There is a variety of dental implant systems available in the market worldwide, but only a few brands with an ADA seal of approval. Among these are...

There are several ways to connect the prosthesis to implants. This can be done either directly on to the bar, as in a bar and clip system, or by using...

Periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic diseases is classified in Table 1.1.

Oral cancer is the most common malignant epithelial neoplasm affecting the mouth. More than 90% is oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) (Table 1)..

Table 1 summarizes the anatomical features that need recording dependent upon the prosthesis to be constructed, their clinical relevance and...

The aims of treatment are to remove sources of infection or pain, restore aesthetics and protect posterior teeth from wear.6,7 Patients present with...

A technique traditionally favoured by many clinicians is the use of articulated study models and the diagnostic wax-up. It involves a lab technician...

The most important risk factors for oral complications of cancer therapy are pre-existent oral or dental disease and poor care after cancer therapy..

In ancient history zircon was known to be a gem. The name zirconium comes from Zargon which translates from Arabic to golden in colour. Zargon is a...

Overdentures may be retained by a varying number of implants, which may be splinted or freestanding.5 Studies investigating mandibular overdentures...

To give the patient the best prognosis with an orofacial tumour it is most important to have the correct skills in a multidisciplinary team. This...

Although this paper appears at first to be only of interest to practitioners actively involved in the prescription and placement of dental implants,...

Sectional dentures can be constructed using different designs, most commonly split-pin and swing-lock designs. It is imperative that, when...

The cases used in this publication illustrate the challenges present when dealing with failing indirect restorations. Management should always include...