Patient Resource Center

At the Pennsylvania Center for Dental Implants and Periodontics, we understand that some patients have a desire to learn as much about their treatment options as possible before making an informed decision. We strongly encourage you to read through these materials (most of which were articles that ran in general media and written in a “patient-friendly” style) to learn about the various aspects of periodontal disease and treatments, as well as dental implants.

The following list of articles and handouts can be downloaded and printed out as part of your own personal education/research.

• 10 Fully Astonishing Facts About Gum Disease That Can Change Your Life
• Welcome to Our Practice/MMPPI Score Information
• Miller-McEntire Periodontal Prognosis Index
• Esthetic Risk Profile
• LANAP® Laser Periodontal Treatment (brochure)
• How to Choose a Dental Implant Specialist
• Benefits of Straumann Dental Implant System for Single Tooth Replacement.
• Benefits of Straumann Dental Implant System for Fully Edentulous Patients
• The All-on-4™ Treatment Option/SameDay Smile® (patient handout)
• Alba, B.A. “A New Perspective on Periodontal Treatment?” Doctor of Dentistry. April 2009.
• Levine, R.A. “Can Your Heart be Hurt by Your Mouth?” Times Newspapers. May 1, 2012.
• Gum Disease May Raise Cancer Risk,” (press release). Retrieved from Health News. 2004.
• Gum Disease and Your Unborn Baby’s Health
• Levine, R.A. “Treatment of the Gummy Smile’”, Reprint from Times Newspapers. (2001)
• Periodontal Disease and Other Serious Systemic Diseases
• Alba, B.A., Passion for Life… Passion for Work”, Doctor of Dentistry/Philadelphia edition. 2005.
• Gum Disease May Increase Stomach Ulcer Risk. Retrieved from MedWire. March 31, 2009.
• Rose, L.A. Diabetes Chart

