Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
219. Darin Ditcher, DMD - Cutting Edge Implant and Restorative Dentistry
Apr 17, 2024
Darin Ditcher, DMD discusses implant stability, retention in overdentures, prosthetic design for limited dexterity patients, and digital dentistry in denture fabrication. Topics include locators vs. Conus attachments, path of insertion, and evolving technology in dentistry.
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- Using locators in conjunction with palate support can enhance stability and manage potential implant loss.
- Conus attachment system offers a rigid connection between housing and abutment, reducing off-axis loading and potentially minimizing implant overloading.
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Prosthesis Stability and Preventing Implant Failure
Clinicians often face challenges in ensuring the stability of prostheses and preventing implant failures, particularly in the maxilla. The fear of compromising the osseointegration between the bone and implant can lead to cautious decisions regarding prosthetic designs. Despite biases against certain attachments like locators, the literature does not strongly support these concerns. Strategies to minimize risks include using locators in conjunction with palate support to enhance stability and manage potential implant loss.
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