A group of dental researcher from Italy conducted a clinical study with 5-year follow up to evaluate the use of prefabricated bar for All-on-4, immediate-loading implants in edentulous patients. Prior to surgery by 1 hour, the patients received 2 g amoxicillin; then they were prescribed 1 g twice daily for 1 week after surgery. In …

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PEEK (polyetheretherketone) is a semi-crystalline linear polycyclic thermoplastic material which is considered as a strong biomaterial. It can be applied in dental implants as implant superstructure, abutment or body. There is current research on reinforcing PEEK material by additives and surface modifications. PEEK is a dominant of PAEK (poly-aryl-ether-ketone) polymers that possess high thermal stability …

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Thanks for Contribution by Phillip G. Pitts Sr. Enamelite LLC Initial:   2. Sandblast (120 um); Steam Clean; Air Oxidize 3. Ti Bonder and Opaque Application Technique: Always use a analog holder through all steps to apply ceramic. Prepare  titanium surface to receive ceramic use a Clean Crosscut carbide bur. Sandblast surface with minimum 120-150 micron aluminous …

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Alveolar ridge expansion is a demanding surgical procedure in modern implantology. It is generally understood that osteotomies in narrow ridge should be as conservative as possible without comprising control on the implant or deviation from placement axis. Choosing the right device for ridge expansion (also known as ridge splitting) is dependent on several factors including …

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