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Hussaini S, Glogauer M, Sheikh Z, Al-Waeli H. CBCT in Dental Implantology: A Key Tool for Preventing Peri-Implantitis and Enhancing Patient Outcomes. Dent J (Basel) 2024; 12:196. [PMID: 39056983 PMCID: PMC11276053 DOI: 10.3390/dj12070196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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(1) Introduction: Trust is a cornerstone of the patient-physician relationships. Unforeseen complications in the health care system could jeopardize patients' trust in their physicians. (2) Aim: This article presents a quantitative figure regarding foreseeing the necessity of a three-dimensional quantitative visualization of bone structure and concurrently preparing for an ancillary procedure by a dentist to successfully perform the surgery that could minimize unforeseen complications; (3) Materials and method: This retrospective study has been derived based on an analysis of 1134 patients who had received 4800 dental implants from January 2001 to August 2020, out of which 200 cases were randomly selected for this study. Each procedure during implant treatment was categorized as OPG (Orthopantomography) or OPG with CBCT as per all the procedures which included and were coded as follows, 1: Surgery & Restoration, 2: GBR (Guided Bone Regeneration), 3: GTR (Guided Tissue Regeneration), 4: Block Bone Graft, 5: Spreading, 6: Splitting, 7: Internal Sinus, 8: External Sinus, 9: PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin). Any of the 200 cases in which implant placement could not have been performed for reasons related to a lack of CBCT were selected for this study. The surgery was aborted halfway through without implant placement in these cases due to a lack of bone quantity and/or lack of primary stability. These cases were registered for re-evaluation and statistical analysis; (4) Results: 7% of the cases that used OPG alone led the surgeon to unexpectedly abort in the middle of the surgery without implant placement. All (100%) of the patients who had CBCT during treatment planning were able to receive implants during the surgery. None of the patients left the surgery without receiving implants if CBCT was used (0%); (5) Discussion: Radiographic image quality is defined as the amount of information within the image that allows the radiologist to make a diagnostic decision with a particular level of certainty (Martin et al., 1999) and hence the importance of CBCT. The unexpected 7% of devastating situations for patients who started surgery but did not have implant placement led to [A] aborting the surgery, [B] procedural difficulties requiring an alternative treatment plan, [C] a negative impact on the patient's behavior, and [D] wanting to change doctor due to a lack of trust; (6) Conclusion: This study indicates that in implant dentistry patients' mistrust could be avoided by 7% if CBCT is obtained. It also shows the significance of cone-beam computed tomography as an adjunct to panoramic radiography during the diagnosis and treatment planning phase. The use of panoramic radiography alone can lead to a 7% likelihood of misdiagnosis. A lack of CBCT during treatment planning negatively affects the outcome of surgical procedures.
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- Souheil Hussaini
- Oral Implantology Research Institute, Block # 18 King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St., Dubai 39695, United Arab Emirates;
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- Department of Dental Oncology, University Health Network, Princess Margaret Cancer Hospital, 610 University Ave., Toronto, ON M5G 2M9, Canada;
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, 124 Edward St., Toronto, ON M5G 1X3, Canada
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- Department of Applied Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, 5981 University Ave., Halifax, NS B3H 1W2, Canada;
- Department of Dental Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, 5981 University Ave., Halifax, NS B3H 1W2, Canada
- Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, 5981 University Ave., Halifax, NS B3H 1W2, Canada
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- Department of Dental Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, 5981 University Ave., Halifax, NS B3H 1W2, Canada
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Fischer T, Fehlhofer J, Kesting MR, Matta RE, Buchbender M. Introducing a novel educational training programme in dental implantology for pregraduate dental students. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2024; 28:416-429. [PMID: 37870966 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to determine whether implant surgery procedures can be implemented in the dental curriculum by designing novel courses for students. Additionally, this study assesses the perception of these courses and how they can be established in the future. MATERIALS AND METHODS Students from the third to fifth years participated in a programme consisting of 4 modules according to their academic year. The modules taught theoretical and practical content as well as clinical references. After participating, the students completed two questionnaires with research questions (RQ1 = evaluation of the relevance and effects; RQ2 = impact of modules 3 and 4) to evaluate the programme. The questionnaires consisted of 52 statements, each rated on a 6-point scale (1 'totally disagree' to 6 'totally agree'). Cronbach's alpha analysis was used, and median values, interquartile ranges and Pearson correlations (p-value) were statistically calculated. RESULTS In total, 94 students completed the questionnaires. Cronbach's alpha exceeded 0.7 for all constructs except for one (skills training). The highest evaluated median was 6, and the lowest was 4.75. Pearson correlations were significant (<0.05) for perceived importance/lectures, perceived importance/tutor performance, lectures/skills training, skills training/tutor performance and tutor performance/lectures. Seventeen analysed free comments expressed strong interest in implantology courses for the curriculum. 88% of the students wished for more practical exercises in dental implantology during the curriculum or suggested expanding the programme in the future. CONCLUSION The programme was highly accepted among dental students. The students wished for more practice in the future to perform supervised procedures on patients.
