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Song H, Hsieh TH, Yeon SH, Shu T, Nawrot M, Landis CF, Friedman GN, Israel EA, Gutierrez-Arango S, Carty MJ, Freed LE, Herr HM. Continuous neural control of a bionic limb restores biomimetic gait after amputation. Nat Med 2024; 30:2010-2019. [PMID: 38951635 PMCID: PMC11271427 DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02994-9] [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: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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For centuries scientists and technologists have sought artificial leg replacements that fully capture the versatility of their intact biological counterparts. However, biological gait requires coordinated volitional and reflexive motor control by complex afferent and efferent neural interplay, making its neuroprosthetic emulation challenging after limb amputation. Here we hypothesize that continuous neural control of a bionic limb can restore biomimetic gait after below-knee amputation when residual muscle afferents are augmented. To test this hypothesis, we present a neuroprosthetic interface consisting of surgically connected, agonist-antagonist muscles including muscle-sensing electrodes. In a cohort of seven leg amputees, the interface is shown to augment residual muscle afferents by 18% of biologically intact values. Compared with a matched amputee cohort without the afferent augmentation, the maximum neuroprosthetic walking speed is increased by 41%, enabling equivalent peak speeds to persons without leg amputation. Further, this level of afferent augmentation enables biomimetic adaptation to various walking speeds and real-world environments, including slopes, stairs and obstructed pathways. Our results suggest that even a small augmentation of residual muscle afferents restores biomimetic gait under continuous neuromodulation in individuals with leg amputation.
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- Hyungeun Song
- K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Media Arts and Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Media Arts and Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Media Arts and Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Media Arts and Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.
- Media Arts and Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.
- McGovern Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.
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Liu X, Deng S, Li X, Liu H, Li Z, Wu Y, Luo P, Zhong X, Huang R, Liu R, Wu X, Huang B, Chen Z, Chen Z, Chen S. A Standardized Rat Model to Study Peri-implantitis of Transmucosal Osseointegrated Implants. Biomater Res 2024; 28:0021. [PMID: 38828365 PMCID: PMC11142924 DOI: 10.34133/bmr.0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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With the high incidence rate, distinctive implant characteristic and unique infection pattern, peri-implantitis (PI) requires a specially designed implant animal model for the researches on the pathogenesis and treatments. Previous small-animal PI models exhibit variability in implant site selection, design, and surgical procedures resulting in unnecessary tissue damage and less effectivity. Herein, a quantitative-analysis-based standardized rat model for transmucosal PI-related research was proposed. After dissecting the anatomic structures of the rat maxilla, we determined that placing the implant anterior to the molars in the rat maxilla streamlined the experimental period and enhanced animal welfare. We standardized the model by controlling the rat strain, gender, and size. The customized implant and a series of matched surgical instruments were appropriately designed. A clear, step-by-step surgical process was established. These designs ensured the success rate, stability, and replicability of the model. Each validation method confirmed the successful construction of the model. This study proposed a quantitative-analysis-based standardized transmucosal PI rat model with improved animal welfare and reliable procedures. This model could provide efficient in vivo insights to study the pathogenesis and treatments of PI and preliminary screening data for further large-animal and clinical trials.
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- Xingchen Liu
- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
- Department of Stomatology, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Guangdong Research Center for Dental and Cranial Rehabilitation and Material Engineering, Guangzhou, 510055, China
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Stilwell C. Occlusal considerations in maintaining health of implants and their restorations. Br Dent J 2024; 236:773-779. [PMID: 38789754 PMCID: PMC11126375 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-024-7407-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Dental implants are a regular feature in daily clinical practice and there is a need to undertake routine assessment and maintenance of implants and their restorations on par with that provided for natural teeth. Occlusal checks form an important part of the maintenance regime for preserving the integrity of implants, their restorations, and health of the peri-implant tissues. Implant restorations are subjected to the full characteristics and magnitude of occlusal forces, including those associated with parafunction. Compared with the periodontal ligament around teeth, the biophysical response to occlusal forces of osseointegration is different through the more rigid link of implant to bone and reduced proprioception. Risks attributable to occlusal forces primarily affect implant restorations and they are elevated in the presence of bruxism. The occlusal guidelines recommended by the literature are aimed at reducing these risks and regular assessment and maintenance of the occlusion is essential. A four-step sequence is presented to ensure that the annual occlusal checks include the patient's input and evaluation of restoration integrity, occlusal scheme, additional protection, and spatial changes.
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- Charlotte Stilwell
- Specialist in Prosthodontic Dentistry, Specialist Dental Services, Harley Street, London, W1G 7HX, UK; Division of Gerodontics and Removable Prosthodontics, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Lee SJ, Alamri O, Cao H, Wang Y, Gallucci GO, Lee JD. Occlusion as a predisposing factor for peri-implant disease: A review article. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2023; 25:734-742. [PMID: 36373771 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13152] [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: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The restoration of dental implants presents a unique challenge due to the intrinsic biomechanical differences between osseointegrated implants and natural teeth, and their subsequent responses to occlusal loading. However, controversy exists regarding the role that occlusion plays in the physiology of the peri-implant complex. PURPOSE To provide an overview of the scientific literature regarding occlusion as it relates to implant dentistry and peri-implant disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS This article presents a narrative review on occlusal loading and its potential effects on the peri-implant complex, as well as some generally accepted guidelines for occlusion in implant dentistry. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS Although there is strong evidence linking occlusal factors to mechanical complications of dental implants, the same cannot be said regarding biological complications. There is no clear scientific evidence on the relationship between occlusal overload and peri-implant disease. However, occlusal overload may be an accelerating factor for peri-implant disease in the presence of inflammation. As the biomechanical properties of dental implants differ from that of the natural dentition, modifications to classic concepts of occlusion may be necessary when dental implants are involved. Thus, clinical recommendations are proposed which function to minimize unfavorable occlusal forces on implant restorations and reduce the associated biological and mechanical complications.
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- Sang J Lee
- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterial Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterial Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterial Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterial Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterial Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterial Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Osseoperception in transcutaneous osseointegrated prosthetic systems (TOPS) after transfemoral amputation: a prospective study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:603-610. [PMID: 34345935 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-04099-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endo-exo prosthetics (EEP), which belongs to the transcutaneous osseointegrated prosthetic systems (TOPS), provides an alternative bone-anchored rehabilitation method for transfemoral amputees. It led to the question of whether transmitted forces from prosthetic feet are perceptible by osseoperception resulting in proprioceptive feedback of ground conditions. OBJECTIVES The following hypotheses emerged for our trial with the null hypothesis: EEP fitting after transfemoral amputation does not influence osseoperception. Alternative hypothesis 1: EEP patients achieve better osseoperception results than transfemoral amputees fitted with socket prosthesis. Alternative hypothesis 2: EEP carriers achieve comparable results with regards to their osseoperception as non-amputees. METHODS N = 25 patients with EEP (mean age = 50,6 ± 9,4, male/female = 15/10) N = 25 patients with socket prostheses (mean age = 52,6 ± 13,1, male/female = 19/6) and N = 25 healthy volunteers were included in the experimental case-control study. In three blinded test modules (V1, V2, V3), the participants had to identify different degrees of shore hardness (c) of different materials (rubber balls (shore = 5-25c), foam cushions (shore = 5-30c), foam mats (shore = 5-30c) with their prosthetic foot (or a personally defined foot in healthy volunteers) without footwear and had to rank them into the correct order according to their tactile sensation and the degree of hardness. A maximum of 10 points could be scored per run. RESULTS This experimental observational study included N = 75 participants. The mean age for the entire cohort was 42.8 ± 16.6 years and the BMI was 26.0 ± 4.8. Our results show a significant level of differences in tactile osseoperception between all groups (p < 0.001). A correlation between the mean values of V1-3 and the PMQ2.0 as well as the mean values of K-Level and the prosthesis wearing time per day showed for PMQ (r = 0.387, p = 0.006) and K-level (r = 0.448, p = 0.001) which is a moderate effect according to Cohen. CONCLUSION Our study results suggest that the EEP treatment can lead to an improvement in tactile sensory perception via the bone-anchored implant, which can lead to an increase in quality of life and improved gait safety.
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González-Gil D, Dib-Zaitun I, Flores-Fraile J, López-Marcos J. Active Tactile Sensibility in Implant Prosthesis vs. Complete Dentures: A Psychophysical Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11226819. [PMID: 36431296 PMCID: PMC9697244 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11226819] [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: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Proprioceptive information from natural dentition and adjacent oral tissues enables correct masticatory function, avoiding damage to the teeth. Periodontium is the main source of this relevant information, and when a tooth is lost, all this proprioceptive sensibility relies on receptors from muscles, the mucous membrane or the temporomandibular joint, and this sensibility gets worse. Active tactile sensibility measures this proprioceptive capability in microns by psychophysical studies consisting of introducing thin metal foils between patients' dental arches during chewing to see if they are able to notice them or not. Osseoperception is a complex phenomenon that seems to improve this sensibility in patients wearing dental implants. The objective of this investigation is to measure this sensibility in different prosthetic situations by performing a psychophysical investigation. MATERIAL AND METHODS We divided 67 patients in three groups depending on their prosthetic situation and performed a psychophysical study by introducing aluminium foils of different thicknesses in order to establish an active tactile sensibility threshold in every group. We also measured variables such as prosthetic wearing time, age or gender to see how they may influence threshold values. We used Student's t-test and Mann-Whitney U tests to analyse these results. RESULTS Active tactile sensibility threshold values in implants are lower than those from complete dentures but higher than values in natural dentition. However, values in implants are closer to natural dentition than complete denture values. Age, gender or prosthetic wearing time have no influence in active tactile sensibility thresholds. CONCLUSION Active tactile sensibility threshold values depend on prosthetic rehabilitations and the mechanoreceptors involved in every situation. Implant prosthesis presents an increased active tactile sensibility thanks to osseoperception phenomenon.
