{"title":"Simplifying Immediate Implant Placement and Restoration in the Maxillary Anterior.","authors":"Rami Salloum, Gregori M Kurtzman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Immediate implant placement is a commonly utilized treatment in the maxillary anterior when a natural tooth fails. This method of treatment can pose challenges related to the available anatomy and adjacent teeth when placing the implant in an extraction socket. Virtual planning and the use of a surgical guide allows for implant placement in a more ideal position relative to the contour of the facial plate so as to avoid dehiscence of the implant at placement and enable prosthetic considerations to be followed for the planned restoration. The case illustrated in this article highlights a simplified approach to immediate implant placement and its restoration for a failing maxillary single anterior tooth.</p>","PeriodicalId":72651,"journal":{"name":"Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)","volume":"46 5","pages":"e1-e4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Accommodating the Oncoming \"Tsunami\" of Elderly Dental Patients.","authors":"John C Flucke","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Due to better healthcare, society appears to be headed toward what could be called a \"gray tsunami\" of patients. In many areas of the country the number of patients is starting to exceed the capacity of the dental industry. While this is a considerable concern in and of itself, perhaps the bigger problem is that as these numbers continue to increase, a growing number of patients will lack mobility and will need to be seen outside the traditional dental office setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":72651,"journal":{"name":"Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)","volume":"46 5","pages":"246-247"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ole T Jensen, Robert J Miller, Iham Gammas, Álvaro Gracia
{"title":"The Use of Platform Bone Switch Implants to Preserve Cervical Bone.","authors":"Ole T Jensen, Robert J Miller, Iham Gammas, Álvaro Gracia","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this retrospective clinical study, 32 oral implants were placed subcrestally in 30 patients who were followed from 1 to 3 years to identify the effect of platform bone switch implants on cervical bone preservation and associated soft-tissue profile. Peri-implant bone, including subpapillary bone and marginal gingival bone, as measured from the implant-abutment junction, was evaluated quantitatively. Preliminary findings indicate that the platform bone switch implants used in this study, compared to conventional straight-wall implants, appear to preserve additional bone at or above the implant-abutment junction to help support papillae and marginal gingiva and maintain coverage of the implant body, with most bone levels shown to be above the implant-abutment junction.</p>","PeriodicalId":72651,"journal":{"name":"Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)","volume":"46 5","pages":"240-244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Don't Fear AI Replacing You as a Dentist-Yet.","authors":"Cornelia C Walther","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The dental profession has evolved rapidly in recent years-from digital imaging and CAD/CAM restorations to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnostics and treatment planning. Understandably, many dentists wonder whether AI could soon render years of education, experience, and skill obsolete. The good news? You don't need to fear redundancy-at least not yet. Here's why.</p>","PeriodicalId":72651,"journal":{"name":"Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)","volume":"46 5","pages":"250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ethan S Madison, Hussein S Basma, Maria L Geisinger
{"title":"Thick Vs Thin Periodontal Phenotype: The Impact on Oral Health Outcomes.","authors":"Ethan S Madison, Hussein S Basma, Maria L Geisinger","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Periodontal phenotype refers to the physical expression of the periodontium, including thickness of the gingiva and alveolar bone, as determined by genetic and environmental factors. Gingival recession is significantly more prevalent in individuals with a thin periodontal phenotype, which suggests that a thick periodontal phenotype is more resistant to gingival recession than a thin one. Most patients with untreated gingival recession have progression, even with good oral hygiene. Periodontal phenotype also has an important role in the outcomes of periodontitis, restorative, implant, and orthodontic treatments, with a thicker phenotype offering advantages for all treatment modalities. Practitioners can perform periodontal phenotype modification to enhance outcomes for patients with naturally thin phenotype to enable them to reap the benefits of a thick periodontal phenotype. The evaluation of periodontal phenotype should be a routine part of dental assessment to allow oral healthcare professionals to determine if phenotype augmentation would benefit a patient's long-term oral health outcome. This article focuses on techniques to classify periodontal phenotype and the indications for phenotype modification.</p>","PeriodicalId":72651,"journal":{"name":"Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)","volume":"46 5","pages":"223-231"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"\"Stamp\" Technique to Recreate Accurate Occlusal Topography for Direct Composite Posterior Restorations.","authors":"Dimple Desai","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>When placing direct composite restorations using incremental layering, clinicians may face challenges manually achieving precise occlusal contact and contour complexities, which is essential to properly restoring the patient's preoperative occlusal anatomy and function. This article discusses the use of the \"stamp\" technique for restoring accurate occlusal topography in direct composite posterior restorations. This method involves fabricating an occlusal index to replicate preoperative tooth anatomy, which helps to ensure precise occlusion and minimize postoperative adjustments. The technique is demonstrated through a case report involving a patient with Class 1 occlusal caries. By transferring the preoperative occlusal anatomy onto the final composite layer, the stamp technique simplifies the restoration process, reducing chairside time and improving patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":72651,"journal":{"name":"Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)","volume":"46 5","pages":"236-239"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Therin Baum, Simon R MacNeill, Patrick Lai, Tanya M Gibson, Christopher M Cobb, Charles M Cobb
