Implant Design and Related Bone Response

In this presentation, Dr. Coelho will present his research and perspective on the factors attributing to the histology and findings of bone gain around fin and plateau designed implant systems. Paulo G. Coelho, DDS, Ph.D Assistant Professor of Biomaterials and Biomimetics, Director for Research, Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University

June 20, 2014

The History of The Bicon Design

The Bicon System has its origins dating back to 1968. Initial research was conducted at Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, Ohio by Thomas Driskell. The original implant design of Mr. Driskell used high density aluminum oxide as the implant material. In 1981, Driskell introduced an implant named Titanodont which was made from titanium alloy. Then, […]

December 4, 2012