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tannersmenard posted an update: In dental school, I was taught I needed to wait a minimum […]

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:37:11 -0800

In dental school, I was taught I needed to wait a minimum of 3 months after extraction/socket grafting before site was “healed” or “stable” and ready for implant placement. Roughly the same timeline for implant placement in preparation for the restoration.

As a newer provider, I don’t have a ton or reps under my belt but I am anecdotally…

Erick posted an update: Hey Dojo members! We will be migrating the Dojo to

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:48:21 -0800

Hey Dojo members! We will be migrating the Dojo to Skool.com in late January 2026 to make things faster, cleaner, and easier to use.

Nothing you need to do right now. We will notify you here and via email before the switch with clear instructions. More details coming soon. Thank you for your patience as we make these improvements.

William started the discussion Sinus lift or not in the forum Implant Tx Planning

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:15:22 -0800

Sinus lift or not

Good day everyone, I have a case which may involve challenging sinus lifting at the area with sinus septum. LIterature has shown that the risk of perforating sinus lining is low as long as the drilling does not exceed 2mm over the sinus floor or wall.

In this case, should I avoid sinus lifting and engage the implant fixture right at the…

87madrigal posted an update: Posterior implant placement with a surgical guide: a […]

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:58:09 -0800

Posterior implant placement with a surgical guide: a case that highlighted the value of precision, even in favorable conditions.

This patient had abundant posterior bone, which made planning and execution straightforward but no less important. Here are the lessons reinforced during this case:

1. Guided Surgery Refines Precision: Even with…

87madrigal posted an update: Merry Christmas everyone!! Sometimes, patience is the […]

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:44:10 -0800

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Sometimes, patience is the best treatment plan.

As much as I love placing implants right after an extraction, sometimes biology needs a little time to work its magic. Here’s a case of an anterior tooth extraction where we decided to graft and wait rather than placing an implant immediately. Why? Because sometimes the…

drgene1 posted an update: Merry Christmas Ivan, and have a Happy implant ninja New Year

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 13:04:21 -0800

Merry Christmas Ivan, and have a Happy implant ninja New Year

87madrigal posted an update: Looking back at a case I did a few years ago, I’ve […]

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 23:12:02 -0800

Looking back at a case I did a few years ago, I’ve realized how much my approach has evolved.

I placed two implants in the posterior region using guided surgery. At the time, I chose a tissue punch technique because there was plenty of keratinized tissue, and it felt like the most minimally invasive option. The implants healed well, and the…

Justin posted an update: I have a patient that I am placing an implant on #19. He […]

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:01:13 -0800

I have a patient that I am placing an implant on #19. He is missing #18 and #20 has class II mobility due to trauma from occlusion. I would like to place #19 with possibly having to place an implant on #20 in the future in mind. I know the minimum distance from an adjacent tooth is 1.5-2mm and distance away from an implant is 3mm. However,…

jorbrown posted an update: Building Your Personal Brand as a Local Dentist: The […]

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:06:42 -0800

Building Your Personal Brand as a Local Dentist: The Best Approach

Let’s talk about personal branding as a local dentist. It’s not just about being good at what you do—although that’s obviously important. I’ll argue it’s actually MORE important as a business for people to like you, trust you, and feel connected to you, both inside and…

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Ivan posted an update: Welcome! 👋🏼 If youre new or havent posted here before, […]

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 04:00:03 -0800

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87madrigal posted an update: Implant Placement - Lower Second Molar with a Focus […]

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:12:01 -0800

Implant Placement – Lower Second Molar with a Focus on Keratinized Tissue

This case highlights the importance of soft tissue management for long-term implant success. In this case, I placed an implant on a healed site for a lower second molar, and my approach focused on ensuring we have a thick keratinized band on the buccal side.

When dealing…

jostanger replied to the discussion #10 implant site in the forum Implant Tx Planning

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:32:31 -0800

Reply to #10 implant site

You are totally right that palatal bone is less likely to get resorption or peri-implantitis and that most problems occur on the buccal. However, as a periodontist I often get cases sent to me where they went too palatal and now there’s no palatal support for the implant. 1.5-2mm buccal and palatal is a recipe for success in my book.