate CM, Burger EH. Clinical Oral Implants Research, December 2004, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. 724-732(9) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) has been historically a well-accepted material for bone augmentation. We exa ...

Horizontal alveolar distraction of the narrow maxillary ridge for implant placement December 2004 Tomoo Oda, DDS, PhD * * Hideharu Suzuki, DDS, PhD † Masataka Yokota, DDS ‡ Minoru Ueda, DDS, PhD § Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online Abstract Purpose The purpose of this report was to describe a surgical technique for performing horizontal alveolar distraction of the knife-edge maxillary ridge. Patient and methods The patient was a 17-year-old woman with atrophy of the a ...

Horizontal ridge augmentation using human mineralized particulate bone: Preliminary results September 2004 Michael S. Block, DMD * * Mark Degen, DDS, MD † Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online Abstract Purpose We evaluated the hypothesis that particulate human mineralized bone can be used to augment the thin mandibular ridge followed by implant placement 4 months after augmentation. The thin ridge prevents implant placement without grafting. Patients and Methods Eleven conse ...

How To Deal With Vertical Bone Augmentation Failures: A Case Presentation August 24, 2004 By Yvan Poitras, DMD Oral Health Journal The loss of natural teeth inevitably leads to the loss of supporting bone. Unfortunately, this results in some negative consequences such as; a decrease of bone volume and density, a lack of lip support, and a residual ridge, which is more difficult to restore. Implant supported restorations are often the treatment of choice when re-establishing; function, aesth ...

HUMAN HISTOLOGIC ANALYSIS OF MINERALIZED BONE ALLOGRAFT (PUROS) PLACEMENT BEFORE IMPLANT SURGERY April 2004 By John C. Minichetti, DMD; Joseph C. D'Amore, DDS; Anna Y. J. Hong, DDS; Deborah B. Cleveland, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Because clinicians are placing more dental implants, it is becoming more important to maintain bone volume after tooth extraction. This article discusses the various bone-augmentation ...

Human recombinant tissue factor, platelet-rich plasma, and tetracycilne induce a high-quality human bone graft: a 5-year survey. May-June 2003 Philippart P, Brasseur M, Hoyaux D, Pochet R. Internationaol Journal of Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2003 May-Jun;18(3):411-6. PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. PURPOSE: To increase human bone graft regeneration and quality by the use of a mixture containing autolog ...

I-Dent develops product for less than $1m, raising $2m 1 Mar 05 Batya Feldman Globes [online] The company has already obtained FDA approval for its dental product, which reduces the risk and cost of dental implants. Start-up I-Dent Ltd. is embarking on its first financing round, with a goal of raising $2 million from venture capital funds and strategic investors. Founded in 2000, I-Dent aims at the dental market. The company supplies software and accessory devices for dental impla ...

ICP-MS multielemental determination of metals potentially released from dental implants and articular prostheses in human biological fluids. 2005 May 5; [Epub ahead of print] Sarmiento-Gonzalez A, Marchante-Gayon JM, Tejerina-Lobo JM, Paz-Jimenez J, Sanz-Medel A. Anal Bioanal Chem PubMed Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Oviedo, Julian Claveria 8, 33006, Oviedo, Spain, asm@uniovi.es. A sector field high-resolution (HR)-ICP-MS and an octapo ...

Identification of Biochemical Markers of Bone Metabolism in Tooth and Dental Implant Gingival Crevicular Fluid H. BURNS, S. RAMIREZ, J.D. JONES, and T.W. OATES, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA 2003 IADR Biochemical markers isolated from gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) collected around dental implants have the potential to provide an assessment of local bone metabolism. Bone resorptive markers have been previously identified in GCF from around implants. To ga ...

Image-guided navigation system for placing dental implants. 2004 Oct Casap N, Wexler A, Lustmann J. PubMed Navigation-guided surgery has recently been introduced into various surgical disciplines, including oral and maxillofacial surgery. Since the advent of dental implants, dental computed tomography (CT) scans have been used as a diagnostic tool for preoperative planning, but not as part of the surgical phase. This article explains the principles of computer-assisted surgery and describes ...

Immediate Dental Implant Placement in Sockets Augmented With HTR Synthetic Bone March 2004 Castellon, Paulino DDS*; Yukna, Raymond A. DMD, MS† Implant Dentistry: Volume 13(1) March 2004 pp 42-48 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Louisiana State University School, New Orleans, Louisiana. †Professor, Department of Periodontics, Louisiana State University School, New Orleans, Louisiana. Reprint requests and correspondence to: Paulino Caste ...

Immediate Functional and Non-Functional Loading of Dental Implants: A 2- to 60-Month Follow-Up Study of 646 Titanium Implants February 2003 by Marco Degidi and Adriano Piattelli Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: The aim of this study was the evaluation, from a clinical point of view, of implants subjected to immediate functional loading (IFL) and to immediate non ...

IMMEDIATE FUNCTIONAL LOAD OF MANDIBULAR IMPLANT OVERDENTURES: A SURGICAL AND PROSTHODONTIC RATIONALE OF 2 IMPLANT MODALITIES October 2004 By Jaime L. Lozada, DDS; Aladdin J. Al-Ardah, DDS; Kitichai Rungcharassaeng, DDS, MS; Joseph Y. K. Kan, DDS, MS; Alejandro Kleinman, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Classic guidelines in osseointegration for root-form dental implants include a long healing period, during which fu ...

Immediate Functional Loading: ‘High Speed’ Implant Supported Restorations!…. Novembre 2004 Pierre Boudrias, DMD, MSD, FRCD(C) Prosthodontist University of Montreal, Restorative Department Journal dentaire du Québec Volume 41 Osseointegration is the result of bone healing around endo-osseous implants. Based on the works of Professor P.I. Branemark (1960 - 1970), the protocol for conventional loading recommended a delay of between three to six months in order to allow for optimal bone a ...

Immediate Implant and Immediate Temporary Acrylic Crown in the Aesthetic Zone: A Case Report March 2004 By Jack G. Zosky, DDS, FRCD(C), FICD and Allan P. Schaffran, DDS Oral Health Journal Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. ABSTRACT: Historically the traditional two-stage approach to implant success utilizing the Branëmark protocol emphasizes a load-free healing period as a major requirement for predictable implant integration. A single stage surgery by placing ...

Immediate Implant Placement In Extraction Sockets Dustin Doderai Compton Implants Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. One thing that many people have in common is that they get old. There is no way to stop it, regardless of how hard they try. People will do anything from using anti-wrinkle creams to buying fancy sports cars when they turn 50. Anything and everything can and will be done to maintain that “young” look and make people feel like they did when they were ...

Immediate Implants Covered with Connective Tissue Membranes: Human Biopsies March 2003 By Thomas G. Wilson Jr., João Carnio, Robert Schenk, and David Cochran Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: Osseointegration has been shown to occur around implants placed immediately after tooth extraction in humans. To date, such osseointegration has been achieved only with tit ...

