Clinical Studies

Emergence-Profile

1. Creation of the final abutment before surgery in immediate tooth replacement: two different approaches to obtain a customized zirconia abutment. Mintrone F, Sighinolfi I; International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry; 2013 Autumn; 8(3):398-412.
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2. Esthetic Considerations for Reconstructing Implant Emergence Profile Using Titanium and Zirconia Custom Implant Abutments: Fifty Case Series Report. Kutkut A, Abu-Hammad O, Mitchell R; Journal of Oral Implantology; 2013 Oct 31. [Epub ahead of print]
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3. Optimizing esthetics for implant restorations in the anterior maxilla: anatomic and surgical considerations. Buser D, Martin W, Belser UC; Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2004;19 Suppl:43-61.
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4. Influence of the 3-D bone-to-implant relationship on esthetics. Grunder U, Gracis S, Capelli M; Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2005 Apr;25(2):113-9.
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5. Advanced concepts in implant dentistry: creating the “aesthetic site foundation”. Elian N, Ehrlich B, Jalbout ZN, Classi AJ, Cho SC, Kamer AR, Froum S, Tarnow DP; Dent Clin North Am. 2007 Apr;51(2):547-63, xi-xii.
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Material and Surface

1. Bacterial adhesion on the titanium and zirconia abutment surfaces. Nascimento CD, Pita MS, Fernandes FH, Pedrazzi V, de Albuquerque Junior RF, Ribeiro RF; Clinical Oral Implants Research; 2013 Jan 14. doi: 10.1111/clr.12093. [Epub ahead of print]
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2. In vivo evaluation of Candida spp. adhesion on titanium or zirconia abutment surfaces. do Nascimento C, Pita MS, Pedrazzi V, de Albuquerque Junior RF, Ribeiro RF; Archives of Oral Biology; 2013 Jul; 58(7):853-61. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2013.01.014. Epub 2013 Apr 3.
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3. Analysis of the peri-implant soft tissues in contact with zirconia abutments: an evidence-based literature review. de Medeiros RA, Vechiato-Filho AJ, Pellizzer EP, Mazaro JV, dos Santos DM, Goiato MC; Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice; 2013 May 1;14(3):567-72.
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4. Oral biofilm formation on the titanium and zirconia substrates. do Nascimento C, da Rocha Aguiar C, Pita MS, Pedrazzi V, de Albuquerque RF Jr, Ribeiro RF; Microscopy Research and Technique; 2013 Feb ;76(2):126-32. doi: 10.1002/jemt.22143. Epub 2012 Oct 26.
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5. Surface properties and biocompatibility of nitrided titanium for abrasion resistant implant materials. Tamura Y, Yokoyama A, Watari F, Kawasaki T; Dental Materials Journal; 2002 Dec; 21(4):355-72.
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6. Impact of abutment material and dis-/re-connection on soft and hard tissue changes at implants with platform-switching. Becker K, Mihatovic I, Golubovic V, Schwarz F; Journal of Clinical Periodontology; 2012 Aug; 39(8):774-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2012.01911.x. Epub 2012 Jun 7.
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7. A clinical comparison of zirconia, metal and alumina fixed-prosthesis frameworks veneered with layered or pressed ceramic: a three-year report. Christensen RP, Ploeger BJ; J Am Dent Assoc. 2010 Nov;141(11):1317-29.
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Mechanics

