A Critical Factor in Surgical Guide Accuracy
Guided implant surgery is only as accurate as the surgical guide. Unfortunately, not all surgical guides are created equal. I wanted to share a quick example of the precision and […]
Are You Prepared? 3D Imaging Let’s You See the Future
Not all implant cases are created equal. Some cases are straightforward and don’t need a flap or grafting to complete. Some are complex and require ‘pre implant’ surgery to allow […]
Something Different–Multiple Foramen on Inferior Alveolar Nerve
Well, today I saw something for the very first time. I saw multiple exits on the Inferior Alveolar Nerve. Here’s a quick video showing it. Hope you enjoy!
Implant Dentistry in 2014 – See What You’re Missing
I distinctly remember my implant introduction in dental school. It was a cluster of screws and parts and god knows what. It was complicated. It was patients getting draped from […]
Extraction, Internal Sinus Lift, Immediate Implant, and Final Restoration – Without Ever Taking An Impression
Let’s walk through a case from start to finish. I’ll put more emphasis on the surgical phase and just outline the restorative phase. Tammy is like many of our patients. […]
OptiGuide Order Confirmation
Digital is great! However, there are times when digital can leave you a bit confused. There have been a few times where I thought I have ordered my OptiGuide to […]
A Pet Peeve – Idealizing CEREC Virtual Waxup for Implant Planning
I wanted to go over a pet peeve of mine. It is about our virtual wax ups with CEREC for implant planning. Too often this is done carelessly. While most […]
