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Craig M Misch

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PubMed2006

Consensus conference panel report: crown-height space guidelines for implant dentistry-part 2.

The International Congress of Oral Implantologists sponsored a consensus conference on the topic of Crown Height Space on June 26-27, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The panel communicated on several occasions before, during, and after the meeting, both as a group and among individuals. A consensus of one opinion was not developed for most issues. However, general guidelines emerged related to the topic. The following article is Part 2 of a summary of several of the guidelines that should be of benefit to the profession at large. (Part 1 appeared in Implant Dentistry 2005;14:312-321.).

Alveolar Ridge Augmentation↗
PubMed2005

Consensus conference panel report: crown-height space guidelines for implant dentistry-part 1.

The International Congress of Oral Implantologists sponsored a consensus conference on the topic of crown height space on June 26 and 27, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The panel communicated on several occasions before, during, and after the meeting, both as a group and among individuals. A consensus of 1 opinion was not developed for most issues. However, general guidelines emerged related to the topic. The following article is part 1 of a summary of several guidelines that should be of benefit to the profession at large.

Bite Force↗
PubMed2004

Immediate loading of definitive implants in the edentulous mandible using a fixed provisional prosthesis: The denture conversion technique.

PURPOSE: This article presents a clinical technique for immediate implant loading in the completely edentulous mandible. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The protocol recommends the placement of 4 to 5 root-form implants in the anterior mandible between the mental foramina. Upon insertion the implants must have favorable primary stability. Abutments are added to the implants and the patient's lower denture is converted into an immediate load provisional fixed prosthesis. RESULTS: The denture conversion technique has been shown to provide predictable results for immediate implant loading in the edentulous mandible. The final prosthesis is fabricated upon integration of the implants in 3 months. CONCLUSION: The denture conversion technique offers several advantages because it may be used with most commercially available implant systems and it incorporates conventional implant components. Guidelines for patient selection, presurgical preparation, implant surgery, prosthesis fabrication, and postoperative care are reviewed.

Dental Abutments↗
PubMed2004

Maxillary sinus and ridge augmentations using a surface-derived autogenous bone graft.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to describe a new technique and the anatomic sites for cutting and harvesting bone for grafting applications. A handheld instrument is described that cuts and collects thin shavings of bone from cortical surfaces. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study included 193 consecutive patients who needed bone augmentation and simultaneous implant placement in the severely atrophic posterior maxilla and in the anterior maxilla with acquired defect of alveolar bone as a result of local trauma. A total of 477 implants were placed. Clinical criteria for evaluation at time of implant exposure included stability in all directions, crestal bone resorption, and any reported pain of discomfort. RESULTS: There were no failures of the anterior maxilla group, and no signs of bone resorption were noted at the second stage surgery or during the follow-up. During initial and late healing, there was no dehiscence of the soft tissue flaps and no membranes were exposed. Core biopsies typically showed immature, newly formed bone and, on average, 27% to 36% vital bone. CONCLUSION: From this research, it appears that excellent implant success rates can be achieved in grafted sinuses or ridges when a locally harvested autogenous bone graft with a ribbon geometry is used.

Alveolar Process↗
PubMed2004

Rationale for the application of immediate load in implant dentistry: Part I.

Immediate loading in implant dentistry is increasing in popularity as a clinical procedure. A scientific rationale of immediate occlusal loading of the implant support system should emphasize methods to decrease surgical trauma during implant placement and to decrease bone loading trauma during the early loading period. The surgical trauma may be reduced by decreasing heat generation and pressure necrosis. The early loading trauma may be decreased by decreasing the bone strain adjacent to the implant interface. Greater microstrain conditions in bone increase the remodeling rate of bone. The higher the remodeling rate, the weaker the bone and the more risk of occlusal overload. Occlusal overload may lead to implant failure. Since strain is directly related to stress, methods to decrease stress are beneficial. In the present report, the stress-reducing influences include increasing the number of implants.

Dental Implantation, Endosseous↗
PubMed2004

Rationale for the application of immediate load in implant dentistry: part II.

Immediate loading of an implant interface has been used for completely and partially edentulous patients. A biomechanical rationale to decrease the initial risk of overload is reasonable, because implant failure and overload has been well established. This article addresses methods to decrease stress to the transitional restoration. Forces may be influenced by patient factors, implant position, cantilever forces, occlusal load direction, occlusal contact intensity, and diet. The surface area of load distribution may be increased by implant size, implant design, and surface condition of the implant body. A blend of these factors affects the amount of stress to the developing implant interface and hence may affect the risk of immediate occlusal loading for implant prostheses.

Alveolar Process↗