Dental implant therapy is generally successful. However, when such therapy fails, considerations for implant replacement must be carefully considered. The survivability of implants placed into previously implanted sites must be…
Peri-implant diseases require an extensive approach that includes pre-operative risk assessment, patient education on oral hygiene, and ensuring sufficient tissue support and accurate implant placement. Treatment typically starts with comprehensive…
Dental implants in the esthetic zone of the oral cavity have always posed a challenge to the oral surgeon. Multiple variables must be considered, such as available soft and hard…
Objective: Vertical and horizontal bone insufficiency in both the maxilla and mandible has long been a contraindication for implants. This review provides an overview of the long-term survival rates of…
Dental implant therapy has developed over the past half century to have documented successful outcomes in most patients who receive treatment. The long-term survival of dental implants depends upon a…
The long-term outcomes of dental implants are influenced by a variety of factors, all of which play critical roles in their stability, functionality, and esthetic appeal. This review focuses on…
Dental implant therapy has developed over the past half century to have documented successful outcomes in most patients who receive treatment. The long-term survival of dental implants depends upon a…
This article provides clinicians with 3 main factors that relate to long-term success. Long term in this article represents the lifespan of the patient, often requiring more than 40 years of…
The success of implants depends on the biological and mechanical factors of the implant, as well as on the chosen prosthesis, which has different characteristics that can affect the survival…
The long-term outcomes of dental implants are influenced by a variety of factors, all of which play critical roles in their stability, functionality, and esthetic appeal. This review focuses on…
The success of implants depends on the biological and mechanical factors of the implant, as well as on the chosen prosthesis, which has different characteristics that can affect the survival…
Successful dental implant therapy relies on a bone—implant interface that is mechanically strong and capable of dynamic remodeling in response to functional loads. There are a number of medical conditions…
Abstract Congenital epulis is an exceedingly uncommon neoplasm that manifests in the oral cavity of neonates. The advancement in prenatal diagnostic techniques such as ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)…
Abstract Hydatidosis is one of the most well-known zoonotic infections affecting the liver or brain, prevalent worldwide. Dogs are the most well-known intermediate hosts that affect humans. Humans can also…
Abstract Masson’s tumor, also known as intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia (IPEH), is a rare benign vascular lesion characterized by an abnormal proliferation of endothelial cells within blood vessels, forming papillary…
Abstract Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma (CCOC) is a rare, malignant tumor primarily affecting the mandible in middle-aged women, known to be highly recurrent post-surgery. A 56-year-old female, with an initial…
Abstract Sickle cell disease is a genetic hemoglobinopathy that has the potential to affect any organ of the body. Patients with sickle disease have high morbidity and mortality creating safety…
Abstract Introduction and importance: Giant cell granuloma (GCG) is a begnin tumor usually occurring in the mandible or maxilla. Clinical presentation can vary from small peripheral GCG to aggressive central…
Abstract Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) typically manifest with symptoms and signs such as pain, mandibular movement, dysfunction, or joint sounds. Botulinum toxin type A (BTX/A) is a biological toxin that…
Abstract Percutaneous tracheostomy is a common procedure that can be performed bedside by intensivists. The widespread adoption of bronchoscopy and ultrasound have also been utilized in the Intensive Care Unit…
