by dentaliceberg | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog, Sinus lift
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...
by dentaliceberg | May 22, 2023 | Autogenous bone augmentation, Blog
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...
by dentaliceberg | May 20, 2023 | Autogenous bone augmentation, Blog
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...
by dentaliceberg | Sep 30, 2022 | Blog, Soft Tissue management
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...
by dentaliceberg | Sep 20, 2022 | Blog, Soft Tissue management
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...
by dentaliceberg | Feb 17, 2022 | Blog
Platelet Rich Fibrin is used in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery and in Implant dentistry to aid healing. PRF is a living tissue which provides a collection of immune cells embedded in a meshwork of cross linked fibrin filled with growth factors. PRF made from...
