Evaluation of intra-articular injection of injectable platelet-rich fibrin, anterior repositioning splint and arthrocentesis in treatment of temporomandibular joint internal derangement.

The current research paper was designed to assess the impact of an intra-articular injection of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (I-PRF) following arthrocentesis and the use of an anterior repositioning splint (ARS) as a proposed treatment approach for addressing symptomatic internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This study comprised thirty patients who presented with bilateral disc displacement without reduction. The patients were evenly distributed into two groups: Group I underwent treatment involving ARS and arthrocentesis alone, while Group II underwent treatment with ARS, arthrocentesis, and the injection of I-PRF. Clinical assessment of all patients was done postoperatively in the following intervals; first week, first month, third month, and six months for maximum mouth opening (MMO), right and left lateral excursion, and pain score. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) assessment for all joints was done at the sixth month postoperatively. Both groups demonstrated improvement in MMO, lateral excursion, and pain. Significant statistical differences were observed in the mean values of MMO and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), favouring the I-PRF group. MRI postoperatively showed no significant changes in disk position or morphology at the end of the sixth month. Administering an intra-articular I-PRF injection subsequent to arthrocentesis demonstrates effectiveness as a treatment approach for alleviating the signs and symptoms associated with internal derangement of the TMJ.

Transcrestal sinus lift with simultaneous implant placement using osseodensification in posterior maxilla with residual bone height of 4-6 mm / Elevação de seio maxilar via crista do rebordo com instalação simultânea de implante utilizando osseodensificador em região posterior de maxila com altura do remanescente ósseo de 4 a 6 mm

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the transcrestal sinus lift using Osseodensification technique with simultaneous implant placement. Material and Methods: In this case series 7 patients who needed implant placement in the atrophic posterior maxilla were enrolled. In all the cases the residual bone height between the sinus floor and the alveolar crest was 4-6 mm. Transcrestal sinus lift was performed using Osseodensification with simultaneous implant placement. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) were obtained immediately postoperative and 6 months after operation. Implant stability using Osstell® were assessed at the time of implant placement and implant exposure (6 months). Results: The results showed that the mean bone height gain was 5.33±0.83mm at 6 months postoperatively. Mean bone density value was 818.43±109.63 HU. Mean ISQ value was 80.00±3.11 at 6 months postoperatively. The duration of surgical procedure (minutes) ranged between 25-38 minutes with an average of 30.86±4.10 minutes. Conclusion: The crestal maxillary sinus floor elevation using Osseodensification technique with simultaneous implant placement provide superior results regarding bone density and implant stability and less duration of surgical procedure. (AU)

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a elevação de seio maxilar via crista do rebordo com a técnica de Osseodensificação com instalação simultânea de implante. Material e Métodos: Nesta série de casos, participaram 7 pacientes que necessitavam de implantes em região posterior de maxila atrófica. Em todos os casos a altura de remanescente ósseo entre o soalho do seio e a crista alveolar estava entre 4 a 6 mm. A elevação de seio maxilar via crista do rebordo foi realizada com osseodensificação com instalação simultânea de implante. As Tomografias Computadorizadas Cone Beam (TCCB) foram obtidas imediatamente após a cirurgia e 6 meses depois. A estabilidade dos implantes utilizando Osstell® foi avaliada no momento da instalação do implante e no momento da reabertura (6 meses). Resultados: Os resultados mostraram que a média de ganho de altura óssea foi de 5.33±0.83mm após 6 meses da cirurgia. A média da densidade óssea foi de 818.43±109.63 HU. A média de ISQ foi de 80.00±3.11 após 6 meses da cirurgia. A duração do procedimento cirúrgico (minutos) foi entre 25 a 38 minutos com uma média de 30.86±4.10 minutos. Conclusão: A elevação do soalho de seio maxilar via crista do rebordo com instalação simultânea de implante utilizando osseodensificador promove resultados superiores em relação à densidade óssea, estabilidade do implante e menor duração do tempo cirúrgico (AU)