Immediate Implants Supporting Single Crown Restoration: A 4-Year Prospective Study July 2004 By Ugo Covani, Roberto Crespi, Roberto Cornelini, and Antonio Barone Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: The placement of implants at the time of tooth extraction has several clinical advantages, such as preservation of the alveolar ridge width and height and reduction of t ...

Immediate Loading and Custom Abutments to Create and Assure Predictable Esthetic Implant Dentistry April 2005 By Ira Schecter, DDS Oral Health Forty years ago, Dr. P.I. Brånemark placed the first titanium implants in a human jaw. Those four fixtures, screwed into the edentulous mandible of a 34-year-old male patient, served as the foundation for a long-lasting restoration that restored the man to normal form and function.1 Over the ensuing years, as Brånemark developed the concept of osseoin ...

Immediate Loading in the Edentulous Mandible Using Fixed Restorations. 2-year Preliminary Results G.E. ROMANOS, and G.-H. NENTWIG, University of Frankfurt, Germany 2003 IADR Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological situation of immediately loaded implants placed in the mandible in order to restore the dentition using arch-shaped restorations. Methods: Five patients (55.75±4.85 yrs old) participated so far in this study. 30 Ankylos® implants (Friadent, M ...

Immediate loading of definitive implants in the edentulous mandible using a fixed provisional prosthesis: The denture conversion technique September 2004 Craig M. Misch, DDS, MDS * † * Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online Abstract Purpose This article presents a clinical technique for immediate implant loading in the completely edentulous mandible. Materials and methods The protocol recommends the placement of 4 to 5 root-form implants in the anterior mandible between the ment ...

Immediate Loading of Dental Implants in the Completely Edentulous Maxilla: A Clinical Report September/October 2004 Robert A. Jaffin, DMD/Akshay Kumar, DMD/Charles L. Berman, DDS Quintessence Publishing Purpose: The purpose of this article was to determine whether clinical success can be achieved with immediate loading in the completely edentulous maxilla with endosseous screw-type implants. Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 34 patients who were edentulous or about to los ...

Immediate loading of dental implants in the edentulous mandible. 2004 Nov Castellon P, Blatz MB, Block MS, Finger IM, Rogers B. PubMed BACKGROUND: The authors review the literature regarding immediate implant loading in the anterior edentulous mandible, demonstrate the technique they currently use, review preliminary results and present an illustrative case. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The authors conducted a literature search using PUBMED and Ovid databases. They considered for review 31 article ...

Immediate Loading of Dental Implants Placed in Distracted Bone: A Case Report May/June 2004 Marco Degidi, MD, DDS/Francesco Pieri, DDS/Claudio Marchetti, MD, DDS/Adriano Piattelli, MD, DDS Quintessence Publishing A 40-year-old female patient presented for rehabilitation of an edentulous mandible with endosseous implants. Radiologic examination showed evidence of moderate atrophy in the intraforaminal area and an even more pronounced level of bone resorption in the posterior mandible. The pat ...

IMMEDIATE LOADING OF ENDOSSEOUS IMPLANTS IS NOT NEW October 2004 By Leonard I. Linkow, DDS, DMSc & Robert J. Miller, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology For practitioners trained within the past 20 years in oral implantology, the accepted protocol for implant placement required a significant and trauma-free healing period before prosthetic loading. The majority of implant procedures performed today use this 2-stage protocol. With the evolution of new implant designs, immediate loading of impla ...

Immediate loading of implants:A multicenter, prospective study S.G. KANCYPER1, J. CLOSAS2, J. BAFFA2, G. CAGNONE2, A. RODRIGUEZ2, and M. TROIANO2, 1 Universidad Nacional de Tucuman, S. M. de Tucuman, Argentina, 2 Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies Various studies have demonstrated the feasibility and predictability of the Immediate loading technique. However, most of the publications are based on retrospective or uncontrolled cases. Objectives: Determi ...

Immediate Loading of Single-Tooth Implants in the Posterior Region January/February Volume 20, Issue 1 Marcus Abboud, Dr Med Dent/Bernd Koeck, Prof Dr Med Dent/Helmut Stark, Prof Dr Med Dent/Gerhard Wahl, Prof Dr Med Dent/Roswitha Paillon, Dr Med Dent Publication: The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical response and safety of immediately loaded single-tooth implants placed in the posterior region of the maxill ...

Immediate loading of the edentulous mandible: Delivery of the final restoration or a provisional restoration—which method to use? September 2004 Paulino Castellon, DDS * * Michael S. Block, DMD † Michael B. Smith, DDS ‡ Israel M. Finger, DDS, MS § Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online Abstract Purpose Edentulous patients desire restoration of their chewing ability as soon as possible after placement of dental implants. The purpose of this article is to provide clinicians ...

Immediate Loading of Titanium Dental Implants: a Clinical Evaluation of 1036 Implants in Man M. DEGIDI, L. D'ARCHIVIO, G. IEZZI, and A. PIATTELLI, University of Chieti, Italy 2003 IADR Objective:aim of this study was the evaluation of immediately loaded implants in a series of different anatomical configurations. Methods: two hundred eighty three patients participated in this study. A total of 1036 implants were placed, 51 IMZ Twin Plus (Friadent, Mannheim, Germany), 188 Frialit-2 (Friadent, ...

Immediate Loading with Complete Implant-Supported Restorations in an Edentulous Heavy Smoker: Histologic and Histomorphometric Analyses George E. Romanos, DDS, Dr Med Dent, PhD/Carina B. Johansson, PhD Year 2005 The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants The clinical case presented is that of an edentulous female patient, a heavy smoker, who received implant-supported complete restorations in the maxilla and mandible using the immediate loading concept according to the An ...

Immediate Loading with Fixed Screw-Retained Provisional Restorations in Edentulous Jaws: The Pickup Technique July/August 2004 German O. Gallucci, DMD/Jean-Pierre Bernard, PD Dr Med, MD/Michel Bertosa, CDT/Urs C. Belser, Prof Dr Med Dent, DMD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: This article describes (a) an immediate loading technique in the treatment of edentulous arches with screw-retained provisional restorations and (b) the effort to determine whether the described technique is compatible ...

Immediate Loading With Mini Dental Implants in the Fully Edentulous Mandible. 2004 Ahn, Mi-Ra DDS *; An, Kyung-Mi DDS +; Choi, Jung-Hwan DDS ++; Sohn, Dong-Seok DDS, PhD [S] Implant Dentistry. 13(4):367-372, 2004 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Abstract: The use of immediate loaded prostheses is not recommended for at least 2 weeks to prevent implants from premature loading. In addition, immediate removable prostheses are negated for at least 4 weeks at the site of guided bone regeneratio ...

Immediate Non-Occlusal Loading vs. Early Loading in Partially Edentulous Patients June 2004 Cagna, David R. DMD, MS* Implant Dentistry: Volume 13(2) June 2004 p 110 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Periodontics, University of Texas Health Science, Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229 Editors' Note: Dear Reader, please be aware that articles reviewed in this segment of the Journal are selected by the Editors and are assigned to be reviewed by kno ...

