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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Titanium alloys have excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, but their usage as dental implants is compromised by bacterial growth causing infection, inflammation and peri-implantitis. The infection process starts with the formation of bacterial biofilms, that is, bacteria accumulate over the implant’s surfaces and form a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances to protect themselves …

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Osteo-integration of dental implants is not the only factor for successful implant procedure. Maintaining soft-tissue profile and interdental papillae are also responsible for establishing stable, esthetic results of implants; and failure to restore soft tissues around the implant(s) contributes to functional, esthetic and even phonetic complications in addition to hygienic challenges and future recession. Maintaining …

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Antibiotic resistance is among the most prominent health threats worldwide in the recent years. About 10% of antibiotics which are prescribed in dental clinics nowadays are considered unnecessary. Worldwide, evidence has shown that 58%–81% of prophylactic dental antibiotic prescriptions are inconsistent with community/international guidelines. Dentists must acknowledge the indications for dental antibiotics, especially when prescribed …

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