July/August 2010 issue

Featured JIACD content
Local Factors in Periodontal Disease

  While the primary etiology of periodontal disease is bacterial plaque in a susceptible host, a number of "local factors" may contribute to the disease process.  This short review provides a concise summary of many local factors :

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The Crestal Core Sinus Elevation: An Alternative to the Lateral Window.

Dr. Michael Toffler of Manhattan, New York, USA demonstrates his innovative crestal core sinus lift technique for dental implant placement.

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OCO BioMedical Releases new 2.2 and 2.5mm I-Micro Dental Implants

Available in both Crown and Bridge and O-Ball, priced favorably at $49 per implant, I-Micro 2.2 and 2.5mm dental implants are an incredibly economical solution without the costly investment of new instrumentation.

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Dental Q&A

Questions and Answers about Dental Implants and Advanced Clinical Dentistry
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Polishing exposed implant threads to improve periodontal health: What is your view?
How Do I Determine if the Implants are Osseointegrated? What is the latest technology determining if an implant is ready to restore?
Ailing Implant: Implant # 8 Site probes 7 mm and is bleeding, what should I do? How do I detox the implant for a grafting procedure?