Whose Implant Is That? Solving Dental X‑Ray Mysteries
From Oral Bites with Kate Bootman and Carl Horton by Carl Horton
March 10, 2026 · 16 min · Episode 85
About this episode
The episode discusses how dental clinicians identify unknown implants from X-rays and the importance of matching the correct abutment for repairs and restorations.
This episode explores how dental clinicians identify unknown implants from X‑rays, the challenges of varied internal connections and screw drivers, and why matching the correct abutment matters for repairs and restorations.The hosts discuss helpful online resources and groups (like "What Implant Is This" and community threads) that quickly identify implant systems and suggest compatible drivers, plus a brief debate about the pros and cons of universal connections. The episode closes with light conversation about an indoor track session and a few quickfire personal questions.
Topics covered
- dental implants
- X-rays
- abutments
- repair
- restoration
Keywords
- dental clinicians
- internal connections
- screw drivers
- online resources
- What Implant Is This
- universal connections
Mentioned in this episode
Products: dental implants, X-ray equipment
Books & works: What Implant Is This
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