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Mateo-Sidrón Antón MC, Pérez-González F, Meniz-García C. Titanium mesh for guided bone regeneration: a systematic review. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 62:433-440. [PMID: 38760261 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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This systematic review aimed to evaluate results reported in the literature regarding the success rate of the titanium mesh technique for the placement of dental implants. The topic focused on titanium mesh used as a physical barrier for ridge reconstruction in cases of partial or total edentulism. The authors conducted an electronic search of four databases up to October 2023. Six articles fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were analysed. A total of 100 titanium meshes with a minimum of 4.6 months follow up after surgery were studied, and 241 implants were placed. The review shows that the use of titanium mesh is a predictable method for the rehabilitation of complex atrophic sites. Further investigation generating long-term data is needed to confirm these findings.
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- M C Mateo-Sidrón Antón
- Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
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Rios BR, Barbosa S, da Silva WPP, Quirino Louzada MJ, Ervolino E, Kalil EC, Shibli JA, Faverani LP. Polydioxanone Enhances Bone Regeneration After Resection and Reconstruction of Rat Femur with rhBMP2. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2024; 30:102-112. [PMID: 38271574 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2023.0304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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The aim of this study was to assess the bone regeneration potential of a polydioxanone (PDO) scaffold together with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) for the reconstruction of large bone defect. In total, 24 male rats (6 months old) were subjected to bilateral femoral stabilization using titanium plates to create a 2 mm gap, and reconstruction using rhBMP-2 (Infuse®; 3.25 μg). The bone defects were covered with PDO (PDO group), or with titanium mesh (Ti group). Animals were euthanized on days 14 and 60. Simultaneously, 16 rats received PDO and Ti in their dorsum for the purpose of biocompatibility analysis at 3, 5, 7, and 10 days postoperatively. X-ray densitometry showed a higher density in the PDO group on day 14. On day 60, coverage of the bone defect with PDO showed a larger quantity of newly formed bone than that found for the Ti group, a lower inflammatory infiltrate value, and a more significant number of blood vessels on day 14. By immunohistochemical assessment, runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) and osteocalcin (OCN) showed higher labeling on day 14 in the PDO group. On day 60, bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) showed higher labeling in the PDO group, whereas Ti showed higher labeling for osteoprotegerin, nuclear factor kappa B ligand-activating receptor, RUNX2, and OCN. Furthermore, biocompatibility analysis showed a higher inflammatory response in the Ti group. The PDO scaffold enhanced bone regeneration when associated with rhBMP-2 in rat femur reconstruction. Impact statement Regeneration of segmental bone defects is a difficult task, and several techniques and materials have been used. Recent advances in the production of synthetic polymers, such as polydioxanone (PDO), produced by three-dimensional printing, have shown distinct characteristics that could improve tissue regeneration even in an important bone defect. The present preclinical study showed that PDO membranes used as scaffolds to carry recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) improved bone tissue regeneration by more than 8-fold when compared with titanium mesh, suggesting that PDO membranes could be a feasible and useful material for use in guided bone regeneration. (In English, viable is only used for living creatures capable of sustaining life.
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- Barbara Ribeiro Rios
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Histology, Department of Basic Sciences, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Dental Research Division, Department of Periodontology, Guarulhos University, Centro, Guarulhos, Brazil
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- Dental Research Division, Department of Periodontology, Guarulhos University, Centro, Guarulhos, Brazil
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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Yu SH, Saleh MHA, Wang HL. Simultaneous or staged lateral ridge augmentation: A clinical guideline on the decision-making process. Periodontol 2000 2023; 93:107-128. [PMID: 37529966 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Lateral ridge augmentation is a standard surgical procedure that can be performed prior to (staged) or simultaneously with implant placement. The decision between a simultaneous or staged approach involves considering multiple variables. This paper proposed a decision-making process that serves as a guideline for choosing the best treatment choice based on the available evidence and the author's clinical experience.
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- Shan-Huey Yu
- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Private Practice, Vienna, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Scribante A, Ghizzoni M, Pellegrini M, Pulicari F, Manfredini M, Poli PP, Maiorana C, Spadari F. Full-Digital Customized Meshes in Guided Bone Regeneration Procedures: A Scoping Review. PROSTHESIS 2023; 5:480-495. [DOI: 10.3390/prosthesis5020033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Meshes, especially titanium ones, are being widely applied in oral surgery. In guided bone regeneration (GBR) procedures, their use is often paired with membranes, being resorbable or non-resorbable. However, they present some limitations, such as difficulty in the treatment of severe bone defects, alongside frequent mesh exposure. Customized meshes, produced by a full-digital process, have been recently introduced in GBR procedures. Therefore, the focus of the present review is to describe the main findings in recent years of clinical trials regarding patient-specific mesh produced by CAD/CAM and 3D printing workflow, made in titanium or even PEEK, applied to GBR surgeries. The purpose is to analyze their clinical management, advantages, and complications. This scoping review considered randomized clinical trials, observational studies, cohort studies, and case series/case reports studies. Studies that did not meet inclusion criteria were excluded. The preferred reporting items for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) consensus was followed. A total of 15 studies were selected for this review. Based on the studies included, the literature suggests that meshes produced by a digital process are used to restore complex and severe bone defects. Moreover, they give satisfactory aesthetic results and fit the defects, counteracting grid exposure. However, more clinical trials should be conducted to evaluate long-term results, the rate of complications, and new materials for mesh manufacturing.
