Using Implants to Replace Missing Teeth: Implant Placement
Dennis P. Tarnow, DDS
Learning Objectives:
This video demonstrates the treatment of a single missing
mandibular molar with the placement of an internally interfaced,
surface-enhanced implant, and a patient specific restoration with new CAD/CAM
technology.
By viewing this case, you’ll learn:
- The clinical benefits of an internally connected
implant system
- How to know that there is positive seating of
the restorative component into the implant
- Why color coded implant systems make implant
dentistry easier for all clinicians
- How the osseotide surface facilitates faster
osseointegration
- How a hybrid surface can create healthy soft
tissue at the coronal aspect
- Where to align the 2 mm twist drill during the
drilling sequence
Prior to surgery, the patient is anesthetized in preparation
for implant placement. The implant site is determined, an initial crestal
incision and a releasing incision are made to facilitate access. Small
releasing incisions give the clinician excellent access and limits the surgical
site to one tooth. An alternative is an instrasulcular incision including one
tooth anteriorly and posteriorly. However, this expands the wound healing to
three teeth instead of one. The soft-tissue flaps are reflected to provide
access to the surgical site. There is preparation of the oseotomy with the
appropriate drills for the selected implant and the process is carried out
following the manufacturer’s surgical protocol.
*Director of Implant Education, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
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