Immediate Occlusal Loading of Dental Implants: Factors Important to Success Maria-Astrid Urrutia, DDSIII Compton Implants Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Dental implants have been around for over 30 years and have revolutionized the dental profession. The current trend is moving towards the immediate loading of fixed implant retained prostheses. Immediate loading of dental implants offers many advantages to the patient as well as the dentist. It allows for a si ...

Immediate Occlusal Loading of Freestanding Implants Using Cortical Satellite Implants: Preliminary Report of a Prospective Study March 2005 Engelke, Wilfried MD*; Decco, Oscar A. DDS†; de las Mercedes Capobianco, María Bioing‡; Schwarzwäller, Wolfgang Dr. rer. nat.§; Villavicencio, Milagros Mendoza DDS¶ Implant Dentistry: Volume 14 Abstract TOP Freestanding implants with mandibular overdentures are used frequently after 3 months' healing time. Immediate full loading may be applied to this ...

IMMEDIATE OCCLUSAL LOADING THE SAME DAY OR THE DAY AFTER IMPLANT PLACEMENT: COMPARISON OF 2 DIFFERENT TIME FRAMES IN TOTALLY EDENTULOUS LOWER JAWS October 2004 By Tiziano Testori, MD, DDS; Massimo Del Fabbro, PhD; Fabio Galli, MD, DDS; Luca Francetti, MD, DDS; Silvio Taschieri, MD, DDS; Roberto Weinstein, MD, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Immediate loading of endosseous implants is becoming a widespread therapeutic ...

Immediate or Early Placement of Implants Following Tooth Extraction: Review of Biologic Basis, Clinical Procedures, and Outcomes Special Supplement 2004 Authors: Stephen T. Chen, MDSc/Thomas G. Wilson Jr, DDS/Christoph H. F. Hämmerle, DMD The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants Purpose: The aim of this article was to review the current literature with regard to survival and success rates, along with the clinical procedures and outcomes associated with immediate and delay ...

Immediate Placement and Provisionalization of Maxillary Anterior Single Implants: 1-Year Prospective Study September 2003 Loughlin, Robert M DDS, Department of Prosthodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78284-7894 Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(3) September 2003 pp 199-200 Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the implant success rate, peri ...

Immediate Provisional Restoration of Dental Implants- Preliminary Results Friday, 27 August 2004 J. HORWITZ, O. ZUABI, E.E. MACHTEI, and M. PELED, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel IADR Objectives: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the influence of insertion torque(IT), resonance frequency analysis(RFA) expressed as ISQ, and loading type, on implant survival. Methods: Patients requiring implant therapy were treated by tooth extractions, placement of 1-9 MIS® implants, bon ...

Immediate Provisional Restoration of Osseotite Implants: A Clinical Report of 18-month Results July/August 2004 Carl J. Drago, DDS, MS/Richard J. Lazzara, DMD, MScD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the survival rates and interproximal bone levels for Osseotite implants that were restored with fixed provisional crowns without occlusion immediately after implant placement. Materials and Methods: Ninety-three implants were placed in 38 partially edentulo ...

Immediate Restoration and Loading of Dental Implants: Clinical Considerations and Protocols Special Supplement 2004 Dean Morton, BDS, MS/Robert Jaffin, DMD/Hans-Peter Weber, Dr Med Dent The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants The use of dental implants to assist in the treatment of partial and complete edentulism is well documented. Most of the implant literature, however, reports results associated with implant survival and success when there has been adherence to rigid ...

Immediate Tooth Extraction, Placement of a Tapered Screw-Vent® Implant, and Provisionalization in the Esthetic Zone: A Case Report Schiroli, Guido MD, DDS* June 2003 Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(2) June 2003 pp 123-131 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Private practice, Genoa, Italy. Reprint requests and correspondence to: Michael M. Warner, MA Centerpulse Dental Division (formerly Sulzer Dental Inc.) 1900 Aston Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7308 Phone: (760) 929-4221 E-mail: mi ...

Impact of IL-1 genotype and smoking status on the prognosis of osseointegrated implants August 2004 Gruica B, Wang H-Y, Lang NP, Buser D. Clinical Oral Implants Research, August 2004, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 393-400(8) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Aim: This study evaluated the impact of the IL-1 genotype and smoking status on the prognosis and development of complications of osseointegrated implants. Material and methods: The ...

IMPLANT BIOMECHANICS IN GRAFTED SINUS: A FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS April 2004 By Mete I. Fanuscu, DDS; Hung V. Vu, DDS, PhD; Bernard Poncelet, MS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract This in vitro study investigated the stress distribution in the bone surrounding an implant that is placed in a posterior edentulous maxilla with a sinus graft. The standard threaded implant and anatomy of the crestal cortical bone, cancellous bone ...

Implant Dentistry - Demands, Benefits & Risks ProNational Insurance Company By David W. Swan, DDS The goal of modern dentistry is to restore the patient to normal contour, function, comfort, esthetics, speech and health. With recent advances in implant dentistry, the profession is better equipped than ever to help patients achieve this goal. As such, implants should be offered to patients as an option when indicated. More than 65% of general dentists have used implants for supporting fixed ...

Implant Dentistry at the Focus of Liability Lawsuits May/June 2004 Ludger Figgener, MD, DMD, PhD/Johannes Kleinheinz, MD, DMD, PhD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: In recent years, the growing readiness on the part of dental patients to take legal action has resulted in an increasing number of medical liability lawsuits. The aim of this retrospective analysis was to highlight aspects of these lawsuits of special significance, to subject them to both qualitative and quantitative analysis, an ...

Implant design and intraosseous stability of immediately placed implants: a human cadaver study April 2005 Akkocaoglu M, Uysal S, Tekdemir I, Akca K, Cehreli MC. Clinical Oral Implants Research, April 2005, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 202-209(8) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to explore effects of implant macrodesign and diameter on initial intraosseous stability and interface mechanical prope ...

Implant Imaging for the Dentist January 2004 By Muralidhar Mupparapu, DMD and Steven R. Singer, DDS Journal of the Canadian Dental Association Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. A b s t r a c t Dental implants have become part of routine treatment plans in many dental offices because of their increasing popularity and acceptance by patients. Appropriate preplacement planning, in which imaging plays a pivotal role, helps to ensure a satisfactory outcome. The deve ...

IMPLANT PLASTIC SURGERY: A REVIEW AND RATIONALE October 2004 By Christopher E. Kazor, DDS, MS, PhD; Khalaf Al-Shammari, DDS, MS; David P. Sarment, DDS, MS; Carl E. Misch, DDS, MDS; Hom-Lay Wang, DDS, MSD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Implant dentistry has been established as a predictable treatment modality with high clinical success rates. Esthetic considerations of implant restorations have been gaining increased int ...

Implant prosthodontic management of partially edentulous patients missing posterior teeth: The Toronto experience Nikolai J. AttardBChD, MSca George A. ZarbBChD, MS, DDS, MS, FRCD(C) April 2003 Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Abstract Statement of the Problem. The clinical success of implant-supported fixed partial dentures has been documented. However, few studies have reported long-term results or any association between implant outcomes and host determinants. Purpose. This study report ...

