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R M Thies

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Optimizing multiple individual anterior implant restorations with a new generation implant-abutment system; IMZTwinPlus: a case report and treatment rationale.

A 53-year-old male with a history of initial oral facial trauma causing the loss of three maxillary incisors, multiple failures of tooth-borne fixed prosthetic reconstructions, and a resultant condition of structural failure of abutment cuspids and lateral incisor was to be retreated. The case contained numerous anatomic and dimensional constraints. The patient's desire to achieve a long-term, dependable prosthetic reconstruction prompted professional consideration of incorporating implants to lend structural support in the edentulous area. An extensive review of current implant-abutment options and their single-tooth implant replacement design and treatment rationales was conducted. The IMZ Generation III (IMZTwinPlus) implant system, a nonhex system, was chosen for treatment of the case of report to optimize mechanics, biomechanics, and esthetics for multiple individual-tooth implant replacement.

Biomechanical Phenomena↗

Porcelain laminate veneers and the single-tooth implant: a combination treatment alternative.

The development of implants that are predictable and successful long-term replacements for missing teeth (as a result of disease or trauma) in both full and partially edentulous situations has led to their acceptance as part of mainstream restorative dental therapy. In partially edentulous cases, implants can be combined with various esthetic dental restorations. This article will describe a case in which optimum anterior esthetics were obtained using a combination of single-tooth implants and porcelain laminate veneers.

Adult↗

Implant-retained precision two-stage single-tooth replacement.

The restoration of an anterior edentulous space due to a congenitally missing lateral incisor presents the dentist with a restorative challenge. Treatment of a young patient requires that the restoration be conservative as well as esthetic. This article presents the rationale for use of an osseo-integrated implant to support a single-tooth restoration. The final result was esthetic, functional, and promoted a healthy periodontium.

Adult↗

Lipswitch vestibuloplasty in conjunction with implant placement.

Soft-tissue maintenance is crucial to the long-term success of an implant-retained prosthesis. This article describes a method for improving the soft-tissue support for implants using a lipswitch procedure that can be performed in conjunction with the implant placement surgery. The result is a potentially healthier, more maintainable periodontium.

Dental Implantation, Endosseous↗

Oral mucosal lichenoid reaction to sulfamethoxazole.

A clinical case of oral mucosal lichenoid reaction to sulfamethoxazole in a dental patient with complicating medical conditions is described. Although the relationship between oral mucosal lichenoid reaction and sulfa drugs has not been documented previously, the patient's lichenoid reaction corresponded with sulfamethoxazole use, and improved when the drug was discontinued. Reactions of this type should be monitored so that treatment and preventive measures may be instituted.

Anti-Infective Agents↗