Partially Edentulous Maxillary and Mandibular Arches were classified by Dr. Edward Keneddy back in 1925 along with other classifications such as Bailyn and Skinner Classifications, the most popular one is Keneddy’s Classification which helps in not just explaining the situation of the arch but also helps in principles of design for a RPD. There is […]
History of Dental Implants
Dental Implants have been an ancient science as Archaeologists have found instances of civilizations attempting something similar to Dental Implants to replace missing teeth. The earliest example was in Egyptian civilization around 2000 BC where missing teeth were replaced by tooth shaped ivory or wooden teeth or teeth from other humans. Bridges were also fabricated […]
3D-Printed Antimicrobial Teeth could replace traditional Dental Implants
With the new age diet, fast paced lifestyle and food habits there is an alarming increase in dental related problems, with the traditional form of treatment being Fillings, Root Canals, Extraction and Implants there is a new procedure in development which takes advantage of the latest 3D printing technology. Researchers in Netherlands have created a […]
What to do if Crown from Dental Implant has fallen out or is loose
A crown on a dental implant isn’t invisible and is prone to either become loose or even break in case of extreme stress, the first thing to do when a crown on dental implant becomes loose or falls off is not to get tensed or worry and visit the dentist with the crown. Reasons why […]
Dental Robot fits first Dental Implant without any Human involvement
In a first of its kind, a Dental Robot system named Yomi has successfully carried out the procedure of placing two Dental Implants in a patients mouth without much human involvement. The success of this procedure has opened up a whole new field in Dentistry – Dental Robotics which can be the thing for the […]
New Dental Implant with built-in Reservoir for drugs – Is it the end of Implant failures?
In modern Dentistry, Dental Implants have played a major role in helping Dentists and Dental patients replace missing teeth without any invasive procedures affecting the adjacent teeth. But the number of Implant failures has also been a major shortcoming with both the patients and Dentists thinking twice before going in for a Dental Implant to replace […]
Types of Flap Designs for Dental Implant placement
Implantology is major part of Dentisty now and every Dentist is interested in including Implantology in their Dental Clinic. There are many courses and Diplomas which are giving you required education and also the required practical exposure to do implants on your own. So let us here look at one of the basics which are […]
A 2,300 year Old Dental Implant unearthed by Archaeologists
If you are thinking that Implants are the latest trend in Dentistry think again, recently in a study published in journal Antiquity published that in a recent discovery of the remains of a Celtic woman in northern France they found an Iron Implant in the jaw along with the other dentition. This will make this […]
Are all Dentures created equal?
Millions of people will at some point in their lives benefit from dentures or related products such as dental bridges, crowns or partial dentures. There’s no shame in being fitted for these products and their necessity may arise from tooth loss, gum problems, injury or age. It’s important to understand that the term ‘dentures’ isn’t […]
Best Textbooks to follow for Oral or Dental Implantology
Oral or Dental Implantology or Implant Dentistry has now become a major part of Dentistry because of the increased awareness of the patients and the increased knowledge and training of Dentists in this field. With multiple books being published each day, it is important to know and follow the Best Textbooks for Dental Implantology. Implantology […]
What are the Tissues Surrounding Dental Implant
Dental Implant is an Artificial structure used to replace a missing tooth with the help of Osseointegration. Dental Implant is placed in the desired position after making a hole in the Alveolar bone depicting the natural tooth. But the differences in Tissues surrounding the Natural tooth Root and the root portion of the Dental implant […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Dental Implants
Definition of Dental Implant: A prosthetic device or alloplastic material implanted into the oral tissue beneath the mucosal and/or periosteal layer and on/or within the bone to provide retention and support for a fixed or removable prosthesis. Dental implant is the latest and most successful dental prosthesis to replace missing teeth in the oral cavity which […]
What are Dental Implants?
Definition of Dental Implant: A prosthetic device or alloplastic material implanted into the oral tissue beneath the mucosal and/or periosteal layer and on/or within the bone to provide retention and support for a fixed or removable prosthesis. Dental implants are prosthetic devices used in dentistry to support the restorations. These are made of biocompatible materials like […]
5 Useful tips Before and After getting Dental Implants
The dental implant surgery is the best treatment to have a regular and well-fixed replacement for your missing tooth or the teeth. Actually, in the past, some years the modern science has progressed so much that shocking treatments are available nowadays and a dental implant is also one of them Well, if you are also […]