Occlusal-based planning for dental rehabilitation following segmental resection of the mandible and maxilla.

Reconstruction of the maxilla and mandible incorporating a dental prosthesis supported by dental implants is a complex process but has tremendous benefit to patient rehabilitation following ablative procedures. This study presents a protocol that can be used to aid other institutions to provide the highest standard of reconstruction.

Rehabilitation of ectodermal dysplasia patients presenting with hypodontia: outcomes of implant rehabilitation part 1.

Purpose: This study has evaluated the pre and post perceptions of patients with ectodermal dysplasia (ED) who have been referred to Westmead Centre for Oral Health for treatment with dental implants.

Methods: Six patients with ED and hypodontia were treated with new maxillary complete dental prostheses or fixed implant prostheses, and a mandibular fixed dental prosthesis with implants. Patient perceptions were recorded with a 10cm visual analogue scale (VAS).

Assisted Wound Healing and Vertical Bone Regeneration with Simultaneous Implant Placement: A Histologic Pilot Study.

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and freeze-dried bone allograft (FDBA) in vertical bone augmentation with immediate implant placement using histologic analysis.

Materials And Methods: Six Merino sheep received a total of 36 Brånemark MKIII implants; three implants were placed supracrestally in each tibia with vertical exposure of four threads. Each implant received one of the three grafting options (MinerOss + PRF or MinerOss or PRF).