February 26, 2026 Dental Implants Implant Complications Implant Design Osseointegration Why Double Platform Switching Doesn’t Always Work and How the Implant-Abutment Connection Affects Soft Tissue Integration and Marginal Bone Loss The vertical thickness of the soft tissue in the implant area and the volume of attached keratinized gingiva are more important than you might think. In this article, we will explore why. How to Maintain Marginal Bone Levels: Classic Methods Let us briefly review the…
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…
December 4, 2025 Dental Implants Implant Complications How to Avoid Errors and Complications During Dental Implantation Unfortunately, even the most experienced implantologists make errors, and complications can occur even if the surgical procedure was flawless. This article aims to provide examples and discuss techniques and methods that will help practicing surgeons avoid serious errors and reduce the risk of major complications.…
October 27, 2025 Dental Implants Implant Complications Osseointegration What to Do When an Implant Spins: What We Know About the Potential for Reosseointegration Almost every implantologist sooner or later experiences a patient's wince and feels an implant spin during prosthetic procedures. This most often occurs in the maxilla during abutment placement. The most important thing in this situation is to remain calm and avoid any sudden movements. Mechanical…
September 9, 2025 Full-Arch Implant Complications Multi-Unit Abutments Full-arch: Angled Abutments and Tilted Implants – How to Mitigate Risks and Maximize the Benefits of Full-arch-on-4/6 implants. Part 1 This article focuses on practical applications and specific case examples. Perhaps those who have not yet mastered the technique of full-arch restoration supported by 4 or 6 implants will find it necessary to undergo training and still include this service in their list. We also…
July 15, 2025 Implant Complications Multi-Unit Abutments Screw Retained Restoration Screw Retention on Multi-Unit Abutments: What Happens to Implants, Screws, and Bone Tissue Under Vertical and Horizontal Loads Research on straight and angled MUAs (0°, 17°, 30°) In this article, we will analyze how the load on dental prostheses is distributed across the components of the restoration. We will determine under what conditions the risk of screw breakage increases and which screw will…