1. Fracture strength and microstructure of Y-TZP zirconia after different surface treatments. Song JY, Park SW, Lee K, Yun KD, Lim HP; Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry; 2013 Oct; 110(4):274-80. doi: 10.1016/S0022-3913(13)60376-5.
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2. Zirconium dioxide based dental restorations. Studies on clinical performance and fracture behaviour. Larsson C; Swedish dental journal; 2011; (213):9-84.
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3. Cemented and screw-retained implant reconstructions: a systematic review of the survival and complication rates. Sailer I, Mühlemann S, Zwahlen M, Hämmerle CH, Schneider D; Clinical Oral Implants Research; 2012 Oct; 23 Suppl 6:163-201. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2012.02538.x.
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4. Erfassung, Ursachen und Folgen von Mikrobewegungen am Implantat-Abutment-Interface. Zipprich, Holger / Weigl, Paul / Lange, Bodo / Lauer, Hans-Christoph; journal Implantologie. (Vol. 15,2007 Issue 1, p. 31-46)
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5. Study Results Show Clinical Success of Single Posterior Zirconia Crowns in Private Practice. Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD. Gerard J. Chiche; IADR 2010 Barcelona1 on July 16
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6. A novel combined surgical approach to vertical alveolar ridge augmentation with titanium mesh, resorbable membrane, and rhPDGF-BB: a retrospective consecutive case series. Funato A, Ishikawa T, Kitajima H, Yamada M, Moroi H; Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2013 Jul-Aug;33(4):159-66. doi: 10.11607/prd.1460.
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7. Analytical and experimental position stability of the abutment in different dental implant systems with a conical implant–abutment connection. Wiebke Semper-Hogg, Silvan Kraft, Sebastian Stiller, Juergen Mehrhof; Clinical Oral Investigations April 2013, Volume 17, Issue 3, pp 1017-1023
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8. Effects of repeated manual disassembly and reassembly on the positional stability of various implant-abutment complexes: an experimental study. Semper W, Heberer S, Mehrhof J, Schink T, Nelson K; Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2010 Jan-Feb;25(1):86-94.
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9. Impact of abutment rotation and angulation on marginal fit: theoretical considerations. Semper W, Kraft S, Mehrhof J, Nelson K; Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2010 Jul-Aug;25(4):752-8.
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10. In vitro synchrotron-based radiography of micro-gap formation at the implant-abutment interface of two-piece dental implants. Rack A, Rack T, Stiller M, Riesemeier H, Zabler S, Nelson K; J Synchrotron Radiat. 2010 Mar;17(2):289-94. doi: 10.1107/S0909049510001834. Epub 2010 Feb 3.
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11. Theoretical Considerations: Implant Positional Index Design. W. Semper, S. Kraft, T. Krüger, K. Nelson; doi: 10.1177/0022034509341172 JDR August 2009 vol. 88 no. 8 725-730
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12. An in vitro pilot study of abutment stability during loading in new and fatigue-loaded conical dental implants using synchrotron-based radiography. Rack T, Zabler S, Rack A, Riesemeier H, Nelson K; Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2013 Jan-Feb;28(1):44-50. doi: 10.11607/jomi.2748.
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13. Quantitative studies on inner interfaces in conical metal joints using hard x-ray inline phase contrast radiography. Zabler S, Rack T, Rack A, Nelson K; Rev Sci Instrum. 2010 Oct;81(10):103703. doi: 10.1063/1.3495966.
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14. Quantitative studies on inner interfaces in conical metal joints using hard x-ray inline phase contrast radiography. Zabler S, Rack T, Rack A, Nelson K; Rev Sci Instrum. 2010 Oct;81(10):103703. doi: 10.1063/1.3495966.
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15. Influence of margin design and taper abutment angle on a restored crown of a first premolar using finite element analysis. Proos KA, Swain MV, Ironside J, Steven GP; Int J Prosthodont. 2003 Jul-Aug;16(4):442-9.
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Bonemorphology

1. The effect of static bone strain on implant stability and bone remodeling. Halldin A, Jimbo R, Johansson CB, Wennerberg A, Jacobsson M, Albrektsson T, Hansson S; BONE; 2011 Oct; 49(4):783-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bone.2011.07.003. Epub 2011 Jul 14.
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2. Stability of crestal bone level at platform-switched non-submerged titanium implants: a histomorphometrical study in dogs. Becker J, Ferrari D, Mihatovic I, Sahm N, Schaer A, Schwarz F; Journal of Clinical Periodontology; 2009 Jun; 36(6):532-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2009.01413.x.
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Schwarz Studie 1 Schwarz Studie 2
3. The effect of the distance from the contact point to the crest of bone on the presence or absence of the interproximal dental papilla. Tarnow DP, Magner AW, Fletcher P; J Periodontol. 1992 Dec;63(12):995-6.
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4. The interproximal height of bone: a guidepost to predictable aesthetic strategies and soft tissue contours in anterior tooth replacement. Salama H, Salama MA, Garber D, Adar P; Pract Periodontics Aesthet Dent. 1998 Nov-Dec;10(9):1131-41; quiz 1142.
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5. Vertical distance from the crest of bone to the height of the interproximal papilla between adjacent implants. Tarnow D, Elian N, Fletcher P, Froum S, Magner A, Cho SC, Salama M, Salama H, Garber DA; J Periodontol. 2003 Dec;74(12):1785-8.
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6. Interventions for replacing missing teeth: bone augmentation techniques for dental implant treatment. Esposito M, Grusovin MG, Kwan S, Worthington HV, Coulthard P; Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008 Jul 16;(3):CD003607. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003607.pub3.
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7. Straight and angulated abutments in platform switching: influence of loading on bone stress by three-dimensional finite element analysis. Martini AP, Freitas AC Jr, Rocha EP, de Almeida EO, Anchieta RB, Kina S, Fasolo GB; J Craniofac Surg. 2012 Mar;23(2):415-8. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e31824b9c17.
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Peri-Implant tissue