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- Andrea Scribante
- Section of Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Section of Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Cunha G, Carvalho PHDA, Quirino LC, Torres LHS, Filho VAP, Gabrielli MFR, Gabrielli MAC. Titanium Mesh Exposure After Bone Grafting: Treatment Approaches-A Systematic Review. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2022; 15:397-405. [PMID: 36387308 PMCID: PMC9647381 DOI: 10.1177/19433875211046114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Study Design A systematic review according to PRISMA statement has been designed to answer the preliminary question: "In titanium mesh exposures, is there a treatment alternative which leads to an increased graft maintenance?" and fill the PICO assessment out. Objective To review studies published in the past 20 years (1999-2019) in which mesh exposure has occurred, detecting the suitable approaches to treat exposure allowing the graft maintenance. Methods Initial search on PUBMED, SCOPUS, and COCHRANE databases resulted in 777 articles, and hand-searching identified 6 articles. After removing duplicates and unrelated articles, eligibility criteria were applied, and 31 studies were selected (randomized clinical trials, retrospective/prospective clinical trials, and case series). Results A total of 677 surgical sites and 225 cases of mesh exposure were identified. Eleven treatments have been identified. Chlorhexidine was the primary approach in 46% of cases, followed by oral hygiene instructions and follow-up with 22.5% of occurrences. In 21% of clinical situations, titanium mesh removal was the treatment of choice, associated with other measures (i.e., antibiotic prescription). There seems to be a consensus in cases of infection. When this complication was associated with tissue dehiscence, the primary treatment was mesh removal. The same does not occur when the site needs to be cleaned for long-term periods. Conclusion In 2 decades of use of titanium meshes, the available treatments do not seem to have evolved, and there is not enough data to establish a guideline.
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- Giovanni Cunha
- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery,
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State
University (Unesp), Araraquara, Brazil
- Department of Oral and
Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery,
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State
University (Unesp), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery,
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State
University (Unesp), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery,
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State
University (Unesp), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery,
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State
University (Unesp), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery,
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State
University (Unesp), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery,
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State
University (Unesp), Araraquara, Brazil
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Chen J, Dai J, Qian J, Li W, Li R, Pang D, Wan G, Li P, Xu S. Influence of Surface Roughness on Biodegradability and Cytocompatibility of High-Purity Magnesium. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15113991. [PMID: 35683285 PMCID: PMC9182346 DOI: 10.3390/ma15113991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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High-purity magnesium (Mg) is a promising biodegradable metal for oral and maxillofacial implants. Appropriate surface roughness plays a critical role in the degradation behavior and the related cellular processes of biodegradable Mg-based metals. Nevertheless, the most optimized surface roughness has been questionable, especially for Mg-based oral and maxillofacial implants. Three representative scales of surface roughness were investigated in this study, including smooth (Sa < 0.5 µm), moderately rough (Sa between 1.0−2.0 µm), and rough (Sa > 2.0 µm). The results indicated that the degradation rate of the Mg specimen in the cell culture medium was significantly accelerated with increased surface roughness. Furthermore, an extract test revealed that Mg with different roughness did not induce an evident cytotoxic effect. Nonetheless, the smooth Mg surface had an adversely affected cell attachment. Therefore, the high-purity Mg with a moderately rough surface exhibited the most optimized balance between biodegradability and overall cytocompatibility.
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- Jiahao Chen
- Department of Oral Implantology, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China; (J.C.); (J.D.)
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China; (J.C.); (J.D.)
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; (J.Q.); (G.W.)
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- Medical Device Division, Dongguan Eontec Co., Ltd., Dongguan 523662, China; (W.L.); (R.L.); (D.P.)
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- Medical Device Division, Dongguan Eontec Co., Ltd., Dongguan 523662, China; (W.L.); (R.L.); (D.P.)
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- Medical Device Division, Dongguan Eontec Co., Ltd., Dongguan 523662, China; (W.L.); (R.L.); (D.P.)
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; (J.Q.); (G.W.)
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China; (J.C.); (J.D.)
- Correspondence: (P.L.); (S.X.)
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China; (J.C.); (J.D.)
- Correspondence: (P.L.); (S.X.)
