The Implant Book was Wrong, Longer is Not Better

Posted on September 8, 2015 in Case Studies

In this video, Dr. Rainier Urdaneta discusses how his practice of implant dentistry changed over the years, once he recognized the merits of using 5.0 and 6.0mm short implants. He was taught to use long implants, but now knows the use of short implants is better. Short implants can avoid the need for bone grafting procedures and their associated morbity, expense, and pain.

How Bicon Abutments Can Affect Bone Gain

Posted on August 30, 2015 in Case Studies

In this video, Dr. Vincent J. Morgan discusses how both the diameter of the hemispherical base and the length of the abutment shaft are factors that can impact bone levels. He goes on to explain how this knowledge was then incorporated into Bicon’s Universal Abutment System.

Restoring Congenitally Missing Laterals in Adolescent Patients with Bicon

Posted on August 8, 2015 in Case Studies

In this video, Dr. Vincent J. Morgan gives a brief overview of the successful history of restoring congenitally missing laterals in adolescent patients with the Bicon Dental Implant System. In addition, he discusses just how easy it is to intraorally lengthen a Bicon restoration to compensate for the continued eruption of natural teeth over time.

Why I Need Bicon SHORT® Implants [HD]

Posted on June 15, 2015 in Scientific Lectures

Follow Prof. DDr. Rolf Ewers on his journey to find a solution for building bone reliably — after 40 years of searching. After initial disbelief, he has come to the conclusion that maybe “less is more”, especially more for the patient.

Rolf Ewers, MD, DMD, Ph.D.

Medical University of Vienna
Professor and former Chairman, University Hospital for Cranio Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Medical University of Vienna
Director, CMF-Institute of Vienna for Cranio Maxillofacial and Oral Rehabilitation and Telemedicine

TRINIA™ Interview at IDS 2015

Posted on March 18, 2015 in Introductory

Join Dr. Chris Salierno from Dental Economics as he interviews Dr. Vincent J. Morgan at the IDS 2015 in Cologne, Germany about TRINIA™ — the innovative new dental CAD/CAM material.

Sulcus Reaming Technique

Posted on September 4, 2014 in Techniques

The color-coded sulcus reamers are essential components of Bicon’s instrumentation. This video will demonstrate the sulcus reaming technique being used to successfully seat a maxillary bicuspid Integrated Abutment Crown™ into the well of a Bicon SHORT™ Implant.

Implant Design and Related Bone Response

Posted on June 20, 2014 in Scientific Lectures

In this presentation, Dr. Coelho will present his research and perspective on the factors attributing to the histology and findings of bone gain around fin and plateau designed implant systems.

Paulo G. Coelho, DDS, Ph.D
Assistant Professor of Biomaterials and Biomimetics, Director for Research, Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University

Clinical Evidence of the Bicon Implant

Posted on June 13, 2014 in Scientific Lectures

In this lecture, Dr. Urdaneta will present a series of clinical cases showing the positive effects of the Bicon locking taper implant and its use in a combination of therapies to increase bone and improve patient acceptance.

Rainier Urdaneta, DMD
Private Practice, Boston, Massachusetts

Comparative Properties of Dental Restorations

Posted on June 10, 2014 in Scientific Lectures

In this presentation, Dr. Bonfante will demonstrate his analysis of various restorative materials and their survival factors under in-function experimentation.

Estevam Bonfante, DDS, MS, Ph.D.
Department of Prosthodontics, University of São Paulo–Bauru College of Dentistry

Implant Level Impression and Bite Registration

Posted on June 3, 2014 in Techniques

A clinical and how-to example of the appropriate method of making an implant level impression and bite registration.