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Fardi A, Lillis T, Podaropoulos L, Papadimitriou S, Veis A, Dabarakis Ν. Hard and soft tissue healing around implants with Ag coating: An experimental study in dogs. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 125:101714. [PMID: 38013117 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2023.101714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Introduction The purpose of this randomized controlled canine experimental study was to evaluate peri‑implant hard and soft tissue healing around implants with silver coating. Methods All mandibular premolars and molars of five male beagle dogs were extracted. 25 test and 25 control implants were randomly installed and connected with the healing abutments. After 2 and 4 month healing period, implants with soft and hard tissues were obtained for histologic and histomorphometric analysis. Results In mesio-distal sections, supracrestal tissue attachment dimensions were 4.03±0.48 mm and 4.25±0.66 mm for test and 4.34±0.6 mm and 5.21±0.72 mm for control implants at 2 and 4 month healing time. The respective crestal bone loss values were 1.10±0.69 mm and 0.74±0.67 mm for test and 1.13±0.48 mm and 1.49±0.65 mm for control implants. The differences were statistically significant only in the 4-month healing period. In buccolingual sections, supracrestal tissue attachment height at 2 and 4 month healing periods were 4.09±0.64 mm and 4.5±0.8 mm for test implants and 4.17±0.76 mm and 4.48±0.76 mm for control implants. The respective mean values for crestal bone loss were 1.31±0.6 mm and 1.02±0.58 mm for test implants, and 1.28±0.61 mm and 1.29±0.69 mm for control implants. No statistical significant differences were recorded, apart from the height of connective tissue at the 2 month healing group. No significant difference in terms of BIC between implants or healing periods was recorded. Conclusions The Ag implant coating resulted in smaller supracrestal tissue attachment dimensions and less bone loss. Within the limits of a canine study, prevention of crestal bone loss along with the effectiveness of Ag antimicrobial properties in dental implantology is demonstrated.
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- Anastasia Fardi
- Department of Dentoalveolar Surgery, Surgical Implantology & Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Department of Dentoalveolar Surgery, Surgical Implantology & Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental School, University of Athens, Greece
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- Department of Dentoalveolar Surgery, Surgical Implantology & Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dentoalveolar Surgery, Surgical Implantology & Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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Zhang L, Zhou C, Jiang J, Chen X, Wang Y, Xu A, He F. Clinical outcomes and risk factor analysis of dental implants inserted with lateral maxillary sinus floor augmentation: A 3- to 8-year retrospective study. J Clin Periodontol 2024; 51:652-664. [PMID: 38246602 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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AIM To evaluate the 3- to 8-year outcomes of dental implants placed with lateral sinus floor augmentation (LSFA) and to identify factors affecting implant survival. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study was performed by screening all implants placed with LSFA procedures, which were conducted between January 2012 and December 2016. Subantral bone gain (SABG) and apical bone height (ABH) were assessed using panoramic radiographs. The cumulative survival rate of implants was analysed using life-table analysis and Kaplan-Meier survival curves. The influential risk factors affecting survival were assessed using univariate log-rank tests and multivariable mixture cure rate model. Implant complications were recorded. RESULTS Based on the established criteria, a total of 449 patients (760 implants) were included in this study. In the 3- to 8-year follow-up (mean ± SD, 5.81 ± 1.33 years), 15 implants in 14 patients failed, with a CRS of 96.81% on an implant basis and 95.07% on a patient basis. A history of periodontitis and poor compliance with supportive periodontal treatment was associated with a significantly higher risk of implant failure at both implant and patient levels. Significant decreases in ABH occurred during each yearly interval except for 3 years. A similar trend has been observed for SABG at 1, 2, 6 and 8 years. The total complication rate was 31.84% on implant basis, with peri-implant mucositis (21.58%) being the most frequent biologic complication and porcelain cracking (5.00%) being the most common technical complication. CONCLUSIONS Implant with LSFA is a reliable treatment option in atrophic maxilla. A history of periodontitis without regular supportive periodontal treatment was identified as a predictor for implant failure. Slight but significant shrinkage of vertically augmented bone can be observed after implant placement.
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- Liefen Zhang
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Lafzi A, Kadkhodazadeh M, Farahmand A, Sabet JM, Amid R, Moscowchi A. Time management in multistep periodontal and implant treatments: a practical guide. Gen Dent 2024; 72:61-66. [PMID: 38640008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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In addition to the proper selection of techniques, appropriate treatment sequencing and prioritization are prerequisites for successful periodontal and implant procedures. The aim of this study was to provide evidence-based time frames for various procedures pertaining to periodontal and implant treatment. A literature review was conducted to collect data on tissue healing; in areas in which data were lacking, the viewpoints of experienced clinicians were solicited to establish a consensus. This review reports recommended time frames for the healing processes associated with surgical crown-lengthening procedures (both functional and esthetic), fresh socket management, alveolar ridge management, soft tissue management, sinus floor augmentation, implant loading, and peri-implant defect management.
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Lan D, Luo Y, Qu Y, Man Y. The three-dimensional stability and accuracy of 3D printing surgical templates: An In Vitro study. J Dent 2024; 144:104936. [PMID: 38492806 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the three-dimensional (3D) stability and accuracy of additively manufactured surgical templates fabricated using two different 3D printers and materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty surgical templates were designed and printed using two different 3D printers: the resin group (n = 20) used a digital light processing (DLP) 3D printer with photopolymer resin, and the metal group (n = 20) employed a selective laser melting (SLM) 3D printer with titanium alloy. All surgical templates were scanned immediately after production and re-digitalized after one month of storage. Similarly, the implant simulations were performed twice. Three-dimensional congruency between the original design and the manufactured surgical templates was quantified using the root mean square (RMS), and the definitive and planned implant positions were determined and compared. RESULTS At the postproduction stage, the metal templates exhibited higher accuracy than the resin templates (p < 0.001), and these differences persisted after one month of storage (p < 0.001). The resin templates demonstrated a significant decrease in three-dimensional stability after one month of storage (p < 0.001), whereas the metal templates were not affected (p > 0.05). No significant differences in implant accuracy were found between the two groups. However, the resin templates showed a significant increase in apical and angular deviations after one month of storage (p < 0.001), whereas the metal templates were not affected (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Printed metal templates showed higher fabrication accuracy than printed resin templates. The three-dimensional stability and implant accuracy of printed metal templates remained unaffected by one month of storage. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE With superior three-dimensional stability and acceptable implant accuracy, printed metal templates can be considered a viable alternative technique for guided surgery.
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- Dongping Lan
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Carneiro ALE, Reis INR, Bitencourt FV, Salgado DMRA, Costa C, Spin-Neto R. Accuracy of linear measurements for implant planning based on low-dose cone beam CT protocols: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2024; 53:207-221. [PMID: 38429951 DOI: 10.1093/dmfr/twae007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this systematic review was to verify the accuracy of linear measurements performed on low-dose CBCT protocols for implant planning, in comparison with those performed on standard and high-resolution CBCT protocols. METHODS The literature search included four databases (Pubmed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus). Two reviewers independently screened titles/abstracts and full texts according to eligibility criteria, extracted the data, and examined the methodological quality. Risk of bias assessment was performed using the Quality Assessment Tool For In Vitro Studies. Random-effects meta-analysis was used for pooling measurement error data. RESULTS The initial search yielded 4684 titles. In total, 13 studies were included in the systematic review, representing a total of 81 samples, while 9 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The risk of bias ranged from medium to low. The main results across the studies indicate a strong consistency in linear measurements performed on low-dose images in relation to the reference methods. The overall pooled planning measurement error from low-dose CBCT protocols was -0.24 mm (95% CI, -0.52 to 0.04) with a high level of heterogeneity, showing a tendency for underestimation of real values. Various studies found no significant differences in measurements across different protocols (eg, voxel sizes, mA settings, or dose levels), regions (incisor, premolar, molar) and types (height vs. width). Some studies, however, noted exceptions in measurements performed on the posterior mandible. CONCLUSION Low-dose CBCT protocols offer adequate precision and accuracy of linear measurements for implant planning. Nevertheless, diagnostic image quality needs must be taken into consideration when choosing a low-dose CBCT protocol.
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- Ana Luiza E Carneiro
- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Section for Oral Ecology and Inflammation, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, 8000, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Aarhus, 8200, Denmark
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health-Section for Oral Radiology and Endodontics, Aarhus University, Aarhus, 8000, Denmark
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Nagy P, Nemeth F, Ghanaati S, Heselich A, Windisch P. Histologic evaluation of edentulous alveolar ridge horizontal bone augmentations using a xenogeneic bone substitute and autologous platelet concentrates: a case series. Quintessence Int 2024; 55:314-326. [PMID: 38502155 DOI: 10.3290/j.qi.b5104947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This case series aimed to assess the efficacy of a novel horizontal ridge augmentation modality using histology. Combinations of "sticky bone" and tenting screws without autologous bone were used as augmentative materials. METHOD AND MATERIALS Five individuals presenting healed, atrophic, partially edentulous sites that required horizontal bone augmentation before implant placement were enrolled. Patients underwent the same augmentation type and 5 months of postoperative reentry procedures. The first surgery served as implant site development, whereas the biopsy and corresponding implant placement were performed during reentry. The bone was qualitatively analyzed using histology and histomorphometry and quantitatively evaluated using CBCT. RESULTS Four individuals healed uneventfully. Early wound dehiscence occurred in one case. Histology showed favorable bone substitute incorporation into the newly formed bone and intimate contact between de novo bone and graft material in most cases. Histomorphometry revealed an average of 48 ± 28% newly formed bone, 19 ± 13% graft material, and 33 ± 26% soft tissue components. The CBCT-based mean alveolar ridge horizontal increase was 3.9 ± 0.6 mm at 5 months postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS The described augmentation method appears suitable for implant site development resulting in favorable bone quality according to histology. However, clinicians must accommodate 1 to 2 mm of resorption in augmentative material width at the buccal aspect.
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Beckwith R, Devlin H. Do Implant Coatings Affect Healing of Placed Implants? An Umbrella Review. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2024; 39:206-223. [PMID: 38657215 DOI: 10.11607/jomi.10492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To analyze the available evidence and assess the effect of different implant coatings on healing outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using the PICOS strategy, a structured question was formed. A protocol was agreed upon and registered with PROSPERO (no. CRD42022321926). The MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Scopus, Web of Science, Pubmed, and ScienceDirect databases were searched using a structured strategy. Study selection was independently carried out in duplicate, first by title and abstract, then by full-text assessment. Quality and risk of bias were independently assessed in duplicate using AMSTAR 2 and ROBIS. Data extraction was independently undertaken in duplicate using a predefined extraction form. RESULTS The search yielded 11 systematic reviews for inclusion. The most commonly assessed coatings were based on calcium phosphate-including hydroxyapatite (HA), brushite, and bioabsorbable nano-HA-followed by bisphosphonate, then bioactive glass coatings. Included reviews most frequently assessed marginal bone loss (MBL), bone-to-implant contact (BIC), and survival/success rates. There was considerable heterogeneity and small sample sizes. The quality assessment suggested low confidence in the reviews and high risk of bias. CONCLUSIONS The included reviews provide weak evidence that implant coatings improve osseointegration and reduce MBL following implant placement. There was weak evidence for progressive complications for calcium phosphate coatings. Further research and long-term multicenter controlled clinical trials with improved standardization and control of bias are required to better understand the effects of coating implants.
