The First Implant I placed was a Branemark MK3 Implant
The first implant I placed was a Branemark MK3 implant, which was an external hex implant. This was in 2002, almost two decades ago. At the time, I had to learn so many different screw drivers because the company had a driver for so many different prosthetic components. There was a driver specifically for the […]
Minimizing Implant Prosthetic Complications-Other Considerations
Since I started writing these posts, I saw in increase in referral from my colleagues with implant related complications. Many of their patients have received treatment outside North America with different implant systems and treatment philosophies. As I am seeing more of these complications, all the more reasons I want to share with these problems […]
Occlusal Considerations in Implant Restorations
Whenever there is a prosthetic complication in implant restorations, it can be frustrating for both the dentist and the patient. I started my initial post with describing how I deal with broken implant screws. Then I followed up with a post describing possible causes for broken screws as they relate more specifically to single tooth […]
How I Deal With Broken Screws
In my practice, I get some referrals for handling broken screws. And if you have worked with dental implants long enough, you may run into a situation in dealing with broken screws you caused or someone else has caused. I don’t claim to be an expert in dealing with broken screws but the nature of […]