Implant Prosthodontic Therapy – Evaluation of Peri-implant Bone Changes D. KNEZOVIÆ ZLATARIÆ, A. ÈELEBIÆ, P. KOBLER, J. ŽIVKO-BABIÆ, and J. PANDURIÆ, School of Dental Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies Objectives: Severe loss of peri-implant supporting bone traditionally leads to the removal of the affected implant. The purpose of this study was to analyze whether the bone mineral density (BMD) values differ in 1) group of the patients with different implant placem ...

IMPLANT SCREW MECHANICS AND THE SETTLING EFFECT: AN OVERVIEW October 2003 by Sheldon Winkler, DDS; Karla Ring, DMD; Jamie D. Ring, DMD; Kenneth G. Boberick, DMD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract One of the most serious and prevalent problems associated with the restorative aspect of dental implants is loosening and fracturing of screws. Implant screws should be retightened 10 minutes after the initial torque application as a routine clinical procedure to help compensate for the settling effect. Mechanical torque gauges should be used instead of hand drivers to ensure consistent tightening of implant components to torque values recommended by implant manufacturers.

Implant Site Development for the Proper Crown/Implant Ratio :Case Report H.-S. SEOK1, Y. HERR2, J.-B. PARK2, Y.-H. KWON2, and J.-H. CHUNG2, 1 Seoul Advantist Dental Hospital, South Korea, 2 College of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies Objectives: The aim of this clinical trial was to improve the crown/implant ratio when the dental implants were installed in the vertically severe resorbed ridge of the maxillary posterior area. Simultaneous ...

Implant stability measurements for implants placed at the time of extraction: a cohort, prospective clinical trial. 2005 Mar Becker W, Sennerby L, Bedrossian E, Becker BE, Lucchini JP. J Periodontol. PubMed Private practice, Tucson, AZ; University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA. Background: Studies indicate that implants placed at the time of extraction have high success rates. Implants must be stable at the time of insertion. Presently there are no data indic ...

Implant Success Rate in a Dental School Setting: Retrospective Study S. ANDREANA, State University of New York - Buffalo, USA, and C. BENEDUCE, Erie Community College, School of Dental Hygiene, Williamsville, NY, USA 2005 IADR Aim: aim of this study was to retrospectively assess the rate of implant survival in a dental school post-graduate clinic, and to examine the health status of the patients. Materials and Methods: 133 of 157 charts of patients who received implants at the School of Den ...

Implant Surface Roughness Affects Osteoblast Gene Expression 2003 By G.B. Schneider, H. Perinpanayagam, M. Clegg, R. Zaharias, D. Seabold, J. Keller, and C. Stanford Journal of Dental Research Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract The transcription factor Cbfa1 regulates osteoblast differentiation and expression of genes necessary for the development of a mineralized phenotype. The purpose of this study was to determine if Cbfa1 and BSPII gene expression ...

Implant Surgery for a Patient with Parkinson’s Disease Controlled by Intravenous Midazolam: A Case Report March/April 2004 Keiji Kubo, DDS, PhD/Kayo Kimura, DDS, PhD Quintessence Publishing A 72-year-old male patient with Parkinson’s disease referred to the Dental Hospital of Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, presented with movement of an implant-supported prosthesis, slight pain, and purulent drainage from the gingiva in the anterior region of the maxilla, where implants had been placed m ...

Implant surgical guide fabrication for partially edentulous patients March 2005 By Jeffrey L. Shotwell, DDS, MS; Edward J. Billy, DMD; Hom-Lay Wang, DDS, MSD; and Tae-Ju Oh, DDS, MS Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract This article presents an innovative method for the fabrication of implant drill guides for partially edentulous patients. Using a light-polymerized composi ...

Implant Survival in Periodontally Compromised Patients October 2004 By Vibeke Baelum and Birgit Ellegaard Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: Relatively little is known on the long-term prognosis of implants inserted in partially edentulous, periodontally compromised patients. Methods: A total of 258 conventional implants, 57 two-stage and 201 one-stage implants, ...

Implant Therapy Following Liver Transplantation: Clinical and Microbiological Results After 10 Years June 2004 By Siegfried Martin Heckmann, Josef Georg Heckmann, Jens Julian Linke, Werner Hohenberger, and Andrea Mombelli Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: The number of immunocompromised patients is increasing as a consequence of successful organ transplantation. P ...

Implant Treatment in an Urban General Dentistry Residency Program: A 4-Year Retrospective Study 2004 Mohamed A. Maksoud, DMD Clifford B. Starr, DMD American Academy of Implant Dentistry Journal 30:364–368 DOI: 10.1563/0.725.1 Key Words Dental implants General dentistry resident education Survival rates Little data have been published on the survival rates of implants placed in dental residency programs. This study reports on the outcome of dental implants placed by first-year general ...

Implant Treatment in the Edentulous Mandible: A Prospective Study on Brånemark System Implants over More than 20 Years November/December 2003 Jan-Anders Ekelund, LDS/Lars W. Lindquist, LDS, Odont Dr/PhD/Gunnar E. Carlsson, LDS, Odont Dr/PhD/Torsten Jemt, LDS, Odont Dr/PhD International Journal of Prosthodontics, Volume 16, Issue 6 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: This prospective investigation studied ...

Implant-abutment Interface Micromotion of Three Different Implant Neck Designs 10 March 2005 J. MENG, J.E. EVERTS, F. QIAN, and D.G. GRATTON, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA IADR Objectives: Maintaining mechanical integration at the dental implant-abutment interface is paramount for clinical success of dental implant prostheses. This study evaluated dynamic micromotion at the implant-abutment interface for three different implant neck designs (Straumann standard-4.1, synOcta™-4.1 and synO ...

Implant-supported edentulous maxillary obturators with milled bar attachments after maxillectomy July 2004 Masayuki Fukuda, DDS, PhD * * Tetsu Takahashi, DDS, PhD † Hirokazu Nagai, DDS, PhD ‡ Mitsuyoshi Iino, DDS, PhD § Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of implants and milled bar supported edentulous maxillary obturators following the surgical ablation of maxillary tumors. Patients and me ...

Implant-Supported Fixed Partial Prostheses: A Retrospective Study 2003 Lars-Åke Johansson, LDS, Anders Ekfeldt, LDS, Odont Dr/PhD International Journal of Prosthodontics, March/April, Volume 16, Issue 2 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective study was to present treatment outcome and patient reactions to rehabilitation with implant-supported fixed partial prostheses. Mate ...

Implant-supported prosthetics Décembre 2003 Journal dentaire du Québec Volume 40 Implantology has become increasingly popular in Quebec in recent years. More and more dentists and denturologists are working together on implant-supported prosthetic treatments. This is a complex field of dentistry, requiring not only special skills but also strict planning of the entire process, based on prior diagnosis and a treatment plan. Patient follow-up is also crucial. Unfortunately, we have to ...

Implanting confidence February 24, 2005 By Sharon Klehm NewsTribune online Anyone who has ever lost a tooth, certainly wishes they could grow a new one. The reality is that it is not possible. However, modern dentistry has come up with the next best thing — a dental implant. The procedure involves extracting a tooth that cannot be saved and placing a titanium post or screw into the jawbone. Once the post is firmly anchored into the jawbone, a small titanium cover, called an abutment, is pla ...

