Malfaifi, Author at Dr.Mohammed Alfaifi

Reduction of the residual alveolar ridges

The continuing reduction of the residual alveolar ridges in complete denture wearers: A mixed-longitudinal study covering 25 years Tallgren 2003 The reduction of the residual alveolar ridges was most rapid during the ﬁrst year of denture wear. 2 groups : In Group C, all dentures were made of vulcanite Group A, the dentures were

Implant complications

Clinical complications with implants and implant prostheses Goodacre et al 2003 All-ceramic crowns had the lowest incidence of complications (8%). Reviewing the literature from 1981 through 2001 The mean bone loss was 0.9 mm (range from 0.4 to 1.6 mm). The mean loss per year in subsequent years was 0.1 mm (range from 0 to

Success criteria in implant dentistry

Criteria for success of osseointegrated endosseous implants Smith et al 1989 1. Individual unattached implant that is immobile when tested clinically 2. Radiograph that does not demonstrate evidence of peri-implant radiolucency 3. Bone loss that is less than 0.2 mm annually after the implant’s first year of service 4. Individual implant performance

Osseointegration and its experimental

Brinemark, M.D., Ph.D. 1983 Separate studies were performed on the healing and anchorage stability of titanium tooth root implants or fixtures of various sizes and designs. We found that when such an implant was introduced into the marrow cavity, and following an adequate immobilized healing period, a shell of compact cortical bone was