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Ren S, Guo H, Yi C, Lin Y, Di P, Jiang X. Impact of labially inclined implant axes on immediate implant placement and provisionalization in anterior maxilla: A prospective cohort study. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2024. [PMID: 39212601 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate whether a labially inclined implant axis compromises the clinical outcomes of immediate implant placement and provisionalization (IIPP) in the anterior maxilla. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with unsalvageable central or lateral maxillary incisors were enrolled. IIPP with simultaneous connective tissue graft (CTG) was performed in all participants. In the control group, the alveolar ridge had a long axis aligned with the tooth, which ensured that the immediate implant was aimed at the incisor edge or the cingulum of future restoration. The test group had a large angle between the axes of the ridge and tooth. To avoid bone fenestration, the implants were placed labially inclined and emerged from the labial side of future restoration. Intra-oral scanning and cone-beam computed tomography were performed to record soft and hard tissue profiles at baseline and 1 year later. Soft tissue stability, bone remodeling, and pink esthetic score (PES) were evaluated and compared between two groups. RESULTS Thirty-nine participants (19 tests and 20 controls) completed the study. At 1-year post-surgery, the mid-facial gingival margin migrations were 0.85 ± 0.37 mm (test) and 0.81 ± 0.33 mm (control), without significant differences. No differences were identified in buccal profile alteration, linear ridge reduction, buccal bone thickness, or PES scores. The test group demonstrated thinner buccal soft tissue at the crestal level than the control group. CONCLUSIONS When large tooth-ridge angulation presented, labially inclined implant, avoiding buccal ridge fenestration in IIPP with CTG, did not compromise the clinical outcome in short term.
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- Shuxin Ren
- Department of Oral Implantology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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Godani A, Iyer J, Nadgere J, Mohite A, Gaikwad A. Impact of immediate interim restoration on peri-implant tissues around immediately placed single dental implants in the esthetic region: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Prosthet Dent 2024:S0022-3913(24)00045-3. [PMID: 38355364 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Immediate implant placement with an immediate interim restoration is a well-established protocol. Nevertheless, a consensus regarding the impact of immediate interim restoration on peri-implant tissues around single dental implants is lacking. PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to address the research question: "Does the placement of an immediate interim restoration influence the mid-facial mucosal (MFM) marginal and interdental papilla (IDP) levels around single dental implants placed in the anterior esthetic region by using an immediate implant placement protocol?" MATERIAL AND METHODS A comprehensive literature search was made in the Medline/PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and Science Direct electronic databases for articles published in English evaluating the impact of immediate interim restoration on peri-implant tissues around single dental implants in the anterior esthetic region. The primary outcomes assessed were changes in the MFM marginal and IDP levels. Additional outcomes were marginal bone (MB) loss, esthetic outcomes involving the pink and white esthetic scores (PES and WES), implant survival rates, and patient reported outcome measures (PROMs). The risk of bias assessment was performed by using the RoB 2 tool for randomized trials and the Newcastle-Ottawa scale for nonrandomized studies. Meta-analysis was performed by using random and fixed effects model (α=.05) in the RevMan software program. RESULTS Sixteen studies were included that analyzed 836 single dental implants involving 823 patients. The meta-analysis showed no significant differences in implants with and without interim restoration in terms of MFM marginal level (MD=0.01; 95% CI=-1.23 to 1.25; P=.98), mesial IDP level (MD=0.12; 95% CI=-0.23 to 0.47; P=.50), distal IDP level (MD=0.20; 95% CI=-0.40 to 0.79; P=.52), and MB loss (MD=0.01; 95% CI=-0.42 to 0.43; P=.97). The systematic analysis for survival rates determined no notable difference in implants with or without an interim restoration. However, the esthetic outcomes and PROMs substantially improved with immediate interim restorations. The RoB 2 tool showed a moderate to low risk of bias, and the Newcastle-Ottawa scale indicated high-quality studies. CONCLUSIONS After a 12-month follow-up, immediate interim restoration had no significant impact on peri-implant soft (MFM marginal and IDP levels) and hard tissues (MB loss) around immediately placed single dental implants. Nevertheless, additional well-designed and well-implemented clinical trials with long-term follow-up periods are needed to provide more precise evidence-based recommendations.
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- Aashi Godani
- Postgraduate student, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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- Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; Doctoral Researcher, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomedical Materials Science, Hannover Medical School, Hanover, Germany; and Lower Saxony Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Implant Research and Development (NIFE), Hanover Medical School, Hanover, Germany
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Bergmann A, Feng C, Chochlidakis K, Russo LL, Ercoli C. A comparison of alveolar ridge mucosa thickness in completely edentulous patients. J Prosthodont 2024; 33:132-140. [PMID: 37470112 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this cross-sectional clinical study was to determine and compare alveolar ridge mucosa thickness at crestal, buccal, and lingual locations of the maxillary and mandibular arches in completely edentulous patients using a dedicated, ultrasonic gingival scanner. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-eight completely edentulous subjects were included in the study. In each subject, soft tissue thickness was measured at 28 sites of the edentulous ridge by a single calibrated examiner. Intra-observer reliability was calculated with Intraclass Correlation Coefficients by measuring 10 subjects twice, after 1 week. Measurements (mm) were taken at the buccal, lingual, and crestal aspects of the ridge with a dedicated ultrasonic scanner. Repeated measures ANOVA and paired t-tests were used to compare the mean buccal, lingual, and crestal soft tissue thicknesses at each site. The Generalized Estimating Equations model was used to study the effects of age, sex, and race. Confidence level was set to 95%. RESULTS Mean tissue thickness ranged from 0.96 to 1.98 mm with a mean of 1.63 ± 0.25 mm. Intraclass Correlation Coefficients were > 0.97. No significant differences between buccal, crestal, and lingual sites were noted for the mandibular arch as well as at 4 sites on the maxillary arch (maxillary right second molar, maxillary right canine, maxillary left first premolar, maxillary left second molar). However, significant differences in soft tissue thickness were noted for all remaining maxillary sites. Race was found to be positively correlated with tissue thickness, with Black individuals showing a significantly greater thickness than White individuals at 4 sites (maxillary right first molar, maxillary left canine, mandibular right second premolar, mandibular right first molar). Age was found to be positively correlated with tissue thickness at 4 sites (maxillary left central incisor, maxillary left first molar, maxillary left second molar, mandibular left second premolar) and negatively correlated at 2 sites (mandibular right canine, mandibular right second molar). Female sex was positively (maxillary left second premolar, maxillary left second molar) and negatively (mandibular right canine) correlated, respectively, with tissue thickness at 3 sites. When data for anterior and posterior sites were respectively pooled, tissue thickness was significantly less at anterior sextant lingual and crestal sites, while no difference was seen for buccal sites. CONCLUSION Statistically significant differences for alveolar ridge mucosa thickness were found at several sites in the maxilla and between anterior and posterior sextants for lingual and crestal sites in the maxillary and mandibular arches. Tissue thickness differences were also noted for race with Black individuals showing greater tissue thickness at some sites. Age and sex did not show a clear effect on tissue thickness. Recorded differences in tissue thickness were however small and appear of uncertain clinical significance.
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- Andrew Bergmann
- Departments of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Departments of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Departments of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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Rondone EM, Leitão-Almeida B, Pereira MS, Fernandes GVO, Borges T. The Use of Tissue Grafts Associated with Immediate Implant Placement to Achieve Better Peri-Implant Stability and Efficacy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2024; 13:821. [PMID: 38337515 PMCID: PMC10856075 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030821] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Background: The goal of this systematic study and meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy of hard and/or soft tissue grafts associated with type-1 implants on healing and treatment outcomes. The primary outcomes studied were implant survival rate, pocket depth, marginal peri-implant recession, bone loss, bone thickness (volumetric change), interproximal bone level, mesial and distal papilla migration, and radiographic evaluation; and the secondary parameters were Pink Esthetic Score (PES), vertical distance from implant shoulder and bone, Visual Analogue Score (VAS), Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ), and biological complications (fistulas, pain, mucositis, and peri-implantitis). Methods: The PICO strategy was used to formulate the hypothesis under study: "For patients who underwent extraction and immediate implant placement, what is the efficacy of using any type of graft (bone or soft tissue) compared to non-grafting regarding the peri-implant parameters?" The electronic search process was performed on the MedLine/PubMed and Cochrane databases. It included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from the last 11 years (from 2012 to November 2023), which were identified and analyzed. Results: Nine RCTs (κ = 0.98) were selected (403 patients and 425 implants); they were divided into three groups: bone graft (75 patients and 75 implants inserted), bone graft and membrane (213 patients and 235 implants inserted), and without bone graft (115 patients and 115 implants inserted). Three studies calculated the mid-facial mucosa level and two reported better results when a connective tissue graft was combined with the xenograft, whereas another study found better results in the combination of a dual-zone technique with a xenograft. Three studies evaluated the total Pink Esthetic Score (PES) at 12 months, where the authors found no significant difference in using a xenogeneic graft with or without a membrane. In the same period, the facial bone thickness was assessed in two articles; the authors reported better results in graft-treated and flapless groups. The risk-of-bias assessment found four studies with low risk, four with moderate risk, and one with a high risk of bias. The meta-analysis showed a medium level of heterogeneity for the mid-facial mucosa level analysis (I2 = 46%) and an overall effect size of 0.79 (95% CI [0.18; 1.40]), a statistically significant results (p = 0.01), with a tendency to favor the experimental group. Also, there was a medium level of heterogeneity among studies regarding total PES (I2 = 45%), with no significant differences between studies (p = 0.91). Homogeneous results (I2 = 0%) were found among studies analyzing facial bone thickness, favoring the experimental group; the forest plot showed an effect of 0.37 (95% CI [0.25; 0.50]), which was statistically significant (p < 0.00001) for this parameter. Conclusions: Then, it was possible to conclude that using bone and soft tissue grafting techniques associated with immediate implant placement (IIP), even though they are not fundamental, was a valuable resource to prevent significant tissue reduction, reaching greater bone stability and higher levels in the Pink Esthetic Score (PES) and Visual Analogue Score (VAS).