1. The positive relationship between excess cement and peri-implant disease: a prospective clinical endoscopic study. Wilson TG Jr; J Periodontol. 2009 Sep;80(9):1388-92. doi: 10.1902/jop.2009.090115.
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2. Survey of United States dental schools on cementation protocols for implant crown restorations. Tarica DY, Alvarado VM, Truong ST; J Prosthet Dent. 2010 Feb;103(2):68-79. doi: 10.1016/S0022-3913(10)00016-8.
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3. A systematic review assessing soft tissue augmentation techniques. Thoma DS, Benić GI, Zwahlen M, Hämmerle CH, Jung RE; Clin Oral Implants Res. 2009 Sep;20 Suppl 4:146-65. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2009.01784.x.
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4. Soft tissue correction of a single-tooth pontic space: a comparative quantitative volume assessment. Studer SP, Lehner C, Bucher A, Schärer P; J Prosthet Dent. 2000 Apr;83(4):402-11.
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5. Management of soft tissue ridge deformities with acellular dermal matrix. Clinical approach and outcome after 6 months of treatment. Batista EL Jr, Batista FC, Novaes AB Jr; J Periodontol. 2001 Feb;72(2):265-73.
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6. Correlation of papilla to crestal bone levels around single tooth implants in immediate or delayed crown protocols. Ryser MR, Block MS, Mercante DE; J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2005 Aug;63(8):1184-95.
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7. Differences in peri-implant microflora between fully and partially edentulous patients: a systematic review. de Waal YC, Winkel EG, Meijer HJ, Raghoebar GM, van Winkelhoff AJ; J Periodontol. 2014 Jan;85(1):68-82. doi: 10.1902/jop.2013.130088. Epub 2013 May 9.
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Esthetic

1. Perceptions of patients’ smiles: a comparison of patients’ and dentists’ opinions. Jørnung J, Fardal Ø; J Am Dent Assoc. 2007 Dec;138(12):1544-53; quiz 1613-4.
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2. Esthetic evaluation of maxillary single-tooth implants in the esthetic zone. Cho HL, Lee JK, Um HS, Chang BS; J Periodontal Implant Sci. 2010 Aug;40(4):188-93. doi: 10.5051/jpis.2010.40.4.188. Epub 2010 Aug 30.
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3. Comparative analysis of rationale used by dentists and patient for final esthetic outcome of dental treatment. Reddy SV, Madineni PK, Sudheer A, Gujjarlapudi MC, Sreedevi B, Reddy PS; J Contemp Dent Pract. 2013 May 1;14(3):532-5.
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4. Replacing four missing maxillary incisors with regular- or narrow-neck implants: analysis of treatment options. Vailati F, Belser UC; Eur J Esthet Dent. 2007 Spring;2(1):42-57.
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5. Implant positioning when replacing the four maxillary incisors: a platform-switched treatment option. Vela-Nebot X, Méndez-Blanco V, Rodríguez-Ciurana X, Segalá-Torres M, Gil-Lozano JA; Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2011 Jul-Aug;31(4):375-81.
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Orthodontics

1. A novel approach for implant site development through root tipping. Uribe F, Taylor T, Shafer D, Nanda R; Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2010 Nov;138(5):649-55. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2009.01.027.
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2. Implant site development by orthodontic forced extraction: a preliminary study. Amato F, Mirabella AD, Macca U, Tarnow DP; Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2012 Mar-Apr;27(2):411-20.
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3. Implant site development by orthodontic forced extraction: a preliminary study. Amato F, Mirabella AD, Macca U, Tarnow DP; Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2012 Mar-Apr;27(2):411-20.
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4. CASE STUDIES ON THE USE OF SKELETAL ANCHORAGE ORTHODONTIC TECHNIQUES PRIOR TO PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION. Faot F, Ribeiro LF, Machado RM, Melo AC, Del Bel Cury AA; J Oral Implantol. 2013 Nov 4. [Epub ahead of print]
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Adherence

1. Surface conditioning influences zirconia ceramic bonding: Kern M, Barloi A, Yang B; J Dent Res. 2009 Sep;88(9):817-22. doi: 10.1177/0022034509340881.
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2. Resin Bonding to Oxide Ceramics for Dental Restorations: Matthias Kern; Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology Volume 23, Issue 7-8, 2009 Special Issue: Adhesion Aspects in Dentistry
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