Implants Made Simple

Want to learn how to remove a dental implant in 2024? With this step-by-step video from the Smile Engineer, learn what happens! Whether you are a dentist looking to enhance your skills or a patient curious about the process, this video will provide you with the knowledge you need to know which options a provider might use to remove an implant. Watch now to see the latest techniques and best practi...

We're back this week with a video focused on the fascinating science behind Laser-LokΩ® microchannels. Laser-Lok® technology utilizes precise technology to create microchannels in the crestal region of implants, and has been shown to reduce crestal bone loss to as little as 0.35mm over 3 years. Studies comparing traditional and competitor implants to Laser-Lok have shown Laser-Lok to be super...

In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley walks doctors through why we don't currently offer live implant placement in Stanley Institute courses. As Dr. Stanley explains, the key to proper implant placement lies in honing your surgical, perio, and prosthodontics skills, and understanding the guidelines for successful implant placement. At Stanley Institute, we focus on competency to ensure implants a...

In this video, learn the differences for patients between implant overdentures and screw-retained solutions, and why screw-retained implants are considered the superior choice by Dr. Rob in dental implantology. Implant overdentures are a popular option for replacing missing teeth, as they provide stability and support for removable dentures. However, they can still be prone to movement and require...

The world of biomechanics complications and peri-implantitis in dental implantology is intricate. Understanding the impact of biomechanics on implant success is crucial for practitioners. In this video, Dr. Rob breaks down why he believes peri-implantitis can be avoided all together in your practice. Join us as we explore the factors that contribute to biomechanical complications, such as improper...

In this video, we will delve into the fascinating world of dental implants and explore the intricate science behind crestal bone loss, micro gaps, and implant platforms. Understanding these concepts is crucial for both dental professionals and patients to ensure the success and longevity of dental implant procedures.  If you'd like to learn more about placing dental implants, check out Stanle...

These Hu-Friedy diamond dusted forceps do more than just look great! Dr. Robert Stanley shows off some additional tools at the 2023 Osseointegration conference.   Check out the Stanley Institute's continuum at https://stanleyinstitute.com/ At Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry, we offer expert-led courses designed to train the whole doctor—covering everything from diagnosis to adva...

Dr. Robert Stanley heads to the Hu-Friedy booth at the Osseointegration Conference to check out their selection of dental instruments. What makes these instruments different and special? As usual for this channel, it all comes down to great engineering! From simple ergonomic details like smooth handles to special design characteristics that prevent chunks and particles from sticking during cleanin...

Dr. Charles Schlesinger joins Dr. Robert Stanley at the OsteoCentric booth to discuss a concept that's pretty new to the world of dental implants–mechanical integration. Mechanical integration gives us an unprecedented ability with dental implant placement–the ability to achieve phenomenal stability immediately after implant placement. Traditional implant placement requires osseointegration p...

We're at the 2023 Osseointegration Meeting in Phoenix and we're looking at a ridiculously cool new implant product: the OsteoCentric unified thread pattern. Unlike a traditional buttress thread, this new thread pattern acts like a dovetail joint to secure your implant in bone from the moment you place it–even with 0 insertion torque! This innovation has major implications for implantolog...

We're at the 2023 Osseointegration Meeting in Phoenix to speak with Dr. Curry Leavitt about all sorts of developments in the world of dental implants and periodontics.  From dental labs and powerball screws to future biotech that could one day turn dentists into geneticists, we'll discuss all the relevant current events in the dental world.  Join us for a spectacular conversation and mak...

Every dentist should work on their own family members. Period. Ok, exception made if you don't have any living relatives. You get a pass. But maybe work on your friends, then? The point is, if you're truly competent and confident in your skills, you should be able to work on your family. And if you can't, it might be time to look into getting more practice for your practice.  Treat...