Recent Clinical Articles, Podcasts, etc. Featuring Our Doctors

• Levine, Robert A., Case Study: LAPIP® Protocol, 2022.
• Levine, Robert A., Dias, Debora R. et al, Effect of the buccal gap width following immediate implant placement on the buccal bone wall: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography analysis, Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2022.
• Dorr, L., Periodontal Priorities-The Diagnostics and Treatment Changing Perio Care, Dental Products Report, March 2021.
• Levine, Robert A., Ganeles, Jeffrey, Wang, P., Makrauer, Z. et al, Application of 10 Keys for Replacement of Multiple Teeth in the Esthetic Zone, Compendium, June 2021.
• Ganeles, J., Norkin F., Dias, Debora R., Fava P., Levine, Robert A., Aranguren, L., Implant Shapes and Macro-designs- Advantages and Disadvantages, Forum Implantologicum, 2021.
• Levine, Robert A., DDS, Phenotype Conversion Using Geistlich Fibro-Gide® for Immediate Implants in the Esthetic Zone, Geistlich Biomaterials, 2021.
• Levine, Robert A., DDS, Katwal, Diksha, DDS, et al, Early Loading of Posterior Nonsubmerged Titanium Implants with a Modified Sandblasted and Acid-Etched Surface, The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, November 2021.
• Richman, Colin, DMD, Levine Robert A., DDS, et al, Perceptions of the LANAP® Protocol, Decisions in Dentistry, November 2020.
• Levine, Robert A., DDS, Considering the Patient with MMPPI & PROMS, Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc. podcast, September 21, 2020
• Levine, RA, Ganeles, J, Wang, R, Miller, PD, “Soft Tissue Augmentation: Treatment Alternative to Autogenous Palatal Graft”, Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, February 2020
• Sonick, M, Levine, RA, Kim, J, “What is Your Philosophy on Placing Implants Immediately Into Extraction Sites?”, Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, March 2020
• Levine, RA, McAllister, BS. Miller, RJ, Gottesman E, et all, A Prospective Clinical Study on Implant Survival at 1-Year Post-Loading of a Bone-Level Tapered Implant in Private Practice: Multicentered Study, Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, November/December 2019
• Levine, RA, Miller PD. The Miller McEntire Periodontal Prognostic Index (i.e., “The Perio Report Card”) Usage in Practice. Advances in Periodontal Surgery. Springer Nature. May 2019.
• The International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons- A Reintroduction, Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, September 2018.
• Levine, RA, Ganeles, J, Kan, J, Fava, P, 10 Keys for Successful Esthetic-Zone Single Immediate Implants- Importance of Biotype Conversion for Lasting Success,  Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, September 2018; 39:8, 522-530.
• Levine R. A., Ganeles, J., Gonzaga, L., Kan, JYK., Randel, H., Evans, CD., Chen, ST., 10 Keys for Successful Esthetic-Zone Single Immediate Implants. Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 2017; April 38:4, 248-260.
• Levine, R.A., Surgical and Prosthetic Treatment of a Failed Maxillary Central Incisor (#8), Straumann®USA, LLC, 2016.
• Levine, R.A., McAllister, B.S., Implant Site Development Using Ti-Mesh and Cellular Allograft in the Esthetic Zone for Restorative-Driven Implant Placement, The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. Volume 36, 2016.
• Special Report: Advanced Surface and Material Enable Straumann’s Bone Level Implants to Overcome Placement Challenges, Compendium. September 2015.
• Levine, R.A., Randel, H., The Team Approach in a Complete Mouth Pro Arch Hybrid Reconstruction Using the Indirect Method for Provisionalization, Straumann® Pro Arch case study, 2016. Winner for Straumann for North American Pro Arch® Competition (2016).
• Wilson Jr., T., Valderrama, P., Burbano, M., Blansett, J., Levine, R.A., Kessler, H., Rodrigues, D., Foreign Bodies Associated With Peri-Implantitis Human Biopsies, J Periodontol, January 2015.
• Levine R.A., Present S., Wilson Jr., TG, “Complications with excess cement and dental implants: Diagnosis, recommendations and treatment of 7 clinical cases,” Implant Realities. 2014.
• Levine, R.A., Manji, A., Faucher, J., Present, S., “Use of Titanium Mesh in Implant Site Development for Restorative-Driven Implant Placement: Case Report. Part 1 – Restorative Protocol for Single-Tooth Esthetic Zone Sites,” Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry,. April, 2014.
• Levine, R.A., Manji, A., Faucher, J., Fava, P., “Use of Titanium Mesh in Implant Site Development for Restorative-Driven Implant Placement: Case Report. Part 2 – Surgical Protocol for Single-Tooth Esthetic Zone Sites,” Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, May 2014, Volume 35, Number 5, Pages 324-333
• Levine, R.A., Morton, D., Chen S., Martin W.C., Buser D., “Consensus Statements and Recommended Clinical Procedures Regarding Optimizing Esthetic Outcomes in Implant Dentistry,” The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants. 2014.
• Levine, R.A., Huynh-BA, G., Dent, M., Cochran, D., “Soft Tissue Augmentation Procedures for Mucogingival Defects in Esthetic Sites,” The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants. 2014.
• Present, S., Levine, R.A. “Techniques to Control or Avoid Cement Around Implant-Retained Restorations,” Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry. 2013.
