Accuracy Evaluation of the Computer-Designed Selective Laser Sintering Surgical Guide for Flapless Immediate Loading Dental Implants Surgery in Edentulous Jaws.

This study was designed to evaluate the accuracy of a novel computer-designed and selectively laser sintered surgical guide for flapless dental implant placement in the edentulous jaw. Fifty dental implants were placed in 11 patients with at least 1 totally edentulous jaw. Initially, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was performed in each patient to define the virtual position of the dental implants based on the assessment of bone availability and the proposed dental prosthesis. After virtual planning, 3D surgical guides were printed using selective laser sintering. CBCT was repeated after the surgery, and the pre- and postoperative images were overlapped in computer-assisted design software to compare the planned and actual positions of the dental implants using a 1-sample t test. The mean ± angular standard deviation between the long axes of the planned and final dental implant positions was 4.58° ± 2.85°; the linear deviation in the coronal position was 0.87 ± 0.49 mm and in the apical region of the dental implants was 1.37 ± 0.69 mm. These differences were statistically significant (P < .001). The proposed modifications reduced the deviations, resulting in an improvement in the technique. We were able to place implants and temporary prostheses using the present protocol, taking into account the differences between the planned and final positions of the dental implants.

INCIDENCE OF PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC INJURY IN SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL, IN 2016.

OBJECTIVE: Globally, more than 1.2 million people die from traffic accidents each year. In order to reduce the rate of traffic accidents and their subsequent social consequences in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the aim of this study was to characterize pedestrian victims of traffic accidents and occurrences. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional, quantitative, descriptive and retrospective epidemiological study of 2723 pedestrians injured in traffic accidents during 2016 in Sao Paulo. RESULTS: Of the total sample, 37.3% participants were female and 62.7% male; incidence was highest in the 10-19 year old age group (19.9%) and lower limb injuries were most frequent (28.6%). Of the cases attended in urgent health care units, 75.6% progressed to hospital discharge. Accidents were more frequent in the afternoon (44.6%), and most commonly involved cars (47.2%). CONCLUSIONS: This study showed the importance of making detailed records of traffic accidents to guide the government in intensive education efforts to develop a healthy society and respect for traffic regulations, to promote urban improvements involving signage and pavement, and to maintain pre-hospital and hospital care teams in strategic locations to minimize the time elapsed between the accident and care provided to the victim. Level of Evidence II; Retrospective study.

OBJETIVO: Mundialmente, mais de 1,2 milhão de pessoas morrem por ano vítimas de acidentes de trânsito. Visando a redução das taxas de acidentes de trânsito e suas consequências sociais em São Paulo, Brasil, o objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar as vítimas de acidentes e ocorrências de trânsito. MÉTODOS: Este é um estudo epidemiológico transversal, quantitativo, descritivo e retrospectivo de 2.723 pedestres vítimas de acidentes de trânsito durante 2016 em São Paulo. RESULTADOS: Do total da amostra, 37,3% participantes eram mulheres e 62,7% homens; a incidência foi maior no grupo de 10 a 19 anos (19,9%) sendo as lesões de membros inferiores as mais frequentes (28,6%). Dos casos encaminhados às unidades de pronto atendimento, 75,6% evoluíram para alta hospitalar. Os acidentes foram mais frequentes no período da tarde (44,6%) e a maioria associada a automóveis (47,2%). CONCLUSÕES: O estudo mostrou a importância de realizar o registro detalhado de acidentes de trânsito para orientar os governantes para a educação intensiva da população visando o desenvolvimento de uma sociedade sadia e o respeito às leis de trânsito, promover melhorias urbanas quanto à sinalização e ao pavimento das vias e para manter equipes de atendimento pré-hospitalar e hospitalar em locais estratégicos para minimizar o intervalo de tempo entre o acidente e o atendimento das vítimas. Nível de Evidência II; Estudo retrospectivo.

Incidence of pedestrian traffic injury in são paulo, brazil, in 2016 / Incidência de atropelamentos em são paulo, brasil, em 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: Globally, more than 1.2 million people die from traffic accidents each year. In order to reduce the rate of traffic accidents and their subsequent social consequences in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the aim of this study was to characterize pedestrian victims of traffic accidents and occurrences. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, quantitative, descriptive and retrospective epidemiological study of 2723 pedestrians injured in traffic accidents during 2016 in Sao Paulo. Results: Of the total sample, 37.3% participants were female and 62.7% male; incidence was highest in the 10-19 year old age group (19.9%) and lower limb injuries were most frequent (28.6%). Of the cases attended in urgent health care units, 75.6% progressed to hospital discharge. Accidents were more frequent in the afternoon (44.6%), and most commonly involved cars (47.2%). Conclusions: This study showed the importance of making detailed records of traffic accidents to guide the government in intensive education efforts to develop a healthy society and respect for traffic regulations, to promote urban improvements involving signage and pavement, and to maintain pre-hospital and hospital care teams in strategic locations to minimize the time elapsed between the accident and care provided to the victim. Level of Evidence II; Retrospective study.

