A breakthrough case study by Dr. Peter A. Taylor demonstrating advanced implant restoration techniques.
Originally published in the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association
Article Abstract:
The Problem Solved: Traditional fixed implant prostheses are difficult to remove once cemented, making adjustments, repairs, or maintenance extremely challenging and costly.
The Solution: The Syn-Octa TS (Transverse Screw) system allows for retrievable fixed prostheses – giving patients the stability of fixed teeth with the flexibility of removable maintenance.
Case Overview
Patient Profile
Treatment Challenge
Restoring 4 missing front teeth while maintaining:
Why This System is Superior
🔧 Retrievability Benefits:
⚡ Technical Advantages:
Advanced Techniques Used
Immediate Results
✅ Perfect esthetic integration in the smile zone
✅ Optimal function with proper occlusion
✅ Patient satisfaction with appearance and comfort
✅ Successful retrievability demonstrated at delivery
Long-term Benefits
Why This Matters for Patients
Traditional Cemented Prostheses:
Syn-Octa TS System:
Professional Impact
This case demonstrates how advanced implant systems can provide:
Dr. Taylor’s case study proves that retrievable fixed prostheses represent the future of implant dentistry – combining the stability patients want with the maintenance access clinicians need for long-term success.
The Syn-Octa TS system addresses the fundamental challenge in implant prosthetics: How do you provide permanent-feeling teeth that can still be properly maintained over time?
Clinical Note: This case was published in the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association, demonstrating Dr. Taylor’s commitment to advancing dental techniques and sharing knowledge with the professional community.
Click here to read the complete clinical case study with detailed techniques and photographs in the original CDA publication.
Dr. Taylor has a Hon BSc Biology (Distinction), from the University of Western Ontario. He is a DDS (Distinction), from the Schulich School of Medicine. Dr. Taylor is the principal dentist at Shore Side Dentistry in Oakville ON.
Dr. Taylor is a Fellow Member of The Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics and is a Member of The International Team of Implantologists.
Dr. Taylor also teaches dentistry at Western University, where he is the Adjunctive Clinical Professor & Lecturer in Prosthodontics at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, in London Ontario.
In 2021 the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry’s Undergraduate Dental Education department at Western University in London, Ontario, conferred upon Dr. Peter Taylor the 2021 C.Y. Lung Award!
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