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Athab Abduljabbar Z, Svensson KG, Hjalmarsson L, Franke Stenport V, Eliasson A. Chewing side preference and laterality in patients treated with unilateral posterior implant-supported fixed partial prostheses. J Oral Rehabil 2022; 49:1080-1086. [PMID: 36065716 PMCID: PMC9826335 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND It is not clear to what extent chewing is improved by unilateral oral rehabilitation with implant-supported fixed partial prostheses (ISFPPs). OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate whether patients treated with unilateral ISFPPs in the maxilla use their prostheses during mastication to the same extent as they used their contralateral natural teeth. A further aim was to investigate whether there is a correlation between preferred chewing side and laterality. METHODS Chewing side preference was assessed in 15 participants treated with unilateral ISFPPs in the maxilla. The first, second, third, fifth and tenth chewing cycles were assessed, and the test was repeated 10 times. All participants also answered a questionnaire about their chewing side preference. RESULTS Most of the participants presented bilateral chewing, but two (13%) chewed only on the ISFPP. There was no statistically significant association between the objectively assessed chewing side and dental status (natural teeth or ISFPPs) during any of the recorded chewing cycles (p > .1). There were statistically significant correlations between both the subjectively reported usually preferred chewing side and the subjective chewing side preference during the test and the objectively assessed chewing side for the first three chewing cycles (p < .01). No correlation was found between handedness and the objectively assessed chewing side. CONCLUSION In the present study, most participants chewed bilaterally, and chewing was performed both on the ISFPP and on the natural teeth. No correlation was found between the preferred chewing side, objectively or subjectively determined and laterality.
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- Zahra Athab Abduljabbar
- Specialist Dental Clinic, Folktandvården Sörmland ABMälar HospitalEskilstunaSweden,Centre for Clinical Research SörmlandUppsala UniversityUppsalaSweden,Department of Prosthodontics/Dental Materials Science, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska AcademyUniversity of GothenburgGothenburgSweden
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- Specialist Dental Clinic, Folktandvården Sörmland ABMälar HospitalEskilstunaSweden,Centre for Clinical Research SörmlandUppsala UniversityUppsalaSweden,Department of Prosthodontics/Dental Materials Science, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska AcademyUniversity of GothenburgGothenburgSweden
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- Department of Prosthodontics/Dental Materials Science, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska AcademyUniversity of GothenburgGothenburgSweden
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- Dental Research Department, Faculty of Medicine and HealthÖrebro UniversityÖrebroSweden
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Sun R, Bai L, Yang Y, Ding Y, Zhuang J, Cui J. Nervous System-Driven Osseointegration. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23168893. [PMID: 36012155 PMCID: PMC9408825 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23168893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Implants are essential therapeutic tools for treating bone fractures and joint replacements. Despite the in-depth study of osseointegration for more than fifty years, poor osseointegration caused by aseptic loosening remains one of the leading causes of late implant failures. Osseointegration is a highly sophisticated and spatiotemporal process in vivo involving the immune response, angiogenesis, and osteogenesis. It has been unraveled that the nervous system plays a pivotal role in skeletal health via manipulating neurotrophins, neuropeptides, and nerve cells. Herein, the research related to nervous system-driven osseointegration was systematically analyzed and reviewed, aiming to demonstrate the prominent role of neuromodulation in osseointegration. Additionally, it is indicated that the implant design considering the role of neuromodulation might be a promising way to prevent aseptic loosening.
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- Ruoyue Sun
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Correspondence: (J.C.); (L.B.)
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- College of Materials and Textile Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Correspondence: (J.C.); (L.B.)
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Bhattacharjee B, Saneja R, Bhatnagar A, Verma A, Soni R, Singh A, Dubey P. A comparative evaluation of neurophysiological activity, active tactile sensibility and stereognostic ability of complete denture prosthesis, and implant-supported prosthesis wearer-A pilot study. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2022; 24:510-521. [PMID: 35500283 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13094] [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: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM The study aimed to evaluate the effect of implant-supported prosthesis in completely edentulous participants in terms of osseoperception ability, neural activity, and stereognostic ability in comparison to removable prosthetic options. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total sample of 18 patients, irrespective of gender and age were allocated into three groups according to the three-treatment protocol (upper and lower complete denture, upper complete denture opposing lower implant-retained overdenture, implant-supported fixed prosthesis in both arches). Four weeks after completion of the treatment procedure active tactile sensibility (ATS) was checked by using varying thicknesses (12, 40, 80, 100, 200 μ) of articulating foils and papers. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) was performed to record neurophysiological activity in cerebral cortex in all the participants. Various forms of test pieces (heat cure acrylic resin) were used to evaluate stereognostic ability. Data regarding the neurophysiological activity were analyzed by using Krushkal-Wallis test and p ≤ 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Data from stereognostic ability test procedure and ATS were compared by using chi-squared test and p ≤ 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. RESULTS Statistically significant difference was found in between the articulating foils in terms of true negative responses as the foil thickness increased in participants wearing complete denture in both the arches (p = 0.004) and implant-supported fixed prosthesis in both the arches (p = 0.010). Participants in implant-supported fixed prosthesis group showed significantly more activation in primary motor cortex (right side), somatosensory cortex (left side), angular gyrus (both sides), temporal lobe (left) compared to other groups. No significant difference found in thalamus and premotor cortex region in between the participants of different groups. No statistically significant difference found in between the groups in terms of true responses identifying correct shapes. Mean number of correct responses in stereognostic ability test were 4.16 (83.33%), 3.5 (70%), 3.83 (76.66%) for participants of complete denture group, upper complete denture opposing lower implant retained overdenture group, and implant-supported fixed prosthesis group, respectively. CONCLUSION Primary motor cortex, somatosensory cortex, and other regions of brain were diffusely activated in participants wearing implant-supported fixed prosthesis in both the arches. Less number of false responses were recorded in participants of implant-supported fixed prosthesis group and upper complete denture opposing lower implant-retained overdenture group in ATS test compared to participants wearing complete denture in both the arches.
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- Bappaditya Bhattacharjee
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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González-Gil D, Flores-Fraile J, López-Marcos J. Tactile Sensibility Thresholds in Implant Prosthesis, Complete Dentures and Natural Dentition: Review about Their Value in Literature. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58040501. [PMID: 35454340 PMCID: PMC9027843 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58040501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: The periodontium has important proprioceptive receptors that prevent teeth from using excessive occlusal forces during chewing. There are other receptors from adjacent tissues that replace periodontal ones when teeth are extracted and rehabilitated with prosthesis, although they seem to be less effective. Psychophysical studies investigate tactile sensibility thresholds, which are useful to measure this masticatory efficiency in different prosthetic rehabilitations. There are two types of sensibility depending on the receptors that are activated during these studies: active and passive tactile sensibility. The purpose of this study is to obtain active and passive tactile sensibility threshold figures in natural dentition and prosthetic rehabilitations so we can compare them and understand how this sensibility works in different situations. Materials and Methods: We performed a systematic review of the available literature, following PRISMA guidelines and including articles from 2004 to 2021 in the MEDLINE database. Only 10 articles were included in this investigation as they provided concrete threshold figures. Results: The mean values of active tactile sensibility thresholds in complete dentures, implant prosthesis and natural dentition are 64 µ, 23.3 µ and 16.1 µ, respectively. The mean values of passive tactile sensibility thresholds in implant prosthesis and natural dentition are 6.7 N and 0.8 N, respectively. Conclusions: Implant prosthesis have lower thresholds, that are very close to those present in natural dentition, than complete dentures due to an increased tactile sensibility. Active tactile sensibility thresholds present fewer differences between values than passive tactile ones; as these are only influenced by receptors from periodontal or periimplant tissues.
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Tao J, Wang D, Jin A, Xue J, Hu S, Yu H. The role of gingival mechanoreceptors in the tactile function of dental implants. Neurosci Lett 2022; 774:136502. [PMID: 35122933 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2022.136502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Dental implants seem to restore some degree of tactile function. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of gingival mechanoreceptors in dental-implant osseoperception at the cortical-response level. The gingiva of the upper-left canine implant was stripped off under local anesthesia in five cats. We used intrinsic-signal optical imaging (ISOI) to measure the population-response characteristics of the feline oral-related cortex when separately applying punctate mechanical stimuli to the left canine implant and right intact natural canine. These response characteristics were compared under local anesthesia after removal of the gingiva. Under local anesthesia, the signal strength of the implant was significantly weaker than that of the tooth under weak but not under strong stimulus. After the gingiva was stripped off, the signal strength of the implant was significantly weaker than that of the tooth at all strengths of stimulus. Based on the evoked cortical responses, the gingiva was involved in the maximal tactile function of the implant.
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- Jianxiang Tao
- Department of Prosthodontics, School &Hospital of Stomatology Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Vision Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, The State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Vision Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, The State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School &Hospital of Stomatology Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School &Hospital of Stomatology Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Vision Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, The State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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González-Gil D, Dib-Zaitum I, Flores-Fraile J, López-Marcos J. Importance of Osseoperception and Tactile Sensibility during Masticatory Function in Different Prosthetic Rehabilitations: A Review. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58010092. [PMID: 35056400 PMCID: PMC8782027 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58010092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Tactile sensibility is an important characteristic for evaluating the masticatory efficiency in different occlusal situations. When a tooth is extracted, relevant proprioceptors from the periodontal ligament get lost; and after the rehabilitation of this abscess by means of oral prosthesis, this sensibility decreases influencing masticatory function. Osseoperception is a sensitive phenomenon associated with dental implants that allows an increased tactile sensibility to those wearing implant prostheses. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in tactile sensibility values between implant prosthesis, complete dentures, and natural teeth through a review of the available literature. Materials and Methods. In order to dissect the information, 24 articles from 2004 to 2021 were analyzed from MEDLINE, PubMed Central, and Web of Science databases. These articles were directly related to measuring tactile sensibility in different situations and demonstrating the influence of osseoperception in an improved masticatory function. Results: Tactile sensibility in implant prosthesis is slightly reduced compared with natural dentition but presents improved values with regard to complete dentures. Conclusions: Implant prosthesis are more effective during masticatory function than complete dentures, as they present an increased tactile sensibility, very similar to that present in natural dentition. This enhanced sensibility in implants is due to the osseoperception phenomenon.
