Featured Cases

BIOMET-3i AR: The Next Step in Interactive Marketing

Continuing its leadership role in social media strategy for the dental community, BIOMET 3i is pleased to announce the next step in interactive experiences with the release of BIOMET 3i AR, a multi-dimensional, interactive experience in a real-time 3D medium. For the BIOMET 3i AR Experience visit: http://ar.biomet3i.com/

US Periodontal Health Assesment Update

American Academy of Periodontology provides testimony to the Center for Disease Control as part of strategic planning process for 2011-2014.

Hands-On Piezoelectric Ridge Augmentation Surgery Course. March 25-26, 2011. Los Angeles, California. 1-800-676-7474

Hands-On Piezoelectric Rdge Augmentation Surgery Program. March 25-26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Presented by Dr. Dong-Seok Sohn, internationally acclaimed lecturer on piezosurgery and oral implantology. Dr. Sohn has published dozens of peer reviewed articles and textbooks chapters and is Professor/Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Catholic University of Daegu, School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.

Suni Medical Imaging Announces New CEO

Suni Medical Imaging, Inc, a pioneer in the manufacture of digital radiography products for dentists, recenlty announced the promotion of Paul A. Tucker, currently the Senior Vice President of Marketing, to the position of CEO. In his new role, Tucker will be responsible for increasing market penetration of Suni’s digital product portfolio, driving the innovation of Suni’s digital intra-oral sensor line of products, and broadening Suni’s development of imaging solutions in the digital panoramic, cephalometric and 3D arenas.

Osteogenics 2011 Bone Grafting Symposium

Osteogenics 2011 Global Bone Grafting Symposium held April 1st and 2nd at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Symposium highlights include a LIVE broadcast of a guided bone regeneration surgery, interactive treatment planning sessions, and optional pre-symposium hands-on workshops held on March 31, 2011.

Local Factors in Periodontal Disease

While the primary etiology of periodontal disease is bacterial plaque in a susceptible host, a number of "local factors" may contribute to the disease process. This short review provides a concise summary of many local factors :

BIOMET 3i NEW Low Profile Abutments

BIOMET 3i’s Low Profile Abutment is now available - a solution designed to provide clinicians with more space for screw-retained restorations in clinical areas of limited interarch distance. Screw-retained abutments provide clearer access to, and retrievability of, single and multiple-unit implant restorations.

Osteogenics Biomedical introduces Pro-Fix Precision Fixation System

Lubbock, TX: Osteogenics Biomedical, manufacturer of Cytoplast barrier membranes and PTFE suture, has announced the addition of a new fixation system, Pro-Fix, to its regenerative portfolio. The Pro-fix system will include self-drilling membrane fixation screws, self-drilling tenting screws, and self-tapping bone fixation screws. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.osteogenics.com

The Crestal Core Sinus Elevation: An Alternative to the Lateral Window.

Dr. Michael Toffler of Manhattan, New York, USA demonstrates his innovative crestal core sinus lift technique for dental implant placement.

OCO BioMedical Releases new 2.2 and 2.5mm I-Micro Dental Implants

Available in both Crown and Bridge and O-Ball, priced favorably at $49 per implant, I-Micro 2.2 and 2.5mm dental implants are an incredibly economical solution without the costly investment of new instrumentation.

Root Coverage with Connective Tissue Grafts

A beautiful case demonstrating treatment of gingival recession on the maxillary central incisors by Dr. Paul Rosen of Yardley, Pennsylvania, USA.

GBR with CGF Membrane

Dr. Dong-Seok Sohn demonstrates guided bone regeneration (GBR) using a concentrated growth factor (CGF) membrane.

The Balloon Sinus Lift - A Course in the Technique

Dr. Ziv Mazor demonstrates the Balloon Sinus Lift Technique to facilitate the placement of dental implants. Dr. Ziv Mazor and Dr. Robert Horowitz are hosting a continuing education course on the State of the Art Sinus Augmentation Techniques on April 11, 2010 in New York, NY. For more information please visit www.augmentationcourse.com

Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) for extraction site preservation

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) applications for extraction site preservation. A presentation by Michael Toffler, DDS. Practice limited to Periodontics and Dental Implants, Manhattan, New York, USA.

Maxillary Porcelain Veneers

A beautiful case with dentistry performed by Dr. Benjamin Watkins of Washington, DC, USA.

JIACD Oral Pathology Image Library

JIACD is launching an exciting new feature: The JIACD Oral Pathology Image Library. This extensive collection will feature high quality photographs of dozens of the most commonly seen pathologic lesions of the oral cavity.

Immediate Mandibular Molar Implant Placement

When discussing immediate implants, mandibular posterior teeth are often overlooked. This is quite unfortunate because I have found this area to be one of the most predicatble sites for immediate implant placement. The following is a small series of cases demonstrating placement of immediate implants in mandibular molar sites.

Vertical Bone Regeneration for Implant Placement

This case demonstrates vertical bone augmentation to facilitate placement of a dental implant in the site of a failing central incisor.

Esthetic Crown Lengthening With Onlays

This is a case demonstrating how the periodontist and cosmetic dentist working together as a team can enhance a patient's smile.

MIS Sinus Compression Lift + Drill Guide

The following case demonstrates use of an MIS Abrahami drill guide and MIS bone compression kit for a closed sinus lift.