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- Enrico Maria Rondone
- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 3504-505 Viseu, Portugal
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 3504-505 Viseu, Portugal
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 3504-505 Viseu, Portugal
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 3504-505 Viseu, Portugal
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 3504-505 Viseu, Portugal
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 3504-505 Viseu, Portugal
- A. T. Still University—Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 3504-505 Viseu, Portugal
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 3504-505 Viseu, Portugal
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Naseri R, Asadollahi S, Shirani M, Pouremadi N. Clinical outcomes of dental implants placed in fresh sockets: A five-year retrospective study. Saudi Dent J 2024; 36:146-150. [PMID: 38375396 PMCID: PMC10874783 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2023.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Purpose This retrospective clinical study aimed to evaluate the implants placed in fresh sockets and investigate the effect of varied oral health conditions and treatment plan details on the clinical and radiographic outcomes. Materials and methods Fifty-nine participants (102 implants) were included in this study. Four variables, including mean probing depth (PD), mean marginal bone loss (MBL), pink esthetic score (PES), and patient satisfaction, were significant dependent variables, and the effects of independent variables on these four items were studied. The data were analyzed by the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) using a statistical software. Results The mean follow-up period was 4.75 ± 1.74 years, and the mean MBL was 1.21 ± 0.81 mm. The survival rate was 97 %. There were significant effects of the finish line site, keratinized gingival width, and attached gingival width on PD after adjusting the factors. Also, the implant brand, plaque index, and uncemented prosthesis affected MBL significantly. In addition, significant effects of the surgeon, implant brand, and proximal contact on PES were found. Conclusion More PD was found around restorations with a finish line site > 1.5 mm subgingival. Sufficient attached gingiva was a more effective factor on PD than keratinized gingiva. Implants with more plaque scores showed more MBL.
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- Roohollah Naseri
- Dental Research Center, Department of Periodontics, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
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- Dental Students’ Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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Singh V, Bhagol A, Ashwin V. Controversies in the dental implant treatment planning for anterior maxillary aesthetic zone - A review. Natl J Maxillofac Surg 2023; 14:3-8. [PMID: 37273431 PMCID: PMC10235743 DOI: 10.4103/njms.njms_59_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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The anterior maxillary region being an aesthetic zone remains critical in decision-making when it comes to replacing a tooth. Treatment planning to place dental implants in aesthetic zone like anterior maxilla needs paramount attention in order to provide best of the treatment outcomes from aesthetic point of view. As the field of dental implants tend to evolve continuously, newer concepts with inadequate research come into practise on regular basis. In this article, some of the controversies regarding dental implant placement and treatment process related to anterior maxillary aesthetic zone are discussed with literature to support evidence.
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- Virendra Singh
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, PGIDS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, PGIDS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, PGIDS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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Fürhauser R, Fürhauser L, Fürhauser N, Pohl V, Pommer B, Haas R. Bucco‐palatal implant position and its impact on soft tissue level in the maxillary esthetic zone. Clin Oral Implants Res 2022; 33:1125-1134. [DOI: 10.1111/clr.13995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Academy of Oral Implantology Vienna/ Austria
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- Academy of Oral Implantology Vienna/ Austria
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- Academy of Oral Implantology Vienna/ Austria
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A Novel Muco-Gingival Approach for Immediate Implant Placement to Obtain Soft- and Hard-Tissue Augmentation. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11174985. [PMID: 36078914 PMCID: PMC9456498 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11174985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The aim of this article is to describe a novel approach combining muco-gingival, regenerative and prosthetics concepts for immediate implant insertion that overcomes the limits traditionally considered as contraindications for Type 1 flapless implant positioning, simultaneously obtaining soft- and hard-tissue augmentation. After pre-surgical CBCT evaluation, the surgical technique consisted in the execution of a lateral-approach coronally advanced envelope flap, with oblique submarginal interproximal incisions directed towards the flap’s center of rotation (the tooth to be extracted); after buccal-flap elevation, the atraumatic extraction of the tooth was performed. Following guided implant insertion, a mixture of biomaterial and autologous bone was placed, stabilized by a pericardium membrane and a connective-tissue graft sutured in the inner aspect of the buccal flap. The peri-implant soft tissues were conditioned with a provisional crown until the shape and position for the mucosal scallop to resemble the gingival margin of the adjacent corresponding tooth were obtained; then, the definitive screw-retained restoration was placed. Within the limitations of this case report, the proposed immediate implant placement approach combining CTG application and buccal bone regeneration showed the possibility of obtaining 1-year-follow-up implant success, stable bone level, good esthetic results and high patient satisfaction.
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Valles C, Vilarrasa J, Barallat L, Pascual A, Nart J. Efficacy of soft tissue augmentation procedures on tissue thickening around dental implants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Oral Implants Res 2022; 33 Suppl 23:72-99. [PMID: 35763023 DOI: 10.1111/clr.13920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The first focused question (FQ1) was: What is the efficacy of connective tissue graft (CTG), as compared to the absence of soft tissue grafting procedure, in terms of gain in peri-implant soft tissue thickness (STT) reported by randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) or controlled clinical trials (CCTs)? The second focused question (FQ2) was: What is the efficacy of CTG, as compared to soft tissue substitutes, in terms of gain in peri-implant STT reported by RCTs or CCTs? MATERIALS AND METHODS A manual and electronic search was performed for each question to identify RCTs and CCTs published up to July 2020. The primary outcome variable was changes in peri-implant STT and secondary outcomes were marginal bone level (MBL), clinical parameters for the diagnosis of peri-implant health, changes in the position of peri-implant soft tissues, esthetic outcomes, and patient-related outcome measures (PROMs). For primary and secondary outcomes, data reporting mean values and standard deviations for each study were extracted. Weighted mean differences (WMDs) or standardized mean differences as well as 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and prediction intervals (PIs) were calculated. RESULTS Eight trials were included to answer the first focused question and eight to answer the second one, providing data for 254 and 192 patients, respectively. For the first focused question, a statistically significant difference of 0.64 mm in STT was found in favor of the grafted group (n = 8; 95% CI [0.16; 1.13]; 95% PI [-1.06; 2.35]; p = .01). Moreover, sites treated with CTG exhibited statistically significant less recession than implants without a graft (n = 4; WMD = 0.50 mm; 95% CI [0.19; 0.80]; 95% PI [-0.70; 1.69]; p < .001). For the second focused question, the meta-analysis showed a statistically significant gain of STT in the CTG group when compared to soft tissue substitutes (n = 8; WMD = 0.51 mm; 95% CI [0.28; 0.75]; 95% PI [-0.09; 1.12]; p < .001). Furthermore, the use of CTG resulted in significantly higher pink esthetic score values (n = 3; WMD = 1.02; 95% CI [0.29; 1.74]; 95% PI [-3.67; 5.70]; p = .01) and less recession (n = 2; WMD = 0.50 mm; 95% CI [0.10; 0.89]; 95% PI [not estimable]; p = .014) when compared to soft tissue substitutes. No statistically significant differences between groups were observed for any of the following secondary variables: MBL, clinical parameters for the diagnosis of peri-implant health, position of the interproximal tissues, keratinized mucosa or PROMS (p > 0.05), except for medication intake, which was significantly higher when using CTG as compared to soft tissue substitutes (n = 2; WMD = 1.68; 95% CI [1.30; 2.07]; 95% PI [not estimable]; p < .001). CONCLUSIONS Soft tissue augmentation procedures are efficacious on soft tissue thickening and, in particular, CTG demonstrated a significant STT gain when compared to no graft or soft tissue substitutes.
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- Cristina Valles
- Department of Periodontology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Periodontology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Periodontology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Periodontology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Periodontology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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Root Membrane Replantation as an Alternative Technique for the Socket Preservation. Case Rep Dent 2022; 2022:7455050. [PMID: 35548384 PMCID: PMC9085336 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7455050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background and Overview. Socket shield is a technique that allows the maintenance of tissue volumes. In the reported clinical case, the replantation of the buccal root fragment mistakenly extracted during a socket shield surgery is performed. We present a follow-up to 5 years with an unexpected healing.Case Description. An 88-year-old patient underwent an immediate loading implant placement associated with the replantation of the mistakenly extracted root fragment. The shaping of the fragment was performed extraorally, and the replantation was done so that the fragment protruded above the crest margin.Conclusions and Practical Implications. The 5-year follow-up shows an uneventful healing of the implant. At 48 months, postoperative CBCT exam reports images compatible with the regeneration of the bone over the portion of root that protruded over the margin. The outcome suggests clinical implications, as the opportunity to easily shape the fragment extraorally and replant sound portion of the root (not necessary the buccal) in buccal socket with bone defect.
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A Novel Approach to Immediate Implants: The CastleWall Surgical Technique. Dent J (Basel) 2022; 10:dj10040062. [PMID: 35448056 PMCID: PMC9027629 DOI: 10.3390/dj10040062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the volumetric stability around immediate implants, in which a 360-degree socket-shield was retained using the CastleWall Surgical Technique (CWST). Material and methods: This retrospective study examined the results of the CWST used for 25 consecutive patients, involving 31 immediate implants. Silicone impressions taken prior to extraction, and at a review appointment were converted to STL files and compared. The median follow-up time was 14.2 ± 5.5 months. Volumetric changes and gingival recession on both buccal and lingual sites were measured. Papillary height changes were also evaluated from available photographs taken before and after treatment. Patients in the study completed a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for evaluation of post-operative discomfort and overall satisfaction with this procedure. Results: All implants integrated successfully without complications. Mean loss of buccal and lingual tissue was 0.30 ± 0.32 mm and 0.17 ± 0.27 mm, respectively. Mean recession at the mid-buccal and mid-lingual gingival margin was 0.66 ± 0.64 mm and 0.87 ± 0.84 mm, respectively. Mean recession of the mesial and distal papilla was 0.26 ± 0.55 mm and 0.29 ± 0.52 mm, respectively. Patients reported 97.74 ± 5.60% satisfaction with this procedure using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), with minimal post-operative discomfort. Conclusions: The results of this study showed excellent soft tissue stability and aesthetics were achieved using the CWST, with minimal postoperative pain. The other main advantage of retaining a 360-degree socket-shield, is there is more available surface area to lock the implant to the shield to prevent shield migration over time.
