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Atlantis Abutments Protocol

Video: Custom Atlantis Abutments http://vimeo.com/14050645 Stages completed by Dr. Kazemi The dental implant was placed and is now integrated and ready for the prosthetic phase. An index impression was taken on the day of implant surgery and sent to Atlantis for abutment and crown. The custom ab... Read More

Single Implant in Aesthetic Zone

A single tooth or multiple implants in the anterior maxilla require special attention to emergence profile and aesthetics. The placement of cylindrical healing abutments at second stage surgery often does not provide optimal tissue contour, therefore compromising overall aesthetics. The following p... Read More

Missing Lateral Incisors

Replacement is congenitally missing lateral incisors has unique challenges that often requires a multi-disciplinary approach for success and predictable results. [singlepic id=408 w=320 h=240 float=center] Implant site development: The missing lateral incisors may be first discovered in patients b... Read More

Posterior Maxillary Implants

Guidelines for replacement of posterior teeth: Consider site grafting at the time of extraction whenever appropriate. Plan for one implant per missing tooth. Implant supported bridges are not routinely recommended. For the best prognosis, implants should be at least 10 mm in length (13 mm is id... Read More

Posterior Mandibular Implants

Guidelines for replacement of posterior teeth Consider site grafting at the time of extraction whenever appropriate. Plan for one implant per missing tooth. Implant supported bridges are not routinely recommended. For best prognosis, implants should be at least 10 mm in length (13 mm is ideal) ... Read More

Immediate Implants

Immediate implants refer to placement of implants at the same time as extraction. This approach is successful and predictable, ONLY if performed in carefully selected sites. When considering an immediate implant or discussing it with a patient, you may follow these guidelines. Most predictable sites... Read More

Protocol For CT-Scan Guided Implant Planning

Successful dental implant treatment requires close collaboration between restorative dentists and surgeons, proper diagnostics, and orderly execution of the plan with precision. This page discusses protocol for CT-guided implant planning and the collaborative roles of both the restorative dentist an... Read More

Custom vs. Prefabricated Abutments

A question often asked by some clinicians when planning for dental implants, is whether to use a prefabricated abutment or custom abutments. Some clinicians use prefabricated abutments to lower cost and eliminate the time required for a custom impression. The fact is prefabricated abutments are very... Read More