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Shokri A, Armand N, Shahabi S, Torzaban P, Tapas L, Poormoradi B. Evaluation of the Correlation Between the Structural Parameters of Trabecular Bone in CBCT and the Primary Stability of Dental Implants. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2024; 39:271-277. [PMID: 38657219 DOI: 10.11607/jomi.10257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the relationship between the structural parameters of trabecular bone obtained from CBCT imaging and the primary stability of dental implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty patients underwent implant placement followed by primary stability evaluation via measurement of the insertion torque (IT) and the implant stability quotient (ISQ). Gray values (GV) and the fractal dimension (FD) were also measured using pretreatment CBCT images. RESULTS FD values showed a positive and significant relationship with ISQ and IT values (P = .017 and P = .004, respectively). Additionally, there was a positive and significant correlation between GV and IT (P = .004) as well as between GV and ISQ (P = .010). FD and GV showed a considerable difference between the maxillary and mandibular jaws and were higher in the mandible. Only FD was significantly different between men and women and was higher in men. In the two age groups (older and younger than 45 years), only GV was considerably higher in people older than 45 (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Both fractal dimension and gray values obtained from CBCT are efficient methods for predicting the primary stability of the implant due to their relationship with ISQ and IT values.
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Arosio P, Sartori M, Arosio F, Garagiola U, Di Stefano DA. Using a Bone Density Measuring Micromotor to Distinguish Different Cortical/Cancellous Combinations in Vitro: A Study Using Polyurethane Foam Blocks. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2024; 39:310-318. [PMID: 37910838 DOI: 10.11607/jomi.10467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To assess whether a recently introduced implant placement micromotor that provides site-specific, operator independent cancellous bone density measurements can detect the presence of a cortical bone layer and measure its thickness and density. MATERIALS AND METHODS An in vitro experiment was performed on six double-layer polyurethane foam blocks mimicking the jawbone with different cortical thickness/cancellous density combinations. The densities were measured using the micromotor after either removing the cortical layer or leaving it intact, both with and without irrigation. RESULTS The results were compared by means of nonparametric statistical tests. Independent of irrigation, the micromotor detected the cortical layer when it was left intact and accurately estimated its thickness. The micromotor did not discriminate between blocks when they were considered separately, but it did when they were grouped into four or three classes. CONCLUSIONS The present study suggests that the micromotor may represent a valid device to quantitatively assess bone quality and density. If the micromotor can quantitatively distinguish different cortical/cancellous bone combinations in humans, it may be a helpful tool for performing finely tuned, patient-tailored preparations of the implant seat, making tooth rehabilitation in challenging clinical conditions more predictable.
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Van den Borre C, De Neef B, Loomans NAJ, Rinaldi M, Nout E, Bouvry P, Naert I, Van Stralen KJ, Mommaerts MY. Soft Tissue Response and Determination of Underlying Risk Drivers for Recession and Mucositis after AMSJI Implantation in the Maxilla. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2024; 39:302-309. [PMID: 37910836 DOI: 10.11607/jomi.10490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the soft tissue response to the placement of additively manufactured subperiosteal jaw implants (AMSJI) in the severely atrophic maxilla and to identify possible risk factors for soft tissue breakdown. MATERIALS AND METHODS An international multicenter study was conducted, and 15 men (mean age: 64.62 years; SD: ± 6.75) and 25 women (mean age: 65.24 years; SD: ± 6.77) with advanced maxillary jaw resorption (Cawood and Howell Class V or more) were included in this study. General patient data were collected, and all subjects were clinically examined. Inclusion criteria were patients who underwent bilateral AMSJI placement in the maxilla at least 1 year prior. Exclusion criteria were patients who did not have patient, surgeon, or dentist consent to participate in the study before their inclusion. RESULTS A total of 40 patients were enrolled, with a mean follow-up period of 917 days (SD: ± 306.89 days). Primary implant stability was achieved postoperatively in all cases, and all implants were loaded with a final prosthesis. At the time of the study, only 1 patient showed mobility (> 1 mm) of the bilateral AMSJI. Due to mucosal recession, exposure of the framework was seen in 26 patients (65%) and was mainly in the left (21.43% of 26) and right (18.57% of 26) midlateral region. A thin biotype and the presence of mucositis were found to be risk factors (P < .05). Although not significant, smokers had a risk of developing a recession that was nearly seven times (odds ratio: 6.88; P = .08) greater than that of nonsmokers. CONCLUSIONS Twenty-six (65%) patients presented with a recession in one (or more) of the seven regions after oral rehabilitation with bilateral AMSJI placement. Several risk drivers were evaluated. The collapse of soft tissues around the AMSJI that led to caudal exposure of the arms was correlated with a thin biotype and the presence of mucositis.
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Chacun D, Laforest L, Langlois-Jacques C, Dard M, Gritsch K, Grosgogeat B. A Multicenter Cohort Study on 301 Tissue-Level Implants: Cumulative Implant Survival Rate and Marginal Bone Level Change up to 4.5 Years. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2024; 39:224-234. [PMID: 38265484 DOI: 10.11607/jomi.10141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To retrospectively determine the cumulative survival rate (CSR) and marginal bone level change (ΔMBL) around novel hybrid design tissue-level (TL) dental implants that support multiple-screw-retained restorations. MATERIALS AND METHODS Implant CSRs were analyzed at the implant and patient level using Kaplan-Meier estimates. ΔMBL was measured by comparing the periapical loading and follow-up visit radiographs using an improved standardized digital methodology based on image gray levels. ΔMBL outcomes were subject to linear mixed regression to identify potential risk factors. RESULTS A total of 301 TL implants in 69 patients with an average age of 62.6 ± 11.7 years (range: 36 to 87 years) at the time of implant placement were considered for the analysis. All 301 implants were successfully restored and loaded. The 54-month CSRs at the implant and patient levels were 98.9% (95% CI: 96.7 to 99.6) and 95.3% (95% CI: 86.1 to 98.5), respectively. ΔMBL after a mean follow-up of 22 ± 10.7 months after loading was 0.00 ± 0.57 mm. None of the implant sites showed marginal bone loss exceeding 1.5 mm. Multivariate regression analysis revealed a significant association between ΔMBL and the loading protocol (P = .027) but not between ΔMBL and age or transgingival height. CONCLUSIONS The high CSRs and stable peri-implant marginal bone levels support the use of recent TL implants, which have a hybrid design inherited from the bone-level implant-abutment connection, as a suitable treatment option for restoring partially or fully edentulous patients with a good mid-term prognosis. These results should be complemented by further prospective studies in a real-world multicenter private practice setup that represents the daily realities of implant treatment.
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Lillis T, Dabarakis N, Sakellaridis N, Fotopoulos I, Tsolakis I, Dailiana Z. The Effect of Clopidogrel Treatment on Osseointegration of Titanium Implants: A Histomorphometric Study in Rabbits. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2024; 39:319. [PMID: 37939235 DOI: 10.11607/jomi.10449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of continuous perioperative clopidogrel treatment on the osseointegration of titanium implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 32 New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided between two groups: a clopidogrel group (n = 16) and a control group (n = 16). For 1 week prior to the surgical placement of a titanium implant in their medial femoral condyle, rabbits in the clopidogrel group received 3 mg/kg of clopidogrel daily, and the control group received only the vehicle. This treatment was continued for another 6 weeks postoperatively. At 6 weeks, the rabbits were euthanized and postmortem histologic and histomorphometric evaluation of the implants was performed. RESULTS The surgical procedures and postoperative period were uneventful and well tolerated by all animals without any surgical wound dehiscence, signs of infection, or other complication. No implant failure was observed in any of the groups. Histomorphometric analysis showed that bone-to-implant contact (BIC) was 48.77% for the clopidogrel group and 34.65% for the control group, with statistically significant difference between them (P < .001). Moreover, clopidogrel group had significantly greater bone tissue density (40.52% vs 28.74%, respectively; P <.001) and mean trabecular thickness (284.7 μm vs 180.7 μm, respectively; P < .001) in proximity to the implant surface than the control group, while the mean trabecular number had no difference between groups (1.56 vs 1.60, respectively; P = .961). CONCLUSIONS The present study showed that continuous clopidogrel treatment does not negatively affect osseointegration, but rather promotes it in terms of BIC and bone density around the titanium implants. Further studies on the effect of the P2Y12 receptor and its antagonists on peri-implant bone homeostasis may provide useful information or applications for long-term success of dental implant therapy.
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Doliveux R, Doliveux S. Guided and Prosthetically Driven Bone Augmentation Using the Shell Technique and Allogeneic Cortical Plate: A Prospective Case Series. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2024; 39:263-270. [PMID: 38657218 DOI: 10.11607/jomi.10322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To describe the use of digital technology to surgically guide the shell technique using allogenic cortical plates for a fully guided bone augmentation procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 10 patients who required bone augmentation for implant placement were included in this study. Allogenic cortical plates were planned using CAD/CAM to have identical thickness to the original cortical plates, then were digitally positioned and shaped to outline the bone defect according to the existing anatomical details. A cutting pattern and a surgical template were manufactured according to the digitally preplanned bone graft and the intraoral setting. RESULTS A total of 12 horizontal bone grafting procedures were performed using the shell technique with allogenic cortical plates. All grafting procedures were deemed successful and allowed for ideal 3D implant positioning. Of the 12 bone grafting procedures, which used a surgical template to position the cortical plate, 3 required an adjustment to reposition the plate to a more ideal position. CONCLUSIONS Digital technology was used to create a surgical template to guide the shell bone grafting technique with allogenic cortical plates. All surgical templates offered a fixed support to hold the cortical allogenic plate in the preplanned position, offering a predictable, simplified, and accurate guided bone grafting procedure. Further studies on a larger population of patients are necessary to assess those results and to verify the treatment approach described in this study.
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Ligoutsikou M, Lee H, Mojon P, Yadev N, Campbell C, Sailer I. Volumetric Analysis of Peri-implant Tissue Change Over Time: Validating an Innovative 3D Method. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2024; 39:243-253. [PMID: 38657217 DOI: 10.11607/jomi.10395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To validate an innovative 3D volumetric method of evaluating tissue changes proposed by Lee et al in 2020 by comparing the results of this method-in which the scanned peri-implant surfaces were transformed, visualized, and analyzed as 3D objects-to the results reported by an existing method based on calculation of the mean distance between measured surfaces. The null hypothesis was that there was no statistically significant difference between the two methods. Additionally, the present study evaluated peri-implant tissue changes 5 years after single implant placement in the esthetic zone. MATERIALS AND METHODS Both methods were applied to 11 oral implant site casts (6 maxillary central incisor sites, 5 maxillary lateral incisor sites) taken from 11 patients at crown placement and at follow-up examinations 5 years later. The methods are based on digital workflows in which the reference and 5-year casts are scanned and the resulting STL files are superimposed and analyzed for three regions of interest (mesial papilla, central area, and distal papilla). The volumetric changes reported by the Lee et al method and the mean distance method were calculated and compared using the Spearman rank correlation coefficient (P < .01) and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test (P < .05). RESULTS The correlation between the two sets of measurements was very high (Spearman rank correlation coefficient = 0.885). The new volumetric method indicated a mean volume loss of 2.82 mm3 (SD: 5.06), while the method based on the measurement of mean distance showed a mean volume loss of 2.92 mm3 (SD: 4.43; Wilcoxon signed-rank test result: P = .77). No statistically significant difference was found. The two methods gave equivalent results, and the null hypothesis was accepted. CONCLUSIONS The new volumetric method was validated and can be considered a trustworthy tool.