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YU B, LI Q, WANG F. Clinical study on the active tactile sensibility test of single-tooth implants. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.55121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Bohan YU
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, China
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Song D, Shujaat S, Constantinus P, Orhan K, Jacobs R. Osseoperception following dental implant treatment: a systematic review. J Oral Rehabil 2021; 49:573-585. [PMID: 34911146 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Osseoperception is defined as the ability to perceive tactile sensation via mechanoreception in the peri-implant environment. The objective was to systematically review the available literature on the osseoperception phenomenon following dental implant placement and to explore potential factors which might improve the perception capacity. MATERIAL AND METHODS A literature search was performed using PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Web of Science databases up to June 2021. Both human and animal studies assessing sensory capacity or innervation following implant placement were included in this review. Two reviewers independently performed the study selection, data extraction and quality assessment of the included studies. The methodological quality of the included papers was assessed using Cochrane risk of bias for human studies and SYRCLE's risk of bias tool for animal studies. RESULTS The electronic search of databases yielded 1667 results. Following removal of duplicates, title and abstract screening and full-text reading, 22 publications were eligible to be included in the review. Psychophysical evidence from 14 studies indicated a lower tactile function of implants, where active and passive threshold level were found to be 5 and 50 times higher for implants compared to natural teeth, respectively. The neurophysiological evidence from 3 studies indicated cortical plasticity following dental implant placement, measured via trigeminal nerve evoked potentials and functional magnetic resonance imaging. Histological evidence from 5 studies demonstrated the presence of myelinated nerve fibres in the peri-implant tissues. Additionally, immediate implant placement and loading showed beneficial effect on peri-implant tissue (re)innervation, however, no other biological or physiological factors could be identified influencing osseoperception. CONCLUSIONS The reported evidence supported the existence of so-called osseoperception phenomenon for restoring the sensory feedback pathway following oral implant rehabilitation. Further studies are required to identify factors that might further assist physiological integration of the oral implants in the human body as such to approach natural oral function.
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- Dandan Song
- OMFS IMPATH research group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH research group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH research group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of DentoMaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
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- OMFS IMPATH research group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Moraes N, Moraes E, Anastacio T, Silva L, Machado A, Schoichet J, Alto RM, Mello-Machado R, Cardarelli A, Mourão CFDAB, Casado P, Romanos G. Active Tactile Sensibility of Brånemark Protocol Prostheses: A Case-Control Clinical Study. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14164644. [PMID: 34443165 PMCID: PMC8398523 DOI: 10.3390/ma14164644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Few studies have assessed active tactile sensibility in patients rehabilitated with implants. Improved knowledge about functional tactile sensibility will contribute to several clinical applications, such as protocols for immediate loading, prosthesis design, occlusal improvement in implantology, and physiological integration of implant-supported prostheses. The present study evaluated active tactile sensibility in patients rehabilitated with Brånemark-type mandibular prostheses that impede the total mucosa-supported maxillary prosthesis. Thirty-five subjects participated in this study. The experimental group (n = 18) inclusion criteria were as follows: Brånemark-type prosthesis and a total mucosa-supported maxillary prosthesis. The control group (n = 17) was composed of participants with complete healthy dentition. Carbon foils with different thicknesses (12 μm, 24 μm, 40 μm, 80 μm, and 200 μm) were placed in the premolar region to evaluate the brink of active oral tactile sensibility. The researchers assessed the participants 120 times. After evaluation, we observed a statistical difference (p < 0.05) between the groups. Additionally, the degree of sensibility was found for all thicknesses, except for 12 μm, on both sides. There was a more significant increase in perception in the control group as the carbon thickness increased. The tactile sensibility threshold was 2.5 times greater for participants with prostheses. Thus, the tactile sensibility for mandibular implant-supported and maxillary mucosa-supported prostheses is significantly lower than that of dentate patients, which was detected above the thickness of 80 μm; in patients with natural dentition, different thicknesses were seen starting from 24 μm.
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- Nathalia Moraes
- Pos-graduation of Implant Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi 24020-140, Brazil; (N.M.); (T.A.); (A.M.); (J.S.); (R.M.A.); (P.C.)
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- De Moraes Institution, Rio de Janeiro 22050-001, Brazil;
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- Pos-graduation of Implant Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi 24020-140, Brazil; (N.M.); (T.A.); (A.M.); (J.S.); (R.M.A.); (P.C.)
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- Implant Dentistry Department, Universidade Iguaçu, Nova Iguaçu 26260-045, Brazil; (L.S.); (R.M.-M.)
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- Pos-graduation of Implant Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi 24020-140, Brazil; (N.M.); (T.A.); (A.M.); (J.S.); (R.M.A.); (P.C.)
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- Pos-graduation of Implant Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi 24020-140, Brazil; (N.M.); (T.A.); (A.M.); (J.S.); (R.M.A.); (P.C.)
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- Pos-graduation of Implant Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi 24020-140, Brazil; (N.M.); (T.A.); (A.M.); (J.S.); (R.M.A.); (P.C.)
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- Implant Dentistry Department, Universidade Iguaçu, Nova Iguaçu 26260-045, Brazil; (L.S.); (R.M.-M.)
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- Department of Dentistry, University Vita Salute San Raffaele, 20100 Milan, Italy;
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- Clinical Research Laboratory in Dentistry, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi 24020-140, Brazil
- Correspondence: (C.F.d.A.B.M.); (G.R.); Tel.:+1-941-830-1302 (C.F.d.A.B.M.)
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- Pos-graduation of Implant Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi 24020-140, Brazil; (N.M.); (T.A.); (A.M.); (J.S.); (R.M.A.); (P.C.)
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- School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook University, New York, NY 11794, USA
- Correspondence: (C.F.d.A.B.M.); (G.R.); Tel.:+1-941-830-1302 (C.F.d.A.B.M.)
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Wang D, Tao J, Jin A, Yu H. Tactile sensation of natural teeth and dental implants in the somatosensory cortex. J Prosthodont Res 2021; 66:272-278. [PMID: 34349082 DOI: 10.2186/jpr.jpr_d_20_00281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the cortical response characteristics evoked by natural teeth and implants. METHODS Five cats were subjected to intrinsic signal optical imaging to measure the cortical responses evoked by natural teeth and implants. The difference in tactile sensation between the implant and natural tooth was compared in detail at the cortical response level. RESULTS Some similarities were observed between the implants and natural teeth. The stimulating-response curves of the implants and natural teeth were generally S-curves, and both implants and natural teeth preferred labial-lingual direction stimulation. The implants and natural teeth differed in terms of their tactile sensitivity: implants were weaker than natural teeth in terms of both static and dynamic sensitivity. However, after saturation, there was no significant difference in tactile strength between implants and natural teeth. CONCLUSIONS Both natural teeth and implants are able to distinguish the tactile strength and stimulation direction. Although implants are less sensitive than the natural tooth, the maximal tactile function and directional preference of implants are similar to those of natural teeth.
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- Duo Wang
- Vision Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, The State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science,Fudan University, Shanghai
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School &Hospital of Stomatology, Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Shanghai
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- Vision Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, The State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science,Fudan University, Shanghai
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- Vision Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, The State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science,Fudan University, Shanghai
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Risk Indicators Affecting the Survival of the Mandibular First Molar Adjacent to an Implant at the Mandibular Second Molar Site: A Retrospective Study. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10122543. [PMID: 34201316 PMCID: PMC8227410 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10122543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study aimed to compare the survival of mandibular first molars (MnM1s) adjacent to implants placed in mandibular second molar sites (ImM2s) with MnM1s adjacent to mandibular second molars (MnM2s) and to investigate risk indicators affecting the survival of MnM1s adjacent to ImM2s. A total of 144 patients who had MnM1s adjacent to ImM2s and MnM1s adjacent to MnM2s on the contralateral side were included in this study. Clinical variables and radiographic bone levels were evaluated. The survival of MnM1s adjacent to ImM2s or MnM2s was evaluated using a Kaplan–Meier analysis and Cox proportional hazards model. The 5-year cumulative survival rates of MnM1s adjacent to ImM2s and MnM2s were 85% and 95%, respectively. MnM1s adjacent to ImM2s of the internal implant-abutment connection type had higher multivariate hazard ratios (HR) for loss. MnM1s that had antagonists with implant-supported prostheses also had higher HR for loss. The multivariate HR for the loss of MnM1s adjacent to ImM2s with peri-implant mucositis was 3.74 times higher than MnM1s adjacent to healthy ImM2s. This study demonstrated several risk indicators affecting the survival of MnM1s adjacent to ImM2s. It is suggested that supportive periodontal and peri-implant therapy combined with meticulous occlusal adjustment can prolong the survival of MnM1s and ImM2s.
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Chatzopoulos GS, Cisneros A, Sanchez M, Wolff LF. Association between Periodontal Disease and Systemic Inflammatory Conditions Using Electronic Health Records: A Pilot Study. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10040386. [PMID: 33916511 PMCID: PMC8066908 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10040386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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AIMS To investigate the association between periodontal disease and systemic inflammatory conditions and examine the link between medical conditions and the extent of missing teeth in a large population. METHODS In this retrospective study, a total of 4890 randomly selected patients who had attended the University of Minnesota dental clinics were analyzed. Severity of periodontal disease was determined based on the percentage of bone loss, evaluated through the examination of a full-mouth intraoral series of radiographs. The number of missing teeth was calculated from the examined radiographs, while ten systemic inflammatory conditions were extracted from patients' self-reported medical histories. RESULTS Moderate bone loss was observed in 730 (14.9%) and severe in 323 (6.6%) patients of the total population, while the mean number of missing teeth was 3.54 ± 3.93. The prevalence of systemic conditions and tobacco use were gender-dependent (p < 0.05). Regression analysis showed that hypertension, arthritis, asthma, diabetes and HIV were associated significantly with the severity of bone loss, while diabetes and lupus with the extent of missing teeth. CONCLUSIONS The findings reported in our study add to this body of knowledge, strengthening the association between periodontal disease with systemic inflammatory conditions.
