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Keratinized gingiva around dental implants plays a crucial role in the long-term prognosis of these treatments. Below is a detailed explanation of its importance: 1. Stability of Soft Tissues Keratinized gingiva helps maintain the stability of peri-implant soft tissues. Its presence around implants reduces the risk of gingival recession and implant surface exposure, protecting critical … Read more

In recent years, the use of lasers in dentistry has grown exponentially, providing significant benefits in both therapeutic and surgical procedures. Among the various pathologies treated with laser, peri-implantitis is one of the most relevant in the field of implantology. This disorder, which affects the tissues surrounding dental implants, can put the stability of the … Read more

Diagnosing a vertical dental root crack can be complicated, especially when it is not visible on a 3D x-ray. Here are some strategies and methods that you can use to identify a vertical root crack: 1. Thorough Clinical Examination: Perform a detailed clinical examination. Observe the presence of symptoms such as pain on vertical percussion, … Read more

Dental implantology has significantly evolved over the past decades, and one of the most important advancements is the use of ISQ (Implant Stability Quotient). This parameter has revolutionized how dental professionals evaluate and ensure the stability of dental implants. In this blog, we will explore in detail what ISQ is, how it is used in … Read more

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in bone metabolism and immune system function. Here’s an update on the relationship between vitamin D deficiency, bone metabolism, and immune system impairment: Bone Metabolism: Vitamin D is essential for maintaining healthy bones because it helps the body absorb calcium from the diet. Without enough vitamin D, your body … Read more

In an era of implantology in which the fashion for immediate implants is gaining popularity, it is important to mention the limitations that this type of procedure presents, since on many occasions it may seem like an optimal case but it really is not. It is essential not only to review the scientific literature before … Read more

Gingival recession is a specific status of periodontal tissue where we can find a loss of attachment from the supporting bone and soft tissues addressed to many factors: We might think that bacterial proliferation is the most common reason but Gingival Recession is the result of multifactorial elements that work together in different moments causing … Read more

Dental implant placement is one of the most common dental procedures in our practice today. From the first implant placed back in 1967 from the Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark to Gösta Larsson and his driver Sven Johansson many changes on micro and macro design have been developed either over the implant surface to improve bone implant … Read more

The root anatomy of the upper first premolars should be similar and at the same time different among individuals. The anatomical reality is that on its formation at the most coronal aspect of the root a marked concavity at the mesial side is present, next to the canine creating a difficult architecture for proper periodontal … Read more