Pocket Dentistry

Arthrocentesis and Intra-articular Injection of the Temporomandibular Joint

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Arthrocentesis and Intra-articular Injection of the Temporomandibular Joint

Key points • Arthrocentesis is a minimally invasive option for anterior disc displacement without reduction, symptomatic anterior disc displacement with reduction, early degenerative joint disease, and joint arthralgia refractory to…

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Maxillary FP1 Cases in Implant Dentistry

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Maxillary FP1 Cases in Implant Dentistry

Key points • FP1 implant restorations replicate and replace the ideal tooth form. • FP1 implant restorations are the more conservative implant reconstruction and allow room for revisions or further…

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Sinus Stabilizer Technique

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Sinus Stabilizer Technique

Key points • Posterior maxillary implant placement is challenging due to anatomic limitations such as atrophy and sinus pneumatization, often requiring sinus lift procedures. • Maxillary sinus floor elevation is…

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Socket Shield Technique for Single and Adjacent Sites

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Socket Shield Technique for Single and Adjacent Sites

Key points • Clinical indications for socket shield therapy ( SST ) are selective , requiring a healthy retained root portion and periodontal ligament. • SST promotes superior esthetic outcomes…

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Immediate Implant Placement in the Esthetic Zone

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Immediate Implant Placement in the Esthetic Zone

Key points • Immediate implant placement provides esthetic and time-saving benefits but requires strict case selection and precise execution. • Primary stability and correct three-dimensional implant placement are critical for…

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The Socket Shield Technique in Implant Dentistry

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The Socket Shield Technique in Implant Dentistry

Key points • The anterior maxilla poses significant challenges for dental implant placement due to thin buccal bone, resorption, and high esthetic demands. • The socket shield technique preserves the…

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Advanced Techniques for Management of Severe Defects in the Esthetic Zone

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Advanced Techniques for Management of Severe Defects in the Esthetic Zone

Key points • Hard and soft tissue augmentation techniques must be individualized and are often combined in a staged approach. • Always overbuild vertical augmentation to compensate for resorption. •…

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Management of Deficient Sites in the Esthetic Zone

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Management of Deficient Sites in the Esthetic Zone

Key points • Staged Approach for Esthetic Zone Defects: A biologically layered, staged protocol enables predictable bone and soft tissue regeneration in complex anterior maxillary defects, enhancing long-term esthetic, functional,…

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Pedicled Segmental Rotation

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Pedicled Segmental Rotation

Key points • Vertical and horizontal augmentation of critically-sized alveolar ridge deficiencies come with numerous challenges. • Sandwich osteotomy (inlay bone grafting) has shown promising results; however; its limitations make…

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Peri-implant Plastic Surgery for Long-Term Functional Stability and Esthetics

Sep 27, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Peri-implant Plastic Surgery for Long-Term Functional Stability and Esthetics

Key points • For optimal peri-implant stability implant, vertical position relative to bone crest has to accommodate establishment of 3mm of supra-crestal attachment. • Mucosal phenotype defined as peri-implant mucosal…

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