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- Theresa Fischer
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander Universität of Erlangen-Nürnberg FAU, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander Universität of Erlangen-Nürnberg FAU, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander Universität of Erlangen-Nürnberg FAU, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Friedrich-Alexander Universität of Erlangen-Nürnberg FAU, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander Universität of Erlangen-Nürnberg FAU, Erlangen, Germany
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Wang X, Shujaat S, Shaheen E, Jacobs R. Quality and haptic feedback of three-dimensionally printed models for simulating dental implant surgery. J Prosthet Dent 2024; 131:660-667. [PMID: 35513918 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM A model offering anatomic replication and haptic feedback similar to that of real bone is essential for hands-on surgical dental implant training. Patient-specific skeletal models can be produced with 3-dimensional (3D) printing, but whether these models can offer optimal haptic feedback for simulating implant surgery is unknown. PURPOSE The purpose of this trial was to compare the haptic feedback of different 3D printed models for simulating dental implant surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS A cone beam computed tomography image of a 60-year-old man with a partially edentulous mandible was manipulated to segment the mandible and isolated from the rest of the scan. Three-dimensional models were printed with 6 different printers and materials: material jetting-based printer (MJ, acrylic-based resin); digital light processing-based printer (DLP, acrylic-based resin); fused filament fabrication-based printer (FFF1, polycarbonate filament; FFF2, polylactic acid filament); stereolithography-based printer (SLA, acrylic-based resin); and selective laser sintering-based printer (SLS, polyamide filament). Five experienced maxillofacial surgeons performed a simulated implant surgery on the models. A 5-point Likert scale questionnaire was established to assess the haptic feedback. The Friedman test and cumulative logit models were applied to evaluate differences among the models (α=.05). RESULTS The median score for drilling perception and implant insertion was highest for the MJ-based model and lowest for the SLS-based model. In relation to the drill chips, a median score of ≥3 was observed for all models. The score for corticotrabecular transition was highest for the MJ-based model and lowest for the FFF2-based model. Overall, the MJ-based model offered the highest score compared with the other models. CONCLUSIONS The 3D printed model with MJ technology and acrylic-based resin provided the best haptic feedback for performing implant surgery. However, none of the models were able to completely replicate the haptic perception of real bone.