Surely our dental implant patients come to us because they want new teeth. Ok, to an extent, of course they do. Teeth are great. But I've found that's not the problem most implant patients come to me to get fixed. There's something else. Something that's been bothering them so much and for so long that they're willing to do anything to make it go away.  And providing long-...

There's a time and place for everything, and that includes the 2-implant overdenture. Though we focus mostly on All-on-X cases with monolithic zirconia arches at the Stanley Institute, we do also place locators when the situation requires.  So when should you use locators?  For that, just check out this short video!  (Hint: if dentures would work for the patient, locators probably would, too!...

Surely we've lost our minds this time, right? How can we not control for gingival thickness at the sites of our implant placements? What does that mean for our patients' outcomes after a dental implant procedure? I think my results speak for themselves.  Where did this idea about controlling gingival thickness come from? Who created the definitions of "thick" and "thin&quo...

Custom abutments are extremely common in the implant world. But should you use them? The answer isn't quite as simple as it seems (but it's usually "no!"). Let me explain.  Custom abutments are exceedingly useful in 3 scenarios. I'll explain these scenarios in the video, but beyond these, you really shouldn't use them.  Why not? They introduce additional margin for er...

Chances are you've had a crown decement from a ti base. It's infuriating. But it's inevitable–unless you do this... In this video, I'll tell you about a method that will totally solve your problem with ti base decementation. In fact, this method is so good, it's literally 100% successful!  Watch the video to learn how to get the same results with your dental implants.   To...

When you actually stop to consider it, dental implants have evolved significantly in just the past decade–and the pace keeps increasing. From higher-grade titanium to thread angle and shape, implants themselves are getting better and better every year.  But it's not just the physical tools; our methods are improving along with them. Guides are a fairly recent invention, yet we've already...

When placing implants, we have an obligation to give our patients the best care possible. If there's a way to cut their total procedural and recovery time from 6-8 months down to 3-4 months, aren't we obligated to do that for them? I think so. And fortunately, doing it this way is often better for a multitude of other reasons.  On today's episode of Implants Made Simple, we're...

It's a real dilemma, right? How much soft tissue management should you be doing on an average implant case? On one hand, many dentists call for a tuck and roll on nearly every case. On the other, WHY??? Do we need to generate more soft tissue than the patient had naturally?  I don't think so.  Instead, we should refer to the old adage: "bone sets the tone, the tissue is the issue.&q...

Dental implants are a daunting proposition for new dentists. But they don't have to be! While you probably aren't ready to start placing implants right out of dental school, the skills you need to be an expert implantologist can be acquired quickly and efficiently with the right mentors and the right courses.  In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley shares the exact steps you need to take to g...

Many of you have asked whether I use zirconia implants. I use zirconia for restorations, so this question makes sense. However, the answer is a hard no. And the reason? Because of this coffee cup. You see, this coffee cup is my FAVORITE coffee cup. That is, it WAS my favorite cup until it broke. Why did it break? That's the question.  Just like my coffee cup, zirconia implants are made from a...

We've talked about bone loss, but specifically–what about cupping around an implant? Bad news, right? Well, it's not that simple (is it ever?). Back when we used parallel-walled implants, this was a greater concern. But times and technologies have changed.  Check out the video to learn why cupping isn't the big issue people make it out to be.  Check us out at https://stanleyinstitut...

Guys, I'll say it again. This 👏 isn't 👏 bone 👏 loss 👏. I know, I know, it's a hard pill to swallow. It goes against industry dogma. It's not what we were taught. How about this? We can all agree that if a cup started out with water in it, then we poured some water out, that's water loss, right? But what if the cup started empty? Is that water loss? You can't lose...

What if I told you... I'm not a dentist? At least not entirely. Most dentists follow a typical medical career path–biology, pre-med, dental school. My career path wasn't exactly typical.  You see, I started out as an engineer. An aerospace engineer. And through engineering, I learned a LOT about screws. When I met my wife, Bobbi, I found a new link to the dental field. I also discovered...