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Clinical Articles | Journal of Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry (JIRD®) 

CE Articles: 2 Credits

The editorial philosophy of the Journal of Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry (JIRD) is to present timely, clinically relevant information focused on implant and reconstructive therapies in a practical format, to enhance clinical practice.

Treatment Guidelines for Aesthetic Implant Therapy

Authors(s): Carl Drago, DMD, MS†

Thorough and accurate diagnoses are essential for providing optimal, state-of-the-art dental treatments that have predictable prognoses and long-term clinical success.

  • Over the past 40 years, osseointegrated dental implants have proven to be a clinically successful treatment for edentulous and partially edentulous patients.
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Guidelines for Implant Overdenture Treatment with Standard or Narrow Diameter Implants

Authors(s): Michael D. Scherer, DMD, MS†

Debate exists over whether standard or narrow diameter dental implants should be used for implant overdenture therapy.

  • This article reviews the characteristics of each, principles relating to the use of standard or narrow diameter implants, and indications for each type.
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Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Peri-Implant Health

Authors(s): Anita Daniels, RDH††, Carl Drago, DDS, MS†† & Ronnie J. Goené, DMD†

Long-term success and patient satisfaction with dental implant restorations depend on proper maintenance and daily follow-up care by the patient, as well as professional care at intervals to be determined clinically.

  • Otherwise, biofilm formation may result in peri-implant mucositis, which is etiologically similar to gingivitis in the natural dentition and is reversible with appropriate care.
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Clinical Summaries

† The author has a financial relationship with Zimmer Biomet Dental resulting from speaking engagements, consulting engagements, and other retained services.
†† The contributing clinician is the Global Director of Professional Communications for BIOMET 3i LLC.
The Journal of Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry® (JIRD®) is a publication of Biomet 3i. Zimmer Dental, Inc. and Biomet 3i, LLC are part of Zimmer Biomet Dental.
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