"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 ...