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Puisys A, Auzbikaviciute V, Vindasiute-Narbute E, Pranskunas M, Razukevicus D, Linkevicius T. Immediate implant placement vs. early implant treatment in the esthetic area. A 1-year randomized clinical trial. Clin Oral Implants Res 2022; 33:634-655. [PMID: 35318752 DOI: 10.1111/clr.13924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the impact of implant placement and temporization timing on esthetic outcomes of single maxillary anterior implants with intact bone walls and interproximal bone. MATERIALS AND METHODS Test group patients received an immediate implant with immediate provisional restoration and socket preservation, while patients in the control group received an early implant placement with guided bone regeneration and delayed loading. Patients were followed for 1 year after final prosthetic and pink esthetic score (PES), mid-buccal mucosal level (MBML), crestal bone changes (CBC), and peri-implant soft tissue parameters, and patient chair time was recorded. RESULTS Fifty patients received the intended treatment (25 test and 25 control). No implants failed. PES after 1 year was 12.8 ± 1.19 for the test group and 12.5 ± 1.36 for the control group (p = .362). MBML difference between baseline (after final crown delivery) and the 1-year follow-up was gain of 0.2 ± 1.02 mm for the test group (p = .047) and no change in the control group. CBC after 1 year were 0.1 mm ± 0.21 mm (mesial) and 0.2 mm ± 0.22 mm (distal) for the test group and 0.2 mm ± 0.25 mm (mesial) and 0.3 mm ± 0.19 mm (distal) for the control group, p = .540 (mesial) and p = .462 (distal). Test group required half the chair time (127 ± 13 min) when compared to the control group (259 ± 15 min, p < .001). CONCLUSIONS Within the limits of this trial, both treatment protocols resulted in excellent esthetic outcomes with PES >12 after 1-year follow-up.
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- Algirdas Puisys
- Vilnius Research Group, Private Practice VIC Clinic, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Seyssens L, Eeckhout C, Cosyn J. Immediate implant placement with or without socket grafting: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2022; 24:339-351. [PMID: 35313067 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the effect of grafting the gap (SG) between the implant surface and alveolar socket on hard and soft tissue changes following single immediate implant placement (IIP). MATERIALS AND METHODS Two independent reviewers conducted an electronic literature search in Pubmed, Web of Science, Embase and Cochrane databases as well as a manual search to identify eligible clinical studies up to August 2021. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing IIP with and without SG were included for a qualitative analysis. Meta-analyses were performed when possible. RESULTS Out of 3627 records, 15 RCTs were selected and reported on 577 patients who received 604 single immediate implants (IIP + SG: 298 implants in 292 patients; IIP: 306 implants in 285 patients) with a mean follow-up ranging from 4 to 36 months. Two RCTs showed low risk of bias. Meta-analysis revealed 0.59 mm (95% CI [0.41; 0.78], p < 0.001) or 54% less horizontal buccal bone resorption following IIP + SG when compared to IIP alone. In addition, 0.58 mm (95% CI [0.28; 0.88], p < 0.001) less apical migration of the midfacial soft tissue level was found when immediate implants were installed with SG. A trend towards less distal papillary recession was found (MD 0.60 mm, 95% CI [-0.08; 1.28], p = 0.080) when SG was performed, while mesial papillae appeared not significantly affected by SG. Vertical buccal bone changes were also not significantly affected by SG. Insufficient data were available for meta-analyses on horizontal midfacial soft tissue changes, pink esthetic score, marginal bone level changes, probing depth and bleeding on probing. Based on GRADE guidelines, a moderate recommendation for SG following IIP can be made. CONCLUSION SG may contribute to horizontal bone preservation and soft tissue stability at the midfacial aspect of immediate implants. Therefore, SG should be considered as an adjunct to IIP in clinical practice.
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- Lorenz Seyssens
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Happe A, Schmidt A, Neugebauer J. Peri-implant soft-tissue esthetic outcome after immediate implant placement in conjunction with xenogeneic acellular dermal matrix or connective tissue graft: A randomized controlled clinical study. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2022; 34:215-225. [PMID: 35043553 DOI: 10.1111/jerd.12866] [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: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This randomized comparative study evaluated the clinical esthetic outcome of the peri-implant mucosa following extraction and immediate implant placement in conjunction with anorganic bovine bone mineral (ABBM) and the use of a porcine acellular dermal matrix (pADM) versus an autogenous connective tissue graft (CTG) in the anterior maxilla. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty patients (11 men, 9 women) with a mean age of 48,9 years (range 21-72) were included in the study and randomly assigned to either the test (pADM) or control group (CTG). They underwent extraction and immediate implant placement together with ABBM for socket grafting and either pADM or CTG for soft tissue augmentation. Twelve months after implant placement color measurements of the peri-implant mucosa and a reference tooth were performed using a spectophotometer and the color difference (ΔE) was calculated. The overall esthetic appearance of the peri-implant soft tissue was evaluated using the Pink Esthetic Score (PES). Statistical analysis was performed using Student's T-Test, the alpha was set to 0.05. RESULTS All implants received osseointegration and were restored. The mean color difference of the peri-implant mucosa 1 year after surgery amounted ΔE 4.06 ± 1.6 for the test group (pADM) and ΔE 3.58 ± 1.36 mm for the control group (CTG), showing no statistically significant difference (p = 0.47). The mean PES of the pADM group was 11.4 ± 1.4 and for the CTG group 10.7 ± 1.5, showing no statistically significant difference (p = 0.29). CONCLUSION Twelve months after surgery, a porcine acellular dermal matrix for soft tissue augmentation in conjunction with immediate implant placement showed no difference in the overall esthetic appearance regarding color match and Pink Esthetic Score in comparison to autogenous soft tissue graft. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Connective tissue grafts have become a standard in order to enhance the soft tissue quality and esthetic appearance in immediate implant placement. The use of new biomaterials like porcine acellular dermal matrices may avoid the need to harvest autogenous grafts resulting in simplified treatment and less postoperative morbidity.
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- Arndt Happe
- Dr. Happe & Kollegen, Münster, Germany.,Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Center of Dentistry, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Köln, Germany
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Belleggia F. Hard and soft tissue augmentation of vertical ridge defects with the “hard top double membrane technique”: introduction of a new technique and a case report. AIMS BIOENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.3934/bioeng.2022003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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<p>Vertical ridge defects (VRD) of the jaws often require both bone and keratinized mucosa (KM) reconstruction. A new staged procedure is proposed to restore both hard and soft tissues in the VRD through a case report. A patient required the lower right second premolar and first molar rehabilitation. The first surgery aimed to restore the bone architecture through the use of a titanium reinforced dense-PTFE (TR-dPTFE) membrane, positioned and stabilized on top of tenting screws. This membrane didn't cover the whole defect, it just created an hard top that avoided the collapse of a collagen membrane that was placed over it. This resorbable membrane was stabilized with tacks and covered the whole defect, protecting a mixture of autogenous bone and porcine xenograft both lingually and buccally. The second surgery was performed after a 5 month healing time either to remove the tenting screws and the TR-dPTFE membrane, and to augment KM with a gingival graft harvested from the palate. Both regenerated hard and soft tissues were left to mature for 7 months before the third surgery. In this last stage implants insertion and healing abutments application were carried out in a straightforward way, since bone and KM had been previously restored. Two bone samples, harvested for histologic evaluation, stated a great amount of new bone formation. This new approach allowed inserting implants in matured and stable regenerated bone and augmented KM, avoiding the hard and soft tissue loss around implant neck that can affect the VRD treatments during healing.</p>
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Sharma D, Goutam M, Singh H, Kumar S, Marish P, Sonune S. Assessment of dimensional changes in periodontium with immediate replacement of tooth by socket-shield technique. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2022; 14:S217-S219. [PMID: 36110752 PMCID: PMC9469462 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Raghoebar GM, Korfage A, Meijer HJA, Gareb B, Vissink A, Delli K. Linear and profilometric changes of the mucosa following soft tissue augmentation in the zone of aesthetic priority: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Oral Implants Res 2021; 32 Suppl 21:138-156. [PMID: 34642988 DOI: 10.1111/clr.13759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the outcomes of soft tissue augmentation, in terms of change in level and thickness of mid-buccal mucosa, at implants sites in the zone of the aesthetic priority. MATERIAL AND METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched (last search on 1 June 2020). Inclusion criteria were studies reporting outcomes of different materials and timing of grafting in patients undergoing soft tissue augmentation at implant sites in the aesthetic zone with a follow-up of ≥1 year after implant placement. Outcome measures assessed included changes in level and thickness of mid-buccal mucosa, implant survival, peri-implant health and patients' satisfaction. RESULTS Eighteen out of 2,185 articles fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis revealed a significant difference in vertical mid-buccal soft tissue change (0.34 mm, 95% CI: 0.13-0.56, p = .002) and mid-buccal mucosa thickness (0.66 mm, 95% CI: 0.35-0.97, p < .001) following immediate implant placement in favour of the use of a graft versus no graft. Mean difference in mid-buccal mucosa level following delayed implant placement (0.17 mm, 95% CI: 0.01-0.34, p = .042) was also in favour of the use of a graft versus no graft. With regard to mucosa thickness, the use of a graft was not in favour compared with no graft following delayed implant placement (0.22 mm, 95% CI: -0.04-0.47, p = .095). Observed changes remained stable in the medium term. CONCLUSION Soft tissue augmentation in the zone of the aesthetic priority results in less recession and a thicker mid-buccal mucosa following immediate implant placement and less recession in mid-buccal mucosa following delayed implant placement compared with no graft.
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- Gerry M Raghoebar
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Implant Dentistry, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Centre for Dentistry and Oral Hygiene, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Immediate Implant Placement and Provisionalization in the Esthetic Zone: A 6.5-Year Follow-Up and Literature Review. Case Rep Dent 2021; 2021:4290193. [PMID: 34567810 PMCID: PMC8457954 DOI: 10.1155/2021/4290193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The success of dental implant therapy in the esthetic zone requires not only functional osseointegration but also a satisfactory esthetic outcome. To establish harmony, balance, and continuity of gingival architecture between an implant restoration and the adjacent natural dentition is challenging. Immediate implant placement and provisionalization following tooth extraction have been documented as a predictable treatment modality, with fewer surgical interventions needed, to replace a missing tooth in the esthetic zone. This case report illustrates immediate implant placement and provisionalization to replace a failing maxillary right central incisor while maintaining optimal gingival esthetics. The maxillary right central incisor was extracted without flap elevation to minimize soft and hard tissue trauma. Immediately afterwards, the implant was installed using a surgical stent and restored with a provisional crown that had no occlusal contacts. During healing, no significant adverse effects were observed clinically or radiographically. This proposed treatment modality provided the patient with immediate esthetics, function, and comfort without any complications during a follow-up period of 6.5 years.