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- Xiaotong Wang
- Doctoral Candidate, OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Clinical Surgeon, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Postdoctoral Researcher, OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Clinical Engineer, OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Professor, OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Professor, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Atay E, Hey J, Beuer F, Böse MWH, Schweyen R. Evaluation of the accuracy of fully guided implant placement by undergraduate students and postgraduate dentists: a comparative prospective clinical study. Int J Implant Dent 2024; 10:6. [PMID: 38324168 PMCID: PMC10850045 DOI: 10.1186/s40729-024-00526-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to assess the accuracy of implant placement through three-dimensional planning and fully guided insertion, comparing outcomes between undergraduate and postgraduate surgeons. METHODS Thirty-eight patients requiring 42 implants in posterior single-tooth gaps were enrolled from the University Clinic for Prosthodontics at the Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg and the Department of Prosthodontics, Geriatric Dentistry, and Craniomandibular Disorders of Charité University Medicine, Berlin. Twenty-two implants were placed by undergraduate students (n = 18), while 20 implants were placed by trainee postgraduate dentists (n = 5). Pre-operative intraoral scans and cone beam computed tomography images were performed for implant planning and surgical template fabrication. Postoperative intraoral scans were superimposed onto the original scans to analyze implant accuracy in terms of apical, coronal, and angular deviations, as well as vertical discrepancies. RESULTS In the student group, two implant insertions were performed by the assistant dentist because of intraoperative complications and, thus, were excluded from further analysis. For the remaining implants, no statistically significant differences were observed between the dentist and student groups in terms of apical (p = 0.245), coronal (p = 0.745), or angular (p = 0.185) implant deviations, as well as vertical discrepancies (p = 0.433). CONCLUSIONS This study confirms the viability of fully guided implant placement by undergraduate students, with comparable accuracy to postgraduate dentists. Integration into dental education can prepare students for implant procedures, expanding access and potentially reducing costs in clinical practice. Collaboration is essential for safe implementation, and future research should explore long-term outcomes and patient perspectives, contributing to the advancement of dental education and practice. TRIAL REGISTRATION DRKS, DRKS00023024, Registered 8 September 2020-Retrospectively registered, https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00023024 .
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- Ece Atay
- Department of Prosthodontics, Geriatric Dentistry and Craniomandibular Disorders, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin, Aßmannshauser Str. 4-6, 14197, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University School of Dental Medicine, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Str. 16, 06112, Halle, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Geriatric Dentistry and Craniomandibular Disorders, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin, Aßmannshauser Str. 4-6, 14197, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Geriatric Dentistry and Craniomandibular Disorders, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin, Aßmannshauser Str. 4-6, 14197, Berlin, Germany
- Mund. Kiefer. Gesicht. Bremen, Gröpelinger Heerstr. 406, 28239, Bremen, Germany
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University School of Dental Medicine, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Str. 16, 06112, Halle, Germany.
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Current Undergraduate Dental Implantology Teaching in UK. Dent J (Basel) 2022; 10:dj10070127. [PMID: 35877401 PMCID: PMC9324480 DOI: 10.3390/dj10070127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Dental Implants are a popular treatment option for tooth replacement, with documented long-term success and survival rates of more than 95% over a period of 10 years. However, incorporating dental implantology into an undergraduate dental curriculum has issues associated. Therefore, the aim of this research was to examine and evaluate current undergraduate dental implantology education in the UK, investigate the amount of time allocated to this subject and analyse the barriers that are currently impeding the development of the programmes. An online questionnaire hosted by Online Surveys was designed, piloted, and sent to 16 dental schools providing undergraduate education in the UK. Ethical approval was gained from The University of Salford to conduct the study. Out of the 16 dental schools contacted, eight questionnaire responses were received, hence a response rate of 50% was achieved. The hours dedicated to the implant teaching programme varied from 3 h to 25 h, with a mean average of 11 h. It was identified from the results that no teaching of dental implantology was conducted in year 2; 12% of the schools responded that the subject was taught in year 1, 37% in year 3, 75% in year 4 and 50% in year 5. The methods used to deliver the programme were mainly lecture-based teaching, with only one dental school allowing students to place implants on patients. The main barriers to progression of the programme were financial (75%), followed by time limitations imposed by the curriculum (37%) and liability insurance (37%). However, there appears to be a consensus that further training beyond bachelor’s degree level is required to teach implantology effectively.