RESUMO Objetivo: Mundialmente, mais de 1,2 milhão de pessoas morrem por ano vítimas de acidentes de trânsito. Visando a redução das taxas de acidentes de trânsito e suas consequências sociais em São Paulo, Brasil, o objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar as vítimas de acidentes e ocorrências de trânsito. Métodos: Este é um estudo epidemiológico transversal, quantitativo, descritivo e retrospectivo de 2.723 pedestres vítimas de acidentes de trânsito durante 2016 em São Paulo. Resultados: Do total da amostra, 37,3% participantes eram mulheres e 62,7% homens; a incidência foi maior no grupo de 10 a 19 anos (19,9%) sendo as lesões de membros inferiores as mais frequentes (28,6%). Dos casos encaminhados às unidades de pronto atendimento, 75,6% evoluíram para alta hospitalar. Os acidentes foram mais frequentes no período da tarde (44,6%) e a maioria associada a automóveis (47,2%). Conclusões: O estudo mostrou a importância de realizar o registro detalhado de acidentes de trânsito para orientar os governantes para a educação intensiva da população visando o desenvolvimento de uma sociedade sadia e o respeito às leis de trânsito, promover melhorias urbanas quanto à sinalização e ao pavimento das vias e para manter equipes de atendimento pré-hospitalar e hospitalar em locais estratégicos para minimizar o intervalo de tempo entre o acidente e o atendimento das vítimas. Nível de Evidência II; Estudo retrospectivo.

Sandblasted/acid-etched vs smooth-surface implants: implant clinical reaction to experimentally induced peri-implantitis in Beagle dogs.

This study uses a sandblasted/acid-etched implant vs a smooth-surface implant to compare implant mobility and clinical reactions of peri-implant tissues to experimentally induced peri-implantitis in Beagle dogs. The right and left mandibular premolars were extracted from 5 Beagle dogs, and 2 smooth-surface (SS) implants and 2 sandblasted/acid-etched (SLA) implants were placed in each animal. After 120 days, healing abutments were connected. Fifteen days later, the prosthetic abutments were connected, the hygiene regimen was suspended, and peri-implantitis was induced by the insertion of cotton ligatures into the soft tissue around the implants. At baseline and 30, 60, and 90 days later, clinical attachment level (CAL), probing depth (PD), and mobility (MO) were measured. Probing depth increased significantly in the SLA group alone when baseline PD was compared with 30-, 60-, and 90-day evaluations (P < .05). No significant differences were noted between the 2 implant groups (P > .05). The loss in CAL was significant in both groups when the baseline value was compared with 30-, 60-, and 90-day evaluations (P < .02). Comparison between the 2 implant groups revealed a greater loss in CAL in the SLA group at the 90-day evaluation period (P = .04). A significant increase in mobility was seen in both groups when baseline values and 90-day evaluations were compared (P < .04). However, no statistically significant differences were noted between the 2 implant groups (P > .05). Experimentally induced peri-implantitis results in a greater loss of CAL in SLA implants than in SS implants in dogs; however, no differences in mobility or in PD have been noted between the 2 implant groups.

Cirurgia Assistida por Computador - Relato de caso clínico / Computer-Assisted Surgery - A clinical report

O sucesso das reabilitações orais suportadas por implantes requer um planejamento protético e cirúrgico cuidadoso. Recentemente sistemas computacionais associados à tecnologia de prototipagem rápida são utilizados como uma importante ferramenta otimizando os resultados e reduzindo o tempo cirúrgico. Neste processo primeiramente confecciona-se uma guia radiográfica com objetivo de transferir as informações protéticas e do contorno gengival para a tomografia computadorizada (TC). Os dados da TC são abertos em software de planejamento cirúrgico onde podemos visualizar tridimensionalmente as coroas nos espaços protéticos. Conciliando esta informação com a imagem do relevo ósseo instalam-se virtualmente os implantes. Baseado neste projeto confecciona-se a guia cirúrgica pela técnica de prototipagem rápida (PR) adequada a cirurgia sem retalho gengival. Este artefato direciona as fresas cirúrgicas durante as perfurações dos tecidos. Relataremos um caso clínico com a instalação de três implantes utilizando cirurgia sem retalho gengival, software de planejamento cirúrgico e guia cirúrgica em prototipagem rápida.

Acesso subciliar para tratamento das fraturas zigomaticomaxilares / Subciliar aproach in the treatment of zigomaticomaxillary fractures

As fraturas do osso zigomático ocorrem comumente nos traumatismos faciais e podem causar seqüelas funcionais e/ou estéticas quando näo tratadas adequadamente. Quando o rebordo inferior e/ou o assoalho da cavidade orbitária estäo comprometidos, um acesso cirúrgico na pálpebra inferior pode ser necessário. Neste trabalho, apresentaremos o acesso subciliar como opçäo a ser utilizada para o tratamento destas fraturas