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Goldstein G, Goodacre C, Taylor T. Occlusal Schemes for Implant Restorations: Best Evidence Consensus Statement. J Prosthodont 2021; 30:84-90. [PMID: 33783094 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Numerous studies have focused on the various complications with implant-retained restorations and a common thread in these publications is the potential for occlusal overload. The purpose of this Best Evidence Consensus Statement on implant occlusal schemes was to review the literature to determine the level of scientific evidence upon which the articles are based. MATERIALS AND METHODS Limiting the search to Clinical trials, Randomized Controlled Trials, Systematic Reviews, Meta-analyses, the key words: dental implants, occlusion, found no citations. Expanding the search to Journal articles found 1,483 results, 20 of which pertained to the question. Doing a similar search including Journal Articles, the key words: dental implants and occlusal scheme found 47 citations, 17 of which were pertinent to the question. RESULTS After eliminating duplicates and non-relevant articles, 15 were included in the review. Nineteen additional articles were culled by going through the reference lists in the aforementioned articles. CONCLUSIONS There is a lack of scientific evidence regarding the occlusal scheme utilized with implant restorations that will minimize or eliminate complications. In light of this lack of scientific evidence, the style of occlusion a practitioner utilizes with tooth or mucosal supported prostheses may be used with implant-supported restorations until compelling evidence dictates otherwise.
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- Advanced Education Program in Implant Dentistry, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA
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- Department of Reconstructive Sciences, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Farmington, CT
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Yu W, Chen S, Li X, Ma X, Xu X. Evaluation of 1-Piece Versus 3-Piece Framework Designs for the Edentulous Mandible with Fixed Implant-Supported Prostheses: A Clinical, Occlusal and Biomechanical Study. J Prosthodont 2021; 30:290-297. [PMID: 33448507 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study aims to evaluate the clinical, occlusal and biomechanical performance of 1-piece and 3-piece designs for implant-supported fixed dentures in the edentulous mandible. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 65 patients with edentulous mandibles who underwent fixed implant-supported restorations were recruited and subsequently assigned to 1 of 2 groups based on the framework design (1-piece or 3-piece). The participants underwent clinical and occlusal examination using a periodontal probe, T-Scan III system, and electromyography 12 months after prosthesis delivery. Two mandibular finite element models were created to evaluate stress values and their distribution during function. RESULTS Ninety-five point four percent (n = 62) of participants in the follow-up period underwent clinical and occlusal examination after prosthesis delivery. Clinical examination revealed a trend towards increased inflammation around the implants in the 1-piece prostheses. Occlusal parameters indicated that the 1-piece design was superior for the masticatory system than the 3-piece design. Biomechanical analysis revealed the highest stress values in the posterior region of the 3-piece design. CONCLUSIONS On the basis of ease of ensuring oral hygiene, when compared to the 3-piece design, the 1-piece framework design might be the superior therapy for restoring an edentulous mandible, based on occlusal and biomechanical outcomes.
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- Wenqian Yu
- Department of Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Abe M, Wada M, Maeda Y, Ikebe K. Ability to adjust occlusal force in implant-supported overdenture wearers. J Prosthodont Res 2020; 65:106-114. [PMID: 32938862 DOI: 10.2186/jpr.jpor_2019_376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the occlusal force adjusting ability of implant-supported overdenture (IOD) wearers, as compared with natural teeth and complete dentures. METHODS Subjects were those with natural dentition (ND group; 19 subjects), those with implant-supported overdentures (IOD group; 7 subjects), and those with complete dentures (CD group; 14 subjects). Subjects were asked to hold test foods (peanuts and biscuits mounted on a custom-made apparatus with a force transducer) between their anterior incisors (hold phase) and split test foods (split phase). The mean value of the occlusal force during the hold phase (hold force), the peak force rate during the split phase (peak force rate), the time required to split test foods (duration), and the maximum occlusal force in the split phase (split force) were selected as outcomes. Data were analyzed with Wilcoxon's signed rank test, the Kruskal-Wallis test, and multiple regression analysis (Statistical significance levels: 5%). RESULTS For peanuts, the peak force rate for the ND group was significantly higher than the IOD and CD groups. The duration of the CD group was significantly longer than the ND and IOD groups. Multiple regression analysis indicated that even with adjustment for age and sex, there were significant differences in the peak force rate between the ND and the IOD, CD groups, and in the duration between the ND and CD group. CONCLUSIONS Subjects with IODs showed superior ability to adjust occlusal force, as compared with complete dentures, although it didn't match the natural dentition.
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Van der Cruyssen F, Van Tieghem L, Croonenborghs T, Baad‐Hansen L, Svensson P, Renton T, Jacobs R, Politis C, De Laat A. Orofacial quantitative sensory testing: Current evidence and future perspectives. Eur J Pain 2020; 24:1425-1439. [PMID: 32557971 PMCID: PMC7497080 DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Orofacial quantitative sensory testing (QST) is an increasingly valuable psychophysical tool for evaluating neurosensory disorders of the orofacial region. Here, we aimed to evaluate the current evidence regarding this testing method and to discuss its future clinical potential. DATA TREATMENT We conducted a literature search in Medline, Embase and Scopus for English-language articles published between 1990 and 2019. The utilized search terms included QST, quantitative, sensory testing and neurosensory, which were combined using the AND operator with the terms facial, orofacial, trigeminal, intraoral and oral. RESULTS Our findings highlighted many methods for conducting QST-including method of levels, method of limits and mapping. Potential stimuli also vary, and can include mechanical or thermal stimulation, vibration or pinprick stimuli. Orofacial QST may be helpful in revealing disease pathways and can be used for patient stratification to validate the use of neurosensory profile-specific treatment options. QST is reportedly reliable in longitudinal studies and is thus a candidate for measuring changes over time. One disadvantage of QST is the substantial time required; however, further methodological refinements and the combination of partial aspects of the full QST battery with other tests and imaging methods should result in improvement. CONCLUSIONS Overall, orofacial QST is a reliable testing method for diagnosing pathological neurosensory conditions and assessing normal neurosensory function. Despite the remaining challenges that hinder the use of QST for everyday clinical decisions and clinical trials, we expect that future improvements will allow its implementation in routine practice.
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- Fréderic Van der Cruyssen
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryUniversity Hospitals LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
- OMFS-IMPATH Research GroupDepartment of Imaging and PathologyFaculty of MedicineUniversity LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
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- Department of Oral Health SciencesKU Leuven and Department of DentistryUniversity Hospitals LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryUniversity Hospitals LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
- OMFS-IMPATH Research GroupDepartment of Imaging and PathologyFaculty of MedicineUniversity LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
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- Section of Orofacial Pain and Jaw FunctionDepartment of Dentistry and Oral HealthAarhus UniversityAarhusDenmark
- Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences (SCON)Aarhus University and Malmö UniversityAarhusDenmark
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- Section of Orofacial Pain and Jaw FunctionDepartment of Dentistry and Oral HealthAarhus UniversityAarhusDenmark
- Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences (SCON)Aarhus University and Malmö UniversityAarhusDenmark
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- Department of Oral SurgeryKing’s College London Dental InstituteLondonUK
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research GroupDepartment of Imaging and PathologyFaculty of MedicineUniversity LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
- Department of Dental MedicineKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryUniversity Hospitals LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
- OMFS-IMPATH Research GroupDepartment of Imaging and PathologyFaculty of MedicineUniversity LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
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- Department of Oral Health SciencesKU Leuven and Department of DentistryUniversity Hospitals LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
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Song D, Liang X, Zheng H, Shujaat S, Van Dessel J, Zhong W, Ma G, Lambrichts I, Jacobs R. Peri-implant myelinated nerve fibers: Histological findings in dogs. J Periodontal Res 2020; 55:567-573. [PMID: 32154923 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE While osseointegration following various dental implant placement protocols has been extensively investigated, the neurohistological integration has received little attention. The primary aim of this study was to compare the myelinated nerve fibers density in peri-implant bone tissue following various implant placement protocols. The secondary aim assessed the effect of follow-up on peri-implant nerve fibers density. METHODS Ten beagle dogs randomly received 68 commercially pure titanium implants in the mandibular premolar or molar region bilaterally following extraction utilizing one of the six treatment protocols: (a) immediate implant placement (IIP) and immediate loading (IL); (b) IIP and delayed loading (DL); (c) IIP and left unloaded (UL); (d) delayed implant placement (DIP) and IL; (e) DIP and DL; and (f) DIP and UL. Histomorphometric analysis of the peri-implant myelinated nerve fibers was performed in a 300 μm peri-implant zone at the cervical, middle, and apical level following implant placement. The follow-up assessment involved longitudinal observation at 3 months following each implant treatment protocol and at 6 months for IIP+IL and IIP+DL protocols. RESULTS The influence of different treatment protocols, including the fixed effects of implant groups (IIP+IL, IIP+DL, IIP+UL, DIP+IL, DIP+DL, DIP+UL) and regions (cervical, middle, apical), was examined via a linear mixed model. The IIP+IL group showed a significantly higher myelinated nerve density compared to the IIP+UL and DIP+UL group. Peri-implant nerve re-innervation was significantly higher (P = .002) in the apical region compared to the cervical region. After immediate implant placement, the IL group showed a significantly (P = .03) higher density of myelinated nerve fibers compared to DL. No significant (P = .19) effect of follow-up on nerve density was observed. CONCLUSION The immediate implant placement and loading protocol showed most beneficial effect on peri-implant innervation with highest myelinated nerve density in the apical region. A longer loading time had no influence on the peri-implant nerve density.