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Belleggia F. Exposure management of a titanium-reinforced dense polytetrafluoroethylene mesh used in a vertical ridge augmentation: a case report with 1-year follow-up. Clin Adv Periodontics 2021. [PMID: 34337897 DOI: 10.1002/cap.10179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A new titanium-reinforced dense polytetrafluoroethylene mesh (TR-dPTFEM) has recently been introduced for vertical ridge augmentation (VRA). Since primary closure is required, the literature lacks information on its behavior in case of premature exposure. To the author's knowledge, this is the first report about TR-dPTFEM complication management. CASE PRESENTATION A TR-dPTFEM was used for the VRA in the molar region of the upper right maxilla. The defect was filled with a mix of particulate autogenous bone and porcine xenograft in a 1:1 ratio. A collagen membrane covered the hole pattern of the TR-dPTFEM to prevent soft tissue growth within the grafted material during the first weeks. After a 4-month uneventful healing period, a 4-mm exposure occurred without infection. Patient was prescribed 0.2% chlorhexidine mouth rinse three times a day and manual cleansing with gauze soaked in 3% hydrogen peroxide, and was recalled for weekly follow-up. One month later, the clinical situation was unchanged and the site was re-entered. After TR-dPTFEM removal, the regenerated tissue appeared to be covered with a thin layer of connective tissue. The favorable bone quality made it possible to obtain the primary stability of two implants. At implant uncovering, a gingival graft augmented the keratinized mucosa width. Two screw-retained crowns were delivered 4 months after implant insertion and the 1-year follow-up showed perfectly maintained hard and soft tissues. CONCLUSION A late TR-dPTFEM exposure, managed under strict hygiene control, did not affect this VRA. The augmented bone remained stable 1 year after prosthetic loading. KEY POINTS Why is this case new information? A novel titanium reinforced PTFE mesh has been recently introduced for vertical ridge augmentation. This case report adds new information to the literature about the management and clinical outcome in a case of exposure. What are the keys to successful management of this case? Weekly check-up of the patient by the clinician Patient's ability to keep the wound clean and disinfected What are the primary limitations to success in this case? Impossibility of being able to check the patient at least once a week Acute infection.
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Wychowański P, Starzyńska A, Osiak M, Kowalski J, Jereczek-Fossa BA, Seklecka B, Morawiec T, Adamska P, Woliński J. The Anatomical Conditions of the Alveolar Process of the Anterior Maxilla in Terms of Immediate Implantation-Radiological Retrospective Case Series Study. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10081688. [PMID: 33920026 PMCID: PMC8071063 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10081688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The feasibility and the level of difficulty of immediate flapless implantation depend largely on the residual alveolar bone. The purpose of the study was to determine how often immediate flapless implantation in the anterior maxilla is feasible and assess the difficulty level using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans. A radiological retrospective case series study was conducted. In total, 1200 CBCT scans from 300 consecutive patients were analyzed with dedicated planning software. Immediate flapless implants were possible in 78.33% of cases. Drilling direction was either through the apex or the palatal slope. Bimodal was conducted in 9% of the cases; only through the apex in 13.08% of the cases and in 56.25% only in the slope. In 21.67%, immediate flapless implants were excluded. The feasibility and degree of difficulty differed statistically to the disadvantage of the lateral incisors compared to the central incisors. Drilling direction caused that BASE classification reflects the difficulty level of immediate implantation. CBCT is a helpful diagnostic tool for assessing the feasibility of immediate flapless implants due to the residual bone shape and volume. BASE classification helps to determine a challenge level that may also facilitate communication and result in comparison. The alveolar bone condition allows for immediate flapless implants in most cases in the aesthetic region of the maxilla, but they should be performed by an experienced specialist with regard to the bone and soft tissue quality.
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- Piotr Wychowański
- Department of Oral Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, 6 Binieckiego Street, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (P.W.); (M.O.)
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Medical University of Gdańsk, 7 Dębinki Street, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland;
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, 6 Binieckiego Street, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (P.W.); (M.O.)
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Diseases, Medical University of Warsaw, 6 Binieckiego Street, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, 7 Festa del Perdono Street, 20-112 Milan, Italy;
- Division of Radiotherapy, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, 435 Ripamonti Street, 20-141 Milan, Italy
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- Early Clinical Trials Unit, University Clinical Centre, 17 Smoluchowskiego Street, 80-214 Gdańsk, Poland;
- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Medical University of Gdansk, 3a M. Skłodowskiej-Curie Street, 80-210 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Oral Surgery Silesian Medical University, 17 Plac Akademicki Street, 41-902 Bytom, Poland;
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Medical University of Gdańsk, 7 Dębinki Street, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Department of Animal Physiology, The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Polish Academy of Sciences, 3 Instytucka Street, 05-110 Jabłonna, Poland;
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Efficacy of different surgical techniques for peri-implant tissue preservation in immediate implant placement: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 25:1655-1675. [PMID: 33515121 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-03794-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Preserving peri-implant tissues after immediate implant placement (IIP), especially in aesthetic zones, is a topic of interest. OBJECTIVES This systematic review investigated the effects of currently available surgical procedures for preserving peri-implant tissue or ensuring dimensional stability following immediate implant placement. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement's guidelines were followed, and articles were sought on the PubMed and Cochrane databases with no date restrictions. Only randomised clinical trials that evaluated changes in soft and hard tissues around immediately placed implants were included. Statistical analyses were performed, and the studies´ quality was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration tool. The agreement between reviewers was assessed based on Cohen's kappa statistics. RESULTS Of the 14 studies that met the inclusion criteria, 11 were analysed in the meta-analysis (kappa = 0.814; almost perfect agreement). The use of connective tissue grafts resulted in a significantly greater improvement of the facial gingival level (MD = -0.51; 95% CI: -0.76 to -0.31; p = < .001), and the placement of bone grafts significantly reduced the horizontal resorption of the buccal bone (MD = -0.59; 95% CI: -0.78 to -0.39; p < .001). CONCLUSION Connective tissue grafts and bone grafts positively influence tissue preservation around immediately placed implants. Neither the flapless technique nor palatal implant positioning resulted in significant improvements to any of the investigated parameters. Additional longitudinal studies are required. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This meta-analysis is useful for discerning the effects of soft tissue augmentation, bone grafting, the flapless technique, and palatal implant positioning on preserving peri-implant tissues after immediate implant placement.
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Influence of Immediate Implant Placement and Provisionalization with or without Soft Tissue Augmentation on Hard and Soft Tissues in the Esthetic Zone: A One-Year Retrospective Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:8822804. [PMID: 33490278 PMCID: PMC7803424 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8822804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The purpose of this clinical research was to evaluate peri-implant marginal changes around immediate implants placed either with the application of SCTG or XCM or without soft tissue grafting. A total of 48 patients requiring a single implant-supported restoration in the anterior jaw were selected for inclusion. Three surgical procedures were performed, as follows: type 1 implant with subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG), type 1 implant with xenogenic collagen matrix (XCM), and type 1 implant without soft tissue augmentation (NG) (control group). The marginal change of peri-implant soft tissue, facial soft tissue thickness (FSTT), peri-implant health status, esthetics, and patient satisfaction were assessed at one year after surgery. All of the placed implants showed a survival rate of 100%. No significant differences in FSTT were recorded between the SCTG group and the XCM group after treatment (P > 0.05), while the NG group presented a significant difference (P < 0.05). Patients in the NG group lost significantly more in the buccal marginal level than did patients in the SCTG group and those in the XCM group (P < 0.05). The favourable success rate recorded in all groups confirmed immediate tooth replacement as a choice of treatment for a missing anterior single tooth. The NG group presented significant changes of FSTT and buccal marginal level, while XCM constituted a viable alternative to SCTG.
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Bushahri A, Kripfgans OD, George F, Wang IC, Wang HL, Chan HL. Facial mucosal level of single immediately placed implants with either immediate provisionalization or delayed restoration: An intermediate-term study. J Periodontol 2021; 92:1213-1221. [PMID: 33386743 DOI: 10.1002/jper.20-0746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Immediately placed single implants with either immediate provisionalization (test) or delayed restoration (control) were followed for up to 1 year in our previous randomized clinical trial. Peri-implant tissues continue to remodel after implants are in function. Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to evaluate the facial mucosal level changes in the intermediate term between the two groups and to study potential factors influencing the mucosal level change. METHODS Patients who had already completed the previous clinical trial by receiving a single immediately placed implant were re-invited to this study. The facial mucosal level as well as the other peri-implant hard and soft tissue dimensions and conditions were measured clinically, radiographically and with ultrasound. These data were compared between the test and control implants. The mucosal level change as the function of the final crown contour, measured as the abutment-crown angle (ACA), was estimated with a linear regression model. RESULTS Twenty-eight patients (n of test/control = 16/12) with a mean 30-month follow-up were recruited. The mean mucosal level change was -0.38 mm (control) and 0.06 mm (test), without statistical difference between the two groups. The other clinical, radiographic, and ultrasound parameters were not statistically different. ACA was statistically significant associated with the recession (P = 0.02). The estimate effect was 0.25 mm per 10° increase (adjusted R2 = 0.18; 95% CI, 0.02 to 0.49 mm). After adjusting for vertical implant position, implant abutment angle and the group, the effect became borderline significant (P = 0.09). CONCLUSIONS Peri-implant tissues, including the mucosal level change of immediately placed implants with either immediate provisionalization or delayed restoration remained stable and did not differ between the groups in the intermediate term. The final crown angle, influenced by implant position and abutment angle, might be associated with mucosal margin level change.
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- Ali Bushahri
- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI.,Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences and Prosthodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI
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Khoury G, Chamieh F, Fromentin O. One-by-one immediate dental implants: A papillae preservation concept for adjacent implants in a compromised periodontal case. Clin Case Rep 2020; 8:2664-2672. [PMID: 33363801 PMCID: PMC7752621 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 04/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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In an immediate implant placement and provisionalization strategy, the esthetic results of multiple adjacent implants can be obtained even with compromised periodontium by implementing the "one-by-one" protocol. Staged extractions of multiple adjacent teeth to maintain soft tissue architecture are a key feature of the technique described.
