The effect of inadequate access to peri-implant hygiene on marginal bone level. A 4-year cohort prospective study.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this four-year cohort prospective study was to evaluate the effect of inadequate access to peri-implant hygiene on marginal bone level (MBL). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty-one partially edentulous patients (16 males and 25 females, aged 49.8 ± 11.9 years) who had implants with at least one year in function were selected. Patients were clinically and radiographically evaluated at three different times: baseline (T0), 2-year (T1), and 4-year (T2) follow-up intervals. At baseline, implants were classified and allocated into two groups: those presenting adequate access (ACC) and inadequate access (no-ACC) to peri-implant hygiene. A linear mixed-effects model for clustered longitudinal data was used to analyze MBL, probing depth (PD), plaque index (PI), and bleeding on probing (BoP). RESULTS: Of 131 implants, 74 were considered as having ACC, and 57 as having no-ACC at T0. Implants in the no-ACC group presented a statistically greater mean MBL measurement at T2 than implants in the ACC group (p = .011). In the no-ACC group, a significant reduction in PD from T0 to T1 (p = .019) and from T0 to T2 (p = .010) was observed. Regardless of the group, PI significantly increased at both T1 (p = .00001) and T2 (p = .00004). Regardless of time, the prevalence of BoP was significantly higher in the no-ACC group than in the ACC group (p = .012). CONCLUSION: Inadequate access to peri-implant hygiene frequently resulted in more peri-implant inflammation and MBL over time. Proper accessibility to peri-implant hygiene should be carefully considered during planning of implant restoration, and patients properly motivated into maintenance care.

Inflammatory collateral cyst associated with a palatoradicular groove: report of a case and discussion of nomenclature.

The aims of this article are to present a case demonstrating the connection between palatoradicular grooves and inflammatory collateral cysts and to discuss the related nomenclature. Radiographs in a 21-year-old man revealed a radiolucent, unilocular, well-defined area near the vital maxillary right lateral incisor and canine. Palatal swelling was present, and a 6-mm-deep periodontal pocket was found at the palatal surface of the right lateral incisor. The differential diagnoses were keratocystic odontogenic tumor, developmental lateral periodontal cyst, and inflammatory lateral periodontal cyst. The area was explored surgically, and the lesion was excised. Surgical exploration revealed a palatoradicular groove, which was scaled and planed with the aid of manual curettes with the intention of creating a flat surface to promote insertion of the periodontal fibers. Histopathologic analysis revealed that the lesion was an inflammatory cyst. The presence of a palatoradicular groove can put the periodontium at risk because a resulting lack of fiber insertion makes oral hygiene difficult. This established inflammatory process can initiate development of an inflammatory collateral cyst that may be misdiagnosed, hindering successful management. In this case, bone grafting and placement of a resorbable membrane were used to promote bone formation and subsequent sealing of the periodontal space.

The influence of peri-implant keratinized mucosa on brushing discomfort and peri-implant tissue health.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the level of brushing discomfort (BD) during oral hygiene and peri-implant clinical variables between patients presenting implant sites with a band ≥2 mm and <2 mm of keratinized mucosa (KM). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Participating patients were recruited during routine maintenance follow-up visits from January to October 2013. Based on the presence of KM, patients were allocated into two groups: implant sites with ≥2 mm of KM (Wide Group); and implant sites with <2 mm of KM (Narrow Group). Patients were clinically assessed, and plaque index (PI), probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL), and bleeding on probing (BoP) data were collected from three sites at the buccal aspect of each implant. Subsequently, patients received standardized oral hygiene instructions and cleaning devices and were asked to clean around the experimental implant sites. All patients reported on the level of BD using the visual analog scale (VAS). Non-paired Student's t-test, Wilcoxon's signed-rank test, and chi-square tests were performed to analyze the outcome variables (P < 0.05). RESULTS: Eighty patients with a total of 270 implant sites were included. Implant sites in the Narrow Group exhibited higher levels of BD (P < 0.001), PI (P = 0.0021), and BoP (P = 0.017) than implant sites in the Wide Group. CONCLUSION: Implant sites with a band of <2 mm of KM were shown to be more prone to brushing discomfort, plaque accumulation, and peri-implant soft tissue inflammation when compared to implant sites with ≥2 mm of KM.

Dynamics of soft tissue healing at implants and teeth: a study in a dog model.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe and to compare some characteristics of the soft tissue healing process around teeth and implants after flap surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Five adult beagle dogs had their third and fourth lower premolars extracted. After 3 months, four implants per dog were placed on the healed alveolar ridge and allowed to heal non-submerged during 3 months. After 3 months, four regions characterized by one implant and one adjacent tooth were identified in each dog. One region was randomly selected and soft tissue ressective flap surgery was performed at its buccal aspect. The remaining three regions were randomly treated in an identical manner, and the dogs were sacrificed to provide biopsies representing healing intervals of 1, 2, 4, and 12 weeks. The biopsies were prepared for histological and morphological analyses. RESULTS: Morphometric and histometric analyses have shown that the gingival tissues surrounding teeth were completely healed after a 4-week interval. However, it took from 4 to 12 weeks for the peri-implant mucosa to heal completely. CONCLUSION: The healing process around teeth and implants follows a similar sequence of events. Nevertheless, the complete process of healing and maturation of the peri-implant tissues takes longer than around teeth.

Planejamento integrado periodontal e restaurador – relato de caso clínico / Integrated Periodontal and Restorative Planning – Case report

A aparência dos dentes e do tecido gengival ao redor dos mesmos tem um papel muito importante na estética da região anterior da maxila tendo em vista que, anormalidades na simetria e no contorno podem afetar significativamente a harmonia de uma dentição natural. O aumento de coroa clínica estético seguido de reanatomização dos dentes vem se tornando uma opção viável para pacientes com discrepâncias gengivais e dentárias. O objetivo do presente trabalho é apresentar o planejamento integrado periodontal e restaurador proposto em um caso clínico. O paciente foi diagnosticado com alterações na linha gengival do sorriso e presença de discrepâncias dentárias. Ele foi submetido à instrução de higiene bucal e rigoroso controle de placa bacteriana. Após o estudo do caso com auxílio de modelos de gesso, optou-se pela realização do aumento de coroa clínica estética e reanatomização dos dentes antero-superiores com resina composta. Este trabalho evidenciou a necessidade de um conhecimento multidisciplinar do cirurgião-dentista para realização de um plano de tratamento adequado, visando maior harmonia e estética do sorriso, buscando a satisfação do paciente para o sucesso final do tratamento.

The appearance of the teeth and the soft tissue around them have an important role in aesthetics of the maxillary anterior region since abnormalities in symmetry and contour can significantly affect the harmony of a natural dentition. The surgical crown lengthening and reconstruction of anterior teeth are becoming a viable option for patients with dento-gingival discrepancies. The aim of the present study is to show the integrated Periodontal and Restorative treatment planning porposed for the patient. The one showed excessive gingival display and tooth discrepancies. First of all the patient got oral hygiene instruction and underwent a rigorous plaque control. After analysing the case with the aid of study models, aesthetics crown lengthening was perfomed and reconstruction of anterior teeth with composite resin restorations were done. This paper has highlighted the need for a multidisciplinary knowledge of the dentist to suggest an appropriate treatment plan, seeking greater harmony and aesthetics of the smile and patients’ satisfaction for the success of treatment.