I placed an implant on #13 [maxillary left second premolar; 25] about a year ago without any complications. The implant appeared to be fully integrated without any signs of disease. The abutment screw is torqued down completely and is as solid as a rock. Radiographically all signs are normal. But as soon as I inserted the prosthetic component, the patient start complaining of pain at the site of the implant. Distance from the implant to sinus is 2-2.5mm. There is no evidence of intraoral swelling or erythema at the implant site and no inflammation. There is impingement on the gingiva and the occlusion had been relieved. I removed the crown and replace it with the healing cap.
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She has been edentulous at the maxillary arch for about 3 years while the latest extractions at the mandibular arch had been made about 6 months before the clinical examination. The patient presented with good general health and oral hygiene. She wore two removable complete dentures unsatisfactory for both function and esthetics. ... [Read article]
May 12, 2013 07:14 PMSuccessful endodontic treatment in the general dentist’s office is based upon proper case selection Proper case selection will allow endodontics to be a profitable, enjoyable procedure and provide a valuable service to your patients that will build your practice. ... [Read article]
Apr 18, 2013 07:07 PMScott Davis recently attended the luncheon held to honor this year’s recipients of the Golisano Foundation Leadership Award, where two Eastman Dental dentists, Dr. Maricelle Abayon and Dr. Lisa DeLucia were honored for their leadership in providing services to people with intellectual differences. It turns out that Davis is a patient at Eastman Dental. “When [...] ... [Read article]
Apr 17, 2013 07:10 PMThe patient was in good general health, was a moderate smoker (about 10 cigarettes per day) and had acceptable oral hygiene. Dental crowding, malocclusion and abfractions were noticed but the patient did not accept any orthodontic treatment and asked just for the restoration of the maxillary central incisors. The patient refused a new restoration with [...] ... [Read article]
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