The Per-Ingvar Brånemark Era (1929-2014): Evolution of a No Compromise Prosthetic Dental Replacement.

Per-Ingvar Brånemark (1929-2014) revolutionized 21st-century dentistry with the introduction of osseointegration, and his invention of dental implants revolutionized the restoration of smiles all over the world. His accidental discovery that titanium bonds with bone in the 1950s revolutionized restorative dentistry, especially for prosthetic teeth caused by trauma or disease. Through the course of decades, his work was translated into clinical techniques and materials that have helped millions to reacquire oral function.

Fabrication of a 3D-Printed Interim Bite Splint for a Hemimandibulectomy Patient: A Case Report.

Mandibular continuity defects can result in varying degrees of cosmetic disfigurement. Restoration of form and function may require surgical reconstruction of the affected area. While surgical reconstruction may improve the overall prognostic outcomes for the patient, the definitive prosthetic phase can commence only after a substantial time lag for adequate hard/soft tissue healing.

Bone Level Measurements Around Platform Switched and Platform Matched Implants: A Comparative Study.

Background: The overall success of dental implants depends on the crestal bone support around the implants. During the initial years, the bone loss around the implants determines the success rate of treatment. Platform switching (PLS) preserves the crestal bone loss, and this approach must be applied clinically.