Implantology: A Non-customized Surgical Guide System for Placement of Dental Implants August 2003 By David M. Vassos, DDS Oral Health Journal Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. ABSTRACT A continuing challenge in implant dentistry has been the placement of implant(s) in a manner that enables the creation of functionally and esthetically superior restorations. Over the years, a variety of surgical guides have been developed to optimize placement, but the fabrication of such guides remains costly and time-consuming, and inadequate posterior access all too often compromises their use. This article describes a system of implant-positioning rings that simplifies the task of accurate implant placement. Several case examples also are presented.

Implantology: Clinical Predictability of the Presence of the Interproximal Papilla Utilizing a Simple Method of Reference October 2003 By John F. Pepper, DDS, BSc.D, FADI Oral Health Journal Please visit the web site to view a series of images. In 1992, Tarnow, Magner and Fletcher published a classic paper on a study "to determine whether the distance from the base of the contact area to the crest of bone could be correlated with the presence or absence of the interproximal papilla in human ...

Implantology: Expect the Unexpected! June 2003 By Blake Nicolucci, BSc, DDS Oral Health Journal Most of the time, when a patient comes in for implant treatment and you have done all of the pre-treatment work-up (complete and thorough) you might probably expect the case to go to completion with little (or no) complications. As routine as this might be in a high volume implant practice, it is not always the rule. I've found out very recently that there are ALWAYS exceptions to the rule. The f ...

Implantology: How To Deal with the Most Challenging Area of the Mouth with Implants August 2003 By Yvan Poitras, DMD Oral Health Journal Please visit the web site to view a series of images. Ten to 15 years ago, the majority of our implants cases involved the completely edentulous mandible. We gained a lot of experience restoring those cases. Now the demand is directed more toward partially edentulous situations. Actually, it is not rare now that we are challenged with reconstructing 'the a ...

Implantology: How to Integrate Implant Dentistry in General Practice February 2003 By Milan Somborac, DDS Oral Health Journal It is interesting to note that a search using the Internet engine www.google.ca using the terms "dental implants" will produce more citations than the terms "cosmetic dentistry" or the terms "tooth bleaching" and "tooth whitening" combined! This search engine is the layman's medium. It is not a peer-reviewed journal. The public is interested. To assess effective dema ...

Implantology: Immediate Occlusal Loading for Fixed Prostheses August 2003 By Carl Misch, BS, DDS, MDS and Hom-Lay Wang, DDS, MSD Oral Health Journal Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. ABSTRACT The concept of immediate implant occlusal loading root form implants for fixed restorations has received increasing interest over the last five years. Studies have discussed the factors that may influence results, including implant number, implant length, bone density, occ ...

Implantology: Implant Prosthetic Soft Tissue Model Fabrication March 2003 By Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS, MAGD, MIPS/ICOI, FPFA, DICOI and Allen L. Schneider, DDS, FAGD, DICOI Oral Health Journal Soft tissue contours are critical to fabrication of fixed and removable implant prosthetics. Without this information aesthetics and hygiene may be compromised in the final prosthetics. To ensure that the emergence profile of fixed abutments replicates natural tooth aesthetics, the laboratory technici ...

Implantology: Implant Treatment versus Endodontic Re-treatment - A Contemporary Dilemma October 2003 By Milan Somborac, DDS Oral Health Journal In his 1984 book, Future Shock, Alvin Toffler examines the impact of rapid technological change upon society. For the same year, a search of the National Library of Medicine website using the key words "dental" and "implants" brings up 14 papers. A decade earlier, 12 were published and a decade previous to that there were none. Over the last 12 mont ...

Implants beat dentures June 14, 2005 Orlando Sentinal By William Hathaway Those with dental implants eat better and seem to be healthier and enjoy life more than those who have mouths filled with dentures, studies show. Even denture wearers eat more healthful meals if they have just two implants, says Dr. Jocelyne S. Feine, professor of dentistry at McGill University in Montreal, who has studied the health benefits and costs of dental implants. "Their reactions are phenomenal," Feine says ...

Implants for Single First Molar Replacement: Important Treatment Concerns Implant Dentistry: Volume 13(4) 2004 pp 328-335 Carvalho, Waldimir CD*; Casado, Priscila Ladeira CD*; Caúla, André Luis CD, MScD†; Barboza, Eliane Porto CD, MScD, DScD‡ Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Abstract The success rates of implants placed in the posterior region of both jaws are less than the anterior segments. Anatomic features, mastication dynamics, and adequate implant selection are all significant for long ...

Implants improve life outlook March 03, 2005 By Sharon Klehm News Tribune Online Three local dentists, Dr. John Derango of La Salle, Dr. Scott Stanke, a periodontist of Peru and Dr. Brian Billard of Oglesby currently work with dental implants. Derango has put temporary and permanent crowns on dental implant abutments for about 15 years. He recently completed training at the Misch Institute near Detroit, Mich., to install the cylinder, screw insert and abutment covering in routine cases no ...

Implants in an HIV-positive Patient: A Case Report May/June 2004 Monika Baron, DMD, MD/Franziska Gritsch, DMD, MD/Anna-Maria Hansy, DMD, MD/Robert Haas, DMD, MD Quintessence Publishing Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes an immune incompetence that weakens the body’s defense against pathogens. It has been supposed that HIV-positive patients are more likely to develop both early and late postoperative complications, such as septicemia and poor wound healing. This has not been corroborat ...

Implants in Patients Treated for Generalized Aggressive and Chronic Periodontitis: A 3-Year Prospective Longitudinal Study Prof. Reiner Mengel Lavin Flores-de-Jacoby 2005 Journal of Periodontology Background: The aim of the present prospective longitudinal study of periodontally diseased and periodontally healthy patients was a clinical, microbiological, and radiographic comparison of teeth and implants and an assessment of the implant success rate. Methods: Thirty-nine partially edentulou ...

IMPLANTS IN THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT (2003) Thomas Beikler* Thomas F. Flemmig International and American Associations for Dental Research IADR Journals Online Department of Periodontology, University of Münster, Waldeyerstr. 30, 48149 Münster, Germany; * corresponding author, beikler@uni-muenster.de Dental clinicians are confronted with an increasing number of medically compromised patients who require implant surgery for their oral rehabilitation. However, there are few ...

Implants in the Posterior Maxilla: A Comparative Clinical and Radiologic Study Luca R. Rodoni, Dr Med Dent/Roland Glauser, Dr Med Dent/Andreas Feloutzis, Dr Med Dent/Christoph H. F. Hämmerle, Prof Dr Year 2005 The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate implants placed according to several methods of sinus floor augmentation. Materials and Methods: Forty-eight patients (median age of 62 years, range 23 to 89) had been treated ...

Importance of Bone Quantity and Quality When considering Implants Guneeta Kalia Compton Implants Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Many studies have indicated that bone quality and quantity influence the osseointegration and therefore the success of an implant. Bone quantity is defined as the available bone at an edentulous and future implant site. It is usually limited by adjacent anatomical structures. When evaluating the volume of available bone many factors m ...

