Reducing Pockets
Abstract For patients with more significant periodontal disease, there typically are residual deep pockets remaining after nonsurgical periodontal treatment. While it is possible that repeat scaling and root planing and…
Identifying Periodontal Diseases
Abstract The next step after periodontal data gathering is periodontal diagnosis, which means identification of a patient’s ongoing periodontal disease(s) and attempting to understand what factors led to a patient’s…
Gathering Periodontal Data
Abstract The most important aspect of periodontal treatment is a thorough patient evaluation as without it, neither comprehensive diagnosis nor treatment planning is possible. Patient evaluation must investigate the systemic…
Background: Periodontal Disease Mechanisms and Wound Healing
Abstract Periodontal diseases are one of the most common diseases in adults. Signs of mild periodontal inflammation are usually present in adults, and 10 to 60% of middle-aged adults have…
Section II: Clinical Management
Early Treatment in Preteens and Teenagers Using Aligners Eugene K. Chan and M. Ali Darendeliler Summary Clear aligner therapy has always been reserved for adults and/or the esthetically conscious patient….
Section I: Introduction: Types and Material Properties
Aligner Treatment: An Overview 1 1 This chapter is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Lauren Teske, a colleague, mother, and friend. Lauren Teske†, T. Gerard Bradley, and Sarandeep S….
Zygomatic Implants Operative Consideration to Minimize Technical Errors, Complications, and Their Management
Key points • Fundamental knowledge of the maxillofacial anatomy and physiology are necessary to perform this advanced procedure. Proper training including the understanding of the prosthetic and surgical biomechanical principles…
Guided and Navigation Techniques for Zygomatic Implants
Key points • The application of surgical navigation in complex craniomaxillofacial procedures has become helpful in transferring the surgical plan to the patient and in avoiding pertinent anatomic injuries. •…
Restoration of Zygomatic Implants
Key points • Accurate initial data acquisition. • Establish virtual tooth position. • Virtual 3-dimensional diagnosis and planning. • Design and construction of monolithic polymethylmethacrylate conversion prosthesis. • Connection of…
The Zygoma Anatomy-Guided Approach for Placement of Zygomatic Implants
Key points • The essence of the ZAGA Concept is to provide the patient with a zygomatic anchored rehabilitation according to their specific anatomy. • ZAGA Concept includes the choice…
