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Academy of Osseointegration Honors Steven E. Eckert

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Last week, he was honored once again by the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) as he humbly accepted the organization’s Distinguished Service Award. While Dr. Eckert is now retired, his accomplishments continue to significantly impact the field.

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Ceramic Implants and Dental Implant Rehabilitation, Part I

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For the clinician, the advantages go deeper than the surface and aesthetic value—zirconia exhibits less plaque accumulation; comparable and, lately, faster osseointegration and higher bone-to-implant contact percentages; and proven superior aesthetics. J Prosthodont. Front Immunol. 2018;9:2963. doi:10.3389/fimmu.2018.02963

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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.