IMPORTANT ARTERIAL SUPPLY OF THE MANDIBLE, CONTROL OF AN ARTERIAL HEMORRHAGE, AND REPORT OF A HEMORRHAGIC INCIDENT August 2003 By Dennis Flanagan, DDS Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Penetration of the mandibular cortex during dental implant surgery may damage 3 important arteries and could lead to life-threatening circumstances. To lessen the likelihood of lateral angulations and cortical perforations, dental implants of ...

Improved Retention and Bone-to-Implant Contact with Fluoride-Modified Titanium Implants September/October 2004 Jan Eirik Ellingsen, DDS, PhD/Carina B. Johansson, PhD/Ann Wennerberg, DDS, PhD/Anders Holmén, DDS Quintessence Publishing Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate whether a fluoride modification of the titanium surface would have an effect on bone response after implantation. Materials and Methods: Titanium-oxide–blasted titanium implants with and without fluor ...

Improved Titanium Implant Attachment in Cortical Bone by Application of rAmelin 26 June 2003 C.S. BERNTSEN1, E.A. RIKSEN1, J.E. ELLINGSEN1, I. SLABY2, H.J. RØNOLD1, and S.P. LYNGSTADAAS1, 1 Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Norway, 2 Biora AB, Malmø, Sweden IADR Objective: Amelin is a protein involved in biomineralization of dental hard tissues, secreted by ameloblasts and odontoblasts during tooth formation. The aim of the present study was to investigate if amelin can be utilized t ...

Improving Implant Integration of Early-loaded Implants by Controlled Mechanical Stimulation: An Animal Experimental Study 28 June 2003 E. DE SMET1, S.V.N. JAECQUES1, J.A. JANSEN2, M. WEVERS1, J. VANDERSLOTEN1, G. VAN DER PERRE1, and I.E. NAERT1, 1 Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, 2 University of Nijmegen, Netherlands IADR Objective: Aim of this study was to investigate whether early loading can favour bone response and the integration of percutaneous implants. Methods: Percutaneous t ...

Improving the Fit of Implant-Supported Superstructures Using the Spark Erosion Technique November/December 2004 Eduard Eisenmann, Dr Med Dent/Ali Mokabberi, Dr Med Dent/Michael H. Walter, Dr Med Dent/Wolfgang B. Freesmeyer, Dr Med Dent Quintessence Publishing Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether the passive fit of the implant-retained single-cast framework could be improved by spark erosion treatment. Materials and Methods: An initial cast was produced in a transparen ...

In pursuit of catching a good night's sleep May 22, 2005 Wendi Winters The Capital As a professor, Katherine Tunney's problem wasn't students dozing off in her classes. The problem was her own quality of sleep and its effect on her mood, concentration and driving. For years the Annapolis woman suffered from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, a disorder that wreaks havoc on the ears - and sleep - of those around the sufferer. Five out of 100 people are suspected of having this disorder, which ...

In vitro assessment of the osteointegrative potential of a novel multiphase anodic spark deposition coating for orthopaedic and dental implants 2005 Mar 11 Sandrini E, Morris C, Chiesa R, Cigada A, Santin M. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater Hydroxyapatite coatings have been proven to improve the osteointegration of metal implants through a tight binding to the bone mineral phase as well as through favorable osteoblast adhesion and proliferation onto the implant surface. However, hydroxyapa ...

In Vitro Behavior of Heat-treated Hydroxyapatite-based Dental Implants 13 March 2004 S.-J. DING, Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan, Taiwan IADR Objectives: Plasma-sprayed hydroxyapatite (HA) based implants on metallic substrates have been widely used as load-bearing applications. To improve the performance of HA, incorporating bioactive glass (BG) into HA has been proven a potential alternative. Methods: Hydroxyapatite-bioactive glass (HA-BG) coatings were plasma-sprayed on Ti6Al4V subst ...

In vitro corrosion behavior of bioceramic, metallic, and bioceramic-metallic coated stainless steel dental implants Fathi MH, Salehi M, Saatchi A, Mortazavi V, Moosavi SB 2003 May Dent Mater OBJECTIVES: The most common metals and alloys used in dentistry may be exposed to a process of corrosion in vivo that make them cytotoxic. The biocompatibility of dental alloys is primarily related to their corrosion behavior. The aim of this work was to evaluate the corrosion behavior and thus the bioco ...

In vitro corrosion of dental implants and restorative materials 11 March 2004 D.K. KANG, K.T. OH, and K.N. KIM, Yonsei Univ, Seoul, South Korea IADR Objectives: For the aesthetic and functional restoration of edentulous patients, recently dental implants have been used widely. Dental implants and restorative alloys are required with the high corrosion resistance. However, they can be corroded in the oral cavity. In this study, Ti G2 and G3, gold, silver, Co-Cr and Ni-Cr alloys were investig ...

In Vitro Evaluation of Horizontal Implant Micromovement in Bone Specimen With Contact Endoscopy. March 2004. Engelke, Wilfried DrDrMed *; Decco, Oscar A. DDS +; Rau, Maria Jose DiplIng ++; Massoni, Maria Clara Acosta Bioing [S]; Schwarzwaller, Wolfgang DrRerNat [P] Implant Dentistry. 13(1):88-94 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract: Primary stability of dental implants is mandatory for their osseointegra ...

In vitro evaluation of the biocompatibility of contaminated implant surfaces treated with an Er : YAG laser and an air powder system February 2005 Kreisler M, Kohnen W, Christoffers A-B, Götz H, Jansen B, Duschner H, d'Hoedt B. Clinical Oral Implants Research, February 2005, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 36-43(8) You can view the abstract online. The full text article is available for purchase Abstract: Titanium platelets with a sand-blasted and acid-etched surface were coated with bovine serum alb ...

IN VITRO MINERALIZATION STUDIES WITH SUBSTRATE-IMMOBILIZED BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN PEPTIDES April 2003 By Keith Kirkwood, DDS, PhD; Brian Rheude, DDS; Young Joon Kim, DDS, PhD; Kyle White, MEng; Kay C. Dee, PhD Journal of Oral Implantology Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. Abstract Understanding the factors that control osteoblastic behavior is centrally important in establishment of successful osseointegration. Pharmacogenetic control of the osteoblast to i ...

In Vitro Study on Passive Fit in Implant-Supported 5-unit Fixed Partial Dentures January/February 2004 Matthias Karl, DMD/Werner Winter, Dr Dipl-Ing/Thomas D. Taylor, DDS, MSD/Siegfried M. Heckmann, DMD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: Fabrication and retention methods have an influence on the passivity of superstructure fit. The objective of the study was to quantify the strain development of various cemented and screwretained fixed partial dentures (FPDs). Materials and Methods: Forty sam ...

In Vivo Forces on Implants Influenced by Occlusal Scheme and Food Consistency September/October 2003 Thomas R. Morneburg, DDS, Dr Med Dent, PhD/Peter A. Pröschel, Dr Rer Nat, PhD International Journal of Prosthodontics, Volume 16, Issue 5 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate whether systematic modifications of occlusal features or food consistency are suitable to r ...