{"title":"Case Report of Multiple Mucoceles Due to Persistent Lip Biting Related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.","authors":"Therin Baum, Simon R MacNeill, Patrick Lai, Tanya M Gibson, Christopher M Cobb, Charles M Cobb","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Case reports of multiple lip mucoceles are rare. This article presents a case report of a 9-year-old patient who presented with three mucoceles on the lower lip. Mucoceles, irritation fibromas, and other more ominous lesions require biopsy for differentiation and diagnosis. In this case, total excisional biopsy also became the definitive treatment. Concurrent with treatment of the lip lesions, the patient was also being treated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which commonly involves depression and anxiety. It is not unusual for PTSD patients to exhibit body-focused repetitive behavior that, in turn, may involve persistent lip biting and other repeated behaviors. Thus, in this and similar cases of persistent lip biting, treatment not only involves surgical removal of the mucoceles but referral to an appropriate mental health professional for evaluation and treatment of PTSD.</p>","PeriodicalId":72651,"journal":{"name":"Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)","volume":"46 5","pages":"232-235"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ronald Perry, Gursharanjit Singh, Anthony Dame, Samar A Mohamed, Angel Mary Idiculla, Ripple Garg
{"title":"The Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality in Dental Education: Current Applications and Future Potential.","authors":"Ronald Perry, Gursharanjit Singh, Anthony Dame, Samar A Mohamed, Angel Mary Idiculla, Ripple Garg","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) in dental education is transforming how students acquire and refine clinical skills. This article explores current applications and the future potential of AI and AR in dental training. AI, defined as the simulation of human cognitive functions by machines, enhances diagnostics, treatment planning, patient management, and educational tools through subfields like machine learning, artificial neural networks, computational vision, robotics, and speech processing. These technologies enable personalized learning, can improve diagnostic accuracy, and streamline administrative tasks. AR, which overlays digital information onto real-world components, provides immersive and interactive learning experiences. In dental education, AR-based simulations enable risk-free environments for skill development, allowing students to practice procedures on virtual patients with real-time feedback. Applications of AR include simulation and training, patient education, endodontics, implantology, and local anesthetic training. These tools help enhance spatial understanding, reduce learning curves, and facilitate standardized training across institutions. Despite challenges such as high implementation costs and the need for faculty training, the potential benefits of AI and AR in dental education are significant. As these technologies continue to evolve, they promise to transform dental curricula, improve educational outcomes, and, ultimately, enhance patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":72651,"journal":{"name":"Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)","volume":"46 5","pages":"216-222"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Use of Composite Xenograft and Allograft in Post-Explantation Ridge Defect Augmentation: A Case Report.","authors":"Hanae Saito, Kaylie Nguyen","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case report highlights the successful management of ridge defects resulting from early implant failures through ridge defect augmentation using a composite allograft/xenograft bone substitute following explantation. Subsequent implant placements achieved primary stability within 4 months post-augmentation, enabling the delivery of a prosthesis with a fixed partial denture by 5 months post-implant placement. The unique combination of the demineralized allograft fiber-form and xenograft leveraged the materials' distinct osteoinductive and osteoconductive attributes to facilitate a positive outcome in the ridge defect augmentation. As demonstrated in this case presentation, this composite graft provides both volume stability and structural support for implant-supported prostheses.</p>","PeriodicalId":72651,"journal":{"name":"Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)","volume":"46 4","pages":"187-190"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Antimicrobial Use in Implant Therapy: Is It Necessary?","authors":"Stefan Radovic, Aviv Ouanounou","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With edentulism becoming more prevalent in society, the placement of implants has likewise become more common. With implant placement, however, comes the risk of implant failure and infection, whether from mechanical or biological complications. Antibiotic use in dentistry is commonly prescribed; however, with respect to dental implants, debate has persisted about its efficacy, with some researchers and practitioners questioning if it serves any tangible purpose. Antibiotics have been shown to aid in durability of the implant and help with treatment of infection, also known as peri-implantitis, however the criteria regarding which antibiotics to prescribe for implant therapy and when, along with determining their efficacy prophylactically, remain largely unclear. This article discusses the evolution of implant therapy as well as complications that arise from implant placement and investigates the efficacy of antimicrobial use both prophylactically and postoperatively in the presence of infection.</p>","PeriodicalId":72651,"journal":{"name":"Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)","volume":"46 4","pages":"175-182"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}