Dr Salloum Publications

Leading Innovation Through Peer-Reviewed Research

At Bright Dental Practice and Implant Center, we don’t just follow advancements in dentistry—we help define them. Dr. Rami Salloum’s groundbreaking work in full-arch digital workflows and facial scanning integration is shaping the future of esthetic and implant dentistry.

His research explores how modern digital protocols can simplify complex procedures, improve precision, and deliver life-changing outcomes for patients. Below are six of his peer-reviewed publications that illustrate this vision in action:

Featured Publications

• A Modified Technique for Simplifying Full-Arch Screw-Retained Implant Rehabilitation With Rapid Digital Conversion: A Case Report
  Journal of Oral Implantology
  Introduces a simplified, step-by-step protocol that shortens treatment time and increases predictability using the Rapid Digital Conversion workflow.
• Revolutionizing Dentistry: Exploring the Potential of Facial Scanners for Precise Treatment Planning and Enhanced Patient Outcomes
  Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
  Highlights the benefits of facial scanning as a diagnostic and planning tool, offering new levels of customization and esthetic predictability.
• Seamless Integration: Hybrid Intraoral–Extraoral Scanning Techniques Redefining Articulation in Complete-Arch Implant-Supported Restorations With Rapid Digital Conversion
  Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
  Explores how combining intraoral and extraoral scanning techniques allows for virtual articulation and precise restorative alignment—without the need for physical mounting.
• Tray-less Impression Technique: An Alternative Approach for Open-Tray or Closed-Tray Full-Arch Implant Impressions
  Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry – In Press
  Describes a novel workflow that eliminates impression trays using verification jigs, putty barriers, and light-body wash for efficient, accurate records.
• Expanding Intraoral Scanning Capabilities: The Role of Nasal Capture in Long-Term Digital Support and Prosthetic Positioning
  Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry – In Press
  Demonstrates how capturing the nose during intraoral scans enhances superimposition accuracy over time—crucial for cases involving delayed or staged treatments.
• Simplifying Immediate Implant Placement and Restoration in the Maxillary Anterior
  Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
  Offers a detailed workflow for immediate implant placement and provisionalization in the esthetic zone—emphasizing digital precision and patient satisfaction.

🔍 For a full archive of Dr. Salloum’s research and digital innovations, visit:
www.truesmiledesign.com/publications