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- Dandan Song
- Department of School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical of University, Dalian, China.,OMFS IMPATH research group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical of University, Dalian, China
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- Department of School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical of University, Dalian, China
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- OMFS IMPATH research group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH research group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical of University, Dalian, China
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- Department of School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical of University, Dalian, China
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- Morphology Group, Biomedical Research Institute, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH research group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Song D, Huang Y, Van Dessel J, Shujaat S, Orhan K, Vangansewinkel T, Van den Eynde K, Lambrichts I, Roskams T, Politis C, Jacobs R. Effect of platelet-rich and platelet-poor plasma on peri-implant innervation in dog mandibles. Int J Implant Dent 2019; 5:40. [PMID: 31797145 PMCID: PMC6890900 DOI: 10.1186/s40729-019-0193-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Autologous plasma fractions, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-poor plasma (PPP), contain growth factors that can enhance neural cell survival and are therefore likely to have the ability to promote nerve regeneration. The present study compared the effect of PRP and PPP application on myelinated nerve density and diameter in the peri-implant bone region. In addition, the effect of healing time on nerve regeneration was assessed. Materials and methods Nine beagle dogs randomly received 54 dental implants in the bilateral mandible according to a split-mouth design. Each implant was randomly assigned to one of three implant protocols: delayed implant placement with delayed loading (DIP + DL) with local application of PRP, DIP + DL with local application of PPP and DIP + DL without any plasma additive. The animals were euthanized at 1, 3, and 6 months after loading (3 dogs per time point). Block biopsies were prepared for histomorphometry in the peri-implant bone within 500 μm around the implants. Results Myelinated nerve fibers were identified in the trabecular bone and in the osteons near the implants surface. The nerve fibers in the PRP group (median ± IQR; 2.88 ± 1.55 μm) had a significantly (p < 0.05) greater diameter compared to the PPP (2.40 ± 0.91 μm) and control (2.11 ± 1.16 μm) group. The nerve diameter after 6 months healing (3.18 ± 1.58 μm) was significantly (p < 0.05) greater compared to 1 (2.08 ± 0.89 μm) and 3 (2.49 ± 1.22 μm) months. No significant difference was found for myelinated nerve density between groups and healing time. Conclusions The present study showed that the healing time significantly influenced the diameter of the myelinated nerve fibers in peri-implant bone. PRP exerted a significant effect on the diameter of the myelinated nerve fibers as compared to PPP. Large-scale animal studies and longer follow-up periods are needed to confirm these findings and to verify whether platelet plasma can facilitate nerve regeneration process.
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- Dandan Song
- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Campus Sint-Rafaël, Kapucijnenvoer 33, BE-3000, Leuven, Belgium.
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Campus Sint-Rafaël, Kapucijnenvoer 33, BE-3000, Leuven, Belgium.,State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Campus Sint-Rafaël, Kapucijnenvoer 33, BE-3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Campus Sint-Rafaël, Kapucijnenvoer 33, BE-3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Campus Sint-Rafaël, Kapucijnenvoer 33, BE-3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
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- Group of Morphology, Biomedical Research Institute, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Translational Cell & Tissue Research, Department of Imaging & Pathology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Group of Morphology, Biomedical Research Institute, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Translational Cell & Tissue Research, Department of Imaging & Pathology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Campus Sint-Rafaël, Kapucijnenvoer 33, BE-3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Campus Sint-Rafaël, Kapucijnenvoer 33, BE-3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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ALFotawi R, Alzahrani S, Alhefdhi R, Altamimi A, Alfadhel A, Alshareef A, Aldawsari B, Sonbol S, Alsubaie F, Alwahibi A, Al-Sinaidi A. The relation between teeth loss and cognitive decline among Saudi population in the city of Riyadh: A pilot study. Saudi Dent J 2019; 32:232-241. [PMID: 32647470 PMCID: PMC7336006 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2019.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Revised: 09/20/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background Teeth are necessary for sensory input to the brain during the chewing process, but how the decrease in this sensory input, due to loss of teeth, may cause weak memory and lead to cognitive decline is not well understood. This pilot public survey aiming to assess the correlation between the number of missing teeth, periodontal disease, and cognitive skill in the city of Riyadh. Material& Methods A multicenter cross-sectional survey, targeting geriatric population aged ≥60 years, was performed in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) was conducted to all participants to assess their cognitive function. Assessment of oral health status was carried out, including the number of present dentation and their periodontal status. Community periodontal-index (CPI) was used to assess the periodontal condition. The primary variables were number of missing teeth, periodontal disease and MoCA test scores. Chi-square test and Pearson’s correlation coefficients were computed and the significant P- value was set at <0.05. Results Of 95 participants, overall, 57 (60%) and 38 (40%) were male and female, respectively, with a mean age of 65.67 ± 6.32 years. Females showed more significant cognitive decline than males (P < 0.001). Cognitive decline was significantly high in participants with low educational level 19 (95%), unemployment 41 (79%), and lower income people 26 (79%), while being cognitive intact was significantly higher in highly educated 13 (87%), retired 21 (62%), and higher income people 28 (74%) at (P < 0.001). An advanced age and greater number of missing teeth are associated with lower MoCA test scores. No statistical significant correlation with regard to periodontal disease and MoCA test scores. Conclusion Based on the preliminary data, positive correlation was confirmed when the number of missing teeth and cognitive skill were assessed. Therefore, larger, multi-center regional surveys are needed to investigate further this relationship.
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- Randa ALFotawi
- Oral and Maxillofacial Department, Dental Faculty, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
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- Dental Intern, Collage of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia
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- Dental Intern, Collage of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia
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- Dental Intern, Collage of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia
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- Dept. of Dentistry, Saudi, Ministry of Health, AlBaha Region, Saudi Arabia
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- Dental Intern, Collage of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia
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- Dental Intern, Collage of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia
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- Dental Intern, Collage of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia
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- Dental Intern, Collage of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia
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- Psychiatry Dept. King Saud University Medical city, collage of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry, Dept of Periodontology Dental Faculty, King Saud University Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Negahdari R, Ghavimi M, Ghanizadeh M, Bohlouli S. Active tactile sensibility of three-unit implant-supported FPDs versus natural dentition. J Clin Exp Dent 2019; 11:e636-e641. [PMID: 31516662 PMCID: PMC6731001 DOI: 10.4317/jced.55748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background Splinting of the implants might improve the active tactile sensibility (ATS) of the pontic area due to cumulative effect of Osseo perception of two retainers; on the other hand, due to the lack of any supporting implant in the axis of occlusal force for the pontic area, ATS might be lower for this portion of FPDs. we evaluated the active tactile sensibility of natural teeth and three-unit implant-supported FPDs. Material and Methods The ATS of posterior 3-unit implant-supported FPD and contralateral teeth was measured in 50 patients, in a random order blinded to patients and assessor, carried out at two sessions. Based on the experimental range of 0 to 70 um, the sigmoid shape of psychometric curve was estimated to locate the 50% values as the ATS thresholds for each tooth or implant. Data were analyzed using unpaired t-tests. Results The ATS of the teeth and implants differed significantly and compared to teeth, implants exhibited significantly higher ATS thresholds in all the groups. The results of independent t-test showed the highest difference in the means of ATS between the pontic and the first molar tooth. Based on the equivalence testing approach, the 95% CIs indicated that the differences were clinically significant only in the Pontic/First Molar group. Conclusions In multi-unit implant-supported prostheses the tactile perception of the prosthesis that are placed on fixtures is similar to the natural teeth. In pontic areas there are significant statistical and clinical differences, with much lower tactile sensibility in pontics compared to the natural teeth. Key words:Active tactile sensibility, dental implants, interdental perception, osseoperception.
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- Ramin Negahdari
- Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Postgraduate Student of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Thumb Amputations Treated With Osseointegrated Percutaneous Prostheses With Up to 25 Years of Follow-up. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS GLOBAL RESEARCH AND REVIEWS 2019; 3:e097. [PMID: 30788458 PMCID: PMC6365303 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-18-00097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Introduction Implantation of an osseointegrated percutaneous prosthesis provides a reconstruction alternative for thumb amputation without sacrificing donor tissues. Methods Thirteen thumb amputees received osseointegrated prostheses (1990 to 2014). The treatments were started with custom-designed implants. Since 2005, standardized implant components and structured rehabilitation protocols were introduced. The median follow-up period was 9.5 years. Results Six patients were lost to follow-up. Seven patients (including all six after the introduction of the standardized protocol) had good osseoperception, grip strength (Jamar) was 28.3 kg on the operated side versus 40.4 kg in the unaffected hand (70%), and key grip strength was 6 versus 9.1 kg. Hand function was 94% of the normal hand. The most common complications were mechanical failures necessitating changes of components (eight times in three patients) and superficial infections (seven times in five patients). Five patients had no complications. The refined implant design and new standardized treatment protocol achieved a 100% cumulative success rate with 9.5 years of follow-up so far. Discussion Treatment of thumb amputees using bone-anchored percutaneous prostheses seems to be a safe, durable method with excellent short- and medium-long follow-up results. Severe adverse events are few except for implant loosening which occurred only in the early custom-designed group.
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Brizuela-Velasco A, Chávarri-Prado D. The functional loading of implants increases their stability: A retrospective clinical study. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2018; 21:122-129. [PMID: 30548792 DOI: 10.1111/cid.12702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Revised: 09/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the difference in the evolution of implant stability values, determined by resonance frequency analysis (RFA), between two groups of implants subjected to two different loading protocols: immediate and delayed. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective clinical study was conducted, including a total of 93 implants placed in 38 patients. All implants corresponded to one of two models of the Klockner Implant System (Essential Cone and Vega) and were divided into two groups according to the loading protocol adopted: delayed loading in group A (>10 weeks) and immediate loading in group B (<48 hours). Implant stability was measured four times throughout the study period with a Penguin RFA device: implant placement (T0), definitive loading (T1), 6 months after loading (T2), and 12 months after loading (T3). RESULTS Implant stability quotient (ISQ) values showed a statistically significant increase in both groups after loading. In group A, the greatest increase in stability occurred between T1 and T2, whereas in group B, the greatest increase occurred between T0 and T1, coinciding in both cases with the period in which the implants were subjected to prosthetic loading. CONCLUSIONS The functional loading of implants increases their stability, as measured in ISQ values by RFA. Increases in ISQ values are greater during the months immediately following loading, which shows that immediate or early loading protocols are not only possible but can also be beneficial.
