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Conventional titanium dental implants typically have success rates of 90–95% for 10-year follow-up periods, but this is based on questionable definitions of success. [5] The fundamental problem with conventional implant technology is that the patient must be altered to fit the screw or cylinder implant, rather than the other way around.
Dental implants are also used in orthodontics to provide anchorage (orthodontic mini implants). Orthodontic treatment [ 13 ] might be required prior to placing a dental implant. An evolving field is the use of implants to retain obturators (removable prostheses used to fill a communication between the oral and maxillary or nasal cavities). [ 12 ]
Technique depicted in 3D video This image shows how Nobel Biocare's All-on-4 solution works. The term All-on-4, also known as All-on-Four [1] and All-in-Four, [2] refers to 'all' teeth being supported 'on four' dental implants, a prosthodontics procedure [3] [4] for total rehabilitation of the edentulous (toothless) patient, or for patients with badly broken down teeth, decayed teeth, or ...
Resonance frequency analysis was first suggested as an alternative method of analyzing peri-implant bone in a scientific paper by Meredith N et al in 1996. [4] As stated in the paper’s abstract, in measuring implant stability and osseointegration, “radiographs are of value, but a standardised technique is necessary to ensure repeatability.” [4] The new technique tested involved ...
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Extra-radicular attachment (ERA): This system is deemed most suitable for parallel implant abutments. [12] Ball attachment: This is the simplest system, consisting of a ball and a socket. The ball (male unit) is made on the implant abutment while the socket (female unit) is incorporated on the fitting surface of the overdenture. [14]
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