Background and objectives: Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is a second generation platelet concentrate widely used to accelerate soft and hard tissue healing and bone regeneration. This study investigated the effects…
Background and objectives: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is as autogenous source of growth factors that stimulates and accelerates bone formation and soft tissue regeneration. Activated platelets in PRF secrete growth factors…
Background and objectives: Root-form endoosseous immediate implants are considered the best teeth replacement alternative as they preserve bone integrity. Sufficient bone at the desired implant location is important factor for…
Objective: The authors present a clinical report of three complex cases with patients with defects in maxilla. One patient with oroantral fistulae promoted by implants and extraoral graft complications. The…
Background: The maxillary sinus augmentation procedure, is an excellent alternative to oral implantology and present a 90% of success level. However, the complications of sinus lift surgery sometimes perform consequences…
The desire for immediate load restoration of dental implants, particularly in the anterior esthetic zone, requires specific implant design strategies to enhance primary stability. In the presence of extraction sites,…
Aim: To introduce a new device and technique to widen a narrow alveolar crest prior to implantation. Materials and methods: A new distractor was used to widen a narrow alveolar…
Purpose: This study used finite element analysis and a clinical case example to support a hypothesis that a wing-thread placed 4 mm below the top of the implant would decrease…
Background and objectives: Retrieval of failed implants is a problematic procedure in the field of implant dentistry. Since the procedures for removal of fixed implants are aggressive or require specific…
Objectives: Dental implant treatment is regarded as a safe technique with high rate of success. However, complications should be taken into consideration, because they can follow dental implant surgery as…