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Gourdache I, Salomó-Coll O, Hernández-Alfaro F, Gargallo-Albiol J. Dental Implant Positioning Accuracy Using a Key or Keyless Static Fully Guided Surgical System: A Prospective Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. INT J PROSTHODONT 2024; 37:199-209. [PMID: 37729486 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.8212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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PURPOSE To realize a systematic review with prospective meta-analysis aiming to compare the accuracy of static fully guided implant placement depending on the drill key modality (conventional drill key surgery systems vs newer keyless systems) and evaluate the impact of deviation factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS An electronic systematic search was conducted to identify prospective clinical trials matching inclusion criteria. The variables of interest were coronal global, apical, vertical, and angular deviations. The types of edentulism and surgical guide support were investigated as deviation factors. Meta-regression (mixed-effect model) was performed. Heterogeneity was assessed using Cochrane's I. test and interpretation thresholds. RESULTS A total of 1,233 implants in 475 patients were analyzed (18 studies included). Coronal global deviation was significantly lower in the keyless group than in the key group (-0.36 mm; 95% CI -0.62, -0.09; P = .008). Angulation control of the keyless system was superior to that of the key system (-0.36 degrees; 95% CI -0.75, 0.02; P = .063). Nonsignificant differences were found between both groups in apical (P = .684) and vertical deviations (P = .958). Significant influence of the type of edentulism (single, partial, total) and surgical guide support (tooth, mucosa, bone) on the overall amount of coronal global, apical, and angular deviations was found (P < .001). The lowest deviations were found in partial edentulism and tooth-supported surgical guide groups. (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Keyless static fully guided surgical systems allowed significantly better control of coronal and angular deviations than conventional systems. The types of edentulism and surgical guide support seemed to influence the positioning accuracy.
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Antal MA, Kiscsatári R, Braunitzer G, Piffkó J, Varga E, Eliaz N. Assessment of a novel electrochemically deposited smart bioactive trabecular coating (SBTC®): a randomized controlled clinical trial. Head Face Med 2024; 20:24. [PMID: 38627712 PMCID: PMC11022491 DOI: 10.1186/s13005-024-00426-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES A randomized controlled clinical trial of dental implants was conducted to compare the clinical properties of a novel electrochemically deposited calcium phosphate coating to those of a common marketed surface treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS Forty implants of the same brand and type were placed in 20 fully edentulous participants requiring mandibular implantation. The two study groups were defined by the surface treatment of the implants. 20 implants in the control group were coated via a commercial electrochemical surface treatment that forms a mixture of brushite and hydroxyapatite, while the remaining 20 in the test group were coated with a novel electrochemical Smart Bioactive Trabecular Coating (SBTC®). A split-mouth design was employed, with each participants receiving one control implant in one mandibular side and a test implant in the other. To mitigate potential operator-handedness bias, control and test implants were randomly assigned to mandibular sides. All cases underwent digital planning, implant placement with a static surgical guide, and participants received locator-anchored full-arch dentures. The primary outcome was implant stability (measured using Osstell ISQ) assessed at insertion, loading, and then 3 months, 9 months, and 2 years post-insertion. The secondary outcome was bone level change (in millimeters) over the 2-year observation period. Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQL) was monitored using the OHIP-14 questionnaire. Complications and adverse events were recorded. RESULTS Successful osseointegration and implant stability were achieved in all cases, allowing loading. ISQ values steadily increased throughout the observation period. While no significant differences were observed between the SBTC® and control coatings, the test group exhibited a higher ISQ gain. Bone resorption was somewhat lower in the SBTC® but not significantly so. Patients' OHRQL significantly improved after denture delivery and remained stable throughout the follow-up. No complications or adverse events were observed. CONCLUSIONS Based on the study results, we conclude that the new surface treatment is a safe alternative to the widely used control surface, demonstrating similar osseointegrative properties and time-dependent bone level changes. Further research may explore the broader implications of these findings. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study is registered on clinicaltrials.gov under the identifier ID: NCT06034171.
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- Mark Adam Antal
- Department of Operative and Esthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, 6720 Tisza Lajos Krt. 64-66, Szeged, Hungary.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Yu WF, Hu WJ. [Risk factors and prevention for implant treatment in patients with periodontitis]. Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 2024; 59:383-388. [PMID: 38548596 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112144-20230828-00117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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In patients with periodontitis, due to problems of periodontal tissue infection as well as soft and hard tissues defects, it may lead to implant infection, gingival papilla loss, soft tissue recession and poor coordination with adjacent teeth. For such patients, periodontal infection should be actively controlled before dental implant therapy. In consideration of insufficient soft and hard tissues, alveolar ridge preservation and soft tissue augmentation procedure can be used to preserve or increase soft and hard tissues as much as possible. Multi-disciplinary treatment is often needed for occlusion problems and coordination with adjacent tooth. Periodontal maintenance treatment of implants and natural teeth is also necessary after implant therapy. This paper discussed these risk factors and strategies for prevention and control, in order to provide some clinical guidances for the implant treatment of periodontitis patients.
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- W F Yu
- Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, ChinaYu Wenfeng is working on the Department of Stomatology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin 300110, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, ChinaYu Wenfeng is working on the Department of Stomatology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin 300110, China
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Xie Y, Qin Y, Wei M, Niu W. Application of sticky bone combined with concentrated growth factor (CGF) for horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation of anterior teeth: a randomized controlled clinical study. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:431. [PMID: 38589825 PMCID: PMC11003068 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04229-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study was designed to estimate the effect of sticky bone combined with concentrated growth factor (CGF) on anterior alveolar horizontal augmentation during implantation. METHODS Twenty-eight patients were randomly assigned to either the test group (Group 1, n = 14) or the control group (Group 2, n = 14). Patients in Group 1 and Group 2 underwent GBR using sticky bone combined with CGF and bone powders mixed with saline, respectively. On postoperative Day 7, the patients completed the visual analogue scale (VAS). Three-dimensional models of maxillary alveolar bone were reconstructed from CBCT data at different periods, and the bone volume conversion rate was calculated with the assistance of a measurement marker guide. Labial bone thickness before and after trauma closure and bone density at six months postoperatively were also measured. RESULTS The mean bone volume conversion rate for Group 1 (72.09 ± 12.18%) was greater than that for Group 2 (57.47 ± 9.62%, P = 0.002). The VAS score was lower for Group 1 than for Group 2 (P = 0.032). At six months postoperatively, greater bone density was found in patients in Group 1 than in those in Group 2, although the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The change in the thickness of the labial bone graft material in Group 1 was smaller than that in Group 2 (P = 0.025). CONCLUSION Sticky bone combined with CGF was able to achieve better bone augmentation than conventional GBR. With excellent mechanical properties and the capacity to release growth factors, sticky bone is an ideal material for bone grafting. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was registered at the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry on 10/04/2022 (Identification number: ChiCTR2200058500).
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- Yu Xie
- School of Stomatology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Implant Dentistry, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Implant Dentistry, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Stomatology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Implant Dentistry, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Stomatology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.
- Department of Implant Dentistry, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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Guillou E, Lerhe B, Gemmi T, Khenissa N, Latrèche S, Loridon G. Simultaneous sinus elevation and immediate implant placement without biomaterial: A technical note. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 125:101677. [PMID: 37926189 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2023.101677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Sinus floor elevation is widely considered as one of the most reliable and predictable procedures for augmenting posterior maxillary bone volume before implant placement. The lateral window technique is often described as the gold standard, especially when dealing with limited residual bone height. Traditionally, severe vertical defects in the posterior maxilla required a two-stage approach: first elevating the sinus membrane with biomaterial, followed by a second surgery for implant placement. This article introduces an innovative approach to the lateral sinus lift procedure, enabling simultaneous implant placement in sites with less than 5 mm of remaining bone height. This original one-stage surgical approach is interesting because it does not involve grafting of any biomaterial into the sinus. Its main objectives are to enhance safety and predictability while reducing the risk of post-operative infections. However, it's essential to emphasize that achieving an ideal implant position with adequate primary stability is crucial for its viability.
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- Estelle Guillou
- Department of Oral Surgery, Oral and Dental Medicine Institute, 28 Boulevard de Riquier, Nice 06300, France.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Head and Neck Institute, Nice 06100, France
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Oral and Dental Medicine Institute, 28 Boulevard de Riquier, Nice 06300, France; Private Practice, Saint-Raphaël 83700, France
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Oral and Dental Medicine Institute, 28 Boulevard de Riquier, Nice 06300, France
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Oral and Dental Medicine Institute, 28 Boulevard de Riquier, Nice 06300, France
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Oral and Dental Medicine Institute, 28 Boulevard de Riquier, Nice 06300, France
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Carrico C, Skrjanc L, Kanduti D, Deeb G, Deeb JG. Effect of guided implant placement learning experiences on freehand skills: A pilot study. Clin Exp Dent Res 2024; 10:e878. [PMID: 38506282 PMCID: PMC10952114 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Guided implant systems can be used as a training approach for placing implants. This in vitro prospective randomized pilot study evaluated the learning progression and skill development in freehand placement of two implants supporting a three-unit fixed prosthesis on a simulation model among novice operators. MATERIAL AND METHODS Four senior dental students with no prior implant placement experience participated in the study. As a baseline, each student placed two mandibular and two maxillary implants by freehand technique on a simulation model. Sixteen consecutive guided placements using a static guide, dynamic navigation, and template-based guide followed totaling 32 guided implant placements into maxillary and mandibular models. Freehand implant placements before and after the various guided navigation attempts were compared to assess their impact on freehand skill. Metrics compared included surgical time, horizontal, vertical, and angulation discrepancies between the planned and placed implant positions measured on superimposed CBCT scans and analyzed with repeated measures regression with Tukey's adjusted pairwise comparisons (α = .05). RESULTS Before training with guided techniques, the average baseline freehand implant placement took 10.2 min and decreased to 8.2 after training but this difference was not statistically significant (p = .1670) There was marginal evidence of a significant difference in the 3D apex deviation with an average improvement of 0.89 mm (95% CI: -0.38, 2.16, p = .1120); and marginal evidence of a significant improvement in the overall angle with an average improvement of 3.74° (95% CI: -1.00, 8.48, p = .0869) between baseline and final freehand placement attempts. CONCLUSIONS Within the limitations of this pilot study, guided implant placement experiences did not significantly benefit or hinder freehand placement skills. Dental students should be exposed to various placement techniques to prepare them for clinical practice and allow them to make informed decisions on the best technique based on their skills and a given clinical scenario.
