Michael A Pikos, DDS Dr. Michael A. Pikos is originally from Campbell, Ohio. He attended The Ohio State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He also graduated w... [read more]
Online Videos / Surgery / Bone Grafting / Posterior Mandibular Reconstruction
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Bone Splitting and Bone Spreading Improving bone quality in cases of lack of bone width. Lateral bone augmentation.
Socket Seal Procedure Socket seal in the maxillary anterior region.
Platelet Rich Fibrin - PRF - 2nd Generation of Platelet Rich Concentrates Dr. Joseph Choukroun describes the benefits of Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) in wound healing.
Increase Surgical Implant and Regenerative Success by Going 3D and Using Innovative Products Detailed videos using 3D planning software as well as innovative products by a speaker with an extensive background in implant and regenerative surgical procedures.
Osseointegration & Augmentation A 4 part course worth 1 CEU.
Intraoral Autogenous Block Onlay Bone Grafting for ExtensiveReconstruction of Atrophic Maxillary Alveolar Ridges Autologous bone grafting used with dental implants was originally described by Bränemarketal in 1975, and is now a well-accepted procedure in oral and maxillofacial rehabilitation.Placement of an endosseous implant requires sufficient bone volume for complete bone coverage. Furthermore, the pattern of ridge resorption contributes to an unfavorable maxillomandibular relationship, requires angulations of the implants and/or angled abutments, and affects the proximity of adjacent facial concavities(maxillary sinus, nasal cavity) and vital structures(mandibular nerve).
Mandibular Block Autografts for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation This article reviews indications, limitations, presurgical evaluation, surgical protocol, and complications associated with mandibular block autografts harvested from the symphysis and ramus buccal shelf for alveolar ridge augmentation. The author draws from 14 years of experience with more than 500 mandibular block autografts.
A Bovine-Bone Mineral Block for the Treatment of Severe Ridge Dificiencies in the Anterior Region: A Clinical Case Report A bovine-bone mineral block was used to treat a severe horizontal and vertical anterior ridge deficiency. Such a block can be shaped to conform to the defect, and it avoids the need for harvesting autogenous bone or fixation of the block with screws.
