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Are you looking to integrate laser technology into patient care? This month, Morven McCauley shares a guide to choosing the right one for you. Recent studies have reported the frequency of peri-implantitis to be in the range of 1-19%. It’s a condition that surely all implant dentists have been presented with. Traditionally, treatment approaches have…
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This month, Morven McCauley discusses how harnessing AI for CBCT scan interpretation has revolutionised her dental implant planning. Last year, I made my first trip to the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne. The buzz of IDS that year seemed focused on the advancements in artificial intelligence and 3D scanning and printing. Since then, over…
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This month, Morven McCauley explores implant dentistry as a solution for balancing work and parenting as a mum. There is no denying the paradigm shift of women in dentistry over the last few decades. In 2019, a significant milestone was achieved as the scale tipped in favour of females, surpassing the 50% mark. The most…
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Efficiency unleashed: Morven McCauley discusses five key tips for successful dual-arch implant surgery management. As general dentists with a special interest in implants, the longest and most taxing appointments we tend to encounter is that of a dual-arch case of immediately loaded fixed full arch implants. When presented with a surgery of potentially four to…
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Digital versus analogue – Morven McCauley explains what studies have revealed as the most precise techniques for implant record taking. The primary goal of fabricating any implant retained restoration is to achieve a precise connection to the underlying implant, ensuring a passive fit. Any errors and deficiencies presented in the record taking process will have…
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Morven McCauley details the innovative use of Icam and photogrammetry in implant dentistry and how it has revolutionised the sector. In recent years, the field of implant dentistry has witnessed remarkable advancements, and one such breakthrough is the integration of photogrammetry in dental implants. Photogrammetry, a technique that uses photography to measure and map objects,…
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In this month’s Implant Insights column, Morven McCauley assesses the use of ISQ devices, including their accuracy, cost and benefits. The use of resonance frequency analysis (RFA) devices to measure the implant stability quotient (ISQ) has significantly increased over the last five years in general practice. But is it worth the expense and effort to…
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Morven McCauley explores the difficulties of balancing work-life with the pressures of being a mum and explains how implant dentistry could help. There is no denying the paradigm shift of women in dentistry over the last few decades. This reaches a pinnacle in 2019 when the GDC registration statistical report stated that the balance had…
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In her first article as the new Implant Insights columnist, Morven McCauley takes us on a tour around Biohorizons Camlog’s factory. It was like stepping into the shoes of Greg Wallace on the BBC’s hit documentary series ‘Inside the Factory’ as we dawned our headphones and took a stroll around Camlog’s manufacturing facility. Invited as…
