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Complications in sinus lifting procedures
When patients lose teeth in the posterior maxilla, alveolar bone resorption follows as a consequence of physiological bone remodelling following tooth loss and also from sinus cavity pneumatization towards the alveolar crest. These two processes usually result in...
The Gold Standard in bone grafting: Autogenous bone augmentation
The success and long-term stability of dental implants is directly related to the quantity and quality of the supporting bone and surrounding soft tissue. When there is a lack of adequate bone volume for implant placement, a variety of bone augmentation procedures...
Soft tissue management in bone grafting
Soft tissue management has a great influence on the success of bone grafting procedure. According to Prof Fouad Khoury's clinical philosophy, successful bone augmentation requires impeccable soft tissue management. The care and preservation of existing soft and hard...
Gain of keratinised tissue around implants
What is Keratinized Tissue Keratinized tissue, also known as keratinized mucosa, refers to the band of tissue surrounding teeth. The keratinized tissue in the mouth holds teeth in place and protects the roots. The word "keratinized" is used to describe cells that...
Soft Tissue Replacement Materials
Autogenous soft tissue grafts, such as free gingival graft or connective tissue grafts, have been shown successful for increasing the width of keratinized tissue at dental implants. Vestibuloplasty is a frequently used technique to increase the width of the...
Dental Implantology: Neglected biological risk factors (Part 1)
Neglected biological risk factors in Dental Implantology Do you always consider before dental implant placement the biological risk factors your patient may have? Biologocal factors have a significant impact on the outcome of dental surgery....
Impact of oxidative stress on Dental Implants – and how to manage it
The negative impacts of oxidative stress on Dental Implants Oxidative stress generates cell damage and tissue destruction which can have a detrimental effect on Dental Implants. Oxidative stress is a cell aggression generated by accumulation of free radicals also...