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Academy of Osseointegration Honors Steven E. Eckert

Dentistry Today

Eckert , DDS, MS has been one of the most prominent names in implant dentistry, winning several awards throughout his career and serving as a mentor and coach for many prosthodontists in the ClearChoice Dental Implant Center network. For more information, visit clearchoice.com and follow on Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn.

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Ceramic Implants and Dental Implant Rehabilitation, Part I

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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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[Re-osseointegration of a Dental Implant with Aseptic Loosening after Occlusal Correction: a Case Report]

Dental News and Technology

[Article in German] Philippe Biel 1 , Thomas Biel 2 , Vivianne Chappuis 1 , Clemens Raabe 1 Affiliations expand PMID: 36052964 Free article Abstract The preservation of osseointegration is fundamental for the long-term success of dental implants. The only treatment performed was a correction of the occlusion.

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Tapered Dental Implants With a Novel Design for Successful Immediate Procedures

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INTRODUCTION Immediate implant placement was first introduced in 1976 in Tübingen, Germany. The advancement of implant body designs, surface treatments, and other factors that improve and accelerate osseointegration has resulted in successful survival rates for immediate implants, which have reached 91% to 95% in studies.

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Does vitamin D have an effect on osseointegration of dental implants? A systematic review

Dental News and Technology

Published: 11 April 2022 International Journal of Implant Dentistry volume 8 , Article number: 16 ( 2022 ) Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to systematically review the available evidence to evaluate the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation or vitamin D depletion on the osseointegration of implants in animals and humans.

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Neoss Group Announces Appointment of John Chopack as Managing Director of Neoss USA

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About Neoss Neoss was founded with a vision to enhance dental implant treatments for both clinicians and patients. With our extensive expertise in dental implant procedures, we are committed to develop user-friendly and cost-effective solutions that enhance the efficiency of dental professionals and improve patient outcomes.

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Thomas Jackson, DDS, to Introduce Smyles Above Innovations at “The Great Oral Health Pitch” During GNYDM 2024

Dental News and Technology

a company dedicated to developing and commercializing leading-edge dental devices and oral care products that support the continuum of dental implant success from placement to maintenance, as well as advanced flossing tools for hard-to-access oral appliances. It’s a great contribution to guided surgery.”