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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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Utilizing 3D Printed Technology for Complex Restorative Treatment

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This case demonstrates using the 3D printing protocol for same-appointment treatment. Immediate Treatment Using 3D Printing At the same appointment, the bridge from teeth Nos. It is more feasible for same-appointment treatment to use 3D printing because it is an additive process that builds the prosthesis in layers.

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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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Fully Digital Full Arch?

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Subsequent publications also reported on improving the restorative time and treatment outcomes utilizing iJig technology 3 and employing small-hole technology (C2F) to enhance the physical integrity and anatomy of milled or 3D printed provisional restorations 4 and improving inter-arch alignment and occlusion. Int J Prosthodont.

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The Benefits of Single-Visit, In-Office 3D Printed Ceramic Resin Restorations

Dentistry Today

Three-dimensionally printed resins have incredible mechanical properties due to their novel polymer chemistry and functionalized filler particles that are cured using high heat and powerful ultraviolet sources according to validated protocols. 18 to 20 utilizing in-office 3D printing. She was informed that the crack on tooth No.