Incorporating Retrievability in Fixed Implant-Supported Prostheses by Transverse Fixation in the ITI Abutment System July/August 2004 By Peter A. Taylor, BSc(Hon), DDS Journal of the Canadian Dental Association Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. A b s t r a c t This article describes the use of the ITI implant system in rehabilitation of the maxillary anterior sextant of a 41-yearold patient. The Syn-Octa TS abutment system was used in this case, along with a customized transfer aid for intraoral positioning of these elements. This system offers the advantage of retrievability of the prosthesis in multiunit cases.

Incorporation of bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) on dental implants (June 3 - 5, 2004) Y.M. LIU1, E.B. HUNZIKER1, and K. DE GROOT2, 1 ITI Research Institute for Dental and Skeletal Biology, Bern, Switzerland, 2 Leiden University, Bilthoven, Netherlands IADR Introduction: Dental implant is nowadays a common undertaking, the more rapidly an implant becomes osseointegrated, the shorter will be the time of convalescence, the lower the risk of infection and the lower the costs for the patien ...

Incorporation of Implant Overdentures Into the Predoctoral Dental Curriculum June 2004 Alfano, Michael C. DMD, PhD* Implant Dentistry: Volume 13(2) June 2004 pp 107-108 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins *Professor of Basic Science and Periodontics, and Dean of the College of Dentistry at New York University. He is a member of the Administrative Board of the ADEA Council of Deans, and will chair the Implant Workshop at the Council of Deans meeting in November. Despite the best efforts of ded ...

India hot spot for dental nirvana FEBRUARY 14, 2005 KALPANA JAIN TIMES NEWS NETWORK NEW DELHI: Meditation seems to gel well with medication: designer smiles, fresh crowns and firm implants promise a refashioned nirvana for an increasing number of people from foreign shores as dentistry gets a new edge in India with state-of-the art equipment and multi-speciality centres. India seems to be emerging as a new destination for people who want specialised and expensive dental treatments such ...

India would become leader in nano-technology in 5 yrs Bio-chips developed through this technology could be used for retina correction, dental implants and also to activate the neurons in brain March 14, 2005 Cybernoon COIMBATORE (PTI): With bio-info-nano technologies expected to be the base for the future development, India is making efforts to come out with devices using nano-technology, including health and industrial applications, a senior scientist in the Defence Research and Developmen ...

Influence of a Cyclic RGD Peptide on MAP Kinases Signaling Pathways S. PALLU1, M. DARD2, A. JONCZYK3, and J. AMÉDÉE1, 1 INSERM U-443, Université Bordeaux 2, France, 2 Biomet-Merck Biomaterials, Darmstadt, Germany, 3 Merck Preclinical Research, Darmstadt, Germany 2003 IADR Objectives: Osseointegration of bone substitutes materials can be improved if the implants are supplemented with autologuous osteoblastic cells. RGD-containing peptides contribute to stimulate pro-adhesive properties of mat ...

Influence of Cortical Anchorage on Implant Mobility 27 June 2003 T. SUMIKAWA1, K. SARATANI2, T. KAWAZOE2, H. OKA3, and S.G. SHI4, 1 Graduate School, Osaka Dental University, Japan, 2 Osaka Dental University, Japan, 3 Okayama University Medical School, Japan, 4 306 Hospital of PLA, Beijing, China IADR Objectives: Several authors have suggested that cortical anchorage is important to implant stability by studies of stress distribution. However, there were few studies which investigated influe ...

Influence of implant microstructure on the osseointegration of immediate implants placed in periodontally infected sites. A histomorphometric study in dogs. 2004 February Novaes AB Jr, Papalexiou V, Grisi MF, Souza SS, Taba M Jr, Kajiwara JK. PubMed The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of implant microstructure on the osseointegration of immediate implants placed into infected sites. During 12 weeks, periodontitis was induced in six dogs in the areas of the first to fourth man ...

Influence of marginal bone resorption on stress around an implant a three-dimensional finite element analysis April 2005 E. KITAMURA*, R. STEGAROIU*, S. NOMURA* & O. MIYAKAWA Journal of Oral Rehabilitation Volume 32 Issue 4 Page 279 summary Average marginal bone resorption of about 1 mm after the first year of functional loading, which is followed by an annual loss of approximately 0·1 mm, has been reported in stable implants. However, finite element analyses on bone stress around implan ...

Influence of occlusal forces on stress distribution in preloaded dental implant screws April 2004 By Ibrahim Alkan, PhD, Atilla Sertgöz, PhD and Bülent Ekici, PhD Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Statement of problem Abutment and prosthetic loosening of single and multiple screw-retained, implant-supported fixed partial dentures is a concern. Purpose The purpose of th ...

Influence of Superstructure Materials on Strain Around an Implant Under 2 Loading Conditions: A Technical Investigation September/October 2004 Roxana Stegaroiu, DDS, PhD/Ameen Khraisat, BDS, PhD/Shuichi Nomura, DDS, PhD/Osamu Miyakawa, BE, PhD Quintessence Publishing Purpose: This investigation was concerned with the effect of 3 superstructure materials on the strain around an implant under static and nonimpact dynamic loading. Materials and Methods: Five highly filled composite resin–venee ...

Influence of the 3-D bone-to-implant relationship on esthetics. 2005 Apr Grunder U, Gracis S, Capelli M. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. PubMed There are biologic limits of the soft tissue dimension around implants; therefore, the limiting factor for the esthetic result of implant therapy is the bone level at the implant site. Clinicians must focus on the 3-D bone-to-implant relationship to establish the basis for an ideal and harmonic soft tissue situation that is stable over a long p ...

Influence of the Microgap in the Peri-Implant Hard and Soft Tissues: A Histomorphometric Study in Dogs Implant Dentistry: Volume 12(1) March 2003 p 10 Oates, Thomas W. Jr. DDS, PhD§ Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. We have made tremendous progress in our ability to use dental implants. This is no more evident than by the increasing emphasis placed on esthetics in implant therapy, and implant esthetics is becoming increasingly dependent upon soft tissue contours. This leads to the questio ...

Informatics Challenges in Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials December, 2003 D. Rekow Adv Dent Res Both tissue engineering and biomaterials have made tremendous strides recently, yet major questions remain unanswered. Tissue-engineered products have come to the market; others are in development. A fundamental issue that informatics could address for tissue engineering is to describe and to predict the cascade of biochemical and cellular reactions that occur as a function of time and impla ...

Infrared laser light reduces loading time of dental implants: a Raman spectroscopic study 2005 Feb;23 Lopes CB, Pinheiro AL, Sathaiah S, Duarte J, Cristinamartins M. Photomed Laser Surg. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess, through near-infrared Raman spectroscopy (NIRS), the incorporation of hydroxyapatite of calcium (CHA; approximately 960 cm(1))--on the healing bone around dental implants submitted or not to low-level laser therapy (LLLT) (lambda830 nm). BACKGROUND DATA: The pr ...

