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6. Pterygoid Fixated Arch Stabilization Technique (PFAST): A Retrospective Study of Pterygoid Dental Implants used for Immediately Loaded Full Arch Prosthetics The pterygomaxillary complex is a known anchorage location for dental implants that is typically reserved for use in compromised situations. The dense bone in this area provides excellent insertion torque for dental implants and…
6. Custom Zirconia Ridge Augmentation Matrix (CZRAM) for Implant Site Development: A Report of Two Cases This is a report of two cases describing the use of custom zirconia ridge augmentation matrices (CZRAM) to effectively augment deficient alveolar ridges prior to dental implant placement. 3D computer-aided design (CAD) of customized zirconia rigid space maintenance devices…
6. Fibrous Dysplasia of the Mandible: A Case Report Fibrous dysplasia is a skeletal developmental disorder of the bone forming mesenchyme that manifests as a defect in osteoblastic differentiation and maturation. It is a lesion of unknown etiology, uncertain pathogenesis, and diverse histopathology. Fibrous dysplasia represents about 2.5% of all bone tumours and over 7%…
6. Odontogenic Keratocyst Treatment with Marsupialization and Decompression: A Case Series Odontogenic cysts such as the odontogenic keratocyst are benign lesions that have the potential for aggressive infiltrative behavior and undesirable comorbidities. Treatment of these lesions with conservative techniques such as marsupialization and decompression have proven and lasting benefits. The following series presents two cases…
6. A New Technique for Rebuilding the Buccal Plate during Placement of Immediate Dental Implants in an Extraction Site with Buccal Defects The final decision when placing a dental implant in an extraction site must be done looking at the integrity of the socket walls. When the buccal plate is partially or totally lost, the…
6. Bone Augmentation with Platelet Rich Fibrin, Particulate Bone and Cortical Plates Complex bone defects could be challenging and treatment planning confusing with multiple alternatives available for treatment. The aim of this study is to evaluate clinically the result of bone augmentation mixing platelet rich fibrin with particulate bone and cortical plates. Clinical success was achieved…
6. Torus Palatinus: A Brief Review of the Literature and Case Report of Removal The Torus Palatinus is a specific type of exophytic bony protuberance that can have profound effects on certain patients. While typically slow growing and asymptomatic in most patients, Torus Palatinus can lead to chronic pain and frustration for patients with prosthetic…
6. Dental Rehabilitation of a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Neurofibromatosis not only manifests in several physical issue but may also affect the oral cavity. Rehabilitation of the dentition will likely involve several dental specialty disciplines in coordination with medical colleagues. This case report demonstrates the coordination of treatment of a neurofibromatosis type I (NF1)…
6. Hybrid Dental Implants as an Alternative to Conventional Dental Implants, Eliminating the Need for Associated Ridge Augmentation Procedures Bone augmentation procedures are demanding concerning surgical skills and biostability of materials. As such, the revolution of advancements and search for alternative procedures for the replacement of missing teeth has evolved to avoid obvious problems and…
6. Change of Tissue Biotype at Second Stage Implant Surgery: Report of an Alternative Method of Connective Tissue Graft Positioning Concurrent to Membrane Removal Due to the limited spaces between an implant and neighboring teeth, ideal positioning of the connective tissue grafts at the time of membrane removal may be challenging if the healing abutments…