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- Caroline Carrico
- Dental Public Health and Policy, School of DentistryVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmondVirginiaUSA
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- Department for Oral Diseases and Periodontology, Division for Dental Medicine, Faculty of MedicineUniversity of LjubljanaLjubljanaSlovenia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of DentistryVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmondVirginiaUSA
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- Department of Periodontics, School of DentistryVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmondVirginiaUSA
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Quispe-López N, Gómez-Polo C, Zubizarreta-Macho Á, Montero J. How do the dimensions of peri-implant mucosa affect marginal bone loss in equicrestal and subcrestal position of implants? A 1-year clinical trial. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2024; 26:442-456. [PMID: 38282266 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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INTRODUCTION There is evidence that the apico-coronal implant position and the mucosal phenotype can affect the extent of peri-implant bone loss. This clinical trial analyzes the bone remodeling and marginal bone loss that occur around conical-connection implants placed equicrestally and subcrestally, assessing the effect of the peri-implant soft-tissue phenotype. METHODS Fifty-one patients received 56 implants of distinct diameters (3.5 mm Ø n = 6; 4.3 mm Ø n = 41; 5 mm Ø n = 9) in the posterior part of the maxilla or mandible. The implants were placed equicrestally, 1 mm subcrestally and >1 mm subcrestally, depending on the initial supracrestal tissue height (STH). After 3 months of non-submerged healing, single metal-ceramic screw-retained implant-supported crowns were placed. Longitudinal measurements of STH, mucosal thickness and keratinized mucosa width (KMW) were made at the time of implant placement (T0), crown placement (T1), and after 3 (T2) and 6 months (T3) of prosthetic loading. At each of these points, a radiographic evaluation of bone remodeling and marginal bone loss was also performed. RESULTS STH was significantly greater for implants placed >1 mm subcrestally than for those placed 1 mm subcrestally. After 12 months of follow-up, a very significant (p < 0.001) loss of KMW was observed, in addition to a marginal bone loss of 0.08 ± 0.1, 0.15 ± 0.2, and 0.14 ± 0.2 mm in the groups placed equicrestally, 1 mm subcrestally and >1 mm subcrestally, respectively. After the multiple linear regression, marginal bone loss was found to depend primarily on KMW (β = -0.43), while also being affected by STH (β = 0.32) and implant diameter (β = -0.28). CONCLUSIONS Marginal bone loss may be influenced by the position with respect to the bone crest, as well as the KMW, STH, and implant diameter. However, more well-controlled studies are needed to verify these above-mentioned findings with different implant designs and connections.
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- Norberto Quispe-López
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dental Clinic, University of Salamanca, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dental Clinic, University of Salamanca, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dental Clinic, University of Salamanca, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dental Clinic, University of Salamanca, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, Salamanca, Spain
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Li X, Al-Wesabi SN, Wu Y, Li C, Hu C, Deng C, Wang L, Zhang G, Wang J, Zhu G, Man Y. Innovative principle of implant-oriented fibula placement in mandibular reconstruction using double-barrel fibula and simultaneous implants: A technical note. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 125:101682. [PMID: 37952892 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2023.101682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Simultaneous or secondary inserted implants with double-barrel fibula to reconstruct the mandible have become a common method. However, difficulties in later restoration caused by placement errors of fibula or incipiently placed implants have also been reported in some studies. This note describes a novel technique of implant-oriented guide plates helpful for mandible ablation, fibula segmentation and positioning, and implant placement. We design a series of guide plates especially an implant-fibula placing guide plate, and record and fix the relative spatial positions of the remaining teeth, the simultaneous implants and upper fibula. During surgery, the placement of upper fibula is oriented towards appropriate placement of implants. Therefore, the position of upper fibula can meet the requirements of simultaneous implant as much as possible. Within the limits of present observation, we believe that this technique may increase the manipuility while reducing the errors and the risk of complications.
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- Xinhui Li
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Elgarba BM, Fontenele RC, Tarce M, Jacobs R. Artificial intelligence serving pre-surgical digital implant planning: A scoping review. J Dent 2024; 143:104862. [PMID: 38336018 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To conduct a scoping review focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) applications in presurgical dental implant planning. Additionally, to assess the automation degree of clinically available pre-surgical implant planning software. DATA AND SOURCES A systematic electronic literature search was performed in five databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus), along with exploring gray literature web-based resources until November 2023. English-language studies on AI-driven tools for digital implant planning were included based on an independent evaluation by two reviewers. An assessment of automation steps in dental implant planning software available on the market up to November 2023 was also performed. STUDY SELECTION AND RESULTS From an initial 1,732 studies, 47 met eligibility criteria. Within this subset, 39 studies focused on AI networks for anatomical landmark-based segmentation, creating virtual patients. Eight studies were dedicated to AI networks for virtual implant placement. Additionally, a total of 12 commonly available implant planning software applications were identified and assessed for their level of automation in pre-surgical digital implant workflows. Notably, only six of these featured at least one fully automated step in the planning software, with none possessing a fully automated implant planning protocol. CONCLUSIONS AI plays a crucial role in achieving accurate, time-efficient, and consistent segmentation of anatomical landmarks, serving the process of virtual patient creation. Additionally, currently available systems for virtual implant placement demonstrate different degrees of automation. It is important to highlight that, as of now, full automation of this process has not been documented nor scientifically validated. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Scientific and clinical validation of AI applications for presurgical dental implant planning is currently scarce. The present review allows the clinician to identify AI-based automation in presurgical dental implant planning and assess the potential underlying scientific validation.
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- Bahaaeldeen M Elgarba
- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals, Campus Sint-Rafael, 3000 Leuven, Belgium & Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University, 31511 Tanta, Egypt.
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals, Campus Sint-Rafael, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China & Periodontology and Oral Microbiology, Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven & Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals, Campus Sint-Rafael, 3000 Leuven, Belgium & Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Ali M. Flapless dental implant surgery enabled by haptic robotic guidance: A case report. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2024; 26:251-257. [PMID: 37798788 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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This case report presents the use of haptic robotic technology in one patient with six implants placed in the maxilla and five implants in the lower mandible with the goal of individual single implant supported crowns to be placed over each implant after 6 months. All implants were placed using a flapless technique, with one immediate implant placement after extraction. All implants were placed with a high degree of accuracy relative to the pre-operative plan as determined by post-op CBCT analysis with an average angular deviation of 2.58° and positional deviations at the coronal and apical aspects of the implant around 1 mm (0.93 and 1.06 mm, respectively). Total surgical time of less than 2 h. Haptic robotics physically guides the location, orientation, and depth of the tools during both drilling and implantation and thus allows for accurate placement as well as the intra-operative flexibility to change the plan as necessary while providing excellent visualization and irrigation. This robotic technology provides a treatment that focuses on accuracy and safety providing the best chance at excellent surgical outcomes for the patient.
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- Mohamed Ali
- Implants Pro Center San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Block MS. Transitioning From Teeth to Implants: A Narrative Review. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 82:468-477. [PMID: 38336353 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2024.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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PURPOSE Patients may need removal of their teeth with placement of implants for rehabilitation. The clinical problem is the status of the remaining teeth and how this affects the timing for implant placement and the method for provisionalization. The importance of this review is to document the different strategies including sequential tooth removal and grafting and the use of teeth to provide a fixed provisional rather than a removable provisional, to provide surgeons with a reference to maintain patient function during their rehabilitation. METHODS Pubmed.gov was the information source. Years reviewed included 1990 to 2022. Inclusion criteria included only articles in peer-reviewed journals. Variables evaluated included the success for placing implants immediately into extraction sites, and the methods to transition between steps in their rehabilitation. Data collected were results of systematic reviews and independent clinical series, as well as case reports of prosthetic methods for transitioning. RESULTS The search used terms which included implants in extraction sites (n = 205) and transitioning teeth to implants (n = 153). Twenty-one articles were reviewed involving extraction sites and 19 articles reviewed concerning transitioning from teeth to implants. The placement of implants immediately into excretion sites did have a relative risk for failure compared to implant placement in healed sites. The use of non-restorable teeth to support a fixed provisional prosthesis was successful; however, variability in reporting prevented a statistical analysis. CONCLUSION The surgeon needs to utilize teeth to provide support during treatment phases in order to provide the patient with a fixed provisional prosthesis to allow for implant integration and to provide time for graft healing. Specific methods used for transitioning do not have a significant evidence base to recommend one method but routine prosthetic techniques have been used and are reported in case reports.
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- Michael S Block
- Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, LSU School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA; Private Practice, Metairie, LA.
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Davó R, Fan S, Wang F, Wu Y. Long-term survival and complications of Quad Zygoma Protocol with Anatomy-Guided Approach in severely atrophic maxilla: A retrospective follow-up analysis of up to 17 years. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2024; 26:343-355. [PMID: 38084831 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The objective of the study was to provide long-term clinical outcomes and complications in the severely atrophic edentulous maxillae treated by means of the quad zygoma protocol (QZP) using the Anatomy-Guided Approach (AGA). METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of all consecutive patients with severely atrophic edentulous maxilla and insufficient bone height and width in the anterior and posterior regions bilaterally, who underwent rehabilitation with the QZP between May 2006 and December 2021. All patients were followed for at least 1 year. All zygomatic implants (ZIs) were placed by the same surgeon. The primary endpoint of the study was the implant survival rate. Secondary endpoints were implant success rate, prosthesis success rate, complications, and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life using the OHIP-14 questionnaire. RESULTS A total of 56 patients (men 16, women 40) with 224 ZIs (Nobel Biocare, n = 204; Straumann, n = 16; Southern Implant, n = 4) placement were included with a mean follow-up period 8.8 ± 3.9 years (range, 1.2-17.0). The survival (success) rate was 97.7%. Five ZIs in four patients failed. The mean time between implant placement and failure was 8.6 years (range, 0.5-13.3). All patients received immediate loading with acrylic prosthesis. The successful rates for the definitive prosthesis were 98.2%. Forty-two patients received posterior cantilever for rehabilitation of fixed definitive prosthesis. Local orofacial inflammation (35.7%) and Sinusitis (12.5%) were the most common complications, occurring at a mean follow-up of 10.0 (range, 4.2-14.9) and 10.3 (range, 4.3-16.2) years, respectively. In 48 patients, the mean score of the OHIP-14 questionnaire was 1.7 ± 2.6 with the follow-up period of 9.0 ± 4.1 years. CONCLUSIONS The rehabilitation of severely atrophic edentulous maxilla using the QZP has shown a predictable and high survival rate in the long term. The implementation of an immediate loading protocol offers potential benefits in stabilizing ZIs with cross-arch stabilization. Moreover, the use of a posterior cantilever in reconstruction can effectively establish functional occlusion through well-distributed ZIs, eliminating the need for additional implant placement.
