Mandibular staple implant

The mandibular staple implant, also known as the transmandibular implant, is a form of transosseous dental implant in which a plate is fixed at the inferior border of the mandible. Retentive pins are placed partially into the inferior border with two continuous screws going transcortically and penetrating into the mouth in the canine areas and used as abutments. A mandibular staple implant is a good choice in patients who have experienced severe atrophy of the alveolar bone and allows for the attachment of a lower denture. The mandibular staple implant has high rates of success as well as high rates of patient approval and satisfaction. However, the nature of the implant and the procedure required for its placement do not always make it a first choice among practitioners. There are other, less-complex procedures that are often capable of achieving the same results and are therefore used more often.

Mandibular symphysis

The mandibular symphysis is the line of fusion of the lateral halves of the body of the mandible which splits inferiorly to form the mental protuberance. It may serve as a source for bone grafting. The mandibular symphysis is usually formed sometime during the first two years of life as the two halves of the mandible come together. It has been shown to be a reliable source of bone graft material for both maxillofacial reconstructive and oral reconstructive procedures. It is considered to be a safe location for bone harvesting as enough bone can be obtained without damaging the mental nerve, causing injury to the nearby teeth, or disturbing the patient’s facial contours. In addition, the mandibular symphysis provides a bone grafting source that yields bone with good density and that can be harvested in the necessary volume. The use of high-resolution scanners provides details of the bone’s vasculature so injury can be avoided during surgery.

Marginal Peri-Implant Area

The marginal peri-implant area refers to the mucosal peri-implant tissues and the crestal bone. This area is of special importance when it comes to determining the health and condition of the tissues surrounding an implant. Some issues that may arise in the marginal peri-implant area include loss of marginal bone, inflammation of the soft tissues, increased probing depth, the development of periodontal disease, and the types of bacteria found around the implant which may lead to increased inflammation and disease. When it comes to the rate of healing following an implant procedure, the amount of tissue damage and the procedure method used both play a part in the length of time that will be required. Typically, less tissue damage, a cleaner incision, and avoiding the use of flap surgeries all lessen the amount of time needed for healing. In the event of infection in the marginal peri-implant area, antibiotics are prescribed to eradicate the pathogen.

Marking Bur

A marking bur is a rotary cutting tool used to score the bone at the site of an osteotomy. The use of a marking bur reduces the risk of crestal bone damage and helps to establish how deep an osteotomy will go. An osteotomy is any procedure which removes or changes the shape of the bone. In dental applications, it is performed in preparation for the placement of an implant or other dental prosthesis. Since there is a limited amount of bone available for implant placement even in a patient with substantial quality bone, the use of tools such as the marking bur helps the surgeon avoid mistakes in both angulation and depth during an osteotomy. This ensures that the bone available is not damaged due to a failed osteotomy and that a bone grafting procedure is not then needed to rebuild the lost bone.

Master cast

A master cast is a cast made to replicate a patient’s entire oral structures, including teeth, gums, upper and lower jaw, and soft tissue structures. Master casts are first created by taking an impression of the patient’s mouth, usually with a flexible putty or liquid that will form around the structures inside the mouth. The putty or liquid is left in the patient’s mouth long enough to harden into a semi-solid, elastic material that will maintain the shape of the patient’s oral cavity once removed. This process usually only takes a few minutes. The impression is then taken to the lab where it is filled with dental stone or plastic. Once this is done, a complete replication of the patient’s entire mouth has been created. Master casts can be used to manufacture a wide variety of dental prostheses, including but not limited to dental implants, bridges, crowns, and partial and complete dentures.

Master impression

A master impression is fabricated for the purpose of creating a master model or cast that a laboratory can use to fabricate accurate dental restorations. It’s important that the master impression be high-quality and meet the functional, biological, and aesthetic needs of the patient. Errors in the master impression could result in a dental laboratory being unable to create the appropriate restorations. The impression should be as crisply detailed as possible and without contamination. To create a master impression, a patient is typically anesthetized before the procedure. An appropriately-sized tray is chosen and filled with low-viscosity mixed impression material. Then, the tray is seated into the patient’s mouth and the material is allowed to set into a semi-solid substance. The completed master impression should reproduce the occlusal surfaces of all teeth, the mucobuccal fold, and the palate. It should not have any air bubbles, voids, or pulls.