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Rudeejaraswan A, Pisarnturakit PP, Mattheos N, Pimkhaokham A, Subbalekha K. Dentists' Attitudes Toward Dental Implant Maintenance in Thailand. JDR Clin Trans Res 2021; 8:23800844211049405. [PMID: 34719981 DOI: 10.1177/23800844211049405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION As implant therapy is a widely applied treatment modality, general dentists are in the frontline of maintaining health in patients with implants. It is however unknown to what extent general dentists are competent and feel prepared to deliver maintenance of implants to patients. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the attitudes and self-reported and objectively assessed competences of general dentists with maintenance of dental implants in patients. METHODS A questionnaire designed and validated for the purpose of the study, including attitudes and self-reported and objectively assessed competences, was distributed by means of an online platform. RESULTS Data from 429 questionnaires were included in the study. Half of the participants were 28 to 33 y old and 78% had been working <10 y. Seventy-eight percent believed that dental implant maintenance should be performed by general dentists, but only 51% were prepared to do this, citing obstacles such as insufficient knowledge and limitations of their working environment. The mean ± SD objectively assessed competence score was 8.97 ± 2.74 of 17. There were significant differences (P < 0.001, 1-way analysis of variance) in the scores among dentists who offered the full range of maintenance and management of complications (10.83 ± 2.45) with those willing to provide comprehensive oral examination and implant maintenance only (9.31 ± 2.73), those offering comprehensive examination but unwilling to conduct maintenance (8.22 ± 2.28), and those who refer all dental implant patients elsewhere (7.2 ± 2.66). Around half of the dentists believed that implants last for life. CONCLUSIONS While general dentists appeared to largely acknowledge the importance of providing implant maintenance care and present with positive attitudes, a large portion was unwilling to engage with maintenance of implants in patients and appeared to lack essential competences to this end. The main obstacles for providing implant maintenance care included insufficient knowledge and lack of a properly equipped clinical environment. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER STATEMENT The results of this study can identify deficiencies in the currently available maintenance competences and schemes for patients with implants. These results can also help dental professionals, scientific bodies, and associations to design appropriate education and professional development strategies that can strengthen the confidence and competences of general dentists, thus offering better service to the public.
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- A Rudeejaraswan
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Solna, Sweden
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Kämmerer PW, Wolf JM, Buttchereit I, Frerich B, Ottl P. Prospective clinical implementation of optional implant treatment into pregraduate dental education-mini implants for retention and support of mandibular overdentures. Int J Implant Dent 2021; 7:87. [PMID: 34505196 PMCID: PMC8429539 DOI: 10.1186/s40729-021-00371-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The primary aim of the study was to evaluate mini implant (MDI) survival, prosthodontic maintenance, and patient-reported outcome measures after conducting an optional pregraduate academic course on patients with mandibular edentulism including fabrication of overdentures and MDI planning and placement as well as chair-side incorporation of the respective restauration. In a prospective clinical study, 20 patients received 80 MDIs that were restored with mandibular overdentures. All treatment steps including placement of 40 MDIs were conducted by undergraduate students under strict guidance of a consultant. Next to students’ perceptions after participation, survival of MDIs, and prosthodontic maintenance, patients’ perceptions as well as peri-implant parameters were assessed after 4 weeks and 3 and 12 months. Results Three MDIs fractured (two during insertion and one after 3 months; total survival 96.25%). Two overdentures fractured and a total of 23 cases of minor prosthodontic maintenance were required. Over time, patients’ satisfaction significantly increased. Besides, questionnaires showed a high rate of students’ positive perception and high self-confidence to include MDI therapy into own practice. Conclusions The results are in accordance to those reported by postgraduate dentists. In accordance, therapy with MDI-retained mandibular overdentures seems to be feasible and successful at pregraduate level if the students receive guidance.
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- Peer W Kämmerer
- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery, University Medical Centre Mainz, Augustusplatz 2, 55131, Mainz, Germany. .,Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery, University Medical Centre Rostock, Schillingallee 35, 18057, Rostock, Germany.
