Biomedical subjects

B K Kucey

Publications and source records attributed to B K Kucey.

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PubMed2000

The Procera abutment--the fifth generation abutment for dental implants.

The Brånemark dental implant has undergone progressive development in terms of both the implant body itself and the components connecting the implant to the prosthesis. Many screw and abutment designs have been developed, with various degrees of success. About 15 years ago, CAD (computer-assisted design)-CAM (computer-assisted manufacture) technology was introduced to dentists. More recently CAD-CAM has been used in the manufacture of abutments for implants. This article reviews currently available techniques for creating the Procera custom abutment (Nobel Biocare, Göteborg, Sweden) and outlines appropriate applications for this type of implant.

Computer-Aided Design↗

PubMed1997

Implant placement in prosthodontics practice: a five-year retrospective study.

UNLABELLED: Dental implants have revolutionized dentistry in every aspect of treatment including surgery, restorative dentistry, and orthodontic treatment planning. PURPOSE: This retrospective study analyzes the treatment of completely and partially edentulous patients in a prosthodontics practice and the Edmonton Implant Seminar. MATERIAL AND METHODS: All implant surgery was performed by the prosthodontist. The majority of implants (336) were restored by the prosthodontist (71%). A total of 135 restorations were provided by 12 different general practitioners (29%) in a study group environment. RESULTS: Of 471 implants that were placed, 453 (96.2%) integrated successfully. Treatment groups were divided into single implant restoration (19.3%), fixed partial dentures (51%), overdentures (12.3%), and mandibular fixed partial denture cantilever (17.6%). Retention of final prosthesis was 99.4%. Of 18 failures, four occurred between Stage I and II surgeries, 11 occurred between Stage II surgery and final impressions, and three occurred after placement of final restorations. All three restorative failures were single implants. CONCLUSION: The results indicated that implant placement by a prosthodontist is comparable to the success of previous studies.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1996

Denturists.

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Canada↗

PubMed1990

Matrices in metal ceramics.

Restoration of the severely debilitated dentition continues to be challenging for the restorative dentist. The advantages of determining the treatment position, fabrication of a diagnostic wax-up, and the use of matrices for making provisional and final restorations has been described. This article reviews the past stages in the restorative process regarding matrices and their use. A new technique is suggested that greatly simplifies the most time-consuming steps for the dentist and technician. This system allows for control of vertical dimension, esthetics, and the maintenance of occlusal position and detail. A technique for making porcelain occlusal restorations is described.

Dental Articulators↗