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Ceramic Implants and Dental Implant Rehabilitation, Part I

Dentistry Today

Single-Tooth and Extended Edentulous Restorations BACKGROUND Titanium and titanium alloy implants have been the materials of choice in the manufacturing of dental implants for more than 5 decades. 1-3 Metal alloy orthopedic and dental implants are well documented to be able to induce hosts’ responses to their alloy components.

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Rahma Samow Appointed CEO of ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers

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Rahma Samow, a seasoned executive in the dental industry , has been named chief executive officer of ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, a TAG company. Samow will also build on the company’s strong foundation and vision of being a platform of hope for the edentulous and those suffering from acute oral disease.

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Unlock the Secrets of Full Mouth Dental Implants with the Ultimate Guide

Dentistry Today

NUVIA Dental Implant Center, a trusted leader in dental implants, is thrilled to unveil their highly anticipated resource, “The Ultimate Guide to Full Mouth Dental Implants.” Dental implants have revolutionized the field of restorative dentistry, offering a permanent solution for missing teeth.

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Oklahoma and Oregon Dental Boards to Require Education Minimums for Dental Implant Surgery

Dentistry Today

In the face of growing public complaints over flawed dental implant surgeries, the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry and the Oregon Board of Dentistry are instituting rule changes for minimal levels of education related to dental implant surgery (not restorative implant prosthetic placement).

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RevBio Receives FDA Approval to Conduct its Second U.S.-Based Clinical Trial for Dental Implant Stabilization

Dentistry Today

The trial aims to immediately stabilize dental implants after tooth extractions. Tetranite will revolutionize how implant dentistry will be performed. The current standard of care involves multiple staged surgical procedures to restore a patient’s dentition with prosthetic crowns supported by dental implants.

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Dental Implant Terms You Should Know

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If you are ready to replace your missing tooth with a dental implant , a consultation with your dentist is your first step. Here are the top dental implant terms you should know before your consultation. Abutment An abutment is a special fixture that is placed on a dental implant after your jawbone has healed.

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How Smoking Can Affect Dental Implants

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Smoking And Implant Failure Smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for dental implant failure, yet many patients are unaware of its full impact. Tobacco use affects the body's ability to heal, weakens the immune system, and reduces blood flow to the gums, all of which are crucial for successful implant integration.