My Mentor Dr. Hussein Zaki
This week, I learned about the passing of one of my great mentors from Pittsburgh. My mentor, Dr. Hussein Zaki, passed away this month. I have been feeling quite sad. And I couldn’t help but to reflect on our time together. He had played a such big part in my professional development during my time […]
Giving Hope To Society’s Rejects
When I first learn to make dentures, I felt so sad for those people who have to suffer from losing their full set of teeth. I thought to myself the least I can do is to learn how to make the most beautiful and the most comfortable set of dentures for them and perhaps I […]
Reflecting on My Dental Teaching Journey
Reflecting on my journey, it was almost five years ago that I was given the opportunity to teach at the dental school. At the time, I had been in private practice for almost fifteen years. At the time, I didn’t know if I could teach….But I always remembered how stupid I felt in dental school…how […]
Missing the Signs of an Occlusal Collapse
I often looked at this case and pondered how I missed the signs of an occlusal collapse. I was in my auto pilot mode and have been seeing this patient for many years. I never thought of this patient as a rehab patient. He was a patient I inherited from the previous owner. This […]
Staging This Full Mouth Reconstruction
Staging this FMR Excited to be finishing this full mouth reconstruction. I was referred to treat the non restorable canine. But when I looked at the dentition, I thought he needed a full mouth reconstruction. Luckily the patient is in agreement to this reconstructive treatment. I decided to treat the anterior segment first. Now […]
Jaw Relation Appointment for A Full Arch Implant Bridge
I always tell my students that learning how to do a complete denture is fundamental to everything in prosthetic dentistry. Specifically, the step in jaw relation is very critical in determining how to set the teeth in space. This step will ultimately influence the patient’s aesthetic and functional outcome. In this video, I am doing […]
How I Managed This Broken Screw
One of the more common implant complications is broken implant screws. This was a simple case to manage but I decided to document every step and share the thought process here. I hope some of my colleagues will find this helpful in managing this common prosthetic implant complication. Special thanks to the team at Shaw […]
Some Fundamental Steps in Full Arch Implant Therapy
I did this case more than 10 years ago of a full mandibular implant reconstruction. A little dated but it is still showcasing some fundamental steps in implant dentistry. I will be discussing more in-depth the why and the how for the more advanced prosthetic implant cases offered through EDropin. https://www.certifysimple.com/e/ultimate-implant-surgery-326 […]
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Four Things I Think About When Planning For Implant Assisted RPDs
Four Things I Think About When Planning For Implant Assisted RPDs Implant Assisted RPD can be a great option for patients with multiple missing teeth on limited budget. However, when planning for these type of cases, there are many things to consider….sometimes the benefits of RPD with clasps don’t always work the same way mechanically […]