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- Department of Stomatology I, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of the Basque Country, Leioa, Spain
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Van der Cruyssen F, Politis C. Neurophysiological aspects of the trigeminal sensory system: an update. Rev Neurosci 2018; 29:115-123. [DOI: 10.1515/revneuro-2017-0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2017] [Accepted: 07/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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AbstractThe trigeminal system is one of the most complex cranial nerve systems of the human body. Research on it has vastly grown in recent years and concentrated more and more on molecular mechanisms and pathophysiology, but thorough reviews on this topic are lacking, certainly on the normal physiology of the trigeminal sensory system. Here we review the current literature on neurophysiology of the trigeminal nerve from peripheral receptors up to its central projections toward the somatosensory cortex. We focus on the most recent scientific discoveries and describe historical relevant research to substantiate further. One chapter on new insights of the pathophysiology of pain at the level of the trigeminal system is added. A database search of Medline, Embase and Cochrane was conducted with the search terms ‘animal study’, ‘neurophysiology’, ‘trigeminal’, ‘oral’ and ‘sensory’. Articles were manually selected after reading the abstract and where needed the article. Reference lists also served to include relevant research articles. Fifty-six articles were included after critical appraisal. Physiological aspects on mechanoreceptors, trigeminal afferents, trigeminal ganglion and central projections are reviewed in light of reference works. Embryologic and anatomic insights are cited where needed. A brief description of pathophysiology of pain pathways in the trigeminal area and recent advances in dental stem cell research are also discussed. Neurophysiology at the level of the central nervous system is not reviewed. The current body of knowledge is mainly based on animal and cadaveric studies, but recent advancements in functional imaging and molecular neuroscience are elucidating the pathways and functioning of this mixed nerve system. Extrapolation of animal studies or functioning of peripheral nerves should be warranted.
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Jeyapalina S, Beck JP, Agarwal J, Bachus KN. A 24-month evaluation of a percutaneous osseointegrated limb-skin interface in an ovine amputation model. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2017; 28:179. [PMID: 28980174 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-017-5980-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 09/01/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Percutaneous osseointegrated (OI) prostheses directly connect an artificial limb to the residual appendicular skeleton via a permanently implanted endoprosthesis with a bridging connector that protrudes through the skin. The resulting stoma produces unique medical and biological challenges. Previously, a study using a large animal amputation model indicated that infection could be largely prevented, for at least a 12-month period, but the terminal epithelium continued to downgrow. The current study was undertaken to test the longer-term efficacy of this implant construct to maintain a stable skin-implant interface for 24 months. Using the previously successful amputation and implantation surgical procedure, a total of eight sheep were fitted with a percutaneous OI prosthesis. Two animals were removed from the study due to early complications. Of the remaining six sheep, one (16.7%) became infected at 15-months post-implantation and five remained infection-free for the intended 24 months. The histological data of the remaining animals further confirmed the grossly observable epithelial downgrowth. Albeit a receding interface, it was clear that all animals that survived to the end of the study had residual fibrous soft-tissue ingrowth into, and debris within, the exposed titanium porous-coated surface. Overall, the data demonstrated that the porous coated subdermal barrier offered initial protection against infection. However, the fibrous skin attachment was continuously lysed over time by the down-growing epithelium.
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- Sujee Jeyapalina
- Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, University of Utah Orthopaedic Center and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, University of Utah Orthopaedic Center and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, University of Utah Orthopaedic Center and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA.
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA.
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Clemente F, Håkansson B, Cipriani C, Wessberg J, Kulbacka-Ortiz K, Brånemark R, Fredén Jansson KJ, Ortiz-Catalan M. Touch and Hearing Mediate Osseoperception. Sci Rep 2017; 7:45363. [PMID: 28349945 PMCID: PMC5368565 DOI: 10.1038/srep45363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2016] [Accepted: 02/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Osseoperception is the sensation arising from the mechanical stimulation of a bone-anchored prosthesis. Here we show that not only touch, but also hearing is involved in this phenomenon. Using mechanical vibrations ranging from 0.1 to 6 kHz, we performed four psychophysical measures (perception threshold, sensation discrimination, frequency discrimination and reaction time) on 12 upper and lower limb amputees and found that subjects: consistently reported perceiving a sound when the stimulus was delivered at frequencies equal to or above 400 Hz; were able to discriminate frequency differences between stimuli delivered at high stimulation frequencies (~1500 Hz); improved their reaction time for bimodal stimuli (i.e. when both vibration and sound were perceived). Our results demonstrate that osseoperception is a multisensory perception, which can explain the improved environment perception of bone-anchored prosthesis users. This phenomenon might be exploited in novel prosthetic devices to enhance their control, thus ultimately improving the amputees' quality of life.
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- Department of Signals and Systems, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Centre for Advanced Reconstruction of Extremities, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Centre for Advanced Reconstruction of Extremities, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.,International Center for Osseointegration Research, Education and Surgery (iCORES), Department of Orthopaedics, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Department of Signals and Systems, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Integrum AB, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Huang Y, Bornstein MM, Lambrichts I, Yu HY, Politis C, Jacobs R. Platelet-rich plasma for regeneration of neural feedback pathways around dental implants: a concise review and outlook on future possibilities. Int J Oral Sci 2017; 9:1-9. [PMID: 28282030 PMCID: PMC5379164 DOI: 10.1038/ijos.2017.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Along with the development of new materials, advanced medical imaging and surgical techniques, osseointegrated dental implants are considered a successful and constantly evolving treatment modality for the replacement of missing teeth in patients with complete or partial edentulism. The importance of restoring the peripheral neural feedback pathway and thus repairing the lack of periodontal mechanoreceptors after tooth extraction has been highlighted in the literature. Nevertheless, regenerating the nerve fibers and reconstructing the neural feedback pathways around osseointegrated implants remain a challenge. Recent studies have provided evidence that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a promising treatment for musculoskeletal injuries. Because of its high biological safety, convenience and usability, PRP therapy has gradually gained popularity in the clinical field. Although much remains to be learned, the growth factors from PRP might play key roles in peripheral nerve repair mechanisms. This review presents known growth factors contributing to the biological efficacy of PRP and illustrates basic and (pre-)clinical evidence regarding the use of PRP and its relevant products in peripheral nerve regeneration. In addition, the potential of local application of PRP for structural and functional recovery of injured peripheral nerves around dental implants is discussed.
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- Yan Huang
- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Section of Dental Radiology and Stomatology, Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.,Applied Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Group of Morphology, Biomedical Research Institute, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Tanaka M, Bruno C, Jacobs R, Torisu T, Murata H. Short-term follow-up of masticatory adaptation after rehabilitation with an immediately loaded implant-supported prosthesis: a pilot assessment. Int J Implant Dent 2017; 3:8. [PMID: 28271438 PMCID: PMC5340790 DOI: 10.1186/s40729-017-0070-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2016] [Accepted: 02/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background When teeth are extracted, sensory function is decreased by a loss of periodontal ligament receptions. When replacing teeth by oral implants, one hopes to restore the sensory feedback pathway as such to allow for physiological implant integration and optimized oral function with implant-supported prostheses. What remains to be investigated is how to adapt to different oral rehabilitations. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess four aspects of masticatory adaptation after rehabilitation with an immediately loaded implant-supported prosthesis and to observe how each aspect will recover respectively. Methods Eight participants with complete dentures were enrolled. They received an implant-supported acrylic resin provisional bridge, 1 day after implant surgery. Masticatory adaptation was examined by assessing occlusal contact, approximate maximum bite force, masticatory efficiency of gum-like specimens, and food hardness perception. Results Occlusal contact and approximate maximum bite force were significantly increased 3 months after implant rehabilitation, with the bite force gradually building up to a 72% increase compared to baseline. Masticatory efficiency increased by 46% immediately after surgery, stabilizing at around 40% 3 months after implant rehabilitation. Hardness perception also improved, with a reduction of the error rate by 16% over time. Conclusions This assessment demonstrated masticatory adaptation immediately after implant rehabilitation with improvements noted up to 3 months after surgery and rehabilitation. It was also observed that, despite gradually improved bite force in all patients, masticatory efficiency and food hardness perception did not necessarily follow this tendency. The findings in this pilot may also be used to assess adaptation of oral function after implant rehabilitation by studying the combined outcome of four tests (occlusal contact, maximum bite force, masticatory efficiency, and food hardness perception).
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- Mihoko Tanaka
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Graduate School of Biomedical Science, Nagasaki University, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8588, Japan. .,Centre for Periodontology and Implantology Leuven, IJzerenmolenstraat 110, B-3001, Heverlee, Belgium.
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- Centre for Periodontology and Implantology Leuven, IJzerenmolenstraat 110, B-3001, Heverlee, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH, Department of Imaging & Pathology, University of Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, BE-3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, BE-3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Graduate School of Biomedical Science, Nagasaki University, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8588, Japan
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Graduate School of Biomedical Science, Nagasaki University, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8588, Japan
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Lee JH, Kweon HHI, Choi SH, Kim YT. Association between dental implants in the posterior region and traumatic occlusion in the adjacent premolars: a long-term follow-up clinical and radiographic analysis. J Periodontal Implant Sci 2016; 46:396-404. [PMID: 28050317 PMCID: PMC5200865 DOI: 10.5051/jpis.2016.46.6.396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2016] [Accepted: 11/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Purpose The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the association between dental implants in the posterior region and traumatic occlusion in the adjacent premolars, using data collected during from 2002 to 2015. Methods Traumatic occlusion in the adjacent premolars was assessed by examining clinical parameters (bleeding on probing, probing pocket depth, fremitus, and tooth mobility) and radiographic parameters (loss of supporting bone and widening of the periodontal ligament space) over a mean follow-up of 5 years. Clinical factors (gender, age, implant type, maxillary or mandibular position, opposing teeth, and duration of functional loading) were evaluated statistically in order to characterize the relationship between implants in the posterior region and traumatic occlusion in the adjacent premolars. Results The study inclusion criteria were met by 283 patients, who had received 347 implants in the posterior region. The incidence of traumatic occlusion in the adjacent premolars was significantly higher for splinted implants (P=0.004), implants in the maxillary region (P<0.001), and when implants were present in the opposing teeth (P<0.001). The other clinical factors of gender, age, and duration of functional loading were not significantly associated with traumatic occlusion. Conclusions This study found that the risk of traumatic occlusion in the adjacent premolars increased when splinted implants were placed in the maxillary molar region and when the teeth opposing an implant also contained implants.
