As a non-surgeon I often listen in confusion to the debate about whether to place implants with or without a flap. One of the biggest reasons that I have heard in support of a flap is the ability to Read More
Papilla Esthetics
During esthetic treatment planning one of the critical factors is assessing and managing the papilla. This is a common conversation when anterior implants are being planned, but sometimes gets less Read More
Implant Planning & Sequencing: Part Two
Last week I began sharing a treatment planning approach to implant placement and sequencing. It looked at clinical situations that would be best served by immediate placement or hard tissue Read More
Implant Retained Hybrid Space Requirements
In the last few weeks I have been working with a patient who has existing upper and lower implants and implant assisted removable dentures. She is unhappy with the retention and stability of her Read More
What Do You See? A Key to Practice Success!
I'm sure like I have, you all have heard some version of the following quote: You Only Treat What You Plan You Only Plan What You Diagnose You Only Diagnose What You See I've heard the Read More
Esthetic Implant Failure: What Would You Do?
Esthetic Compromises in the anterior around implants are unfortunately more common than we would all like. Many of these issues can be avoided with proper treatment planning and the incorporation of Read More
Dental Implant Failure Rate
I had a great patient come in today disappointed because one of his two implant fixtures failed during the healing phase prior to uncovering. I have come to think of dental implants as invincible, the Read More
Diagnosing Wear: Attrition or Erosion
[/caption] Patients who have worn teeth can be some of the most disconcerting. Often we are unsure of when to talk to patients about wear and uncertain about how we treat it and how predictable the Read More
Gingival Esthetics: Planning Where The Pink Should Be
Friday's post discussed the common diagnosis of altered passive eruption. We looked at the process and how to identify patients whose dental esthetics has been negatively impacted by this process. Read More
Altered Passive Eruption: A Common Diagnosis
I had the pleasure today of seeing a young woman whose chief concern was short square teeth. Orthodontic treatment was recently completed and she is routinely wearing her retainers. The clinical exam Read More
