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Ivan posted an update 9 months ago
End-of-year purchases for tax purposes
Do you guys buy materials or equipment to offset taxes? I’ve always sort of done this as sort of a kneejerk reaction to saving some taxable income, but not very methodically.
Do you guys do this or are you thinking of doing this at all?
If so, what you gonna buy?
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I’ll go first.
I’m going to buy a bunch of implant accessories and mess around with them. Nothing too expensive, but just handful of 20 different gadgets or so. I’ll buy some bone tacks and screws as well.
I’ve been toying with the idea of buying an X Nav and Yomi. But I’ll probably not get around to purchasing them. The technology still seems…
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We normally don’t! Our practice accountant doesn’t advise it so we just don’t and I’ve never looked more into it LOL
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drgene1 posted an update 9 months ago
im Thankful for my wife and family and my staff for all the support over the years. I am thankful for being able to continue my education and Get master of science in oral Implantology Class of 2026. I am also gratful for living in USA we have it pretty good compared to alot of countries
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Thanks for sharing Gene! I am a first generation immigrant here in the US. And very grateful for it.
Would love to continue to hear from you on here as you go along in your masters in Implantology! 😁
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Ivan where is your family from?
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drgene1 posted an update 9 months ago
Just wanted to say hello
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Hello Gene! Glad to have you here! Tell us about yourself!
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good to be here been watching you build this im impressed…. im 59 and loving what i do went back to school getting my Master of Science in Implantology from Goethe in Frankfurt going to spend the time i have left to practice to be the Best Implantologist I can be looking forward to the journey with Implant Ninja as well Im a big fan of…
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Ryan posted an update 9 months ago
CUSTOM HEALING ABUTMENTS
Hey folks! Hope everyone had a wonderful thanksgiving!
I went down a custom healing abutment rabbit hole yesterday and wound up with a few lingering questions.
The protocol for immediate implants makes total sense.. but how can we make custom healing abutments for delayed implant placement?? Does anyone do this and have…
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Hey @RYAN Thanks for sharing this man. You got me going down the rabbit hole as well.
I’ve periodically make them to use on the day of implant placement. Not so frequently as a stage 2 procedure.
A couple things:
The product you shared led me to several instructional videos that tried to teach me to use some free new software. The truth is, i…
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@mickyfrick are you messing around with custom healing abutments much?
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dtberat_dds posted an update 9 months ago
Hi guys,I’m new on implant dentistry.I’ll ask about full mouth cases.I just wonder if we are able to place 4-6 implants so why would we still go overdenture instead of fixed.I know it makes prosthesis more stable but it is still removable? (Photo from Ivan’s Overdenture Cookbook :))
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Hi Berat! Great question. You’re asking, if we can place 4-6 implants and do a bar on it—why wouldn’t we simply do fixed?
Fixed vs removable full arch is a great topic.
Removable is a great option if:
– patient has a very high smile line and shows gums.
– patient has a big “composite defect” basically meaning that they have had a lot of…
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Did I answer your question? Happy to help further!
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mikeissak posted an update 9 months ago
9 months ago (edited)
First time as a surgeon restoring an AOX case, please send me with recs based of this limited pictures/PANO
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Thanks for sharing Michael! Are implants already or are you starting from scratch and working it up?
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All of scratch, high profile pt… looking to immediately load on the same day
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wemo posted an update 9 months ago
If you would excuse me I would to share a post as this is my first day in the community which figures to be a great community ❤️🙏🏻
Some of the most rookie mistakes can be a fractured screw of an abudment. It’s really annoying but that involves in some cases. Let’s say you made a perfect All on X case with perfect prothesis all good 👍🏻 till now.…
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Thank you for sharing Mohamed! For those of us who might not understand the first picture. Can you tell us what that is? Is it an abutment that is cold welded to the implant?
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87madrigal posted an update 9 months ago
Tip I am grateful to have been taught early by my mentor: Check Your Pilot Drill Angulation Early.
When placing implants, taking a PA X-ray of the pilot drill is a crucial step that’s often overlooked. This simple check can save you from a lot of headaches down the line.
The pilot drill sets the foundation for the entire implant trajectory. If…
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I love this! Thank you for sharing!
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Ivan posted an update 9 months ago
What are you thankful for this year? 🙏🏼
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I’ll go first here. This is a special year for us.
My older daughter, Olivia, was born with a medical issue known as a lymphatic malformation on her face and neck. We have had quite a rough time for many years due to medical emergencies related to it.
This year was the first year in a very long time that Olivia did not have any medical issues. <br…
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Last year I spent a week, including Thanksgiving in the hospital, waiting for an opening in the OR to have a surgery done. I was on NPO, only liquids over Thanksgiving. So thankful to be very healthy again, active and to be able to eat turkey and all kinds of healthy food this Thanksgiving with my family! Thanks for posting, Ivan. Wishing you…
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chris posted an update 9 months ago
Hi nice to meet you guys. I am new to implant crowns and just wanted your opinion. I have a case for the 14 15 for impressions this Tuesday. I noticed on the radiographs there is quite a bit of bone loss on the 14 two months after placement. I do intend to take another xray on the day but is this cause for concern or is it normal. Thanks
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Is it just me or can we sort of see a slight preview of the future bone loss in the first x ray?
The answer to your question is that yes, it is a cause for concern, but also that yes this is normal. It does happen to us all.
Best thing to do now is stop the progression of the bone loss. Curious to hear what you guys would do.
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I think at this stage your best ally is going to be thick connective tissue and a well polished (not glazed) crown with good profile. It is a concern, but not enough to remove the implant. I have actually seen some cases fill in later if the crown, hygiene and tissue is ideal.
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