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To assess the reliability and failure modes of Ti-base abutments supported by narrow and wide-diameter implant systems. Narrow (Ø3.5 × 10 mm) and wide (Ø5 × 10 mm) implant systems of two different manufacturers with internal conical connections (16°) and their respective Ti-base abutments (3.5 and 4.5 mm) were evaluated. Ti-base abutments were torqued to the implants, standardized metallic maxillary incisor crowns were cemented, and step stress accelerated life testing of eighteen assemblies per group was performed in three loading profiles: mild, moderate, and aggressive until fracture or suspension. Reliability for missions of 100,000 cycles at 100 and 150 N was calculated, and fractographic analysis was performed. For missions at 100 N for 100,000 cycles, both narrow and wide implant systems exhibited a high probability of survival (≥99%, CI: 94-100%) without significant differences. At 150 N, wide-diameter implants presented higher reliability (≥99%, CI: 99-100%) compared to narrow implants (86%, CI: 61-95%), with no significant differences among manufacturers. Failure mode predominantly involved Ti-base abutment fractures at the abutment platform. Ti-base abutments supported by narrow and wide implant systems presented high reliability for physiologic masticatory forces, whereas for high load-bearing applications, wide-diameter implants presented increased reliability. Failures were confined to abutment fractures.
RESUMO
Com o aumento do número de indivíduos reabilitados com implantes dentários, novas complicações clínicas estão surgindo, incluindo as doenças peri-implantares. Várias terapias conservadoras e cirúrgicas têm sido propostas para o tratamento da peri-implantite. Estas abordagens cirúrgicas podem ser complementadas com métodos regenerativos, nos quais poderiam ser englobadas as terapias com fibrina rica em plaquetas e leucócitos (L-PRF). Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é relatar um caso clínico de peri-implantite tratado com o emprego de L-PRF após 12 meses a partir da intervenção. Relato de caso: O paciente relatado apresentava três implantes instalados há 9 anos, que apresentavam médias de profundidade de sondagem e de nível clínico de inserção de 3,1 e 2,7 mm, respectivamente. O tratamento da peri-implantite consistiu em desbridamento com instrumentos manuais através de acesso cirúrgico e irrigados com clorexidina a 0,12%. Após estes procedimentos, os implantes receberam membrana de fibrina obtidas com a técnica para L-PRF. Após 12 meses, foi constatado redução das bolsas peri-implantares com redução de profundidade de sondagem para 2,3 mm e de nível clínico de inserção para 2 mm. No exame radiográfico, foi possível observar sinais radiográficos indicativos de preenchimento dos defeitos ósseos. Conclusão: O tratamento utilizado para tratar o caso de peri-implantite relatado, mecânico com acesso cirúrgico e uso de L-PRF, apresentou bons resultados clínicos e radiográficos aos 12 meses (AU)
Along with the increasing number of subjects receiving dental implants, new clinical complications are emerging, including peri-implant diseases. Different conservative techniques are being proposed to treat peri-implantitis. Such approaches include regenerative methods, in which leucocyte - and platelet - rich fibrin (L-PRF) is one of them. Aim: The aim of this study is to present a follow up of a clinical case of peri-implantitis treated with the use of L-PRF. Case report: The individual in this report had three dental implants installed 9 years before, presenting mean probing depth and clinical attachment level of 3.1 and 2.7 mm, respectively. The peri-implantitis treatment was performed by debridement of implants with manual instruments in a surgical approach, and irrigation with 0.12% chlorhexidine. After, implants received fibrin membrane obtained using the L-PRF method. At the 12 months follow up, it was observed a reduction in the probing depth and the clinical attachment level to 2.3 mm and 2 mm, respectively. Radiographic examinations showed indications of bone defect filling. Conclusion: The employed treatment to treat periimplantitis, mechanical with surgical approach and use of L-PRF, showed good clinical and radiographic results at 12 months of observation.(AU)