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- Rubén Davó
- Department of Implantology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vithas Davó Instituto Dental, Hospital Medimar Internacional, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Operations, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Second Dental Clinic, Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Second Dental Clinic, Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Second Dental Clinic, Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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Zuiderveld EG, Meijer HJA, Gareb B, Vissink A, Raghoebar GM. Single immediate implant placement in the maxillary aesthetic zone with and without connective tissue grafting: Results of a 5-year randomized controlled trial. J Clin Periodontol 2024; 51:487-498. [PMID: 38228860 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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AIM To assess the 5-year effects of grafting connective tissue while undertaking single immediate implant placement and provisionalization at the mid-buccal mucosa level (MBML). Secondary outcomes were buccal bone wall thickness (BBT), marginal bone level (MBL) and patient satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty patients with a single failing tooth in the maxillary anterior region were provided with an immediately placed and provisionalized implant. At implant placement, the patients randomly received either a connective tissue graft from the maxillary tuberosity (n = 30, test group) or no graft (n = 30, control group). The alveolar socket classification was mainly Type 2A. Data were collected before removing the failing tooth (T0 ), and at 1 (T1 ), 12 (T12 ) and 60 (T60 ) months after final crown placement. The primary outcome was the change in MBML compared with the pre-operative situation. Additionally, the change in BBT, MBL, aesthetics (using the Pink Aesthetic Score-White Aesthetic Score), soft-tissue peri-implant parameters and patient satisfaction were assessed. RESULTS At the 5-year follow-up, 27 patients could be analysed from each group. In each group, one implant was lost during the osseointegration period, within 3 months of placement, resulting in an implant survival rate of 96.7% in both groups. MBML change at T60 was -0.6 (-1.1 to -0.1) mm in the control group and 0.1 (-0.4 to 0.5) mm in the test group (p = .008). BBT and MBL, aesthetics, soft-tissue peri-implant parameters and patient satisfaction showed stable results and satisfied patients, without clinically relevant differences between the groups. CONCLUSIONS This 5-year follow-up study shows that grafting connective tissue when replacing a single failing tooth with immediately placed and provisionalized implant results in favourable peri-implant tissues and fewer MBML changes.
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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
- Department of Prosthodontics, Center for Dentistry and Oral Hygiene, 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
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Enrile de Rojas FJ, Ventura de la Torre J, Romero Griñolo JM. Long-term outcome of implants exhibiting buccal soft tissue dehiscence in the esthetic zone. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2024; 36:539-547. [PMID: 37771295 DOI: 10.1111/jerd.13141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Increasing aesthetic demands require that the color and contour of the peri-implant soft tissues be in harmony with the neighboring teeth. Recession, migration toward the apical, is a frequent clinical finding. Its presence can lead to inflammation and increased marginal bone loss. These complications, in addition to affecting the aesthetic results of our treatment, are difficult to treat and can threaten the survival of the implant. There are fewer studies showing the outcome of treatment of soft-tissue defects around implants. The aim of this article is to describe the treatment of a soft-tissue defect around an implant-supported prosthesis treatment, performed on two neighboring implants, in the esthetic zone in a patient with a high smile and to evaluate both the coverage achieved and the patient's esthetic satisfaction. CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS This study showed that a mucogingival approach, using a surgical technique designed for the treatment of alveolar ridge defects, together with tissue management with temporaries and a new restoration, achieved an optimal result. CONCLUSIONS The case has been closely followed up, for 10 years, and the authors have been able to confirm the long-term stability of the result. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The following paper shows the result of an innovative approach. Connective tissue platform technique, usually performed for soft-tissue augmentation, was used for a defect in soft-tissue dehiscence. The authors followed the results for 10 years, and the results achieved were satisfactory in terms of esthetic.
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Lin CH, Wang HL, Yu LW, Chou PY, Chang HC, Chang CH, Chang PC. Deep learning for the identification of ridge deficiency around dental implants. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2024; 26:376-384. [PMID: 38151900 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to use a deep learning (DL) approach for the automatic identification of the ridge deficiency around dental implants based on an image slice from cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS Single slices crossing the central long-axis of 630 mandibular and 845 maxillary virtually placed implants (4-5 mm diameter, 10 mm length) in 412 patients were used. The ridges were classified based on the intraoral bone-implant support and sinus floor location. The slices were either preprocessed by alveolar ridge homogenizing prior to DL (preprocessed) or left unpreprocessed. A convolutional neural network with ResNet-50 architecture was employed for DL. RESULTS The model achieved an accuracy of >98.5% on the unpreprocessed image slices and was found to be superior to the accuracy observed on the preprocessed slices. On the mandible, model accuracy was 98.91 ± 1.45%, and F1 score, a measure of a model's accuracy in binary classification tasks, was lowest (97.30%) on the ridge with a combined horizontal-vertical defect. On the maxilla, model accuracy was 98.82 ± 1.11%, and the ridge presenting an implant collar-sinus floor distance of 5-10 mm with a dehiscence defect had the lowest F1 score (95.86%). To achieve >90% model accuracy, ≥441 mandibular slices or ≥592 maxillary slices were required. CONCLUSIONS The ridge deficiency around dental implants can be identified using DL from CBCT image slices without the need for preprocessed homogenization. The model will be further strengthened by implementing more clinical expertise in dental implant treatment planning and incorporating multiple slices to classify 3-dimensional implant-ridge relationships.
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- Cheng-Hung Lin
- Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Periodontics, Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Periodontics, Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Starch-Jensen T, Bruun NH, Spin-Neto R. Endo-sinus bone gain following sinus membrane elevation without graft compared with sinus floor augmentation and a composite graft: a one-year single-blind randomized controlled trial. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 53:319-332. [PMID: 37891069 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2023.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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The objective of this study was to assess endo-sinus bone gain (ESBG) and bone density (BD) following maxillary sinus membrane elevation without graft (test) compared with maxillary sinus floor augmentation and 1:1 ratio of autogenous bone from the buccal antrostomy and deproteinized porcine bone mineral (control) using two- and three-dimensional radiographic methods. Forty healthy patients were randomly allocated to the test and control groups. Cone beam computed tomography scans were obtained at enrolment (T0), immediately after surgery (T1), at delivery of the prosthetic rehabilitation (T2), and 1 year after functional implant loading (T3). Mean differences were expressed with the 95% confidence interval. Significance was set at ≤ 0.05. ESBG and BD were significantly higher in the control group than test group at T1, T2, and T3 (P < 0.001). A significant decrease in ESBG and increase in BD was observed from T1 to T3 with both treatments (P < 0.001). There was a non-significant positive correlation of ESBG with implant protrusion length and non-significant negative correlation with residual bone height. In conclusion, test was associated with significantly lower ESBG and BD compared with control. However, the lower ESBG and BD did not appear to negatively affect the implant stability quotient or implant treatment outcome after 1 year of functional implant loading.
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- T Starch-Jensen
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital, and Department of Clinical Medicine, The Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
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- Unit of Clinical Biostatistics, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Section for Oral Radiology, Faculty of Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Wang W, Xu H, Mei D, Zhou C, Li X, Han Z, Zhou X, Li X, Zhao B. Accuracy of the Yakebot dental implant robotic system versus fully guided static computer-assisted implant surgery template in edentulous jaw implantation: A preliminary clinical study. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2024; 26:309-316. [PMID: 37728030 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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AIMS To compare the accuracy of the Yakebot dental implant robotic system with that of fully guided static computer-assisted implant surgery (CAIS) template in edentulous implantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirteen patients with edentulous were recruited and divided into two groups: the Yake robotic system group (experimental) (n = 5) and the CAIS group (control) (n = 8). Postoperative cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was performed immediately, and the 3-dimensional positions of implants were obtained and compared with that in the preoperative design. The comparison showed platform, apical, depth, and angular deviations. A value of p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS A total of 84 implants (36 in the robotic group and 48 in the CAIS group) were placed. The mean deviation at the implant platform, apex, depth, and angle in the CAIS group was 1.37 ± 0.72 mm, 1.28 ± 0.68 mm, 0.88 ± 0.47 mm, and 3.47 ± 2.02°, respectively. However, the mean deviation at the implant platform, apex, depth, and angle in the robotic group was 0.65 ± 0.25 mm, 0.65 ± 0.22 mm, 0.49 ± 0.24 mm, and 1.43 ± 1.18°, respectively. Significant differences in the four types of deviation (p < 0.05) between the two groups were observed. CONCLUSION The accuracy of robotic system in edentulous implant placement was superior to that of the CAIS template, suggesting that robotic system is more accurate, safe, and flexible, can be considered a promising treatment in clinical practice.
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- Wenxue Wang
- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- School of Stomatology of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Qingdao Dental Digital Medicine & 3D Printing Engineering Laboratory of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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He J, Zhang Q, Wang X, Fu M, Zhang H, Song L, Pu R, Jiang Z, Yang G. In vitro and in vivo accuracy of autonomous robotic vs. fully guided static computer-assisted implant surgery. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2024; 26:385-401. [PMID: 38214435 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the accuracy of autonomous robotic and fully guided static computer-assisted implant surgery (sCAIS) performed on models and patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was divided into in vitro and in vivo sections. In vitro, 80 operators were assigned to two groups randomly. Forty operators performed forty autonomous robotic implant (ARI group) surgeries and the remaining forty operators carried out forty fully guided sCAIS (FGI group) surgeries on maxillary models, respectively. Each operator placed an implant in one maxillary model. In vivo, 60 patients with 113 implants from 2019 to 2023 (ARI group: 32 patients, 58 implants; FGI group: 28 patients, 55 implants) receiving implant surgeries were incorporated in this retrospective research. The preoperative and postoperative cone beam computer tomographs (CBCTs) were utilized to estimate the linear deviations and angular deviations in two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) space. The Pearson's chi-square test, Shapiro-Wilk test, Student's t test, Mann-Whitney U test and mixed models were applied, and p <0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS In vitro, a total of 80 implants were enrolled and significant differences were found between the two groups (p < 0.001): The 3D deviation at the platform of ARI and FGI group was 0.58 ± 0.60 mm and 1.50 ± 1.46 mm, respectively, at the apex was 0.58 ± 0.60 mm and 1.78 ± 1.35 mm, respectively, and angle was 1.01 ± 0.87° and 2.93 ± 1.59°, respectively. Also, except for mesiodistal deviation at the implant platform, the rest linear and angular deviations in the ARI group were significantly lower than those in the FGI group in 2D space (p < 0.001). In vivo, a significantly lower mean of angular deviation (0.95 ± 0.50°, p < 0.001) and the linear deviation at both platform (0.45 ± 0.28 mm, p < 0.001) and apex (0.47 ± 0.28 mm, p < 0.001) were observed in ARI group when compared to the FGI group (4.31 ± 2.60°; 1.45 ± 1.27 mm; 1.77 ± 1.14 mm). CONCLUSIONS The use of autonomous robotic technology showed significantly higher accuracy than the fully guided sCAIS.
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- Jin He
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Schwarz F, Ramanauskaite A, Wetzel W, Mayer S, Obreja K, Parvini P. Clinical outcomes following a combined vertical and horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation and two-stage implant placement using either autogenous tooth roots or autogenous bone blocks. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2024; 26:369-375. [PMID: 38177089 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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AIM To assess and compare the short-term clinical outcomes following a combined vertical and horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation and two-stage implant placement using either autogenous tooth roots (TR) or autogenous bone blocks (AB). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of n = 27 patients (TR/AB: 13/14) exhibiting n = 31 implants (TR/AB: 14/17) were available for the analysis. Each subject had been allocated to a combined vertical and horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation using either (1) healthy TR (e.g., retained wisdom teeth), or (2) monocortical AB harvested from the retromolar area (i.e. external oblique line). Clinical parameters (e.g., bleeding on probing, BOP; probing pocket depth, PD; mucosal recession, MR) were recorded after a follow-up period of 16.03 ± 4.3 months following implant placement. RESULTS The survival rates amounted to 100% in both groups. TR and AB grafted sites were associated with similar changes in mean BOP (8.97 ± 27.73%; 11.90 ± 18.97%), PD (0.53 ± 0.49; 0.47 ± 0.67 mm), and MR (0.03 ± 0.13; 0.0 ± 0.02 mm) values. The incidence of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis at the patient level amounted to 15.38% and 0.0% in the TR-, and 28.57% and 7.14% in the AB group. CONCLUSIONS Both surgical procedures were associated with peri-implant tissue health and stability on the short-term.