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- Georges Khoury
- Department of Advanced Surgical ImplantologyService of OdontologyU.F.R. of OdontologyRothschild HospitalAP‐HPUniversity Denis DiderotParisFrance
- Private practiceParisFrance
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- Department of Advanced Surgical ImplantologyService of OdontologyU.F.R. of OdontologyRothschild HospitalAP‐HPUniversity Denis DiderotParisFrance
- Private practiceChartresFrance
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- Department of ImplantologyService of OdontologyU.F.R. of OdontologyRothschild Hospital (AP‐HP)University Denis DiderotParisFrance
- Innovative Dental Materials and Interfaces Research Unit (EA4462)University Paris DescartesParisFrance
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Seyssens L, De Lat L, Cosyn J. Immediate implant placement with or without connective tissue graft: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Periodontol 2020; 48:284-301. [PMID: 33125754 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the effect of connective tissue graft (CTG) in terms of vertical mid-facial soft tissue change when applied at the buccal aspect following single immediate implant placement (IIP). MATERIALS AND METHODS Two independent reviewers conducted an electronic literature search in PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE and Cochrane databases as well as a manual search to identify eligible clinical studies up to January 2020. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-randomized controlled studies (NRSs) comparing IIP with CTG and without CTG over a mean follow-up of at least 12 months were included for a qualitative analysis. Meta-analyses were performed on data provided by RCTs. RESULTS Out of 1814 records, 5 RCTs and 3 NRSs reported on 409 (IIP + CTG: 246, IIP: 163) immediately installed implants with a mean follow-up ranging from 12 to 108 months. Only 1 RCT showed low risk of bias. Meta-analysis revealed a significant difference in terms of vertical mid-facial soft tissue change between IIP + CTG and IIP pointing to 0.41 mm (95% CI [0.21; 0.61], p < .001) in favour of soft tissue grafting. This outcome was clinically relevant since the risk for ≥1 mm asymmetry in mid-facial vertical soft tissue level was 12 times (RR 12.10, 95% CI [2.57; 56.91], p = .002) lower following IIP + CTG. Soft tissue grafting also resulted in a trend towards less bleeding on probing (MD 17%, 95% CI [-35%; 1%], p = .06). Meta-analyses did not reveal significant differences in terms of pink aesthetic score, marginal bone level change and probing depth. Results were inconclusive for horizontal mid-facial soft tissue change and papilla height change. Based on GRADE guidelines, a moderate recommendation for the use of a CTG following IIP can be made. CONCLUSION CTG contributes to mid-facial soft tissue stability following IIP. Therefore, CTG should be considered when elevated risk for mid-facial recession is expected in the aesthetic zone (thin gingival biotype, <0.5 mm buccal bone thickness).
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- Lorenz Seyssens
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Oral Health Research Group (ORHE), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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Zhang X, Wang M, Mo A. An alternative method for immediate implant-supported restoration of anterior teeth assisted by fully guided templates: A clinical study. J Prosthet Dent 2020; 126:636-645. [PMID: 33008632 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2020.05.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2019] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Immediate implant-supported restorations have become a common treatment strategy in the esthetic zone; however, improvements are necessary in the techniques used to fabricate interim prostheses. PURPOSE This clinical study evaluated an alternative method for the immediate restoration of anterior teeth by using a fully guided template. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty-five participants were enrolled, and 30 implants were inserted by using fully guided templates. Eleven participants and 14 implant sites were treated with immediate implant placement. Fourteen participants and 16 implant sites were treated with delayed implant placement. The same method was used for immediate restoration in all the participants. A postoperative cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan was compared with the preoperative planning to measure the deviation between the placed and the planned implants. The independent t test was used for the comparison of immediate and delayed implant placement (α=.05). Any complications occurring in the following 3 months were also recorded. RESULTS None of the interim prostheses needed significant adjustments and were successfully installed on implants after the surgery. The overall mean deviations in 3D coronal, buccolingual coronal, mesiodistal coronal, 3D apical, buccolingual apical, mesiodistal apical, depth, and angle were 0.6 ±0.3 mm, 0.4 ±0.2 mm, 0.2 ±0.1 mm, 1.0 ±0.4 mm, 0.7 ±0.4 mm, 0.3 ±0.2 mm, 0.4 ±0.3 mm, and 1.9 ±1.1 degrees, respectively. The linear and angular deviations exhibited no significant differences (P>.05) between immediate and delayed implant placement. No complications developed in the follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS In the anterior esthetic zone, this alternative method appears to be suitable for immediate restoration. The accuracy of fully guided surgery was clinically acceptable for the prefabricated interim prostheses and helped reduce postoperative chairside time.
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- Xiaoqing Zhang
- Graduate student, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Implant Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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- Graduate student, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Implant Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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- Professor, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Implant Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China.
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Zuiderveld EG, van Nimwegen WG, Meijer HJA, Jung RE, Mühlemann S, Vissink A, Raghoebar GM. Effect of connective tissue grafting on buccal bone changes based on cone beam computed tomography scans in the esthetic zone of single immediate implants: A 1-year randomized controlled trial. J Periodontol 2020; 92:553-561. [PMID: 32918332 PMCID: PMC8246894 DOI: 10.1002/jper.20-0217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 08/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Connective tissue grafting has a beneficial effect on the peri-implant mucosa, but the effect of grafting the buccal mucosa on buccal bone thickness (BBT) has not been investigated, although BBT is proposed to be a key factor for the soft-tissue contour. The aim of this trial was to assess the outcome of a connective tissue graft (CTG) in the esthetic zone of single immediate implants on the change of BBT according to cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan analysis. METHODS In a 1-year randomized controlled trial, 60 patients received an immediately placed implant and provisionalization, either combined with CTG (test group) or without CTG (control group). CBCTs were taken preoperatively (Tpre ) and 1 year after definitive restoration (T2 ). Any change in BBT was assessed at different implant levels. Additionally, the change in mid-buccal mucosal level (MBML) and approximal marginal bone level were assessed. RESULTS Fifty-five patients were available for statistical analysis (test group, n = 28; control group, n = 27). At T2 , the average change in BBT was significantly larger in the test group (-0.84 ± 0.61 mm) than in the control group (-0.46 ± 0.54 mm, P = 0.02). A MBML gain of 0.07 ± 0.85 mm in the test and a MBML loss -0.52 ± 1.16 mm in the control group was observed at T2 . Average loss of marginal bone was 0.05 ± 0.33 mm and 0.01 ± 0.38 mm, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The application of CTG in the esthetic zone of immediately placed and provisionalized implants is accompanied with more loss of BBT, but at the same time better maintains the mid-buccal mucosal level.
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- Elise G Zuiderveld
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Implant Dentistry, Dental School, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Clinic of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Material Science, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Material Science, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Tattan M, Sinjab K, Lee E, Arnett M, Oh TJ, Wang HL, Chan HL, Kripfgans OD. Ultrasonography for chairside evaluation of periodontal structures: A pilot study. J Periodontol 2020; 91:890-899. [PMID: 31837020 DOI: 10.1002/jper.19-0342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The crestal bone level and soft tissue dimension are essential for periodontal diagnosis and phenotype determination; yet, existing measurement methods have limitations. The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate the correlation and accuracy of ultrasound in measuring periodontal dimensions, compared to direct clinical and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) methods. METHODS A 24-MHz ultrasound probe prototype, specifically designed for intraoral use, was employed. Periodontal soft tissue dimensions and crestal bone levels were measured at 40 teeth and 20 single missing tooth gaps from 20 patients scheduled to receive a dental implant surgery. The ultrasound images were interpreted by two calibrated examiners. Inter-rater agreement was calculated by using inter-rater correlation coefficient (ICC). Ultrasound readings were compared with direct clinical and CBCT readings by using ICC and Bland-Altman analysis. RESULTS The following six parameters were measured: 1) interdental papilla height (tooth), 2) mid-facial soft tissue height (tooth), 3) mucosal thickness (tooth), 4) soft tissue height (edentulous ridge), 5) mucosal thickness (edentulous ridge), and 6) crestal bone level (tooth). Intra-examiner calibrations were exercised to achieve an agreement of at least 0.8. ICC between the two readers ranged from 0.482 to 0.881. ICC between ultrasound and direct readings ranged from 0.667 to 0.957. The mean difference in mucosal thickness (tooth) between the ultrasound and direct readings was -0.015 mm (95% CI: -0.655 to 0.624 mm) without statistical significance. ICC between ultrasound and CBCT ranged from 0.654 to 0.849 among the measured parameters. The mean differences between ultrasound and CBCT range from -0.213 to 0.455 mm, without statistical significance. CONCLUSION Ultrasonic imaging can be valuable for accurate and real-time periodontal diagnosis without concerns about ionizing radiation.
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- Mustafa Tattan
- Department of Periodontics and Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Information and Statistics, Chungnam National University, Daejoen, South Korea
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- Department of Primary Dental Care, Division of Dental Hygiene, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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D'Silva E, Fraser D, Wang B, Barmak AB, Caton J, Tsigarida A. The association between gingival recession and buccal bone at maxillary anterior teeth. J Periodontol 2019; 91:484-492. [PMID: 31512742 DOI: 10.1002/jper.19-0375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gingival recession and a thin or absent buccal plate occur frequently at maxillary anterior teeth and necessitate careful treatment planning to prevent future complications. However, the association between these two conditions is unclear and the ability of gingival recession to predict underlying buccal bone deficiencies is unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study is to use clinical and radiographic data to test this association and determine the influence of demographic and clinical parameters on both conditions. METHODS This investigation comprised a single-center, retrospective study. Data were derived from periodontal examinations performed on 66 adult subjects. Corresponding cone-beam computed tomography images were used to measure the width of buccal bone at two points along the root surface and the distance between the bone crest and cemento-enamel junction (CEJ). Results were then analyzed to determine the association between the presence of gingival recession and the condition of radiographic buccal bone, as well as the relative contribution of demographic parameters and other clinical findings to gingival recession and buccal bone conditions. RESULTS Gingival recession was present at 32.9% of maxillary anterior teeth and was most common at canines, followed by lateral incisors and central incisors. Mean buccal bone widths were significantly less, and the distance between the CEJ and bone crest was significantly greater for teeth with recession. Accordingly, gingival recession was a significant predictor for buccal bone thickness <1 mm at the level of 4 mm apical to the CEJ (odds ratio 2.733, 95% confidence interval 1.644 to 4.543, P < 0.0001). Probing depths were related to the presence or absence of gingival recession, while patient sex, age, and the apico-coronal height of the gingiva were related to buccal bone thickness. CONCLUSION Within the limitations of this study, maxillary anterior teeth with pre-existing gingival recession were more likely to have thin (<1 mm) buccal bone.