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Hard tissue stability after guided bone regeneration: a comparison between digital titanium mesh and resorbable membrane. Int J Oral Sci 2021; 13:37. [PMID: 34782595 PMCID: PMC8594427 DOI: 10.1038/s41368-021-00143-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Guided bone regeneration (GBR) uses resorbable and non-resorbable membranes as biological barriers. This study compared the differences in hard tissue stability between GBR using evidence-based digital titanium mesh and resorbable collagen membranes during implant placement. A total of 40 patients (65 implant sites) were enrolled and divided into two groups: resorbable membrane and digital titanium mesh groups. The alveolar bone was analyzed at two- and three-dimensional levels using cone-beam computed tomography and by reconstructing and superimposing the hard tissues at four time points: preoperatively, postoperatively, before second-stage surgery, and 1 year after loading. The use of digital titanium mesh showed less alveolar bone resorption in vertical and horizontal directions two-dimensionally before the second-stage surgery and 1 year after loading. Regarding volumetric stability, the percentage of resorption after 6 months of healing with resorbable membrane coverage reached 37.5%. However, it was only 23.4% with titanium mesh. Although postoperative bone volume was greater at all labial sites with resorbable membrane than with digital titanium mesh, after substantial bone resorption within 1 year of loading, the labial bone thickness at the upper part of implants was thinner with resorbable membrane than with digital titanium mesh. Furthermore, digital titanium meshes made according to ideal bone arch contour reduced soft tissue irritation, and the exposure rate was only 10%. Therefore, although both resorbable membrane and digital titanium mesh in GBR were able to successfully reconstruct the bone defect, digital titanium meshes were better at maintaining the hard tissue volume in the osteogenic space.
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Tallarico M, Park CJ, Lumbau AI, Annucci M, Baldoni E, Koshovari A, Meloni SM. Customized 3D-Printed Titanium Mesh Developed to Regenerate a Complex Bone Defect in the Aesthetic Zone: A Case Report Approached with a Fully Digital Workflow. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13173874. [PMID: 32887390 PMCID: PMC7503418 DOI: 10.3390/ma13173874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Alveolar-ridge augmentation, anterior aesthetics, and digital technologies are probably the most popular topics in the dental-implant field. The aim of this report is to present a clinical case of severe atrophy of the anterior maxilla in a younger female patient, treated with a titanium membrane customized with computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), simultaneous guided implant placement, and a fully digital workflow. A young female patient with a history of maxillary trauma was treated and followed-up for 1 year after implant placement. A narrow implant was inserted in a prosthetically driven position with the aid of computer-guided surgery. In the same surgical section, a customized implantable titanium mesh was applied. The scaffold was designed according to the contralateral maxillary outline in order to recreate a favorable maxillary bone volume. Finally, highly aesthetic, CAD/CAM, metal-free restorations were delivered using novel digital technologies.
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- Marco Tallarico
- Department of Periodontology and Implantology, University of Sassari, 07021 Sassari, Italy; (A.I.L.); (E.B.); (S.M.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-3280758769
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Korea;
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- Department of Periodontology and Implantology, University of Sassari, 07021 Sassari, Italy; (A.I.L.); (E.B.); (S.M.M.)
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- Department of Periodontology and Implantology, University of Sassari, 07021 Sassari, Italy; (A.I.L.); (E.B.); (S.M.M.)
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- Department of Implantology and Prosthetic Aspects, Aldent University, 1022 Tirana, Albania;
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- Department of Periodontology and Implantology, University of Sassari, 07021 Sassari, Italy; (A.I.L.); (E.B.); (S.M.M.)
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3D laser-printed porous Ti6Al4V dental implants for compromised bone support. J Formos Med Assoc 2020; 119:420-429. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2019.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2019] [Revised: 06/22/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Cohen A, Polak D, Nir-Paz R, Westreich N, Casap N. Indirect Bactericidal Properties of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 In Vitro. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 77:1611-1616. [PMID: 30928318 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2019.02.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 01/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are secreted cytokines and are involved in various metabolic functions and inflammatory processes in different organs. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether BMPs also possess antimicrobial properties in direct or indirect ways. MATERIALS AND METHODS Antibacterial properties of recombinant human BMP2 (rhBMP2) were tested on 4 bacteria species (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus mitis, Streptococcus constellatus) to examine the potential synergism of rhBMP2 with antibiotics. Indirect antibacterial properties were tested by infecting neutrophils with rhBMP2 and bacteria to investigate bacterial survival. Reactive oxidative species (ROS) production in neutrophils in the presence of rhBMP2 also was tested. RESULTS RhBMP2 in cardboard disks or sponge collagen as carriers did not show antibacterial activity against all tested bacteria. Further, synergism of rhBMP2 with antibiotics was not evident. Survival of bacteria inoculated with neutrophils and rhBMP2 led to a marked decrease in bacterial survival compared with neutrophils without rhBMP2. Although rhBMP2 inoculation of neutrophils alone did not induce ROS, its presence with the bacterial infection showed augmented ROS production for all tested bacteria. CONCLUSIONS RhBMP2 did not show direct antibacterial properties but did exhibit an indirect bactericidal effect in the presence of neutrophils. ROS production indicated that rhBMP2 has a role as a priming agent for neutrophils by augmenting their bactericidal capabilities and suggests the importance of its presence in contaminated surgical bone augmentation sites.
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- Adir Cohen
- Visiting (Attending), Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hebrew University-Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Visiting (Attending), Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University-Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Professor of Microbiology and Visiting (Attending), Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Student, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University-Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Professor and Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hebrew University-Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel.
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