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Materials Science, University Medical Centre Rostock, Strempelstraße 13, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery, University Medical Centre Rostock, Schillingallee 35, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery, University Medical Centre Rostock, Schillingallee 35, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Materials Science, University Medical Centre Rostock, Strempelstraße 13, 18057, Rostock, Germany.,Department Life, Light & Matter, University of Rostock, 18051, Rostock, Germany
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Bompolaki D, Edmondson SA, Katancik JA, Kamposiora P, Papavasiliou G. Clinical and Patient‐Reported Outcomes of Single Posterior Implant‐Supported Restorations Completed by Predoctoral Students: A Retrospective Study with Up to 10 Years of Follow Up. J Prosthodont 2020; 30:111-118. [DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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- Despoina Bompolaki
- Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry Oregon Health & Science University Portland OR
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- Resident, Graduate Orthodontics University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis TN
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- Professor and Chair, Department of Periodontology Oregon Health & Science University Portland OR
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Greece
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Greece
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Enabulele JE, Omo JO. Teaching of dental implantology to undergraduate dental students: The Nigerian experience. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2020; 24:476-482. [PMID: 32157744 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Revised: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Dental implantology is an increasingly contemporary integral and important component of the practice of dentistry. This study assessed the level of teaching of dental implantology to dental undergraduates in Nigeria. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a cross-sectional descriptive study involving the use of a self-administered questionnaire consisting of five sections developed for this study. It was sent via e-mail to a dental faculty in charge of and involved in the teaching of dental implantology in all 10 dental schools (five old generation and five new generation) in Nigeria. RESULTS Eight of the 10 schools teach implant dentistry and utilised didactic lectures as mode of teaching. Simulations were used in only 1 (12.5%) of the schools whilst clinical demonstration was reported by 2 (25.0%) of the schools. Only 2 (25.0%) of the schools allowed students to experience direct patient care with no school expecting students to provide implant treatment. Almost all schools 9 (90.0%) identified insufficient resources and lack of dental industry support as barriers to effective teaching of implant dentistry. All the dental schools had plans to improve teaching of implant dentistry. CONCLUSION Teaching of dental implantology in Nigeria is mainly theoretical with no clinical competence assigned. A situation which is unsatisfactory as all Nigerian dental schools have plans both in the short term and long term to improve on the teaching of implant dentistry. There is need for industry support as well as improved and effective training of dental faculty in implant dentistry in Nigeria.
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- Joan E Enabulele
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
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Schweyen R, Al-Nawas B, Arnold C, Hey J. A cross-sectional survey of attitudes towards education in implant dentistry in the undergraduate dental curriculum. Int J Implant Dent 2020; 6:26. [PMID: 32638176 PMCID: PMC7340723 DOI: 10.1186/s40729-020-00224-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND An ongoing debate in dental education is whether implant dentistry, as a multidisciplinary domain, should be integrated into the undergraduate curriculum. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the perspectives of novices, clinical educators, and experienced dentists with regard to the importance of theoretical and practical implant dentistry teaching content in undergraduate dental education. The specific objective was to determine whether a consensus could be found concerning aspects of theoretical knowledge, implant position planning, implantation, prosthetic treatment procedures, postoperative care, and prerequisite experiences that should be provided in undergraduate dental education. RESULTS A positive consensus existed in terms of theoretical education, assistance in surgical and prosthodontic procedures, implant planning and restoration in straightforward cases (i.e., posterior single crowns and bridges, overdentures on nonconnected implants), and postoperative care. A negative consensus existed for bone augmentation. Implantation was supported by novices (i.e., students and graduates). In addition, more experienced dentists were more likely to oppose implantation performed by undergraduates. The most preferred implantation method was implant insertion using a digitally fabricated drilling template, after surgical flap elevation. CONCLUSIONS Students and graduates preferred a comprehensive undergraduate education that included implant dentistry. Dentists working in private practice, and especially dentists working as university educators, were critical towards the integration of implant-related learning content into undergraduate education. The intention of medical education is to impart knowledge to students and to prepare them for life-long learning and continual professional development after graduation. Thus, an undergraduate dental curriculum that provides students a solid introduction and knowledge foundation in implant dentistry is recommended.
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- Ramona Schweyen
- Universitätspoliklinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik, Martin Luther Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Str. 16, 06112, Halle, Saale, Germany.
