Featured Cases

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 :

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.

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.

Root Coverage with Connective Tissue Grafts

A beautiful case demonstrating treatment of gingival recession on the maxillary central incisors by Dr. Paul Rosen of Yardley, Pennsylvania, USA.

GBR with CGF Membrane

Dr. Dong-Seok Sohn demonstrates guided bone regeneration (GBR) using a concentrated growth factor (CGF) membrane.

The Balloon Sinus Lift - A Course in the Technique

Dr. Ziv Mazor demonstrates the Balloon Sinus Lift Technique to facilitate the placement of dental implants. Dr. Ziv Mazor and Dr. Robert Horowitz are hosting a continuing education course on the State of the Art Sinus Augmentation Techniques on April 11, 2010 in New York, NY. For more information please visit www.augmentationcourse.com

Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) for extraction site preservation

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) applications for extraction site preservation. A presentation by Michael Toffler, DDS. Practice limited to Periodontics and Dental Implants, Manhattan, New York, USA.

Maxillary Porcelain Veneers

A beautiful case with dentistry performed by Dr. Benjamin Watkins of Washington, DC, USA.

JIACD Oral Pathology Image Library

JIACD is launching an exciting new feature: The JIACD Oral Pathology Image Library. This extensive collection will feature high quality photographs of dozens of the most commonly seen pathologic lesions of the oral cavity.

Immediate Mandibular Molar Implant Placement

When discussing immediate implants, mandibular posterior teeth are often overlooked. This is quite unfortunate because I have found this area to be one of the most predicatble sites for immediate implant placement. The following is a small series of cases demonstrating placement of immediate implants in mandibular molar sites.

Vertical Bone Regeneration for Implant Placement

This case demonstrates vertical bone augmentation to facilitate placement of a dental implant in the site of a failing central incisor.

Esthetic Crown Lengthening With Onlays

This is a case demonstrating how the periodontist and cosmetic dentist working together as a team can enhance a patient's smile.

MIS Sinus Compression Lift + Drill Guide

The following case demonstrates use of an MIS Abrahami drill guide and MIS bone compression kit for a closed sinus lift.

Maxillary Sinus Arteries

When performing an open sinus lift, the arterial supply of the maxillary sinus must be considered. The following article gives a brief description of how to handle this situation.

Intraoperative Recovery from Failed Ramus Graft

Oftentimes, procedures do not go quite as expected and quick intraoperative thinking is required to remedy the situation. This featured case demonstrates how a ridge split procedure was used to salvage a site with a failed ramus graft.