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Implant Q&A: An Interview with Dr. Dennis Tarnow
Dr. Dennis Tarnow — In this exclusive interview, Dr. Dennis
Tarnow, clinical professor of periodontology and director of implant
education at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
in New York, shares his experience as a clinician, researcher and
educator. Discover what this expert thinks on topics ranging from
the relationship between endodontics and implantology, to training
the general dentist to place implants, to immediate loading, biologic
width, guided surgery and digital scanning.
Mini Implants: Insight from Dr. Gordon Christensen
Dr. Gordon Christensen — Dr. Gordon Christensen, director of
Practical Clinical Courses and CEO of CLINICIANS REPORT, has
shared his knowledge and experience with Glidewell Laboratories
on numerous occasions. This article recounts his recent insights on
the current and future state of implants, detailing his thoughts on
mini implants as a permanent solution, the advantages of mini implants
for both patients and clinicians, and the factors that can lead
to their failure or success.
The Clinical Advantages of Custom Abutments
Dr. Jack Hahn — Custom abutments are an excellent option for
implant treatment, with advantages including patient-specific soft
tissue management during the healing phase and final restorations
that adhere precisely to the patient’s gingival architecture. Even so,
many doctors are hesitant to make the switch from stock abutments.
Dr. Jack Hahn discusses his conversion to custom abutments,
highlighting the efficiency, precision, cost-effectiveness, and optimal
functional and esthetic outcomes these customized, digitally produced
components provide over their generic counterparts.
Reducing Treatment Time with Digital Dentistry
Dr. Dean Saiki and Grant Bullis — For edentulous patients with
ill-fitting lower dentures, persistent soreness can make wearing
their denture difficult, even with periodic relines. Screw-retained
fixed implant restorations can greatly improve comfort and chewing
function for these patients. Dr. Dean Saiki and Glidewell Laboratories
Director of Implant R&D and Digital Manufacturing Grant
Bullis use a case example to explain how advanced treatment protocols
that leverage digital impressions, treatment planning, guided
surgery and dental CAD/CAM technology can transform implant
therapy, shorten treatment times and improve prosthetic outcomes.
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