Histologic Evaluation of an Nd: YAG
Laser- Assisted New Attachment
Procedure in Humans
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 This report presents histologic results in humans following a taser-assistec/new attachment procedure (LANAP) for the treatment of periodontal pockets. Six pairs of single-rooted teeth with moderate to advanced chronic periodontitis associated w/th sub gingiva/ calculus deposits were treated. A bur notch was placed within the pocket at the clinically and radiographically measured apical extent of calculus.
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Cardiologist Join Periodontists in Acknowledging the PerioCardio Connection
Winter 2009 |
 The evidence for a link between periodontal disease and systemic diseases has been mounting for many years. Now it appears more likely than ever there is, indeed, a connection. This year, in a groundbreaking collaboration, cardiologists and periodontists agreed. There appears to be a scientific relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and periodontal disease.
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Treatment Planning Considerations for the Complex Implant Case
Summer 2009 |
 From the first meeting, the clinician should obtain an overall appraisal of the patient. As is the case for patients in need of any dental treatment, a thorough medical history is required. Patients should be made aware of the role that smoking, systemic diseases such as diabetes and atherosclerosis, and medications such as steroids and bisphosphonates may play in the success or failure of dental implants.
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Avoiding Esthetic Problems in Implant Dentistry
Spring 2009 |
 The indications for gingival augmentation have chang-ed over the year’s from treatments of recession to achie-ving optimal esthetics.
While treatments of recession is still an objective, it can now be achieved with the introduction of new root coverage techniques. The objectives of gingival augmentation are to:
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The Benefits of Computer-Assisted Tomography in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Summer 2008 |
 Dentists have a variety of radiographs available for implant diagnosis and treatment planning, These include periapical, panoramic, conventional tomography, and computer-assisted tomography.
The panoramic radiograph is the most frequently used dental z-ray for dental implant treatment and is also the least accurate. Distortion can range from 25 to 30 percent. The average distortion of a periapical radiograph has been estimated at five to ten percent.
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Emergency Periodontal Procedures
Spring 2008 |
 Dentists have a variety of radiographs available for implant diagnosis and treatment planning, These include periapical, panoramic, conventional tomography, and computer-assisted tomography.
The panoramic radiograph is the most frequently used dental z-ray for dental implant treatment and is also the least accurate. Distortion can range from 25 to 30 percent. The average distortion of a periapical radiograph has been estimated at five to ten percent.
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Gingival Addition and Removal
Winter 2008 |
 Dentists have a variety of radiographs available for implant diagnosis and treatment planning, These include periapical, panoramic, conventional tomography, and computer-assisted tomography.
The panoramic radiograph is the most frequently used dental z-ray for dental implant treatment and is also the least accurate. Distortion can range from 25 to 30 percent. The average distortion of a periapical radiograph has been estimated at five to ten percent.
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