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- Eric D'Silva
- Department of Periodontology, Eastman Institute for Oral Healthy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- Department of Periodontology, Eastman Institute for Oral Healthy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- Department of Periodontology, Eastman Institute for Oral Healthy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- Department of Periodontology, Eastman Institute for Oral Healthy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- Department of Periodontology, Eastman Institute for Oral Healthy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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Zufía J, Blasi G, Gómez-Meda R, Blasi A. The four-layer graft technique, a hard and soft tissue graft from the tuberosity in one piece. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2019; 31:304-310. [PMID: 30946527 DOI: 10.1111/jerd.12480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Revised: 02/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Successful immediate implant placement in the maxillary anterior zone continues to be a challenge. There is an uncertainty on whether it should be performed on patients with thin gingival phenotype or incomplete buccal plate. This clinical case report describes a novel technique for immediate implant placement with simultaneous hard and soft tissue augmentation. CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS This technique employs a combined epithelialized-subepithelialized connective tissue graft and cortical-cancellous autogenous bone graft for the treatment of incomplete buccal plate at an extraction site. Significant horizontal bone regeneration appears to have been achieved as well as soft tissue augmentation for a central incisor in a single surgical step. Following three and a half years, gingival contours and bone augmentation were stable with a pleasant esthetic result. CONCLUSIONS The use of the four-layer tissue graft for immediate implant placement can be suggested to improve hard and soft tissues in a single procedure. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The use of the four-layer graft technique has shown to be successful regarding function and esthetic outcomes in anterior immediate implant placement. It reduces surgical interventions and treatment time and minimizes soft tissue recession and bone resorption.
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- Juan Zufía
- Department of general dentistry, Private Practice, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Periodontology, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland.,Department of Periodontics, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Restorative Sciences, Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
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Kinaia BM, Kazerani S, Korkis S, Masabni OM, Shah M, Neely AL. Effect of guided bone regeneration on immediately placed implants: Meta-analyses with at least 12 months follow up after functional loading. J Periodontol 2019; 92:1749-1760. [PMID: 30702152 DOI: 10.1002/jper.18-0543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2018] [Revised: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Immediate implant placement (IIP) into fresh extraction socket is a favorable treatment option. If successfully managed, it reduces the overall treatment time, and increases patient's satisfaction. Surgical and restorative factors affect IIP success rates. In this systematic review we evaluate the effect of guided bone regeneration (GBR) at the time of IIP on crestal bone level (CBL) changes after at least 12-months of functional loading. METHODS Reviewers conducted an independent search of the National Center for Biotechnology Information PubMed, Medline, and the Cochrane Collaboration Library from 1966 to January 2017 following the inclusion criteria. A hand search of bibliographies of reviews and clinical trials related to IIP was also performed. This study looked into CBL changes around IIP primarily and further extracted the data to conduct three meta-analysis of "IIP using GBR versus IIP without GBR", "IIP using bone graft alone versus IIP using bone graft with membrane" and "IIP using GBR versus conventional implant placement" which were further subdivided to provide more detailed information for each. Four reviewers independently assessed the study data and methodologic quality using data extraction and assessment forms. RESULTS The electronic search identified 714 potential studies and the hand search retrieved 55 studies. Crestal bone level (CBL) changes were determined in three meta-analyses. The results revealed a mean difference in CBL changes of 0.179 ± 0.174 mm in favor of IIP without GBR when compared with implant with GBR. However, IIP with bone graft and membrane showed better results when compared with IIP with bone graft alone [CBL changes of 0.532 ± 0.572 mm]. CBL preservation was noted in IIP with GBR versus conventional implant placement [CBL changes of - 0.001 ± 0.049 mm]. CONCLUSIONS Meta-analyses showed minimal difference in CBL around IIP with bone graft versus without bone graft and with IIP with GBR compared with conventional implant placement. However, IIP with bone graft and membrane reported better CBL preservation compared with IIP with bone graft alone. Nonetheless, these results should be interpreted with caution because of moderate heterogeneity between studies.
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- Bassam M Kinaia
- Division of Graduate Periodontics, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit Mercy Dental, Detroit, MI.,Private practice, Sterling Heights, MI
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- Division of Graduate Periodontics, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit Mercy Dental, Detroit, MI
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- Division of Graduate Periodontics, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit Mercy Dental, Detroit, MI
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- Division of Graduate Periodontics, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit Mercy Dental, Detroit, MI
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- Department of Periodontology, Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, Dubai, UAE
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- Division of Graduate Periodontics, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit Mercy Dental, Detroit, MI
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Cheng AW, Berridge JP, McGary RT, Erley KJ, Johnson TM. The Extraction Socket Management Continuum: A Hierarchical Approach to Dental Implant Site Development. Clin Adv Periodontics 2018; 9:91-104. [DOI: 10.1002/cap.10049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Albert W. Cheng
- United States Army Advanced Education Program in Periodontics Fort Gordon GA
- Department of PeriodonticsArmy Postgraduate Dental SchoolUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Fort Gordon GA
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- United States Army Advanced Education Program in Periodontics Fort Gordon GA
- Department of PeriodonticsArmy Postgraduate Dental SchoolUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Fort Gordon GA
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- United States Army Advanced Education Program in Periodontics Fort Gordon GA
- Department of PeriodonticsArmy Postgraduate Dental SchoolUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Fort Gordon GA
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- United States Army Advanced Education Program in Periodontics Fort Gordon GA
- Department of PeriodonticsArmy Postgraduate Dental SchoolUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Fort Gordon GA
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- United States Army Advanced Education Program in Periodontics Fort Gordon GA
- Department of PeriodonticsArmy Postgraduate Dental SchoolUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Fort Gordon GA
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Augmentation versus No Augmentation for Immediate Postextraction Implants. Int J Dent 2018; 2018:5209108. [PMID: 30410541 PMCID: PMC6206521 DOI: 10.1155/2018/5209108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2018] [Revised: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Purpose To assess the effects of augmentation versus no augmentation in patients restored with immediate postextraction single-tooth implants on implant failure and patient satisfaction. Materials and methods We searched the Cochrane Oral Health Group Trial Register, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, and the WHO International Clinical Trial Registry Platform (22 March 2017). Two reviewers independently assessed trials for inclusion and risk of bias, extracted data, and checked for accuracy. We have expressed results as risk ratio or mean differences, together with their 95% confidence intervals. Results We included six studies (287 participants). Two trials compared no augmentation versus bone graft augmentation and reported no implant failures in both groups after a follow-up period of 6 months (20 implants) and 1 year (34 implants). One trial compared bone graft augmentation versus membrane augmentation and reported no difference in implant failure between both groups after 6 months (risk ratio (RR) 0.98, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.06 to 15.31) or 1 year of follow-up (RR 0.33, 95% CI 0.01 to 7.86), and no implants were lost after 3 years. Three trials compared membrane augmentation versus combined bone graft and membrane augmentation, and there was no difference between the groups after six months of follow-up in implant failure (RR 5.13, 95% CI 0.63 to 41.93) or after 1 year (RR 0.38, 95% CI 0.02 to 9.05). There was insufficient evidence regarding patient satisfaction in all the included trials. Conclusions In patients restored with immediate postextraction single-tooth implants, there is insufficient evidence to recommend simultaneous augmentation or a certain augmentation protocol to enhance implant survival and patient satisfaction. This trial is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42017054439).
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Lin CY, Chen Z, Pan WL, Wang HL. Impact of timing on soft tissue augmentation during implant treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Oral Implants Res 2018; 29:508-521. [PMID: 29603808 DOI: 10.1111/clr.13148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND To achieve a predictable esthetic and functional outcome, soft tissue augmentation has become popular in implant treatment. OBJECTIVES The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the influence of different timing for soft tissue augmentation during implant treatment on soft tissue conditions and its stability. MATERIAL AND METHODS Electronic and manual searches for articles written in English up to September 2017 were performed by two independent reviewers. Human clinical studies with the purpose of evaluating outcomes (at least 3-month follow-up) of autogenous soft tissue graft for augmentation during implant treatment, either simultaneous or after implant placement (staged), were included. Cumulative changes of keratinized tissue width (KTW), soft tissue thickness (STT), and mid-buccal mucosal recession (MR) data were analyzed with a random-effects model to compare the postoperative outcomes. RESULTS Twenty-nine human studies (eight randomized clinical trials, six cohort studies, and 15 case series) that met the inclusion criteria were included. For the overall data, the weighted mean STT gain (1 year after surgery) was 1.03 mm (95% CI: 0.78-1.29 mm), among which the simultaneous group was 1.12 mm (95% CI: 0.75-1.49 mm) and staged group (3-6 months after implant placement) was 0.95 mm (95% CI: 0.58-1.31 mm). There was no statistically significant difference in KTW and MR between 3 months and more than 3 months after surgery. CONCLUSIONS This review revealed that the stability of soft tissue, in terms of KTW and mid-buccal MR, can be obtained 3 months after surgery. There is no difference between simultaneous and staged soft tissue augmentation during implant treatment, and both procedures significantly enhance KTW and STT.
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- Cho-Ying Lin
- Department of Periodontics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Periodontics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Testori T, Weinstein T, Scutellà F, Wang HL, Zucchelli G. Implant placement in the esthetic area: criteria for positioning single and multiple implants. Periodontol 2000 2018; 77:176-196. [PMID: 29484714 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Patient expectations from implant treatment have changed over the years and esthetics plays an important role in defining what is now called success of rehabilitation. Of the many factors that influence the outcome of the rehabilitation, the two main ones are the bone and soft-tissue deficiencies at the intended implant site. Many surgical approaches are described in terms of timing of implant placement and management of regenerative procedures. The aim of this article is to discuss the different implant placement alternatives in the esthetic area, in particular: (i) the timing of implant placement/regenerative procedures/skeletal growth/altered passive eruption; (ii) the correct three-dimensional position of the fixture between the cuspids and in the premolar area; (iii) multiple missing teeth in the esthetic area with single tooth/pontic or cantilevered options/prosthetic compensation; (iv) placement of implants into infected sites; and (v) the influence of abutment and crown morphology on implant position. Combining our long-standing clinical experience and the pertinent literature, the following conclusions can be drawn: Immediate implant placement can be a successful procedure in terms of esthetics but it is technique sensitive and requires an experienced team. Immediate placement is less traumatic to the patient as fewer surgical procedures are involved and patients tend to prefer this clinical approach with regards to quality of life. The diagnostic phase is of utmost importance, with not only bone and soft tissue deficiencies being addressed but also: skeletal growth, dental/implant soft tissue parameters such as altered passive eruption and the morphology of the roots adjacent to the edentulous area. Post-extraction immediate loading is feasible in infected sites. The correct position of the fixture should follow widely accepted guidelines but the abutment morphologies play a role in the vestibular/palatal position of the implant. The long axis of the implant, aiming at the incisal edge of the future restorations, is the most appropriate implant position when a shoulder-less abutment is used and allows a restorative crown morphology with a cervical contour resembling a natural tooth. The use of a shoulder-less abutment gives more space for the tissue to grow compared with the traditional abutment with shoulder finish line.