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- F Schwarz
- Goethe University, Department of Oral Surgery and Implantology, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Goethe University, Department of Oral Surgery and Implantology, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Goethe University, Department of Oral Surgery and Implantology, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Goethe University, Department of Oral Surgery and Implantology, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Goethe University, Department of Oral Surgery and Implantology, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Goethe University, Department of Oral Surgery and Implantology, Frankfurt, Germany
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Pei X, Liu X, Iao S, Ma F, Li H, Sun F. Accuracy of 3 calibration methods of computer-assisted dynamic navigation for implant placement: An in vitro study. J Prosthet Dent 2024; 131:668-674. [PMID: 35431027 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Dynamic navigation for implant placement has been reported to be more accurate than freehand surgery. However, the accuracy of the calibration methods used for navigation in partially edentulous individuals with distal extensions remains unknown. PURPOSE The purpose of this in vitro study on dental models was to evaluate the accuracy of 3 calibration methods of dynamic navigation for implant placement in the distal extension of partially edentulous arches. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eleven standardized polyurethane mandibular models with distal extensions were prepared. The left first molar, second molar, and second premolar from each model (33 tooth sites) were randomly assigned to 1 of the 3 calibration methods: U-shaped tube embedded with radiopaque markers, anatomic tooth cusps, and bone markers with the random number table method. Preoperative and postoperative cone beam computed tomography images were obtained for deviation analyses. The primary outcomes were 3-dimensional (3D) deviation at the implant platform and apex and angular deviation. Differences among the test groups were analyzed by using a 1-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the least significant difference (LSD) post hoc test (α=.05). RESULTS The mean ±standard deviation 3D deviations were 0.78 ±0.34, 1.86 ±0.91, and 1.44 ±0.57 mm at the implant platform and 0.79 ±0.35, 2.19 ±1.01, and 1.49 ±0.50 mm at the apex in the U-shaped tube, tooth cusp, and bone marker groups, respectively. The 3D deviations at the implant platform and apex were significantly different among the groups (P<.01). The angular deviation was 1.36 ±0.54, 2.95 ±2.07, and 2.92 ±2.45 degrees, with no significant differences among the groups (P=.092). CONCLUSIONS In the dynamic navigation of implant placement in the distal extension of partially edentulous arches, the U-shaped tube calibration with radiopaque markers was more accurate than the anatomic tooth cusp or bone marker calibration.
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- Xiyan Pei
- Lecturer, First Clinic Division, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, PR China
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- Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, PR China
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- PhD student, Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, PR China
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- Lecturer, First Clinic Division, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, PR China
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- Lecturer, First Clinic Division, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, PR China
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- Clinical Professor, First Clinic Division, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, PR China.
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Park DH, Jun JH, Yun SH, Choi BS, Fiorellini JP, Tallarico M, Hwang KG, Park CJ. Semi-customized three-dimensional ultra-fine titanium meshes in guided bone regeneration for implant therapy in severe alveolar bone defect: a case report. Int J Implant Dent 2024; 10:17. [PMID: 38551730 PMCID: PMC10980665 DOI: 10.1186/s40729-024-00535-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
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This case report provides a detailed description of a simple and fast bone regeneration procedure using a semi-customized three-dimensional ultra-fine titanium mesh. A 50-year-old male with a severe vertical and horizontal bone defect in the anterior mandible underwent implant treatment in a staged approach. The autologous bone was combined with a xenograft, and the mixture was grafted to augment the bone defect and covered with semi-customized ultra-fine titanium meshes, which were selected among its various types according to size and configuration of the bone defect, directly connected and immobilized on the tenting screws with minimal shaping. In a postoperative 6 months re-entry surgery, the performed titanium meshes were removed, implants were placed, and a bone core biopsy was obtained that demonstrated satisfactory new bone formation. Finally, two months later, the definitive prosthesis was installed. This semi-customized ultra-fine titanium mesh could help an implant clinician obtain more predictable results in the guided bone regeneration (GBR).
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- Dae-Ho Park
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Tissue Regeneration Institute, Osstem Implant Co. Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Periodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
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Bayram F, Göçmen G, Özkan Y. Evaluating risk factors and complications in mandibular ramus block grafting: a retrospective cohort study. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:226. [PMID: 38514518 PMCID: PMC10957589 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05613-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This retrospective cohort study aimed to identify the complications and risk factors associated with alveolar grafting using autologous mandibular ramus grafts, guided by the research question: What are the complications encountered in patients undergoing alveolar bone grafting using autologous mandibular ramus block and what are the risk factors associated with the development of these complications? MATERIALS AND METHODS The study included 70 patients who underwent alveolar crest augmentation with autologous mandibular ramus block grafting. Intraoperative, early postoperative, and late postoperative complications were analyzed, as were various risk factors. RESULTS The results showed that the majority of patients had successful outcomes with minimal complications. Sex was found to significantly influence the visibility of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN). Early postoperative complications were associated with IAN visibility and the use of a single screw for graft fixation. Late postoperative complications were significantly associated with the presence of infection. CONCLUSION The findings emphasize the importance of careful surgical techniques, infection prevention, and patient selection in minimizing complications. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This article may contribute to clinicians' and so patients' understanding of potential risk factors associated with over all ramus block grafting procedure. Based on this information, clinicians can also improve their ability to manage risk factors and associated complications and compare ramus block grafting with other alternatives to determine the best treatment approach for that particular patient.
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- Ferit Bayram
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Marmara University School of Dentistry, Istanbul, 34854, Turkey.
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Marmara, Basibuyuk Yolu 9/3 34854 Basibuyuk / Maltepe / Istanbul, Istanbul, 34854, Turkey.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Marmara University School of Dentistry, Istanbul, 34854, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Marmara University School of Dentistry, Istanbul, 34854, Turkey
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Narde J, Ahmed N, Marrapodi MM, Siurkel Y, Ronsivalle V, Cicciù M, Minervini G. Evaluation and assessment of the survival of tooth implant supported prosthesis in tooth and implant supported rehabilitation cases with metal frameworks. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:379. [PMID: 38519932 PMCID: PMC10960445 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04117-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Over the years, implant therapy has been a commonly used treatment option for individuals who are partially or totally edentulous, with a long-term success rate of over 90%. With significant advancements in biomaterials and technology, implant dentistry can now conduct prosthetic rehabilitations in the majority of patients catering to all types of needs. However, in order to meet the demands of a patient base that is always growing, new trends in implantology are emerging in recent years that are focused on minimally invasive surgery and financial sustainability. In certain clinical scenarios, connecting teeth and implants to support fixed partial prosthesis (FPPs) may be a predictable and workable course of treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS 22 patients were selected for this study who had tooth and implant supported prosthesis placed as a final restoration. Out of these 22 patients; 12 were male and 10 were female patients. Implants were placed following proper protocol and if grafting procedures were required they were carried out. A second stage surgical procedure was carried out and delayed loading protocols were followed. The statistical analysis was done using the IBM SPSS 24.0, Chicago, USA. The survival of the implants and teeth were measured by the Kaplan Meier survival scale. Bone loss was assessed at baseline(upon loading), 12 months and 24 months. RESULTS The implant survival rate was measured at 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months. At 24 months, one implant showed failure, so the survival rate of the implants were 95.4%. Bone loss of 1 mm was seen around one implant at 12 months. Bone loss of 1 and 2 mm was present around two implants and one implant respectively at 24 months. CONCLUSION From the results of this study, we can conclude that tooth implant supported prosthesis show very good survival when used in rehabilitation cases.
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- Joshua Narde
- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialist Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli,", Naples, 80138, Italy
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- International European University School of Medicine, Akademika Hlushkova Ave, 42В, Kyiv, Kyiv, 03187, Ukraine.
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- Department of Biomedical and Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, Catania University, Catania, 95123, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, Catania University, Catania, 95123, Italy
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- Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, 80121, Italy
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Khaohoen A, Powcharoen W, Sornsuwan T, Chaijareenont P, Rungsiyakull C, Rungsiyakull P. Accuracy of implant placement with computer-aided static, dynamic, and robot-assisted surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:359. [PMID: 38509530 PMCID: PMC10956322 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04033-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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This systematic review explores the accuracy of computerized guided implant placement including computer-aided static, dynamic, and robot-assisted surgery. An electronic search up to February 28, 2023, was conducted using the PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases using the search terms "surgery", "computer-assisted", "dynamic computer-assisted", "robotic surgical procedures", and "dental implants". The outcome variables were discrepancies including the implant's 3D-coronal, -apical and -angular deviations. Articles were selectively retrieved according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the data were quantitatively meta-analysed to verify the study outcomes. Sixty-seven articles were finally identified and included for analysis. The accuracy comparison revealed an overall mean deviation at the entry point of 1.11 mm (95% CI: 1.02-1.19), and 1.40 mm (95% CI: 1.31-1.49) at the apex, and the angulation was 3.51˚ (95% CI: 3.27-3.75). Amongst computerized guided implant placements, the robotic system tended to show the lowest deviation (0.81 mm in coronal deviation, 0.77 mm in apical deviation, and 1.71˚ in angular deviation). No significant differences were found between the arch type and flap operation in cases of dynamic navigation. The fully-guided protocol demonstrated a significantly higher level of accuracy compared to the pilot-guided protocol, but did not show any significant difference when compared to the partially guided protocol. The use of computerized technology clinically affirms that operators can accurately place implants in three directions. Several studies agree that a fully guided protocol is the gold standard in clinical practice.
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- Angkoon Khaohoen
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
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Natale M, Soardi CM, Saleh MHA, Ponzi A, Tagliaferri D, Filannino FM, Fontana F, Decker A, Marinotti F, d'Ambrosio A, Wang HL. Immediate Implant Placement Using the Socket Shield Technique: Clinical, Radiographic, and Volumetric Results Using 3D Digital Techniques-A Case Series. INT J PERIODONT REST 2024; 44:187-195. [PMID: 37939278 DOI: 10.11607/prd.6531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Extraction-site alveolar remodeling is a major concern due to negative volumetric hard and soft tissue changes that inevitably limit rehabilitation options and diminish esthetic outcomes. Surgical techniques employed to minimize alveolar dimensional changes are not always predictable. Utilizing a socket shield with an immediate surgical implant procedure helps maintain a thin portion of the root in the vestibular area and thus minimizes bone resorption, especially at the coronal cortical aspect. This case series assesses the dimensional changes in peri-alveolar structures via superimposition of the preoperative and 6-month postoperative 3D digital quantification of soft tissue. Fifty patients with 50 sites fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Implant survival was 100%, with no incidence of complications. Tissue changes were as follows: -0.85 mm at the mesial papilla, -0.95 mm at the distal papilla, -0.7 mm at both the vertical and horizontal central margins, -0.21 mm at a distance 4 mm from the margin, and -0.64 mm at the palatal central margin. The buccal contour was clinically convex in all cases. The site with highest frequency of > 1 mm of dimensional loss was the distal papilla (42% of sites), and the site with the lowest frequency was the point 4 mm from the midfacial margin (0% of sites).
