Inclusive Magazine – Winter 2013 Issue

Glidewell Laboratories has ushered in the new year with many advances in restorative materials and prosthetic dentistry, as well as a new editor-in-chief of Inclusive magazine. Since joining the Glidewell clinical research and development team over a year ago, I feel welcomed to be a part of this quarterly publication. After finishing my prosthodontics residency in Boston, Mass., I joined the private practice of world-renowned Dr. Peter Wöhrle in Newport Beach, Calif. My journey in dentistry led me to Glidewell…

Dr. Russell Baer shares about the first time he placed an implant in Russia almost two decades ago, and what inspired him to transition to implantology in the first place. He also recalls some of the incredible cultural experiences along the way as he helped establish successful implant training programs across the globe – from Moscow to Mumbai…

While the Inclusive^® Tooth Replacement System contains all of the components needed for an implant restoration, it is more than the sum of its parts. Designed around the clinician's implant system of choice, the Open Platform Inclusive Tooth Replacement System provides the clinical…

With increasing emphasis on ideal esthetic outcomes, clinicians require a firm understanding of the biological considerations needed to produce predictable results. Dr. Siamak Abai summarizes the peri-implant soft tissue, gingival biotype and other key characteristics clinicians should account for when treatment planning in the anterior. He further explains the vital role of proper implant placement, site…

With the total number of edentulous Americans on the rise, mini implants offer an affordable, predictable option for patients seeking a stable prosthetic solution. Dr. Paresh Patel reviews several of the parameters that should be considered when selecting the appropriate diameter of mini implants. Careful consideration of these factors when…

Implant bars increase the strength, stability and retention of overdentures while distributing occlusal loads more evenly across implants. CAD/CAM technology is moving beyond traditional casting methods to advance these prosthetic benefits even further. In this multimedia presentation, Implant…

By providing superior stability, function and retention, implant-retained dentures are helping to address many of the challenges faced by edentulous patients. Dr. David Little explains the significant advantages of implant-retained prostheses over conventional dentures before outlining a case from initial examination through final restoration. Along the way, he discusses the ins and outs of treatment planning…

For edentulous patients desiring a replacement for removable prostheses, Glidewell Laboratories is proud to offer the Inclusive^® TRS Screw-Retained Hybrid Denture - a fixed-prosthetic solution with the same all-in-one, single fee packaging that has made the Inclusive Tooth Replacement System such a…

As implant dentistry moves into the future, digital advances are inevitably changing the way doctors approach restorative solutions while improving precision and convenience. In this interview, Dr. Curtis Jansen explores the evolving role of digital scanning, compares various intraoral scanners, and weighs the advantages of same-day dentistry against traditional laboratory services. He also discusses…

For clinicians entering the increasingly popular world of implant dentistry, a full understanding of the risks, benefits, limitations and anatomic considerations involved is crucial. To ensure the best result possible, dentists should visualize the completed restoration up front. Dr. Timothy Kosinski explains how modern…

The design of dental implant threads significantly influences the transmittal of forces at the bone-implant interface. Initial contact of threads with surrounding bone is fundamental to achieving primary stability. With their article and…

Modern dentistry continues to benefit from clinical advances, giving doctors the tools and materials needed to treat implant cases with a high degree of precision, customization and predictability. Dr. Ara Nazarian describes an anterior maxillary case that was treated with dental…

In moving beyond the two-dimensional limitations of conventional radiography, Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is having a significant impact on implant dentistry. Here, Dr. Scott Ganz summarizes key points from the ICOI Consensus Report on CBCT, including a discussion of the three categories of CBCT integration in implantology, as well as a brief explanation of the benefits…

The timely and effective detection and removal of residual cement in subgingival areas helps to ensure a smooth and successful implant restoration. Susan Wingrove, RDH, explains the latest methods and tools for eliminating cement residue around the implant, highlighting the role of radiographs, the advantages…

Dr. Francesco Mintrone takes an in-depth look at the immediate tooth replacement technique in this gIDE Lecture-on-Demand. The presentation will delve into the biology of the extraction socket in the esthetic zone and evaluate key factors for the success of immediate tooth replacement.

In 2012, Glidewell Laboratories saw continued growth in the demand for BruxZir^® Solid Zirconia crowns, which by year's end surpassed PFMs as the implant restoration of choice. With no porcelain overlay, monolithic all-ceramic restorations produced from BruxZir zirconia or IPS e.max^® lithium disilicate (Ivoclar Vivadent; Amherst, N.Y.) have exhibited the ability to better withstand functional stresses that can result in chipping. The flexural strength of…