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Kan JYK, Rungcharassaeng K, Deflorian M, Weinstein T, Wang HL, Testori T. Immediate implant placement and provisionalization of maxillary anterior single implants. Periodontol 2000 2018; 77:197-212. [PMID: 29478284 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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An inevitable loss of soft and hard tissue after tooth extraction often results in a compromised site for anterior implant esthetics in both vertical and horizontal dimensions. Immediate implant placement and provisionalization has been a viable option for replacing failing maxillary anterior teeth as it preserves the vertical existing osseous and gingival architecture. With the simultaneous addition of soft- and hard-tissue grafts, the peri-implant horizontal tissue topography can also be maintained. The esthetic success of immediate implant placement and provisionalization procedures is influenced by a number of factors that can be identified as patient-dependent or clinician-dependent. This article describes in detail the process of patient selection, indications, contraindications, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment execution required to achieve functional and esthetic success with immediate implant placement and provisionalization.
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Arora H, Ivanovski S. Clinical and aesthetic outcomes of immediately placed single-tooth implants with immediate vs. delayed restoration in the anterior maxilla: A retrospective cohort study. Clin Oral Implants Res 2018; 29:346-352. [DOI: 10.1111/clr.13125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Himanshu Arora
- School of Dentistry and Oral Health; MHIQ; Griffith University; Gold Coast QLD Australia
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- School of Dentistry and Oral Health; MHIQ; Griffith University; Gold Coast QLD Australia
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Zuiderveld EG, Meijer HJA, den Hartog L, Vissink A, Raghoebar GM. Effect of connective tissue grafting on peri-implant tissue in single immediate implant sites: A RCT. J Clin Periodontol 2017; 45:253-264. [PMID: 28941303 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.12820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To assess the effect of connective tissue grafting on the mid-buccal mucosal level (MBML) of immediately placed and provisionalized single implants in the maxillofacial aesthetic zone. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty patients with a failing tooth were provided with an immediately placed and provisionalized implant. During implant placement, patients randomly received either a connective tissue graft from the maxillary tuberosity (n = 30, test group) or no graft (n = 30, control group). Follow-up visits were at one (T1 ) and twelve months (T12 ) after final crown placement. The primary outcome measure was any change in MBML compared to the pre-operative situation. In addition, gingival biotype, aesthetics (using the Pink Esthetic Score-White Esthetic Score), marginal bone level, soft tissue peri-implant parameters and patient satisfaction were assessed. RESULTS The mean MBML change at T12 was -0.5 ± 1.1 mm in the control group and 0.1 ± 0.8 mm in the test group (p = .03). No significant differences regarding other outcome variables were observed, neither was gingival biotype associated with a gain or loss in MBML. CONCLUSIONS This one-year study shows that connective tissue grafting in single, immediately placed and provisionalized implants leads to less recession of the peri-implant soft tissue at the mid-buccal aspect, irrespective of the gingival biotype (www.trialregister.nl: TC3815).
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- Elise G Zuiderveld
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Implant Dentistry, Dental School, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Bäumer D, Zuhr O, Rebele S, Hürzeler M. Socket Shield Technique for immediate implant placement - clinical, radiographic and volumetric data after 5 years. Clin Oral Implants Res 2017; 28:1450-1458. [PMID: 28333394 DOI: 10.1111/clr.13012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Implant placement immediately after tooth extraction is often accompanied by resorption of surrounding tissues. A clinical technique was developed where the buccal portion of the root is retained to preserve the periodontal ligament and bundle bone. This technique is based on animal studies showing the potential to preserve the facial tissues utilizing this approach. The purpose of this study was to gain more insight regarding the safety of the technique with regard to biological and implant-related long-term complications and to observe the clinical appearance of the peri-implant tissues. Another objective was to evaluate volumetric changes of the affected facial contours in long-term and the esthetic outcomes. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study is a retrospective case series of 10 consecutive patients with implant replacement between the maxillary first premolars. Impressions were made prior to extraction (t1) and 5 years post-implant placement (t2). 3D-surface scans of the casts were digitally superimposed for quantitative evaluation of alterations of the facial peri-implant tissue contours and soft tissue recessions. Additionally, clinical data were collected (PPD, BOP, peri-apical radiographs and photographs). RESULTS All implants healed without adverse events. Peri-implant probing revealed healthy conditions. The comparison of radiographic images showed physiologic bone remodeling at the implant shoulders. Mean tissue loss on the facial side in oro-facial direction was -0.21 ± 0.18 mm. Average recession at implants was -0.33 ± 0.23 mm and at neighboring teeth -0.38 ± 0.27 mm. Mean loss of the marginal bone level at the implant shoulder amounted to 0.33 ± 0.43 mm at the mesial and 0.17 ± 0.36 mm at the distal aspect of the implants. A mean pink esthetic score of 12 was recorded. CONCLUSION Volumetric analysis showed a low degree of contour changes from extraction and implant placement to the follow-ups. Mucosal recession at the implant restoration was comparable to that of the neighboring teeth. Within the limitations of this descriptive study, the socket shield technique offers reduced invasiveness at the time of surgery and high esthetic outcomes with effective preservation of facial tissue contours. This technique should not be used in routine clinical practice until a higher level evidence in the form of prospective clinical trials is available.
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- Private Practice Hürzeler/Zuhr, Munich, Germany.,Department of Periodontology, Johann-Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Private Practice Hürzeler/Zuhr, Munich, Germany.,Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Chan HL, Sinjab K, Chung MP, Chiang YC, Wang HL, Giannobile WV, Kripfgans OD. Non-invasive evaluation of facial crestal bone with ultrasonography. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0171237. [PMID: 28178323 PMCID: PMC5298227 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0171237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2016] [Accepted: 01/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Purpose Facial crestal bone level and dimension determine function and esthetics of dentition and dental implants. We have previously demonstrated that ultrasound can identify bony and soft tissue structures in the oral cavity. The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of using ultrasound to measure facial crestal bone level and thickness. Materials and methods A commercially available medical ultrasound scanner, paired with a 14 MHz imaging probe was used to scan dental and periodontal tissues at the mid-facial site of each tooth on 6 fresh cadavers. The alveolar crest level in relation to the cemento-enamel junction and its thickness on ultrasound images were measured and compared to those on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans and/or direct measurements on a total of 144 teeth. Results The mean crestal bone level measured by means of ultrasound, CBCT and direct measures was 2.66 ± 0.86 mm, 2.51 ± 0.82 mm, and 2.71 ± 1.04 mm, respectively. The mean crestal bone thickness was 0.71 ± 0.44 mm and 0.74 ± 0.34 mm, measured by means of ultrasound and CBCT, respectively. The correlations of the ultrasound readings to the other two methods were between 0.78 and 0.88. The mean absolute differences in crestal bone height and thickness between ultrasound and CBCT were 0.09 mm (-1.20 to 1.00 mm, p = 0.06) and 0.03 mm (-0.48 to 0.54 mm, p = 0.03), respectively. Conclusion Ultrasound was as accurate in determining alveolar bone level and its thickness as CBCT and direct measurements. Clinical trials will be required to further validate this non-ionizing and non-invasive method for determining facial crestal bone position and dimension.
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- Hsun-Liang Chan
- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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Lee MH, Lin GH, Wang HL. Emergence Profile Index Implant Surgical Guide. Clin Adv Periodontics 2017; 7:30-34. [PMID: 32689741 DOI: 10.1902/cap.2016.160006] [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: 01/25/2016] [Accepted: 06/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This case series presents an innovative approach to fabricating an implant surgical guide to facilitate ideal implant placement. CASE SERIES Three healthy, non-smoking patients with a partially edentulous ridge presented to a private practice. Informed consent for dental implant placement was attained from patients. Sequential three-dimensional (3D) surgical guides were fabricated before implant surgery using light-polymerizing material. These guides provided information to the surgeons on implant position in the bucco-lingual, mesio-distal, and apico-coronal directions. CONCLUSION With assistance of the proposed surgical guide, ideal 3D implant placement can be achieved so that future peri-implant complications can be minimized.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, WI
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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Soft Tissue Augmentation Techniques in Implants Placed and Provisionalized Immediately: A Systematic Review. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 2016:7374129. [PMID: 27517046 PMCID: PMC4969511 DOI: 10.1155/2016/7374129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2016] [Revised: 05/28/2016] [Accepted: 06/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of techniques for soft tissue augmentation in the placement of immediate implants with and without provisionalization and to assess the quality of the reports in the literature. Randomized clinical trials, prospective clinical trials, and case series were included in this review. Clinical questions were formulated and organised according to the PICOS strategy. An electronic search was performed in PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus, and ISI Web up until June 2016. Interexaminer agreement on eligibility (k = 0.842; p = 0.103) and quality (k = 0.933; p < 0.001) was high. Methodological approaches were assessed using criteria based on design related forms designed by the Dutch Cochrane Collaboration. Finally, 14 papers were identified. In two studies, the implant survival was 90%; for the rest of the studies it was 100%. All studies reported favourable aesthetic, biological, and radiographic outcomes. Surgical and biomechanical complications of this technique were not relevant. This technique effectively compensates for the expected loss of volume of the oral soft tissues and maintains high success rates with good aesthetic results over time.
