Publications by authors named "Robert W Slauch"

Purpose: To examine if an uncorrected radiographically detected immediate postoperative misfit (implant level or abutment level) in immediately loaded conversion prosthesis plays a significant role in early implant or prosthesis failure. In addition, clinical characteristics related to type of arch, implant position, type of implant, implant orientation, type of connection, and type of surgery were analyzed relative to their relationship to early implant or prosthesis failure.

Materials And Methods: Immediate postoperative and subsequent follow-up panoramic radiographs of 425 arches with immediately loaded complete-arch fixed implant-supported prostheses were screened in a retrospective analysis.

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Purpose: Implants that engage the cortical bone of the pterygomaxillary region help restore dentition to the posterior maxilla. However, proper implant length is required. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a statistically significant difference in the survival rates between different sized implants placed in the pterygomaxillary region.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to retrospectively evaluate implant survival rates in patients treated with the All-on-Four™ protocol according to edentulous jaws, gender, and implant orientation (tilted vs. axial).

Materials And Methods: All Brånemark System implants placed in patients following the All-on-Four™ protocol in a single private practice were separated into multiple classifications (maxilla vs.

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Purpose: Implants placed into the pterygomaxillary region allow for increased posterior support and a full complement of teeth without the need for distal cantilevers. With advancements in research and technology, implant delivery has evolved from the traditional two-stage procedure to immediate loading freehand and guided surgical template protocols. The purpose of this retrospective study is to determine if there is a significant difference in implant survival rates between these protocols.

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