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Preliminary findings indicate that the platform bone switch implants used in this study, compared to conventional straight-wall implants, appear to preserve additional bone at or above the implant–abutment junction to help support papillae and marginal gingiva and maintain coverage of the implant body, with most bone levels shown to be above the implant–abutment junction.
By transferring the preoperative occlusal anatomy onto the final composite layer, the stamp technique simplifies the restoration process, reducing chairside time and improving patient outcomes.
It is not unusual for PTSD patients to exhibit body-focused repetitive behavior that may involve persistent lip biting and other detrimental repeated behaviors.