• Levine, R.A., Martin, W. “Esthetic Risk Assessment in Implant Dentistry,” Inside Dentistry. 2012.
• Levine, R.A. “Gum Recession and Tissue Regeneration Through the Use of Emdogain™,” Clinician Corner, Straumann®. 2012.
• Levine, R.A., Sendi, P., Bornstein, M. “Immediate Restoration of Nonsubmerged Titanium Implants with a Sandblasted and Acid-Etched Surface: Five-Year Results of a Prospective Case Series Study Using Clinical and Radiographic Data,” International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. 2011.
• Levine, R.A. Chapter in textbook, “Implant Site Development” (editors:  Drs. Michael Sonick and Debby Hwang) entitled: “Horizontal Ridge Augmentation Using Particulate Allograft and the Principles of GBR,” Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. 2011.
• Levine, R.A. “Esthetic Case Book: Growth in Recession. An Esthetic Case Selection for Straumann© Emdogain.™” Case 3, Case 2 (12-15). 2011.
• Levine, R.A. “Bilateral SFE with Transcrestal and Lateral Window Technique Using Various Composite Grafts,” ITI Treatment Guide, Volume 5 (Editors:  S. Chen, D. Buser, D. Wismeijer). 2011.
• Levine, R.A., Gallucci, G. “Implantology: An Evolving Dental Discipline,” Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry. 2011.
• Levine, R.A., Nack, G. “Team Treatment Planning for the Replacement of Esthetic Zone Teeth with Dental Implants”, Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry. 2011.
• Dr. Levine Wins Straumann® Emdogain™ “Growth in Recession Esthetic Case Competition”. 2013.
• Another Winning Case from the Straumann® Emdogain™ “Growth in Recession Esthetic Case Competition”. 2013.
• Present, S., Levine, R.A. “Restoration of a Single Maxillary Anterior Tooth:  A Team Approach,” Inside Dentistry. 2010.
• Levine, Rethman, Serio. “Whatever Happened to Treating Periodontal Disease?,” Inside Dentistry. 2010.
• Alba, B.A. “A New Perspective on Periodontal Treatment?,” Doctor of Dentistry Magazine. 2009.
• Krauser, Levine, Sonick, Hwang. “Diagnostic Method for Evaluating Potential Implant Sites,” Inside Dentistry. 2009.
• Levine, Garber, Krauser. “Hard Tissue Grafting When Osseous Architecture Suggests a Compromise in Positioning,” Inside Dentistry. 2009.
• Garber, Krauser, Levine. “What Parameters Decide Whether to Perform a Hard Tissue Graft When Osseous Architecture Suggests a Compromise in Positioning?,” Inside Dentistry (Clinical Roundtable). 2009.
• DiMatteo, A. “Making the Right Move: Planning Your Clinical Strategy,” Inside Dentistry. 2008.
• Levine, R.A., Shulman, D., Burns, R. “Mandibular Arch Immediate Loading Using a Modified-SLA Surface. A series of 21 cases in a private periodontal practice incorporating an interdisciplinary team approach,” Functional Esthetics & Restorative Dentistry. 2008.
• Levine, R.A. “Impact of the Link Between Periodontal Disease and Systemic Disease,” Inside Dentistry. 2008.
• Levine, R.A., Makrauer, Z., Burns, R. “Straumann® SLActive and Immediate Loading: Decreasing Time While Increasing Confidence,” Starget, 2008.
• Levine, R.A., Shulman, D. “Mandibular Arch Immediate Implant Loading Using a Modified-SLA Surface,” Functional Esthetics & Restorative Dentistry. 2008.
• DiMatteo, A. “Making the Difference,” Inside Dentistry. 2008.
• Levine, R.A. “Editorial,” Functional Esthetics & Restorative Dentistry. 2007.
• Levine, R.A. “Introduction by Dr. Levine to a Special Issue on Dental Implants,” Functional Esthetics & Restorative Dentistry. 2007.
• Levine, R.A., Ganeles, J., Clem, D., Jaffin, R., Beagle, J., Keller, W. “Multicenter Retrospective Analysis of Wide-Neck Dental Implants for Single Molar Replacement,” International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants. 2007.
• Levine, R.A. “Soft Tissue Considerations for Optimizing Implant Esthetics,” Functional Esthetics & Restorative Dentistry. 2007.
• Levine, R.A., Horowitz, R. “Bone Reconstructive Surgery for Implant Site Preparation,” Functional Esthetics & Restorative Dentistry Series 1(2). 2007.
• Levine, R.A., Present, S. “Utilization of CAD/CAM Technology for Maxillary Bar-Overdenture and Mandibular Fixed-Hybrid Prosthesis,” Implant Realities. 2007.
• Levine, Robert A., Katz, D.G.  Forced Eruption in the Esthetic Zone as an Option to Implants in the High Lip Line Patient: A Case Report, Inside Dentistry, November/December 2006.
• Levine, R.A., Diamond, A.B. “GBR in the Esthetic Zone: Site Development for Prosthetically Driven Implant Placement,” Exactech Case Reports. 2006.
• Levine, R.A., Makrauer, Z. “The Use of Periodontal Plastic Surgery Procedures in Aiding Esthetic Restorative Results,” Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry. 2003.
• Levine, Clem, Beagle, Ganeles, Johnson, Solnit, Keller. “Multicenter Analysis Solid-Screw ITI Implant for Posterior Single-Tooth Replacements,” Quintessence Publishing Co. 2002.
• Levine, R.A. “Diagnosis and Treatment of the Gummy Smile”, Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry. 1997.
• Levine, R.A. “Aesthetics in Periodontics: Covering Denuded Maxillary Root Surfaces With the Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft,” Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry; XII:8:568. 1991.

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