Nikos Mattheos
The Implant Supracrestal Complex is a unifying concept in Implant Dentistry, where human tissue, mechanical components (implant, abutment, prosthesis) and bacteria are studied as one system. This way we can better understand the complex interactions that take place to determine health and disease and we can design more effective interventions to prevent and manage long term complications.
In our previous post, we reviewed the older perceptions of the “Biologic Width” and concluded that there are two main zones of soft tissue around healthy implants: one genetically …
From the very start of my training in Periodontology, I learned to see my probe as an Ultimate Judge. Three interchangeable lines – the magical reading of “3mm” – could split the …
I belong to the generation that was terrified at the sound of the word “dropout”. From very early in life we were taught to always finish what we started, regardless if this was …
Immediate implants in the aesthetic zone remain a hotly debated topic with many enthusiasts among clinicians, as well as many sceptics.
This article aims to review current …
It’s been almost a week since enrolment opened for our MOOC, the first Massive Open Online Course in Implant Dentistry! As excitement grows, so does the daily list …
Recent scientific publication has called for attention to the absence of scientific evidence in the effectiveness of dental floss in prevention of gum disease. Is it true?
