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Background and objective Rehabilitation of edentulous jaw areas is a complex procedure that has witnessed numerous advancements in technique and materials for better functional and aesthetic outcomes over the years. Dental implants have emerged as a cutting-edge, cost-effective, and non-invasive alternative to traditional removable partial dentures (RPDs), fixed partial dentures (FPDs), and full dentures. In this study, the basal implant was tested in traumatically deficient ridges on the mandible and the maxilla to determine its effectiveness and acceptability. Materials and methods The purpose of this research was to determine whether basal implants might be successfully used to restore traumatized ridges in the maxilla and mandible. Eleven individuals aged 20-55 years participated in the trial, and a total of 30 implants were used. All patients were evaluated for pain, soft tissue health around the basal implant, and patient satisfaction, with follow-ups on the third day and at three and six months postoperatively. Results The mean pain score measured using the visual analog scale (VAS) of patients during follow-ups was 2.00 ±1.15 on the third day, 0.40 ±0.84 at three months, and 0.00 ±0.00 at six months postoperatively. The mean gingival index score of patients was 1.30 ±0.48 on the third day, 0.10 ±0.31 at three months, and 0.00 ±0.00 at six months postoperatively. The mean patient satisfaction score was 34.77±5.54 on the third day, 41.11 ±6.27 at three months, and 40.7 7±10.91 at six months postoperatively. The mean immediate postoperative marginal bone level was 12.33 ±2.26 mm, and it was 10.85 ±2.29 mm after six months postoperatively. The mean preoperative crestal bone level was 10.76 ±1.77 mm and it was 9.70 ±1.79 mm after six months postoperatively. Conclusion Due to the fact that basal implantology does not involve extensive augmentation procedures necessary for the placement of conventional implants, it plays an important role in the rehabilitation of edentulous maxillary and mandibular arches, especially in traumatic, moderate to severely atrophic maxillary and mandibular arches.
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BACKGROUND: The temperature at which filtration takes place has been reported to influence the efficacy of leukoreduction. We aimed to compare the residual leukocyte count (RLC) in red cell units (RCUs) filtered at cold (CT) versus room temperature (RT) and to assess whether this correlates clinically with a difference in the incidence of acute transfusion reactions (ATRs). METHODS AND MATERIALS: In the first part of the study, whole blood units collected were randomly allocated for subsequent filtration at CT and RT, respectively. RLC postfiltration was assessed using flow cytometry. The second part of the study was a nonrandomized clinical trial in which incidence of ATR was compared between RCUs filtered at RT and CT for 6 months each. RESULTS: Thirty-five RCUs each underwent leukofiltration at CT and RT, respectively. The median RLCs in the filtered units at CT and RT were 0.02 × 106 and 0.1 × 106 leukocytes/unit, respectively (p = .0001), with no difference in red blood cell (RBC) recovery (p = .41). During the second part, 3455 RCUs filtered at RT and 3539 RCUs filtered at CT were transfused to patients. The rate of febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reaction (FNHTR) among transfused patients was less with units filtered at CT (1 per 2000 transfusions) in comparison to RT (1 per 588 transfusions). The difference was, however, not significant (p = .14). CONCLUSION: If change in temperature alone can cause significant reduction in leukocytes, then it is a simple way to curtail the rate of this common yet unpleasant reaction and reduce the reaction rate at minimal cost.