…it’s complicated! Reflecting on implant complications!
Back in the army we had an old ambulance which we called “Florence Nightingale”, in an obvious reference to its years in service. We used it to deliver medication and supplies …
Nikos Mattheos
The roof, the roof, the roof is in fire..! (or shall we say…inflamed!)
Peri-implantitis starts at the prosthesis of the dental implant, where the biofilm first accummulates. Understanding the interelation of the prosthesis with the complex system of tissue and bacteria is the key to prevent and mange peri-implant tissue inflammation, in the new paradigm of the The Implant Supracrestal Complex. This 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.
The Implant Supracrestal Complex: a true “Cyborg” tissue!
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.
Who’s afraid of the deep bad Sulcus…? (part 2)
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 …
Who’s afraid of the deep bad Sulcus…? (part 1)
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 …
“Attentive”, “Auditors”, “Diggers”, “Browsers” and other online learning tribes..!
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?
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 …
A MOOC for Implant Dentistry?
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 …
To floss or not to floss?
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?