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- Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Plastische Operationen, Johannes-Gutenberg Universität Mainz, Augustusplatz 2, 55131, Mainz, Germany
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- Universitätspoliklinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik, Martin Luther Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Str. 16, 06112, Halle, Saale, Germany
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- Universitätspoliklinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik, Martin Luther Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Str. 16, 06112, Halle, Saale, Germany
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Zadake SN, Kangane SK, Ambekar AS, Kondle M, Kalekar R. Factors Affecting Satisfaction with the Process of Orthodontic Treatment in Young Adults: A Questionnaire Study. JOURNAL OF INDIAN ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/0301574219887503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: Recently, there has been an increase in adults undergoing orthodontic treatment in both the public and the private sector. Satisfaction during and after the orthodontic treatment process has not been widely discussed so far, however, and few research studies have emphasized patient satisfaction with treatment outcome and the factors affecting patient satisfaction.Aim: To investigate factors affecting patient satisfaction with the process of orthodontic treatment in young adults.Material and methods: Fifty-eight patients (33 girls and 25 boys with a mean age of 25.05 years, SD 2.83) were included in the survey. All patients were young adults who had completed their orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances and were taken from two centers (a teaching hospital and a private practice). Data was collected using online survey forms and was analyzed using content thematic analysis. Five main factors were identified related to patient satisfaction with the process of orthodontic treatment: communication, faculty (orthodontist), physical surroundings, consultation/appointments, and impact of appliance treatment.Results: Effective communication was the most prominent factor among all five factors considered, especially detailed explanation given during treatment and making patients feel comfortable under their care. Median values were generally high for satisfaction with treatment results. There was a clear correlation ( p < 0.001) between patient satisfaction and treatment outcome. Age, sex and treatment time did not have any correlation with treatment satisfaction.Conclusion: In general, young adults were observed to be satisfied with the treatment process, and good communication played a dominant role in this. Though there were many differences in working models between public and private sectors, many similarities were observed when comparing the factors between the two centers.
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- Sujit Navnath Zadake
- Maharashtra Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Dental College, Vishwanathpuram, Latur, Maharashtra, India
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- Maharashtra Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Dental College, Vishwanathpuram, Latur, Maharashtra, India
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- Maharashtra Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Dental College, Vishwanathpuram, Latur, Maharashtra, India
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- Maharashtra Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Dental College, Vishwanathpuram, Latur, Maharashtra, India
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- Maharashtra Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Dental College, Vishwanathpuram, Latur, Maharashtra, India
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Wong L, Ryan FS, Christensen LR, Cunningham SJ. Factors influencing satisfaction with the process of orthodontic treatment in adult patients. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2018; 153:362-370. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2017.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Revised: 07/01/2017] [Accepted: 07/01/2017] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Clark D, Barbu H, Lorean A, Mijiritsky E, Levin L. Incidental findings of implant complications on postimplantation CBCTs: A cross-sectional study. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2017. [PMID: 28631287 DOI: 10.1111/cid.12511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Survival rates of dental implants are reported to be very high and seem to indicate minimal complications related to dental implants. PURPOSE The aim of this report was to evaluate in a cross-sectional study the prevalence of implant positioning complications as appears in postimplantation Cone-Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT) in two of the major imaging facilities in Bucharest, Romania. METHODS Demographic and implant data was collected from two of the three main CBCT facilities in Bucharest, Romania. All postimplantation CBCT imaging were assessed and evaluated for the presence of different implant positioning related complications. Data were entered into Excel spreadsheet and analyzed statistically. RESULTS Of the 2323 CBCT's that were analyzed, a total of 160 (6.89%) presented with implant positioning related complications. Out of those, 62 cases revealed penetration of the implant to adjacent anatomic structure. More specifically, there were 21 instances of sinus penetration, 19 instances of nasal cavity penetration, 9 instances of inferior alveolar canal penetration, and 13 instances of lingual plate perforations. There were also 15 cases of adjacent tooth injury noted. CONCLUSIONS Despite the popularity of dental implants, the surgical placement of these implants is not a riskless procedure. Implant mal-positioning might be life-threatening and can lead to serious bleeding, airway obstruction, and unnecessary postoperative surgeries. Complications of dental implants are not obsolete and dental implant associated problems may not be apparent immediately. Surgeons must have proper training and use evidenced-based treatment planning in order to prevent dental implant complications.