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- Jae-Hong Lee
- Department of Periodontology, Wonkwang University Daejeon Dental Hospital, Wonkwang University College of Dentistry, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Periodontology, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Periodontology, Research Institute for Periodontal Regeneration, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Periodontology, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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Mishra SK, Chowdhary R, Chrcanovic BR, Brånemark PI. Osseoperception in Dental Implants: A Systematic Review. J Prosthodont 2016; 25:185-95. [PMID: 26823228 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.12310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Replacement of lost teeth has significant functional and psychosocial effects. The capability of osseointegrated dental implants to transmit a certain amount of sensibility is still unclear. The phenomenon of developing a certain amount of tactile sensibility through osseointegrated dental implants is called osseoperception. The aim of this article is to evaluate the available literature to find osseoperception associated with dental implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS To identify suitable literature, an electronic search was performed using Medline and PubMed database. Articles published in English and articles whose abstract is available in English were included. The articles included in the review were based on osseoperception, tactile sensation, and neurophysiological mechanoreceptors in relation to dental implants. Articles on peri-implantitis and infection-related sensitivity were not included. Review articles without the original data were excluded, although references to potentially pertinent articles were noted for further follow-up. The phenomenon of osseoperception remains a matter of debate, so the search strategy mainly focused on articles on osseoperception and tactile sensibility of dental implants. This review presents the histological, neurophysiological, and psychophysical evidence of osseoperception and also the role of mechanoreceptors in osseoperception. RESULTS The literature on osseoperception in dental implants is very scarce. The initial literature search resulted in 90 articles, of which 81 articles that fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included in this systematic review. CONCLUSION Patients restored with implant-supported prostheses reported improved tactile and motor function when compared with patients wearing complete dentures.
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- Sunil Kumar Mishra
- Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Implantology, Peoples Dental Academy, Bhopal, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Implantology, Rajarajeshwari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, India
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Zhu J, Li X, Zhu F, Chen L, Zhang C, McGrath C, He F, Xiao Y, Jin L. Multiple tooth loss is associated with vascular cognitive impairment in subjects with acute ischemic stroke. J Periodontal Res 2015; 50:683-8. [PMID: 25495425 DOI: 10.1111/jre.12251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/05/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Emerging evidence shows that tooth loss is associated with cognitive impairment and dementia. Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) is a common consequence of ischemic stroke. This study investigated the association of tooth loss with VCI in patients with acute stroke. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 161 subjects with acute ischemic stroke were recruited. Within 1 wk after admission, fasting blood tests were undertaken and the number of teeth present was recorded. VCI was evaluated with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). RESULTS The patients with loss of ≥ 8 teeth exhibited significantly lower MoCA values as compared to those with loss of ≤ 7 teeth (13.2 ± 6.6 vs. 17.3 ± 6.0, p < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that loss of ≥ 8 teeth (OR = 3.1, 95% CI: 1.2-7.9, p = 0.02) and stroke history (OR = 3.8, 95% CI: 1.1-14.1, p = 0.04) were significantly associated with VCI (MoCA score ≤ 20.0). CONCLUSION Within the limitations of this study, the current findings provide the first evidence that multiple tooth loss is independently associated with VCI in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
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- Department of Neurology, the Affiliated Yuebei People's Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shaoguan, China
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- Private dental practice, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Affiliated Yuebei People's Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shaoguan, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Affiliated Yuebei People's Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shaoguan, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, the Affiliated Yuebei People's Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shaoguan, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, the Affiliated Yuebei People's Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shaoguan, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Bhatnagar VM, Karani JT, Khanna A, Badwaik P, Pai A. Osseoperception: An Implant Mediated Sensory Motor Control- A Review. J Clin Diagn Res 2015; 9:ZE18-20. [PMID: 26501033 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2015/14349.6532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2015] [Accepted: 06/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Osseointegration of dental implants has been researched extensively, covering various aspects such as bone apposition, biomechanics and microbiology etc however, physiologic integration of implants and the associated prosthesis in the body has received very little attention. This integration is due to the development of a special sensory ability, which is able to restore peripheral sensory feedback mechanism. The underlying mechanism of this so-called 'osseoperception' phenomenon remains a matter of debate. The following article reveals the histological, neurophysiologic and psychophysical aspects of osseoperception. A comprehensive research to provide scientific evidence of osseoperception was carried out using various online resources such as Pubmed, Google scholar etc to retrieve studies published between 1985 to 2014 using the following keywords: "osseoperception", "mechanoreceptors", "tactile sensibility". Published data suggests that a peripheral feedback pathway can be restored with osseointegrated implants. This implant-mediated sensory-motor control may have important clinical implications in the normal functioning of the implant supported prosthesis.
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- Vishrut Mohan Bhatnagar
- Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Terna Dental College and Hospital , Maharashtra, India
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- Professor and HOD, Department of Prosthodontics, Terna Dental College and Hospital , Maharashtra, India
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- Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Terna Dental College and Hospital , Maharashtra, India
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- Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Terna Dental College and Hospital , Maharashtra, India
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- Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Terna Dental College and Hospital , Maharashtra, India
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Huang Y, Jacobs R, Van Dessel J, Bornstein MM, Lambrichts I, Politis C. A systematic review on the innervation of peri-implant tissues with special emphasis on the influence of implant placement and loading protocols. Clin Oral Implants Res 2015; 26:737-46. [PMID: 24502689 DOI: 10.1111/clr.12344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To systematically review the available literature on the influence of dental implant placement and loading protocols on peri-implant innervation. MATERIAL AND METHODS The database MEDLINE, Cochrane, EMBASE, Web of Science, LILACS, OpenGrey and hand searching were used to identify the studies published up to July 2013, with a populations, exposures and outcomes (PEO) search strategy using MeSH keywords, focusing on the question: Is there, and if so, what is the effect of time between tooth extraction and implant placement or implant loading on neural fibre content in the peri-implant hard and soft tissues? RESULTS Of 683 titles retrieved based on the standardized search strategy, only 10 articles fulfilled the inclusion criteria, five evaluating the innervation of peri-implant epithelium, five elucidating the sensory function in peri-implant bone. Three included studies were considered having a methodology of medium quality and the rest were at low quality. All those papers reported a sensory innervation around osseointegrated implants, either in the bone-implant interface or peri-implant epithelium, which expressed a particular innervation pattern. Compared to unloaded implants or extraction sites without implantation, a significant higher density of nerve fibres around loaded dental implants was confirmed. CONCLUSIONS To date, the published literature describes peri-implant innervation with a distinct pattern in hard and soft tissues. Implant loading seems to increase the density of nerve fibres in peri-implant tissues, with insufficient evidence to distinguish between the innervation patterns following immediate and delayed implant placement and loading protocols. Variability in study design and loading protocols across the literature and a high risk of bias in the studies included may contribute to this inconsistency, revealing the need for more uniformity in reporting, randomized controlled trials, longer observation periods and standardization of protocols.
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- Yan Huang
- Department Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, OIC, OMFS IMPATH research group, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Oral Implant Center, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, OIC, OMFS IMPATH research group, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, OIC, OMFS IMPATH research group, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, OIC, OMFS IMPATH research group, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Section of Dental Radiology and Stomatology, Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Laboratory of Morphology, University of Hasselt, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Department Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, OIC, OMFS IMPATH research group, University of Leuven and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Ackerley R, Kavounoudias A. The role of tactile afference in shaping motor behaviour and implications for prosthetic innovation. Neuropsychologia 2015; 79:192-205. [PMID: 26102191 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2015.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2015] [Revised: 06/02/2015] [Accepted: 06/17/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The present review focusses on how tactile somatosensory afference is encoded and processed, and how this information is interpreted and acted upon in terms of motor control. We relate the fundamental workings of the sensorimotor system to the rehabilitation of amputees using modern prosthetic interventions. Our sense of touch is central to our everyday lives, from allowing us to manipulate objects accurately to giving us a sense of self-embodiment. There are a variety of specialised cutaneous mechanoreceptive afferents, which differ in terms of type and density according to the skin site. In humans, there is a dense innervation of our hands, which is reflected in their vast over-representation in somatosensory and motor cortical areas. We review the accumulated evidence from animal and human studies about the precise interplay between the somatosensory and motor systems, which is highly integrated in many brain areas and often not separable. The glabrous hand skin provides exquisite, discriminative detail about touch, which is useful for refining movements. When these signals are disrupted, such as through injury or amputation, the consequences are considerable. The development of sensory feedback in prosthetics offers a promising avenue for the full integration of a missing body part. Real-time touch feedback from motor intentions aids in grip control and the ability to distinguish different surfaces, even introducing the possibility of pleasure in artificial touch. Thus, our knowledge from fundamental research into sensorimotor interactions should be used to develop more realistic and integrative prostheses.
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- Rochelle Ackerley
- Department of Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden; Laboratoire Neurosciences Intégratives et Adaptatives (UMR 7260), Aix Marseille Université - CNRS, Marseille, France.
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- Laboratoire Neurosciences Intégratives et Adaptatives (UMR 7260), Aix Marseille Université - CNRS, Marseille, France
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Full Mouth Implant Rehabilitation with Staged Approach: 6-Year Clinical Follow-Up. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2015; 27:213-23. [DOI: 10.1111/jerd.12158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Rakhshan V. Common risk factors for postoperative pain following the extraction of wisdom teeth. J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015; 41:59-65. [PMID: 25922816 PMCID: PMC4411729 DOI: 10.5125/jkaoms.2015.41.2.59] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2014] [Revised: 12/04/2014] [Accepted: 12/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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The extraction of third molars is a common task carried out at dental/surgery clinics. Postoperative pain is one of the two most common complications of this surgery, along with dry socket. Knowledge of the frequent risk factors of this complication is useful in determining high-risk patients, planning treatment, and preparing the patients mentally. Since the risk factors for postoperative pain have never been summarized before while the risk factors for dry socket have been highly debated, this report summarizes the literature regarding the common predictors of postextraction pain. Except for surgical difficulty and the surgeon's experience, the influences of other risk factors (age, gender and oral contraceptive use) were rather inconclusive. The case of a female gender or oral contraceptive effect might mainly be associated with estrogen levels (when it comes to dry socket), which can differ considerably from case to case. Improvement in and unification of statistical and diagnostic methods seem necessary. In addition, each risk factor was actually a combination of various independent variables, which should instead be targeted in more comprehensive studies.
