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Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Implant Therapy

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers three-dimensional (3D) imaging with broad indications for periodontal diagnosis and treatment, as well as all phases of dental implant planning, placement, and follow-up. Implants are placed with higher accuracy using these 3D surgical guides. 2019;17(11):23–25.

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The Impact of Digital Workflows on Implant Treatment

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Implant therapy is considered an integral part of dental treatment for many patients. Since the introduction of implant therapy almost 30 years ago, the field has changed significantly. Digital implant workflow. The STL file is transported to a virtual implant planning software, where the CAD process begins.

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Advancing Guided and Free-Hand Techniques in Implant Therapy

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

There are many benefits of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) —including inexpensive cost, relatively low radiation, and convenience of use — for patients undergoing implant therapy. Surgical implant guide used with flapless implant placement. 2,3 FIGURE 1. 2,3 FIGURE 1.

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Ensuring Access During Implant Placement

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Innovative digital technological advancements, such as guided computer-assisted surgery, have improved implant placement by substantially increasing the precision with which implants are positioned for optimal biological and prosthetic locations. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2020;22:454–467. Periodontol 2000.

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Implant Therapy: The Gold Standard

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

1 Implant-supported restorations have become the top choice for restorative tooth replacement due to the benefits of conserving the surrounding alveolar bone and tooth structures. 1,2 Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey show the prevalence of dental implants rose from 5.7% Clin Implant Dent Relat Res.

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The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy

North Suburban Endodontics

Compared to other dental restorations—a few of which have been around for over a century—implants are a relatively recent development. But even though it's just now entering its fourth decade, recent advances have catapulted implant therapy well beyond where it began. That's due mainly to digital technology.

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Supporting Positive Implant Outcomes

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While implant therapy offers a high rate of success, it is not without potential pitfalls. This Perio Update will review the key points to hit while in the treatment planning phase to ensure the success of implant therapy. At the same time, patient expectations about the outcomes of implant therapy have also risen.