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- Danielle Clark
- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Implantology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Implantology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University, Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Canada
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Prasad S, Bansal N. Predoctoral Dental Students’ Perceptions of Dental Implant Training: Effect of Preclinical Simulation and Clinical Experience. J Dent Educ 2017; 81:395-403. [DOI: 10.21815/jde.016.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2016] [Accepted: 09/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Soni Prasad
- Department of General Dental Science; Marquette University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science; Marquette University
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Temmerman A, Meeus M, Dhondt R, Wierinck E, Teughels W, Naert I, Quirynen M. Oral implant placement and restoration by undergraduate students: clinical outcomes and student perceptions. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2016; 20:73-83. [PMID: 25864685 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/05/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Universities are developing and implementing implant dentistry training to prepare dental professionals for the growing treatment needs. This study describes how implant dentistry is taught at the KU Leuven and focuses on implant-related clinical outcomes. Perspectives of participating undergraduate students are analysed with a view to improve oral implant dentistry training. MATERIALS AND METHODS Implant dentistry training at the KU Leuven consists of theoretical lectures, pre-clinical hands-on workshops and clinical (surgical/prosthetic) experience. Questionnaires were used to investigate the perceptions of students on the educational programme. Radiographs were taken at implant insertion, at healing abutment connection, at restoration/prosthesis insertion and after 1 and 2 years of functional loading. The marginal bone level was measured from the implant-abutment connection to the first visible bone-to-implant contact. RESULTS One hundred and twelve implants were placed by 56 undergraduate students (61.5% of the total students) in 56 patients. After a follow-up time of 3 years, the cumulative implant survival rate, at implant level, was 97.1%. The mean marginal bone loss after 1 and 2 years in function was 0.35 mm and 0.39 mm, respectively. Eighty percentage of students were satisfied with the training, and they considered this sufficient preparation to perform implant placement under close supervision. CONCLUSIONS The clinical outcome of implant treatment performed by undergraduate students under close supervision is similar to that reported by experienced clinicians/research teams. Clinical, surgical as well as restorative experience in addition to theoretical and pre-clinical training seems beneficial when implementing implant dentistry in the undergraduate programmes.
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- A Temmerman
- Department of Periodontology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Pre-Clinical Training Centre, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Fijnheer C, Langhorst FR, Wismeijer D. Evaluation of the implant-related restorative undergraduate programme at ACTA, the Netherlands. Part I: students' satisfaction. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2016; 20:84-93. [PMID: 25864841 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/05/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Due to the increasing use of dental implants, many future dentists will encounter implant-related procedures in general practice. Over the past decade, implant dentistry is more and more often included in undergraduate curricula. Very little is known about students' satisfaction regarding implant-related undergraduate programmes, as minimal analyses are performed. In particular, a lack of information exists regarding programmes where undergraduates restore implants. This study describes an evaluation of the students' satisfaction regarding the implant-related restorative undergraduate programme at ACTA, the Netherlands. MATERIAL AND METHODS After clinical examination and establishment of the treatment plan, undergraduates were required to assist postgraduate implantology students during surgery. All patients received Straumann (Basel, Switzerland) implants. The restorative phase of the treatment was subsequently performed by the undergraduates. A students' questionnaire was developed. All questions were exclusively on the restorative part of the implant-related programme. RESULTS In total, 90 patients were treated by 78 undergraduates. 146 Straumann implants were restored with 121 restorations. The most common restoration was a single crown (80.2%), followed by three-unit fixed partial dentures (12.4%). The questionnaires showed a high rate of students' satisfaction concerning the restorative implant programme. Students replied they think they can manufacture an implant-supported crown or FDP without supervision after following the programme. In their opinion, the existence of the restorative programme should definitely be continued. CONCLUSION According to positive student perceptions, an implant-related restorative programme should be recommended for implementation in undergraduate dental curricula. The programme at ACTA could be used as a template for other universities.
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- C Fijnheer
- Department of Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), the Netherlands, Amsterdam
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), the Netherlands, Amsterdam
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), the Netherlands, Amsterdam
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Mattheos N. Teaching and learning in implant dentistry: reflecting on achievements and challenges. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2014; 18 Suppl 1:1-2. [PMID: 24484514 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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- N Mattheos
- Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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