Initial Implant Position Determines the Magnitude of Crestal Bone Remodeling April 2004 By Gary A. Hartman and David L. Cochran Journal of Periodontology You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Abstract Background: The ability to predict the amount of bone remodeling around implants is important for a stable and predictable esthetic result. The purpose of this study was to investigate the amount of radiographic bo ...

Initial Subgingival Colonization of ‘Pristine’ Pockets 2005 M. Quirynen, R. Vogels, M. Pauwels, A.D. Haffajee, S.S. Socransky, N.G. Uzel, and D. van Steenberghe Journal of Dental Research 84(4):340-344, 2005 You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. The treatment of periodontitis/peri-implantitis involves the reduction/eradication of periopathogens. After therapy, beneficial and pathogenic species recolonize the subgin ...

Injury to the Inferior Alveolar Nerve During Implant Placement: A Formula for Protection of the Patient and Clinician September/October 2004 Philip Worthington, MD, DDS, BSc Quintessence Publishing This article concerns the problem of nerve damage associated with implant placement in the posterior mandible. The causes are discussed, with particular emphasis on intrusion of the drill or implant into the nerve canal. Recommendations are made to help the practitioner avoid this too-common complication.

Innovative coating could give medical implants a longer life 13-May-2005 By Megan Fellman Northwestern University EVANSTON, Ill. --- By mimicking an adhesive protein secreted by mussels and a polymer that repels cells and proteins, researchers at Northwestern University have designed a versatile new two-sided coating that could breathe life into medical implants. Currently the longevity of certain medical implants suffers because bacteria, cells and proteins in the body gradually accumula ...

Innovative Implant Design: Crestal Bone Response to 36 Months 26 June 2003 H.F. MORRIS, and S. OCHI, Department Veterans Affairs, Ann Arbor, MI, USA IADR OBJECTIVE: To assess the clinical performance on an innovative implant design (Ankylos) over a period of 36 months in a multicenter, multidisciplinary clinical study. This implant design does not have threads at top of implant to engage cortical bone, threads are designed to engage trabecular bone. Crestal Bone response was one of the varia ...

Intentional Angulation of an Implant to Avoid a Pneumatized Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report March 2004 By Terry J. Lim, DMD, Dip Prostho, FRCD(C); Anna Csillag, DDS, Dip Oral Rad, FRCD(C); Tassos Irinakis, DDS, Dip Perio, MSc; Adi Nokiani, BSc, DMD; Colin B. Wiebe, DDS, Dip Perio, MSc, FRCD(C) Journal of the Canadian Dental Association Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. A b s t r a c t This case report describes placement of an implant in the posterior maxilla ...

Inter-disciplinary dentistry persists as a challenge for rural dentists February, 2005 Yvonne Hanley, DDS Dental Economics Imagine yourself surrounded by beautiful mountains and fabulous fly-fishing streams. Imagine a practice filled with rural residents enjoying such a setting. Some of my close friends have such practices. If you will, imagine the place where I live in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, with 100 resorts on more than 1,000 lakes where fishing, boating, hunting, and cross-countr ...

Interactive imaging for implant planning, placement, and prosthesis construction. September 2004 Stephen M. Parel, DDS,* and R. Gilbert Triplett, DDS, PhD† Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2004 Sep;62(9 Suppl 2):41-7. You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. PURPOSE: This review describes a new interactive imaging program that allows computed tomography (CT) images to be used to virtually place dental implan ...

Interocclusal record for fixed implant-supported prosthesis December 2004 Omid Savabi, DDS, MS and Farahnaz Nejatidanesh, DDS, MS The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry • Volume 92 • Number 6 Please visit the web site to view the article in its entirety. The accurate transfer of the position of implants to the definitive cast involves clinical and laboratory techniques.1-5 However, making a correct interocclusal record may be challenging in certain clinical situations. The correct maxillomand ...

Interventions for replacing missing teeth: different types of dental implants. 2005 Jan 25 Esposito M, Coulthard P, Thomsen P, Worthington H. Department of Biomaterials and Department of Prosthetic Dentistry/Dental Material Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy at Goteborg University, PO Box 412, Medicinaregatan 8B, Goteborg, SWEDEN, SE-405 30. PubMed - in process Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Jan 25;(1):CD003815 BACKGROUND: Dental implants are available in different materials, shapes and w ...

Intraoperative Computerized Navigation for Flapless Implant Surgery and Immediate Loading in the Edentulous Mandible January/February Volume 20, Issue 1 Nardy Casap, DMD, MD/Eyal Tarazi, DMD/Alon Wexler, DMD/Uri Sonnenfeld, DMD/Joshua Lustmann, DMD Publication: The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants Computerized navigation surgery has evolved to facilitate minimally invasive procedures, the gold standard of surgery today. While flapless implant surgery may be clinical ...

Intraoral autogenous block onlay bone grafting for extensive reconstruction of atrophic maxillary alveolar ridges. April 2005 Schwartz-Arad D, Levin L. J Periodontol. 2005 Apr;76(4):636-41. PubMed You can view the abstract online. A subscription is required to view the full text or it can be purchased online. Background: Endosseous implants require sufficient bone volume for complete bone coverage. Alveolar defi- ciency can prevent ideal implant placement. Local bone grafts are a convenie ...

Ion implantation: surface treatment for improving the bone integration of titanium and Ti6Al4V dental implants February 2003 Miguel A. de Maeztu, J. Iñaki Alava, Cosme Gay-Escoda Clinical Oral Implants Research Volume 14 Issue 1 Page 57 - February 2003 Blackwell Synergy Publishing Ion implantation: surface treatment for improving the bone integration of titanium and Ti6Al4V dental implants Miguel A. de Maeztu, J. Iñaki Alava, Cosme Gay-Escoda Abstract: Dental implants subjected to ...

Is Smoking a Risk Factor for Implant Long-term Prognosis ? G.E. ROMANOS, K. LAKKOS, and G.-H. NENTWIG, Dental School Frankfurt, Germany March 2004 Clinical Implant Studies Smoking has been defined as a high risk factor for the prognosis of periodontally involved teeth Lit.) because it is associated with alveolar bone loss and attachment loss as well as pocket formation (Obeid and Bercy, 2000). Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the periimplant condition of Ankylos implants (F ...

Israeli dental robot makes implants less painful, less expensive April 17, 2005 By Allison Kaplan Sommer ISRAEL21c.org A new Israeli start-up wants to put a robot in your mouth. The company, Rehovot-based Tactile Technologies, recently obtained US Food and Drug Administration marketing approval for its novel dental implant location software. The software is a three-dimensional surgery planning solution, which will soon be marketed in the U.S. The company's flagship product, which is in t ...

Israeli dental robot makes implants less painful, less expensive April 17, 2005 By Allison Kaplan Sommer Israel21C A new Israeli start-up wants to put a robot in your mouth. The company, Rehovot-based Tactile Technologies, recently obtained US Food and Drug Administration marketing approval for its novel dental implant location software. The software is a three-dimensional surgery planning solution, which will soon be marketed in the U.S. The company's flagship product, which is in the ...