November 2, 2026 Full-Arch Implant Prosthetics Multi-Unit Abutments Screw Retained Restoration Features of New Multi-Unit Abutments or Why Custom Abutments Are No Longer Needed Factory standardization of superstructures versus laboratory milling: technical and economic arguments for the use of XGATE Dental multi-unit abutments in total rehabilitation. This article, using the XGATE Dental system as an example, examines the clinical and economic potential of standard multi-unit abutments. The main drawbacks…
June 23, 2026 Full-Arch Implant Prosthetics Multi-Unit Abutments Screw Retained Restoration Immediate Full-Arch Restoration on 4/6 Implants. Part 3 In the previous part, we concluded with the selection of implant placement sites for full-arch rehabilitations supported by 4 or 6 implants. Let's briefly recap that this design often requires angulated implant placement. In the maxilla, the implants can be tilted anteriorly, as shown in…
March 30, 2026 Dental Implants Full-Arch Immediate Loading Implant Design Immediate Full-Arch Restoration on 4/6 Implants. Part 2 In this section, we will continue to examine the criteria for selecting implants and abutments, determine how many implants are needed per jaw, and detail the proper implant positioning for the Full Arch on 4/6 protocol. Selection and Positioning of Dental Implants Full-arch implant-supported prosthetics…
February 13, 2026 Full-Arch Implant Complications Multi-Unit Abutments Screw Retained Restoration MUA Screw Loosening Etiology in Full-Arch Prostheses: Biomechanical Mechanisms and Clinical Thresholds The mechanical failure of abutment screw connections in full-arch implant-supported prostheses represents one of the most prevalent and challenging complications encountered in implant dentistry. While screw loosening occurs in approximately 7.2% of implant prostheses overall, the rates vary substantially based on design parameters and clinical…
January 8, 2026 Full-Arch Immediate Loading Multi-Unit Abutments Immediate Full-Arch Restoration on 4/6 Implants. Part 1 In this article, we discuss the general principles of planning and treating patients with complete edentulism or remaining hopeless teeth. This material is intended for both novice and experienced dentists, regardless of the implant system used. Why is it important to master the Full-Arch on…
November 26, 2025 Full-Arch Implant Prosthetics Prosthetic Materials How Implant Material Changes Everything: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Titanium, Zirconia, and PEEK in Full Arch-on-4 Restorations Before we discuss the study's design and results, let's briefly review the range of multi-unit abutments available for Full Arch-on-4/6 restorations. XGate Dental has developed three types of multi-unit abutments designed for immediate loading protocols like Full Arch-on-4/6: MUA D-type. This is the classic and…