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Cosyn J, Eghbali A, Hermans A, Vervaeke S, De Bruyn H, Cleymaet R. A 5-year prospective study on single immediate implants in the aesthetic zone. J Clin Periodontol 2016; 43:702-9. [DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.12571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Jan Cosyn
- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Dental School; Ghent University; Ghent Belgium
- Oral Health Research Group (ORHE); Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy; Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB); Brussels Belgium
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- Oral Health Research Group (ORHE); Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy; Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB); Brussels Belgium
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- Oral Health Research Group (ORHE); Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy; Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB); Brussels Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Dental School; Ghent University; Ghent Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Dental School; Ghent University; Ghent Belgium
- Department of Prosthodontics; Faculty of Odontology; Malmö University; Malmö Sweden
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- Oral Health Research Group (ORHE); Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy; Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB); Brussels Belgium
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Fürhauser R, Mailath-Pokorny G, Haas R, Busenlechner D, Watzek G, Pommer B. Immediate Restoration of Immediate Implants in the Esthetic Zone of the Maxilla Via the Copy-Abutment Technique: 5-Year Follow-Up of Pink Esthetic Scores. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2016; 19:28-37. [DOI: 10.1111/cid.12423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2015] [Accepted: 03/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Rudolf Fürhauser
- Chief Physician, Prosthodontist and Founding Partner; Academy for Oral Implantology; Lazarettgasse 19/DG A-1090 Vienna Austria
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- University Professor, Oral Surgeon and Founding Partner; Academy for Oral Implantology; Lazarettgasse 19/DG A-1090 Vienna Austria
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- University Professor, Oral Surgeon and Founding Partner; Academy for Oral Implantology; Lazarettgasse 19/DG A-1090 Vienna Austria
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- Associate Professor, Oral Surgeon and Partner; Academy for Oral Implantology; Lazarettgasse 19/DG A-1090 Vienna Austria
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- University Professor, Oral Surgeon and Founding Partner; Academy for Oral Implantology; Lazarettgasse 19/DG A-1090 Vienna Austria
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- Associate Professor, Oral Surgeon and Researcher, Academy for Oral Implantology; Lazarettgasse 19/DG A-1090 Vienna Austria
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Chan HL, Wang HL, Fowlkes JB, Giannobile WV, Kripfgans OD. Non-ionizing real-time ultrasonography in implant and oral surgery: A feasibility study. Clin Oral Implants Res 2016; 28:341-347. [PMID: 26992276 DOI: 10.1111/clr.12805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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PURPOSE Ultrasound imaging has potential to complement radiographic imaging modalities in implant and oral surgery given that it is non-ionizing and provides instantaneous images of anatomical structures. For application in oral and dental imaging, its qualities are dependent on its ability to accurately capture these complex structures. Therefore, the aim of this feasibility study was to investigate ultrasound to image soft tissue, hard tissue surface topography and specific vital structures. MATERIAL AND METHODS A clinical ultrasound scanner, paired with two 14-MHz transducers of different sizes (one for extraoral and the other for intraoral scans), was used to scan the following structures on a fresh cadaver: (i) the facial bone surface and soft tissue of maxillary anterior teeth, (ii) the greater palatine foramen; (iii) the mental foramen and (iv) the lingual nerve. Multiple measurements relevant to these structures were made on the ultrasound images and compared to those on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans and/or direct measurements. RESULTS Ultrasound imaging could delineate hard tissue surfaces, including enamel, root dentin and bone as well as soft tissue with high resolution (110 μm wavelength). The greater palatine foramen, mental foramen and lingual nerve were clearly shown in ultrasound images. Merging ultrasound and CBCT images demonstrated overall spatial accuracy of ultrasound images, which was corroborated by data gathered from direct measurements. CONCLUSION For the first time, this study provides proof-of-concept evidence that ultrasound can be a real-time and non-invasive alternative for the evaluation of oral and dental anatomical structures relevant for implant and oral surgery.
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- Hsun-Liang Chan
- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Mangano FG, Mastrangelo P, Luongo F, Blay A, Tunchel S, Mangano C. Aesthetic outcome of immediately restored single implants placed in extraction sockets and healed sites of the anterior maxilla: a retrospective study on 103 patients with 3 years of follow-up. Clin Oral Implants Res 2016; 28:272-282. [PMID: 26913807 DOI: 10.1111/clr.12795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare the aesthetic outcome of single implants in extraction sockets and healed ridges of the anterior maxilla by means of the pink aesthetic score/white aesthetic score (PES/WES) index. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study was based on data from 103 patients (43 males, 60 females) aged 24-65 years (mean age 41.4 ± 13.8 years) who had been successfully treated with a single implant in the anterior maxilla, in four different clinical centres. Forty-two patients (mean age 46.5 ± 15.1 years) were treated with a single implant in a fresh post-extraction socket (immediate implant treatment, IIT), while 61 patients (mean age 38.0 ± 11.8 years) were treated with a single implant in a healed site (conventional implant treatment, CIT). Two independent calibrated examiners applied the PES/WES index to the 103 single-tooth restorations, respectively 3 months and 3 years after implant placement. RESULTS A few biological (4.8%) and prosthetic (8.7%) complications were reported. Both IIT and CIT yielded satisfactory aesthetic outcomes. At the delivery of the final restoration, a PES/WES score of 16.6 ± 2.6 and 15.7 ± 3.0 was reported for IIT and CIT, respectively: this difference was not statistically significant. A higher decrease in the PES/WES score was observed with CIT over time. At 3 years, a PES/WES score of 16.4 ± 2.8 and 15.2 ± 3.3 was reported for IIT and CIT, respectively: this difference was statistically significant. IIT seemed to yield better aesthetic outcomes in young patients (≤30 years), with implants placed in central incisor/cuspid areas, in the presence of bone contouring. CONCLUSIONS Both immediate and conventional single-implant treatment in the anterior maxilla can yield satisfactory aesthetic outcomes, when performed by experienced clinicians in well-selected cases. Further studies are needed to confirm these results.
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- Francesco Guido Mangano
- Department of Surgical and Morphological Sciences, Dental School, University of Varese, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, Dental School, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Barone A, Marconcini S, Giammarinaro E, Mijiritsky E, Gelpi F, Covani U. Clinical Outcomes of Implants Placed in Extraction Sockets and Immediately Restored: A 7-Year Single-Cohort Prospective Study. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2016; 18:1103-1112. [PMID: 26888632 DOI: 10.1111/cid.12393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND The placement of implants immediately after tooth extraction has proven to be a predictable treatment strategy with a very high success rate. PURPOSE The aim of the present 7-year prospective single cohort study was to evaluate the success rate, marginal bone level (MBL), soft tissue stability of implants placed in fresh extraction sockets and immediately restored. MATERIAL AND METHODS This prospective cohort study included 37 implants in 32 patients (19 females and 13 males) with an average age of 40.1 ± 13.3 (range: 21-63 years) who received immediate implants and immediate single unit restorations. Outcome evaluations were: implant failures, complications, MBL, width of keratinized gingiva, facial soft tissue (FST) levels, modified Plaque Index and modified Bleeding Index. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS The cumulative survival rate was of 94.6% at 7-year visit. The mean MBL was -0.6 ± 0.49 mm at baseline and 1 ± 0.2 mm after 7 years. The FST Level was 0.4 ± 0.69 mm at baseline and 0.02 ± 0.70 mm at the 7-year follow-up. The Width of Keratinazed Gingiva was 3.8 ± 0.47 mm at baseline and 3.1 ± 0.42 mm at 7-year follow-up. Implants placed immediately after tooth extraction and immediately restored showed predictable clinical outcomes in this prospective study.
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- Antonio Barone
- Adjunct professor, Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology, University of Pisa, Italy President European Federation of Oral Surgery Societies (EFOSS), adjunct professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, USA, visiting professor, Department of Periodontology, SUNY at Stony Brook, Stony Brook (New York), USA.,research fellow, Tuscan Dental Institute, Foundation for Clinic, Research and Continuing Education in Dentistry
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- visiting professor, Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology, University of Pisa, Italy.,research fellow, Tuscan Dental Institute, Foundation for Clinic, Research and Continuing Education in Dentistry
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- research fellow, Tuscan Dental Institute, Foundation for Clinic, Research and Continuing Education in Dentistry
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- chief professor, Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology, University of Pisa, director, Tuscan Dental Institute, Foundation for Clinic, Research and Continuing Education in Dentistry
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Slagter KW, Meijer HJA, Bakker NA, Vissink A, Raghoebar GM. Immediate Single-Tooth Implant Placement in Bony Defects in the Esthetic Zone: A 1-Year Randomized Controlled Trial. J Periodontol 2016; 87:619-29. [PMID: 26876349 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2016.150417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aims to assess, with regard to marginal bone level (MBL), whether the outcome of immediate implant placement in bony defects in the esthetic zone was non-inferior to delayed implant placement after 1 year. METHODS Forty patients with a failing tooth in the esthetic zone and a labial bony defect of ≥5 mm after removal of a tooth were randomly assigned for immediate (n = 20) or delayed (n = 20) implant placement. Second-stage surgery and provisionalization occurred after 3 months of healing. Follow-up was at 1 month and 1 year after definitive crown placement. The study was powered to detect a difference in MBL of >0.9 mm. Buccal bone thickness, soft tissue peri-implant parameters, esthetic indices, and patient satisfaction were also assessed. RESULTS One year after definitive crown placement, MBL loss was 0.56 ± 0.39 mm mesially and 0.74 ± 0.51 mm distally for the immediate placement group and 0.51 ± 0.43 mesially and 0.54 ± 0.45 distally mm for the delayed placement group, respectively (not significant). Regarding differences in means, non-inferiority was observed after 1 year (difference in mean for immediate versus delayed: mesially 0.04 mm [95% confidence interval (CI) = -0.22 to 0.30 mm, P = 0.40]; distally 0.21 mm [95% CI = -0.10 to 0.51 mm, P = 0.58]). No significant differences in the other outcome variables were observed. CONCLUSIONS Immediate implant placement with delayed provisionalization was non-inferior to delayed implant placement with delayed provisionalization in labial bony defects of ≥5 mm regarding change in MBL. Although not powered for other outcome variables, no clinically relevant differences were observed in these variables.
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- Kirsten W Slagter
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Slagter KW, Meijer HJA, Bakker NA, Vissink A, Raghoebar GM. Feasibility of immediate placement of single-tooth implants in the aesthetic zone: a 1-year randomized controlled trial. J Clin Periodontol 2015; 42:773-782. [PMID: 26119346 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.12429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
AIM To assess whether outcome of immediate implant placement and immediate provisionalization after 1 year was non-inferior to immediate implant placement and delayed provisionalization regarding Marginal Bone Level (MBL). MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty patients with a failing tooth in the aesthetic zone were randomly assigned for immediate implant placement with immediate (n = 20) or delayed (n = 20) provisionalization. Follow-up was at 1 month and after 1 year. The study was powered to detect a difference in MBL of <0.9 mm. Apart from MBL, soft tissue peri-implant parameters, aesthetic indexes and patient satisfaction were assessed. RESULTS After 1 year, MBL changes were -0.75 ± 0.69 mesially and -0.68 ± 0.65 distally mm for the immediate group and -0.70 ± 0.64 and -0.68 ± 0.64 mm for the delayed group respectively (NS). Regarding differences in means, non-inferiority was observed after 1 year (mesially: Group A versus B: difference in mean 0.08 mm (95% CI -0.38 to 0.53, p = 0.71 distally: Group A versus B: difference in mean 0.09 mm (95% CI -0.37 to 0.56 mm, p = 0.66).No significant differences in the other outcome variables were observed. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that immediate placement and immediate provisionalization was non-inferior to immediate placement with delayed provisionalization. In addition, although not powered for these outcome variables, no clinically relevant differences in other outcomes were observed (www.isrtcn.com: ISRCTN57251089).
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Affiliation(s)
- Kirsten W Slagter
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
| | - Henny J A Meijer
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
| | - Nicolaas A Bakker
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
| | - Arjan Vissink
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
| | - Gerry M Raghoebar
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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