RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 Trends in Dental Implants
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 38
SP 19
OP 20
DO 10.1177/155989771438008
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/38/19.abstract
AB This article discusses several of the trends that promise to revolutionize the field of implant dentistry. These include digital radiography, which can be used to plan surgery and aid in placement; computer-aided design (and computer-aided manufacturing, which can improve impression accuracy; and new hydrophilic surface technology and materials (eg, titanium and zirconium) that produce stronger and longer-lasting implants.