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- Vahid Rakhshan
- Iranian Tissue Bank and Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ; Iranian Tissue Bank and Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sensory innervation around immediately vs. delayed loaded implants: a pilot study. Int J Oral Sci 2015; 7:49-55. [PMID: 25214361 PMCID: PMC4817539 DOI: 10.1038/ijos.2014.53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/07/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Although neurophysiological and psychophysical proof of osseoperception is accumulating, histomorphometric evidence for the neural mechanisms of functional compensation following immediate and delayed implant loading is still lacking. For this randomized split-mouth study, six mongrel dogs randomly received one of four treatment protocols at 36 implant-recipient sites over 16 weeks (third maxillary incisor, third and fourth mandibular premolar): immediate implant placement and immediate loading (IIP+IL); delayed implant placement and delayed loading (DIP+DL); delayed implant placement and immediate loading (DIP+IL); and natural extraction socket healing (control). Histomorphometry was performed in the peri-implant bone and soft tissues within 300 µm around the implants. Immunocytochemistry and transmission electron microscopy were used to confirm the presence of neural structures and to reveal their ultrastructural characteristics, respectively. Myelinated nerve fibres densely populated the peri-implant crestal gingival and apical regions, although they were also identified in the woven bone and in the osteons near the implant threads. Compared with the control group in the mandible, the group that received IIP+IL showed a higher innervation (in N⋅mm−2, 5.94±1.12 vs. 3.15±0.63, P<0.001) and smaller fibre diameter (in µm, 1.37±0.05 vs. 1.64±0.13, P=0.016), smaller axon diameter (in µm, 0.89±0.05 vs. 1.24±0.10, P=0.009) and g-ratio (0.64±0.04 vs. 0.76±0.05, P<0.001) in the middle region around the implants. Compared with DIP+IL in the mandible, IIP+IL had a higher nerve density (in N⋅mm−2, 13.23±2.54 vs. 9.64±1.86, P=0.027), greater fibre diameter (in µm, 1.32±0.02 vs. 1.20±0.04, P=0.021), greater axon diameter (in µm, 0.92±0.01 vs. 0.89±0.03, P=0.035) and lower g-ratio (0.69±0.01 vs. 0.74±0.01, P=0.033) in the apical region around the implants. It may be assumed that the treatment protocol with IIP+IL is the preferred method to allow optimized peri-implant re-innervation, but further functional measurements are still required.
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Häggström E, Hagberg K, Rydevik B, Brånemark R. Vibrotactile evaluation: osseointegrated versus socket-suspended transfemoral prostheses. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 50:1423-34. [PMID: 24699977 DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2012.08.0135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2012] [Revised: 06/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This study investigated detection thresholds of vibrometric stimuli in patients with transfemoral amputation supplied with osseointegrated (OI) and socket-suspended prostheses. It included 17 patients tested preoperatively with socket-suspended prostheses and after 2 yr with OI prostheses and a control group (n = 17) using socket-suspended prostheses, evaluated once. Assessments on the prosthetic and intact feet were conducted at six frequencies (8, 16, 32, 64, 125, and 250 Hz). Furthermore, measurements were conducted to investigate how vibrometric signals are transmitted through a test prosthesis. The results showed that the OI group had improved ability to detect vibrations through the prosthesis at 125 Hz (p = 0.01) at follow-up compared with the preoperative measurement. Compared with the control group, the OI group at follow-up had better ability to detect high frequency vibrations through the prosthesis (125 Hz, p = 0.02; 250 Hz, p = 0.03). The vibrometric signal transmitted through the test prosthesis was reduced at 8, 125, and 250 Hz but was amplified at 16, 32, and 64 Hz. Differences between the OI and the control groups were found in the highest frequencies in which the test prosthesis showed reduction of the vibrometric signal. The study provides insight into the mechanisms of vibration transmission between the exterior and bone-anchored as well as socket-suspended amputation prostheses.
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- Eva Häggström
- Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Falkenbergsgatan 3, SE 412 85 Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Oral somatosensory awareness. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2014; 47:469-84. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2014.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2013] [Revised: 09/03/2014] [Accepted: 09/10/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Ma L, Xiang L, Yao Y, Yuan Q, Li L, Gong P. CGRP-alpha application: a potential treatment to improve osseoperception of endosseous dental implants. Med Hypotheses 2013; 81:297-9. [PMID: 23707511 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2013.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2013] [Accepted: 04/15/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Dental implants have been used to restore missing teeth for several decades. However, the capacity of implants to feel the mechanical stimuli and transmit neural signals remains lower than that of natural teeth. The poor osseoperception of dental implants is due to the absence of periodontal ligaments and Ruffini-like endings as well as the secondary injury during the implant surgery and then the insufficient regeneration of damaged peripheral nerve fibers around the implants. It is a hot topic to improve the quantity and density of peripheral nerve fibers or mechanoreceptors around endosseous dental implants. Calcitonin gene-related peptide-alpha (αCGRP), a neuropeptide widely distributed throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems, is found to be upregulated in regenerating axons within injury zones and be capable of promoting local Schwann cells proliferation, which is critical for partnering during peripheral nerve regeneration. Moreover, researches show that αCGRP is a potent vasodilator and a physiologic activator of bone formation. Thus, we hypothesize that local application of αCGRP may promote peripheral nerve fibers regeneration during the bone healing progress after dental implant surgery, thus improve the osseoperception of dental implants.
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- Li Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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Kazemi M, Geramipanah F, Negahdari R, Rakhshan V. Active tactile sensibility of single-tooth implants versus natural dentition: a split-mouth double-blind randomized clinical trial. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2013; 16:947-55. [PMID: 23490397 DOI: 10.1111/cid.12053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Unlike passive sensitivity of implants/teeth that is assessed more, only three controversial studies have compared active tactile sensibility (ATS) of implants and teeth. PURPOSE We aimed to explore the difference between the ATS of teeth and single-tooth implants. METHODS The ATS of single-tooth implants and contralateral teeth was measured in 25 patients after they bit on gold and placebo foils 0- to 70-μm thick, each for five times, in a random order blinded to patients and assessor, carried out at two sessions. Based on the experimental range of 0 μm (mock trials) to 70 μm, the sigmoid shape of psychometric curve was estimated to locate the 50% values as the ATS thresholds for each tooth or implant. ATS Data were analyzed using paired and unpaired t-tests and multiple linear regression (α = 0.05, β ≤ 0.1). Also, equivalence testing approach was used to assess semi-objectively the clinical significance. RESULTS Average ATS values for teeth and implants were 21.4 ± 6.55 μm and 30.0 ± 7.55 μm, respectively (p = .0001 [paired t-test]). None of the geometric characteristics of implants nor duration of implant in function were correlated with the ATS (p > .4 [regression]). Age was positively associated with the ATS of both implants and teeth (p ≤ .019 [regression]). Tooth ATS (but not implant ATS) was significantly higher in males compared with females (p = .050 [unpaired t-test]), which contributed to a generalizable tooth-implant difference higher than 8-μm clinical equivalence margin in females. The ATS was not significantly different between arches or between anterior/posterior regions (p > .6). CONCLUSION There was a slight but statistically significant difference between implant and tooth tactile sensitivities.
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- Mahmoud Kazemi
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Center for Implant Research, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Franco AL, de Andrade MF, Segalla JCM, Gonçalves DADG, Camparis CM. New approaches to dental occlusion: a literature update. Cranio 2012; 30:136-43. [PMID: 22606858 DOI: 10.1179/crn.2012.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Because the study of occlusion is a basic area in dentistry, its components, physiology and integration with the stomatognathic system (SS) have been the subject of interest in the scientific literature. However, the focus given to this issue has changed substantially. Currently, new approaches have been proposed in order to update concepts and to demonstrate the full integration and functionality of this system within the human body. With this approach, the authors proposed the following literature review aimed at gathering recent papers (published from 2000 to 2010) with innovative study design, methodology and/or results. The authors' intention is to show the main trends in the study of occlusion and the SS. The literature review was conducted in the PubMed database, using initially the term "dental occlusion" as a key-word. As items of interest were found, papers were grouped by categories according to their main subject matter. Forty-seven articles were selected and the main categories obtained were: 1. functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI); 2. brain activation; 3. masticatory/occlusal function; 4. body function and physical performance; 5. osseoperception; 6. finite element models; and 7. occlusion and pain. Observing the current literature, the authors found that recent studies present different methodologies for the study of occlusion. These studies have allowed scientists to obtain detailed information about the physiology of occlusion and the SS, as well as about its integration in the body. Research in this area should be continued in order to clarify, in detail, the role of each component of the SS and its interaction with human physiology.
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- Ana Lúcia Franco
- Araraquara Dental School - UNESP -Univ. Estadual Paulista, Brazil.
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Veyrune JL, Opé S, Nicolas E, Woda A, Hennequin M. Changes in mastication after an immediate loading implantation with complete fixed rehabilitation. Clin Oral Investig 2012; 17:1127-34. [PMID: 22814760 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-012-0787-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2012] [Accepted: 07/02/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to measure modifications of mastication after immediate loading full-arch prosthesis (ILFAP) rehabilitation. MATERIALS AND METHOD Fourteen patients were observed before and 6 months after ILFAP rehabilitation when masticating two natural, standardized foods (peanut and carrot) and three model foods with increasing hardness. The granulometry of the expectorated boluses from carrot and peanuts was characterized by median particle size (D50), determined at the natural point of swallowing. Chewing time (CT), number of chewing cycles (CC), and chewing frequency (CF) were video recorded. A self-assessment questionnaire for oral health-related quality of life [Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI)] was also used. RESULTS After ILFAP rehabilitation, the mean D50 values for carrot and peanuts were smaller [Repeated Model Procedures (RMP), F = 41, p < 0.001]. Mean CT and CC values recorded with the three model foods decreased, while CF increased regardless of the model food hardness (RMP, F = 14, F = 10, and F = 11, respectively, p < 0.001). The GOHAI score increased from 43 ± 9 to 56 ± 3 (t test, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION ILFAP rehabilitation improves the ability to reduce the bolus particle size and the ability to discriminate between different food hardnesses in the 6 months post-surgery period. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This study encourages the clinical development of immediate loading implantation with a fixed full-arch prosthesis protocol.
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- J L Veyrune
- Clermont University, University of Auvergne, CROC-EA 4847, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Svensson KG, Grigoriadis J, Trulsson M. Alterations in intraoral manipulation and splitting of food by subjects with tooth- or implant-supported fixed prostheses. Clin Oral Implants Res 2012; 24:549-55. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02418.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/08/2011] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Department of Dental Medicine; Karolinska Institutet; Huddinge; Sweden
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