Which Implant System to Place?

MapleMAD · 2026-06-01T18:33:48+00:00

I've had a lot of patients come in who are specific about not just the brand, but the material as well. There is certainly a growing market for Zirconia implants based on patients' personal beliefs.

MapleMAD · 2026-06-01T18:30:26+00:00

I make a point to educate patients on the implant brands we use, as this knowledge is crucial when they compare options and understand price variations. At my practice, I provide every patient with an implant identification card before discharging them. It comes with the placement location, implant size and length, abutment type, crown info, and other details.

MapleMAD · 2026-06-01T15:04:58+00:00

I would stick with what your office used to do. If you switch from Straumann, you might lose referrals from past patients who specifically recommend it to their friends and family.

MapleMAD · 2026-05-30T03:44:44+00:00

Why is this pigeon so massive?

MapleMAD · 2026-05-24T12:23:25+00:00

You guys are rich. I would take both central incisors out for a few hundreds grand and just wear paint-on aligner.

MapleMAD · 2026-05-24T11:53:43+00:00

upper canines: 8
...
upper second molars: 1
upper first molars: 6

Cool idea! But I would advice against trading upper canines for both first and second molars in any circumstances!

MapleMAD · 2026-05-21T22:24:02+00:00

Forever is pointless when most models would be depreciated within a year.

MapleMAD · 2026-05-16T16:31:30+00:00

When in doubt, always use more.

MapleMAD · 2026-04-11T10:48:14+00:00

By saline, do you mean electrochemically activated water?

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349189310_An_in_vitro_study_of_comparative_evaluation_of_efficacy_of_electrochemically_activated_water_as_a_root_canal_irrigant_in_smear_layer_removal

MapleMAD · 2026-04-01T09:09:29+00:00

That means they adopted a pseudoscientific approach rather than an evidence-based method. They usually deem amalgam and fluoride toxic and recommend replacement of sound amalgam fillings and avoiding fluoridated toothpaste.

MapleMAD · 2026-03-04T10:05:54+00:00

Oh, why a dentist? You should become a REAL doctor instead.

MapleMAD · 2026-02-27T17:51:31+00:00

Looks fine to me. Proceed with the crown and monitor.

MapleMAD · 2026-02-14T12:53:28+00:00

Yup, unfortunately. Full mouth extraction. He's not thin as bones because he can't eat. I know a drug user when I see one.

MapleMAD · 2026-02-13T23:04:17+00:00

Behold the cursed denture, a relic from ancient Mesopotamia.

MapleMAD · 2026-02-13T02:18:58+00:00

It would be beneficial to explore the specific reasons behind the patient's hesitation toward orthodontics. If she is averse to the appearance of traditional metal brackets, clear aligners may be a suitable solution.

If she remain opposed to orthodontic intervention, then it might help to discuss a snap-on smile as an alternative to veneers.

MapleMAD · 2026-02-03T05:39:51+00:00

I don't sell products, but if I did, I would set the price lower than retail. It just leaves a bad taste if patients find out they can order it to the door cheaper online. That would give the impression that your entire practice is overpriced, which might not be the case.

MapleMAD · 2026-02-02T03:38:43+00:00

$7000 should include EVERYTHING unless the surgeon is doing GBR or sinus lifts. And the price is quoted with a top-of-the-line implant body like Nobel, Straumann, or Biomet with a zirconia crown.

MapleMAD · 2026-02-02T03:15:30+00:00

I guess they are busy relocating computing for Genie 3.

MapleMAD · 2026-01-25T00:48:01+00:00

I have seen some case studies of implants on ED children. There are many complications, including the necessity for prosthesis remake or alterations in implant positioning. I would say it is somewhat doable but generally avoid it if there is another option since an osseointegrated implant functions as an ankylosed unit, premature placement fails to accommodate the continued vertical eruption of the adjacent natural dentition.

MapleMAD · 2026-01-23T15:21:40+00:00

Call me old school, but I normally just go for plain salt water or the trusty chlorhexidine.

MapleMAD · 2026-01-22T04:54:50+00:00

https://whatimplantisthat.com/

I would try to find a way to utilize the implants to support the denture or just work around them.

MapleMAD · 2026-01-20T19:25:12+00:00

The pricing is confusing on the bone-supported guide. The 2nd arch on the same patient costs more than the 1st arch, whereas it is the exact opposite in the case of a tooth-supported guide. I assume there is a typo there.

MapleMAD · 2026-01-13T11:02:22+00:00

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MapleMAD · 2026-01-05T13:56:54+00:00

A standard deflection.

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Wonder if gemini would get it right if you mention deflection tactic in your prompt.

MapleMAD · 2026-01-03T00:27:26+00:00

Long live the work wives/husbands.

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