Immediate Implants.

Immediate implants have become a popular option for replacing teeth. This article describes the surgical and restorative considerations involved in the planning and placement of an immediate implant. Immediate implants require appropriate hard and soft tissue assessment.

The sterility of dental burs directly from the manufacturer.

Background: The purpose of this research was to assess the sterility of burs directly from manufacturers. The authors wished to determine the types of bacteria, if any, found on nonsterilized burs.

Methods: The authors used burs from a major manufacturer.