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Al-Haj Husain A, Zollinger M, Stadlinger B, Özcan M, Winklhofer S, Al-Haj Husain N, Schönegg D, Piccirelli M, Valdec S. Magnetic resonance imaging in dental implant surgery: a systematic review. Int J Implant Dent 2024; 10:14. [PMID: 38507139 PMCID: PMC10954599 DOI: 10.1186/s40729-024-00532-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To comprehensively assess the existing literature regarding the rapidly evolving in vivo application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for potential applications, benefits, and challenges in dental implant surgery. METHODS Electronic and manual searches were conducted in PubMed MEDLINE, EMBASE, Biosis, and Cochrane databases by two reviewers following the PICOS search strategy. This involved using medical subject headings (MeSH) terms, keywords, and their combinations. RESULTS Sixteen studies were included in this systematic review. Of the 16, nine studies focused on preoperative planning and follow-up phases, four evaluated image-guided implant surgery, while three examined artifact reduction techniques. The current literature highlights several MRI protocols that have recently investigated and evaluated the in vivo feasibility and accuracy, focusing on its potential to provide surgically relevant quantitative and qualitative parameters in the assessment of osseointegration, peri-implant soft tissues, surrounding anatomical structures, reduction of artifacts caused by dental implants, and geometric accuracy relevant to implant placement. Black Bone and MSVAT-SPACE MRI, acquired within a short time, demonstrate improved hard and soft tissue resolution and offer high sensitivity in detecting pathological changes, making them a valuable alternative in targeted cases where CBCT is insufficient. Given the data heterogeneity, a meta-analysis was not possible. CONCLUSIONS The results of this systematic review highlight the potential of dental MRI, within its indications and limitations, to provide perioperative surgically relevant parameters for accurate placement of dental implants.
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- Adib Al-Haj Husain
- Clinic of Cranio-Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Plattenstrasse 11, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Neuroradiology, Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Cranio-Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Plattenstrasse 11, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Cranio-Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Plattenstrasse 11, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Chewing Function Disturbances and Dental Biomaterials, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Chewing Function Disturbances and Dental Biomaterials, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Departement of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Cranio-Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Plattenstrasse 11, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Singthong W, Serichetaphongse P, Chengprapakorn W. A randomized clinical trial on the accuracy of guided implant surgery between two implant-planning programs used by inexperienced operators. J Prosthet Dent 2024; 131:436-442. [PMID: 35314068 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.01.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Various static implant planning software packages have been developed for the purpose of static computer-assisted implant surgery. However, how different software programs affect the accuracy of implant placement is unclear. PURPOSE The purpose of this clinical study was to evaluate and examine the difference in posterior implant positioning between the planned and placed positions when inexperienced operators, following a fully guided implant surgery protocol, used 2 static implant planning software packages. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty-four participants who needed single posterior implant placement were randomly divided into 2 groups based on the used implant planning software program (coDiagnostiX, n=12; Implant Studio, n=12). The dataset of the placed implant position, generated by digitizing the implant impression, was superimposed on the planned implant position. The number of horizontal, angular, and vertical deviations of the placed implants were measured for each software package and statistically analyzed with the independent t test (α=.05). RESULTS The coDiagnostiX group presented with a mean horizontal deviation at the entry point (DE) of 1.07 ±0.36 mm, mean angular deviation (DA) of 3.52 ±1.64 degrees, and mean depth deviation (DD) of -0.71 ±0.29 mm, while the mean DE, mean DA, and mean DD in the Implant Studio group were 0.97 ±0.33 mm, 3.77 ±2.16 degrees, and -0.84 ±0.30 mm, respectively. Statistically, no significant differences were found between coDiagnostiX and Implant Studio programs for all these results (P>.05). CONCLUSIONS Acceptable accuracy of implant positioning can be expected by inexperienced operators if they follow the guidelines of either of the 2 software packages. Both the coDiagnostiX and Implant Studio programs showed similar results, with a shallower than planned implant depth of 0.71 and 0.84 mm, respectively.
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- Wanwanat Singthong
- Graduate student, Department of Esthetic restorative and Implant Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Babayan M, Bidra AS. Management of bleeding during dental implant surgery using a novel implant with an abbreviated drilling protocol: A clinical report. J Prosthodont 2024; 33:206-211. [PMID: 37634077 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023] Open
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Coagulopathy is a well-recognized complication in dental surgery in patients who use oral anticoagulants or some dietary supplements. Proper pre-operative diagnosis, medical consultation, timely management, and conservative treatment can decrease the incidence of such complications. Management of bleeding during dental implant surgery commonly involves conventional methods such as discontinuation of anticoagulant use, compression, styptics, and local anesthetic administration containing vasoconstrictors. This clinical report describes the successful management of a patient with a history of coagulopathy who was rehabilitated with complete arch fixed implant-supported prostheses with immediate loading. A novel implant design with a significantly abbreviated single drill protocol for osteotomy preparation was used in an outpatient setting. The novel protocol successfully decreased the overall bleeding and significantly reduced the intraoperative time for the surgical procedure. Additional considerations related to the novel implant design and osteotomy protocol, supplementary applications, and advantages of the protocol are presented in this article.
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- Mikhail Babayan
- Former Resident, Division of Prosthodontics, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Division of Prosthodontics, Department of Reconstructive Sciences, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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Randi CJ, Heiderich CMC, Serrano RV, Morimoto S, de Moraes LOC, Campos L, Palma LF. Use of ozone therapy in Implant Dentistry: a systematic review. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 28:39-49. [PMID: 36907921 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-023-01149-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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PURPOSE Ozone is a potent antioxidant agent which presents an important antimicrobial action and many other biological effects. Although ozone therapy has been widely described and summarized in several other Dentistry areas recently, the studies concerning Dental Implantology have not been systematically compiled and evaluated. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ozone therapy in dental implant procedures. METHODS MEDLINE (via PUBMED), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and OpenGrey databases were searched (up to, and including, January 23, 2023) for studies in the English language. In addition, the reference lists of the articles were manually examined. Only interventional studies (controlled clinical trials, randomized or not) were considered eligible for inclusion. The risk of bias in each included study was assessed using the Cochrane tool for assessing risk of bias in randomized trials - version 2. RESULTS 71 potentially eligible records were retrieved but only 5 articles were evaluated and considered eligible for inclusion. Among the studies, 2 addressed clinical situations related to implant insertion, and 3 involved pathological conditions affecting implants in function. Furthermore, only one randomized clinical trial was categorized as low risk of bias. CONCLUSION The adjuvant use of ozone therapy may positively affect some outcomes in Implant Dentistry, both in treating pathological conditions and conducting rehabilitation (implant installation, secondary implant stability). However, as most studies have a high risk of bias and high heterogeneity, a definitive conclusion cannot be drawn.
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- Cristhye Jane Randi
- Specialization Course in Oral Implantology, Faculdade CTA, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Implantology, School of Dentistry, University of Santo Amaro, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Rossi AL, Guerri F, Cattaneo C, Pappalardo FG, Arcari M, Tagliatesta L. Lateralization of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve in the Rehabilitation of Mandibular Atrophy: Case Report. Compend Contin Educ Dent 2024; 45:147-150. [PMID: 38460139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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The lateralization of the inferior alveolar nerve, or LIAN procedure, may be a surgical consideration for implant-prosthetic rehabilitation in the edentulous mandibular posterior region. This technique can be advantageous in that it does not require a donor site and allows for the immediate placement of an implant, potentially leading to reduced morbidity, healing time, and costs. Although such risks as altered sensory nerve function and weakening of the mandibular body are associated with the LIAN procedure, it is a viable alternative to various regenerative techniques to rehabilitate a patient with an implant-supported fixed prosthesis.
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- Alessandro Luigi Rossi
- Specialist in Oral Surgery, Department of Health Sciences, Unit of Oral Surgery, Santi Paolo and Carlo Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Specialist in Oral Surgery, Department of Health Sciences, Unit of Oral Surgery, Santi Paolo and Carlo Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Specialist in Oral Surgery, Department of Health Sciences, Unit of Oral Surgery, Santi Paolo and Carlo Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Specialist in Oral Surgery, Department of Health Sciences, Unit of Oral Surgery, Santi Paolo and Carlo Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Resident in Oral Surgery, Department of Health Sciences, Unit of Oral Surgery, Santi Paolo and Carlo Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Specialist in Oral Surgery, Department of Health Sciences, Unit of Oral Surgery, Santi Paolo and Carlo Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Verma M, Faraz F, Bhardwaj S, Sood A. Evaluation of safety and efficacy of locally developed dental implants: A noninferiority randomized controlled trial. J Prosthet Dent 2024; 131:443-449. [PMID: 35279301 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2021.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Various dental implants are available in India, but imported devices are expensive; an affordable locally produced dental implant system would be beneficial. PURPOSE The purpose of this noninferiority randomized controlled trial was to compare the safety and efficacy of a locally developed dental implant system to those of an established imported dental implant system with similar microsurface characteristics. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 136 participants with 201 partially edentulous sites, aged 18 to 65 years, were enrolled in the trial, with 134 sites receiving test implants and 67 sites control implants (n ratio, 2:1). The implants received a delayed submerged healing protocol and were loaded 3 to 6 months after surgery. Maximum insertion torque (IT) was recorded during the implant surgery, and the implant stability quotient (ISQ) was evaluated on the day of surgery and at the second-stage procedure. The mean crestal bone loss (MCBL) was measured on periapical radiographs at prosthetic placement (baseline) and at 6 months and 12 months after loading. The primary measure of outcome was the implant survival rate, and the secondary measure of evaluation was the intergroup difference in MCBL at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. RESULTS A total of 127 test and 61 control implant sites were available for follow-up 1 year after prosthesis placement. At the end of 12 months, the test and control implant groups demonstrated a survival rate of 97% and 100%, respectively. The MCBL difference was significant between the 2 groups at baseline (P<.05). However, at 6 and 12 months, the difference between the test and control groups was not significantly different (P>.05). CONCLUSIONS The survival rate of the test group fell within the previously assumed 10% noninferiority margin. Therefore, the null hypothesis was accepted for the trial, and the locally developed implants were noninferior to the imported implants at a sample allocation ratio of 2:1.
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- Mahesh Verma
- Professor Emeritus, Department of Prosthodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India; Vice Chancellor, G.G.S.I.P.U., Delhi, India
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- Professor, Department of Periodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Project Scientist II- Periodontics, Dental Implant Development Project, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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- Consultant, Prosthodontics, The Atelier Dental Practice, New Delhi, India
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Wang Y, Yu S, Wang Y, Feng Y, Yan Q, Zhang Y. Effect of implant shape and length on the accuracy of robot-assisted immediate implant surgery: An in vitro study. Clin Oral Implants Res 2024; 35:350-357. [PMID: 38174662 DOI: 10.1111/clr.14232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the accuracy of immediate implant placement of cylindrical implants (CI) and tapered implants (TI) of different lengths using a robotic dental implant system. MATERIALS AND METHODS CI and TI of three lengths (8, 10, and 12 mm) each were digitally planned and placed in a three-dimensional printed extraction socket model under robotic guidance. There were six groups with three samples in each group, resulting in a total of 18 samples. Implant angular deviation, platform point deviation (total, lateral, depth), and implant apical point deviation (total, lateral, depth) were recorded and compared between the different groups. RESULTS The angular deviations for CI 8 mm, CI 10 mm, CI 12 mm, TI 8 mm, TI 10 mm, and TI 12 mm were 1.32° ± 0.19°, 1.03° ± 0.56°, 1.31° ± 0.38°, 1.27° ± 0.64°, 1.10° ± 0.43° and 1.05° ± 0.45°, respectively. The total deviations of platform and apical points for CI 8 mm, CI 10 mm, CI 12 mm, TI 8 mm, TI 10 mm, and TI 12 mm were 0.79 ± 0.18 mm, 0.77 ± 0.33 mm; 0.64 ± 0.21 mm, 0.55 ± 0.17 mm; 0.64 ± 0.37 mm, 0.65 ± 0.34 mm; 0.68 ± 0.26 mm, 0.71 ± 0.20 mm; 0.70 ± 0.12 mm, 0.66 ± 0.23 mm; and 0.71 ± 0.15 mm, 0.77 ± 0.29 mm, respectively, and had no significant differences. CONCLUSIONS Within the limitation of this study, acceptable accuracy can be achieved for both TI and CI using robotic systems. Our study demonstrated that the implant shape and length did not affect the accuracy of immediate implant placement under robotic guidance in vitro. However, further trials are required to confirm their efficacy in clinical practice.
