Gingival fluid and tissues around successful titanium and ceramic implants. A comparative clinical, laboratory, and morphologic study.

The gingival tissue reactions around 19 titanium implants (Brånemark System) and 6 ceramic implants (Frialit) were studied by using established variables for monitoring periodontal status. Natural teeth in the same or the opposite jaw served as controls. Both clinical and laboratory examinations showed healthy gingival status.

Transplantation and implantation procedures after surgical treatment of ameloblastoma.

Attention is called to the fact that in cases of large ameloblastomas systematic, careful treatment is essential. This implies proper reconstruction of the jaw and restoration of the occlusion after adequate extirpation of the tumor. A case involving a large mandibular ameloblastoma is reported.

The tissue-integrated prosthesis in the treatment of edentulous patients. A follow-up study.

This paper reports the results of clinical series of osseointegrated implants (BiotesTM) at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm. From 1980 to 1985, 350 implants were installed in 68 upper jaws and 440 implants in 83 lower jaws. After observation periods of 1 to 6 years, 307 (88%) maxillary implants and 434 (99%) mandibular implants were fully functional.