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Periodontics: Implant Complications and Maintenance Issues

FIGURE 10--Framework Fracture of Fixed Implant Prosthesis.

By Jim Yuan Lai, DMD, MSc(Perio), FRCD(C) and Francine Albert, DMD, MSc(Prosth), FRCD(C) The high predictability and long-term success of implant therapy has been well documented (Adell 1981, Albrektsson 1986). Complications do arise, as it may be the case after any Prosthodontic or Surgical procedure. In recent years, a number of authors have specifically looked … Read more

Dental Internet Directory (July 01, 2003)

ASSOCIATIONS CANADIAN ACADEMY OF PERIODONTOLOGY Excellent source of informationon periodontics. www.cap-acp.ca CANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION Bad things happen to good dentists. www.cdpa.com iCANADEN…internet CANAdian DENtistry An OPEN FORUM on the business and practice of dentistry. www.canaden.com ONTARIO STUDY CLUB FOR OSSEOINTEGRATION Seminar calendar and OSCO Information www.osco.org TORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY Toronto Meetings Calendar, CE, … Read more

Letters (June 01, 2003)

Re: What’s In a Name?… My View, Janice Goodman, March, 2003 I am a dentist in Vancouver and thought I would write a note of agreement to the sentiment expressed in your recent ‘Viewpoint’ in Oral Health. It would be a sad day indeed if the practice of cosmetic dentistry was restricted to accredited members … Read more

Dental Internet Directory (June 01, 2003)

Dental Internet Directory (May 01, 2003)

Non Orthodontic Realignment Utilizing a Non Invasive Direct Resin Technique

In recent years, significant improvements in composite resin technology have occurred. The development of these composite materials has provided clinicians with the ability to directly restore fractured, misshapen, mal-aligned teeth and to repair enamel defects easily. The availability of composite materials with improved physical and optical characteristics facilitates the development of enhanced aesthetics while maintaining … Read more

Free Hand Bonding of a Discoloured Central Incisor

One of the greatest challenges in restorative dentistry is achieving natural aesthetics of the single anterior tooth. Matching the hue, chroma, and value, along with the proper contour takes artistic skill. Communicating the proper anatomy, color, opacity, translucency and polychromatic variations can be a frustrating experience for the dentist and laboratory technician. Chair side composite … Read more

Designing Anterior Restoration for Function and Aesthetics

FIGURE 4--Definitive restorations with proper function and aesthetics.

Our patients’ demands for beautiful smiles have created an aesthetic revolution in the dental materials industry today. Never before has the dental profession experienced such rapid development in dental materials; all related to the demand for aesthetic dentistry. New composites and porcelains have been developed which are virtually undetectable from the natural dentition. However, these … Read more

Aesthetic Considerations: Hard and Soft Tissue Management in Single Tooth Implant Placement

FIGURE 5C--Picture of upper and lower right quadrants; 1.6, 1.5, 1.4, 1.3, 1.2, PFM implant-supported crown at site 1.4 restored by Dr. Susan Murray, (note the formation of a full papilla in the 1.3/1.4 embrasure space but not in the 1.4/1.5 embrasure space) .

Single tooth replacement with an implant is challenging especially in a highly compromised site. If the final outcome of a single tooth implant is to resemble, aesthetically and functionally, a real tooth surrounded by natural looking soft tissues, there are three important factors to consider: i) the original tooth should be in place upon presentation; … Read more