Dental Implantology Update articles from March 2003

Dental Implantology Update archives from March 2003

Hydraulic sinus lift with sinus condensers.
March 1, 2003... Successful tooth extraction, socket preservation, site development, sinus augmentation, and implant placement in the posterior maxilla traditionally have required multiple appointments over 18-24 months. A hydraulic sinus-condensing technique...

Sinus floor augmentation with beta-tricalciumphosphate (beta-TCP): Does platelet-rich plasma promote its osseous integration and degradation? (Clinically Significant Abstracts).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Wiltfang J, Schlegel KA, Schultze-Mosgau S, et al. Sinus floor augmentation with beta-tricalciumphosphate (beta-TCP): Does platelet-rich plasma promote its osseous integration and degradation? Clin Oral Implants Res 2003; 14:213-218. When...

Statistical outcome of random versus selected withdrawal of dental implants. (Clinically Significant Abstracts).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Herrrmann I, Lekholm U, Holm S. Statistical outcome of random versus selected withdrawal of dental implants. Int J Prosthodont 2003; 16:25-30. When performing clinical trials, missing data from withdrawn patients should be evaluated...

Augmentation of the narrow traumatized anterior alveolar ridge to facilitate dental implant placement. (Clinically Significant Abstracts).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Oikarinen KS, Sandor GK, Kainulainen VT, et al. Augmentation of the narrow traumatized anterior alveolar ridge to facilitate dental implant placement. Dent Traumatol 2003; 19:19-29. Traumatic tooth loss leads to alveolar resorption...

Calendar.(upcoming dental implant technology events)(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... * ADI International Implant Congress--May 9-11, 2003, Birmingham, England. For more information, contact: Craig Johnson, (973) 783-6300. * Strategies for Accelerated Tissue Regeneration--May 24, 2003, North Miami Beach, FL. For more...