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- Yunxiao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Oral Biomaterials and Application Technology Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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Liu R, Xia R, Zhang L, Gan X, Li C, Liu Q, Chen Z, Chen Z. The influence of guide stabilizers and their application sequences on trueness and precision of surgical guides in free end situations: An in vitro analysis. Clin Oral Implants Res 2024; 35:294-304. [PMID: 38112164 DOI: 10.1111/clr.14226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the impact of guide stabilizers and their application sequences on implant placement accuracy of guided implant surgery in multiple teeth loss at free end. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, 96 implants were placed in the regions of #34, #36, and #37 of 32 identical mandibular models. The influence of using guide stabilizers or not (group A and group B) and various guide stabilizers application sequences (group B: #34 → #36 → #37; group C: #36 → #34 → #37; group D: #37 → #34 → #36) on implant placement trueness and precision was investigated. Data were analyzed using T-tests and one-way ANOVA. RESULTS Group B showed significant benefits in enhancing implant placement precision. Compared to group A, it resulted in reducing 3D-deviation at crest and 2D deviation in vestibular-oral direction at both crest and apex. Furthermore, group D demonstrated greater improvement in global implant placement precision by reducing 2D deviation in mesial-distal direction at both crest and apex. Among the three different stabilizer application sequences, group D exhibited the highest level of implant placement precision. CONCLUSIONS In cases of missing teeth at distal free end, the use of guide stabilizers and their application sequences does not have a significant impact on implant placement trueness. However, they do improve implant placement precision compared to methods that do not utilize guide stabilizers. Specifically, applying a guide stabilizer first at the furthest implant site to change teeth loss classification from free end to edentulous space with posterior support is the most reliable sequence.
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- Runheng Liu
- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center of Oral Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center of Oral Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center of Oral Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center of Oral Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center of Oral Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center of Oral Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center of Oral Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center of Oral Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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Kang YF, Ge YJ, Ding MK, Liu-Fu JF, Cai ZG, Shan XF. A comparison of accuracy among different approaches of static-guided implant placement in patients treated with mandibular reconstruction: A retrospective study. Clin Oral Implants Res 2024; 35:251-257. [PMID: 38031527 DOI: 10.1111/clr.14219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the differences in the accuracy of immediate intraoral, immediate extraoral, and delayed dental implant placement with surgical guides (static computer-aided implant surgery) in patients treated with mandibular reconstruction. METHODS This was a retrospective study. The patients were divided into three groups: immediate intraoral placement (IIO), immediate extraoral placement (IEO), and delayed placement (DEL). Four variables were used to compare the planned and actual implant positions: angular deviation, three-dimensional (3D) deviation at the entry point of the implant, 3D deviation at the apical point of the implant, and depth deviation. RESULTS The angular deviation was significantly higher in the IIO group than in the IEO (p < .05) and DEL (p < .05) groups. The 3D deviation at the entry point was significantly higher in the IIO group than in the IEO (p < .05) and DEL (p < .01) groups. The 3D deviation at the apical point was significantly higher in the IIO group than in the IEO (p < .01) and DEL (p < .01) groups. The depth deviation was significantly higher in the IIO group than in the IEO (p < .05) and DEL (p < .05) groups. There was no statistical difference between the IEO and DEL group in angular and 3D deviation. CONCLUSION With surgical guides, among the different approaches for implant placement, delayed implant placement remains the most accurate approach for patients treated with mandibular reconstruction.
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- Yi-Fan Kang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health, National Medical Products Administration Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, China
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- National Center of Stomatology, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health, National Medical Products Administration Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, China
- Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health, National Medical Products Administration Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health, National Medical Products Administration Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health, National Medical Products Administration Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health, National Medical Products Administration Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing, China
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Majid OW. Does flapless immediate implant placement lead to significant preservation of buccal bone compared to flap surgical protocol? Evid Based Dent 2024; 25:9-10. [PMID: 37814005 DOI: 10.1038/s41432-023-00934-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. DATA SOURCES The electronic search included Pubmed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane databases up to June 2022. Cross-referencing, searching for gray literature at ( www. CLINICALTRIALS gov ), and hand searching of seven relevant journals were also performed. SELECTION CRITERIA Inclusion criteria consisted of: randomized clinical trials (RCTs) published in English comparing flapless to flap surgery for IIP using single titanium implants in the esthetic zone of healthy ≥18 years old patients. Prospective and retrospective case series, cross-sectional studies, letters to editors and reviews were excluded. The key study factor was to assess the impact of the surgical approach (flap versus flapless surgery) on buccal hard and soft tissue changes after single immediate implants for the anterior teeth in healthy adult patients. The primary outcome was horizontal buccal bone change (HBBC), measured by CBCT. Secondary outcomes were implant survival, vertical buccal bone change, postoperative pain, and clinical and esthetic parameters. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Two independent reviewers conducted both electronic and manual searches for eligible clinical studies. The evaluation was carried out at the title level followed by the abstract level, and the full texts of the qualified articles were then examined. Any disagreements were resolved by discussion with a third reviewer. Quality assessment of the included RCTs was conducted by two additional reviewers who were not part in the search process using the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2). A meta-analysis was conducted on outcome variables that were documented in three or more articles. RESULTS Five RCTs fully met the selection criteria for the final qualitative analysis comprising data of 140 patients who received 140 single immediate implants (flapless: 68; flap:72) with a mean age ranging from 30 to 67 years. Follow-up extended for 6-12 months. Two RCTs showed an overall low risk of bias, whereas the other three RCTs had an overall high risk, basically due to using inappropriate methods of outcome measurements. Meta-analysis included three RCTs and revealed a mean difference of 0.48 mm (95% CI [0.13,0.84], p = 0.007) in HBBC between surgical approaches, favoring flapless surgery. Heterogeneity among the studies was low (I2 = 29%; p = 0.250). For implant survival, however, meta-analysis failed to find a significant difference among the groups (RR 1.00, 95% CI [0.93, 1.07], p = 0.920). Due to limited data, meta-analyses could not be conducted for other secondary outcomes. Available studies consistently showed a favorable effect of flapless surgery in terms of vertical buccal bone change and pain, while only one study assessed the vertical midfacial soft tissue change, and no data were reported on esthetic outcomes. CONCLUSION According to CBCT data, flapless IIP resulted in greater preservation of buccal bone as compared to flap IIP. However, the clinical significance of this finding remains uncertain since clinical and esthetic outcomes were insufficiently reported.
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- Omer Waleed Majid
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Mosul University, Mosul, Iraq.
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Michelinakis G, Apostolakis D, Nikolidakis D, Blum IR. A comprehensive review and update on the current state of computer-assisted rehabilitation in implant dentistry. Prim Dent J 2024; 13:64-73. [PMID: 38424692 DOI: 10.1177/20501684241231672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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AIM This paper provides a comprehensive review of the established concepts and newer developments related to computer-assisted implant rehabilitation. METHODS Two independent researchers searched the English literature published to 31st December 2023 in the PubMed/Medline database for primary and secondary research and related publications on computer-assisted implant planning, computer-assisted implant placement and computer-assisted implant restoration. RESULTS A total of 58,923 papers were identified, 198 relevant papers were read in full text and 110 studies were finally included. Computer-assisted implant rehabilitation was found to result in more precise implant positioning than freehand placement. Advantages include reduced trauma and surgery time; disadvantages include reduced primary implant stability and higher cost. CONCLUSION Computer-assisted surgery is particularly indicated in cases of critical anatomy, but may encounter limitations in terms of cost, restricted mouth opening, visibility and adjustment of the surgical guides and the need for prior familiarisation with the procedure. Nonetheless, this surgical technique reduces the post-implant placement complication rate.
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- George Michelinakis
- George Michelinakis DDS, MSc, MPhil Prosthodontist, Crete Implants Private Dental Practice, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Dimitrios Apostolakis DDS, MSc, MSc Radiologist, Dental Radiology in Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Dimitrios Nikolidakis DDS, MSc, PhD Periodontist, Clinic Perio, Private Dental Practice, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Igor R. Blum DDS, PhD, Dr Med Dent, MSc, MA (Educ), MFDS RCS (Eng), MFDS RCS (Edin), FDS (Rest Dent) RCS (Eng), FFDRCSI, FCGDent, PGCHE, FHEA, FICD, LLM (Medico-Legal Law) Professor/Consultant & Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- George Michelinakis DDS, MSc, MPhil Prosthodontist, Crete Implants Private Dental Practice, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Dimitrios Apostolakis DDS, MSc, MSc Radiologist, Dental Radiology in Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Dimitrios Nikolidakis DDS, MSc, PhD Periodontist, Clinic Perio, Private Dental Practice, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Igor R. Blum DDS, PhD, Dr Med Dent, MSc, MA (Educ), MFDS RCS (Eng), MFDS RCS (Edin), FDS (Rest Dent) RCS (Eng), FFDRCSI, FCGDent, PGCHE, FHEA, FICD, LLM (Medico-Legal Law) Professor/Consultant & Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- George Michelinakis DDS, MSc, MPhil Prosthodontist, Crete Implants Private Dental Practice, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Dimitrios Apostolakis DDS, MSc, MSc Radiologist, Dental Radiology in Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Dimitrios Nikolidakis DDS, MSc, PhD Periodontist, Clinic Perio, Private Dental Practice, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Igor R. Blum DDS, PhD, Dr Med Dent, MSc, MA (Educ), MFDS RCS (Eng), MFDS RCS (Edin), FDS (Rest Dent) RCS (Eng), FFDRCSI, FCGDent, PGCHE, FHEA, FICD, LLM (Medico-Legal Law) Professor/Consultant & Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- George Michelinakis DDS, MSc, MPhil Prosthodontist, Crete Implants Private Dental Practice, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Dimitrios Apostolakis DDS, MSc, MSc Radiologist, Dental Radiology in Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Dimitrios Nikolidakis DDS, MSc, PhD Periodontist, Clinic Perio, Private Dental Practice, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Igor R. Blum DDS, PhD, Dr Med Dent, MSc, MA (Educ), MFDS RCS (Eng), MFDS RCS (Edin), FDS (Rest Dent) RCS (Eng), FFDRCSI, FCGDent, PGCHE, FHEA, FICD, LLM (Medico-Legal Law) Professor/Consultant & Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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