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 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 9, 2026 Dental Implants Implant Design Short Implants: Who, Why, and When (Implant Length). XGATE Dental There are numerous clinical cases where the placement of 10 mm or even 8 mm implants is impossible. Every practicing dentist encounters this regularly. There are two primary options: bone grafting or ultra-short implants. In this article, we will discuss which implants are considered short…
December 18, 2025 Dental Implants Implant Design Thread, Taper, and Reverse Taper: How Implant Shape Determines Its Application. Part 2 In the previous part, we examined which implant shape is best suited for different bone densities and the intended use of cortical and cancellous implants. In this section, we will continue to explore the rationale behind implant selection through clinical case studies. We will also…
November 20, 2025 Dental Implants Implant Design Osseointegration Thread, Taper, and Reverse Taper: How Implant Shape Determines Its Application. Part 1 In this article, we'll explore how to choose dental implants based on bone density and other factors. We will also examine why such a wide variety of implants exists and whether a universal solution is truly possible for all bone types, jaw locations, etc. Why…
October 20, 2025 Dental Implants Implant Design Osseointegration A Review of Dental Implant Surface Coatings and Their Impact on Healing Rates Introduction Since the 1980s, titanium implants have become a cornerstone of dentistry, largely due to the pioneering work of Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark. The earliest implants installed using his technique remain functional today, more than 40 years later. Titanium's unique ability to fuse directly with bone…