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  2. Root analogue dental implant - Wikipedia

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    In contrast to common titanium screw type implants, these implants are custom-made to exactly match the extraction socket of the specific patient. Thus there is usually no need for surgery. [2] As the root analogue dental implant matches the dental alveolus (tooth socket) it can only be placed immediately after the tooth extraction. If the ...

  3. List of instruments used in otorhinolaryngology, head and ...

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    punching out holes in bones or other tissues •Henckle's punch forceps: punching out holes in bones or other tissues Eustachian (tube) catheter: on certain procedures of the eustachian tube or the middle ear like patency test; inflate middle ear and clear eustachian tube blockade; removal of foreign body of the nose; as a suction cannula. Mirrors

  4. Guided bone and tissue regeneration (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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    Building up bone around implants placed in tooth sockets after tooth extraction; Socket preservation for future implantation of false teeth or prosthetics; Sinus Lift Elevation prior to implant placement; Filling of bone after removing the root of a tooth, cystectomy or the removal of impacted teeth

  5. Palatal obturator - Wikipedia

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    In simpler terms, a palatal obturator covers any fistulas (or "holes") in the roof of the mouth that lead to the nasal cavity, providing the wearer with a plastic/acrylic, removable roof of the mouth, which aids in speech, eating, and proper air flow. Palatal obturators are not to be confused with palatal lifts or other prosthetic devices. A ...

  6. Caldwell-Luc surgery - Wikipedia

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    The approach is mainly from the anterior wall of the maxilla bone. It was introduced by George Caldwell (1893)and Henry Luc (1897). The maxillary sinus is entered from two separate openings, one in the canine fossa to gain access to the antrum and other in the naso antral wall for drainage. [1]

  7. Periapical cyst - Wikipedia

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    Expansion of the cyst causes erosion of the floor of the maxillary sinus. As soon as it enters the maxillary antrum, the expansion rate increases due to available space for expansion. Performing a percussion test by tapping the affected teeth will cause shooting pain. This is often clinically diagnostic of pulpal infection. [citation needed]

  8. Sinus implant - Wikipedia

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    Paranasal sinus. A. Frontal sinus B. Line of basolacrimal duct C. Maxillary sinus. A Sinus implant is a medical device that is inserted into the sinus cavity. Implants can be in conjunction with sinus surgery to treat chronic sinusitis and also in sinus augmentation to increase bone structure for placement of dental implants.

  9. Oroantral fistula - Wikipedia

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    The maxillary sinus is known for its thin floor and close proximity to the posterior maxillary (upper) teeth. [1] [6] The extraction of a maxillary tooth (typically a maxillary first molar which lies close to the lowest point of antral floor although any premolar or molar can be affected) is the most common cause of an OAC (which can then ...