Gingival Recession December 22, 2022 Posted by: Dr. Nkem Obiechina Category: Dental Implant Therapy , Dentistry , Implant Dentistry , No Comments Gingival recession is defined as migration of the gingival margin apically to the Cementoenamel junction (CEJ). Gingival recession is a highly prevalent condition, with potentially detrimental consequences such as teeth sensitivity, lack of [...]

Impact of Biologic width on Restorations. December 20, 2022 Posted by: Dr. Nkem Obiechina Category: Dentistry , Implant Dentistry , No Comments Biologic width is defined as the apico-coronal component of junctional epithelium and supracrestal connective tissue attachment.In 2017, during the World Workshop on Periodontics and Peri-implant disease and conditions, the term Biologic width was [...]

Impact of Soft tissue Phenotype on dental implant contours and health December 10, 2021 Posted by: Dr. Nkem Obiechina Category: Dental Implant Therapy , Dentistry , Implant Dentistry , No Comments The soft tissue phenotype around dental implants is comprised of keratinized mucosa width (KMH), mucosal thickness(MT) and supra-crestal tissue height(STH).1,2 The type of soft [...]

Impact of Mesio-distal span on Dental implant esthetics. November 16, 2021 Posted by: Dr. Nkem Obiechina Category: Dental Implant Therapy , Dentistry , Implant Dentistry , Uncategorized , No Comments During dental implant treatment planning and placement, a number of key site specific factors can affect implant placement including anatomy of the site, amount of [...]

Role of Soft tissue on Implant Esthetics and Health July 16, 2021 Posted by: Dr. Nkem Obiechina Category: Dental Implant Therapy , Implant Dentistry , Uncategorized , No Comments  Soft tissue around Dental Implants play a major role in achieving esthetic restorations, and maintaining health of dental implants, especially for dental implants that are located [...]

Impact of Interproximal bone height on Dental Implant esthetic success July 16, 2021 Posted by: Dr. Nkem Obiechina Category: Dental Implant Therapy , Implant Dentistry , Uncategorized , No Comments One of the major factors contributing to esthetic success in the anterior maxilla is the location or height of interproximal bone crest. The height of [...]

Review Article on Osteotome technique: A minimally invasive way to increase bone for dental implant placement in the posterior maxilla and prevent sinus membrane perforation for single and multiple teeth replacements. Dr. Nkem Obiechina