A Fixed Reconstruction and Immediate Rehabilitation of Fully Edentulous Arch Using the All-on-Four Concept: Case Series.

The implant survival largely depends on the mechanical setting in which they work as an independent entity. The implant design, number and position markedly affect the treatment plan. Deficient bone quantity and quality and presence of a vital anatomical landmark have often led the practitioners to conduct researches to find newer ways of implant insertion. One such technique is the 'All-On-4' concept, an alternative to the conventional implant therapy; lessens the amount of strain to the alveolar bone by increasing the antero-posterior spread with distal tilting the posterior implant. It is a cost-effective procedure that decreases the treatment time and the morbidity rate allowing a higher patient quality of life. The article demonstrates clinical cases describing rehabilitation of completely edentulous arches using the All-On-4 concept.

Implant Placement in Patients under Treatment with Rivaroxaban: A Retrospective Clinical Study.

The management of patients under treatment with Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) has led clinicians to deal with two clinical issues, such as the hemorrhagic risk in case of non-interruption or the risk of thromboembolism in case of suspension of the treatment. The primary aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the incidence of perioperative bleeding events and healing complications in patients who were under treatment with Rivaroxaban and who received dental implants and immediate prosthetic restoration. Patients treated with Rivaroxaban (Xarelto 20 mg daily) and who needed implant rehabilitation were selected. Four to six implants were placed in mandibular healed sites or fresh extraction sockets. All patients, in agreement with their physicians, interrupted the medication for 24 h and received implants and immediate restorations. Twelve patients and 57 implants were analyzed in the study. No major postoperative bleeding events were reported. Three patients (25%) presented slight immediate postoperative bleeding controlled with compression only. The implant and prosthetic survival rate were both 100% after 1 year. Within the limitations of this study, multiple implant placement with an immediate loading can be performed without any significant complication with a 24 h discontinuation of Rivaroxaban, in conjunction with the patient's physician.

Treatment of the Complete Edentulous Atrophic Maxilla: The Tall Tilted Pin Hole Placement Immediate Loading (TTPHIL)-ALL TILT™ Implant Option.

AIM: A severely atrophied maxilla presents serious limitations for conventional implant placement and the reconstruction of which requires extensive surgical treatments. This original article presents an overview of this evidence-based technique used for maxillary rehabilitation. BACKGROUND: Growing patients' needs to regain proper oral function with limited surgical effort presents a challenge to the surgeon for implant placement in harmony with the planned prosthesis. Different techniques and protocols have been put forward through the ages to improve implant survival, osseointegration, and quality of life. A new technique-Tall Tilted Pin Hole Immediate Loading (TTPHIL-ALL TILT™ technique)-utilizes angulated long bicortical tapered implants placed in a flapless way in immediate loading with screw-retained prosthetic solutions. TECHNIQUE: TTPHIL-ALL TILT™ technique involves flapless subcrestal bicortical placement of a total of six tall threaded tilted implants engaging the nasal cortex and the pterygoid pillars, rigidly splinted maintaining adequate anteroposterior spread, achieving proper primary stability, fit for immediate loading. Screw-retained prosthetic solutions are provided with the elimination of distal cantilever. CONCLUSION: The TTPHIL-ALL TILT™ technique can facilitate surgical rehabilitation of patients with maxillary resorption, as an alternative to other graft less and grafting procedures. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: TTPHIL-ALL TILT™ technique provides a graftless solution for the challenging resorbed maxillary edentulous ridges. By following this protocol, primary stability is achieved which gives way for immediate loading satisfying the patient's functional and aesthetic needs.

Cirugía mínimamente invasiva: implante inmediato con carga inmediata / Minimally invasive surgery: immediate implant with immediate load

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo el remplazo de piezas dentarias con indicación de extracción por implantes dentales de titanio, con la finalidad de devolver función y estética en forma inmediata respetando los tejidos periodontales y adaptando al máximo la clínica a las necesidades y requerimientos del paciente (AU)

Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) Analysis of Calcium and Phosphor Minerals Elements on Bone After Insertion Immediate Implant on Socket Filled with Extract Aloe vera

Objective: To examine the effect of aloe vera that containing bioactive materials on the levels of calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) minerals and their ratios around the immediate implanted in alveolar bone. Material and Methods: Research method by conducting experimental test on experimental animals: 9 male mongrel dogs are divided into 3 groups each 3 tails. In each animal was pulled the second premolar teeth on right side and left side, and immediately inserted titanium implant (3mm x 10mm diameter) after the socket filled with 10% aloevera extract on the right side and control on the left side. Analysis of calcium and phosphorus minerals content formed by examination of Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) on Scanning Electron Microscope on implant and around bone tissue was done on days 14, 28 and 56. The result of statistical analysis using repeated ANOVA with independent t test. The level of significance was set at 5%. Results: There was a significant difference on calcium level between control and treatment groups on days 14, 28 and 56 (p<0.05). There was no significant difference on phosphorus level between control and treatment groups (p>0.05). The ratio of Ca / P in both control and treatment groups was also significantly different in every observation day (p<0.05). Conclusion: The addition of aloe vera extract that containing bioactive materials has an effect on increasing levels of mineral elements calcium and calciumphosphorus ratio after immediate implant insertion.

Clinical Management Protocol for Dental Implants Inserted in Patients with Active Lichen Planus.

PURPOSE: To propose a treatment protocol for management of implant candidates suffering from active lichen planus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-three patients who were diagnosed with active lichen planus were referred to a dental practice seeking dental implants. Patients received dental implants using open flap technique and sequential osteotomy. After a healing time of 6 weeks, implants were put into occlusal contact using interim prostheses. Of the 55 inserted implants, 42 failed after a short clinical service time (7 to 11 weeks). Failed implants were surgically removed, and osteotomy sites were carefully cleaned using manual curettes and scrubbing of osteotomy walls. CD4/CD8 cell count and gingival biopsies were collected from the surgical sites. Patients were put on an ascending dose (5 mg/10 days) of oral corticosteroids until a daily dose of 20 mg/day was achieved and maintained for 2 weeks. All patients received ten sessions of low-energy soft tissue laser irradiation at the implant insertion sites to assess soft tissue healing through improving blood circulation, reduction of inflammation, and sterilization of the osteotomy region. After approximately 8 weeks, a new set of 42 implants was placed, and definitive restorations were cemented using early loading technique. Marginal bone levels around inserted implants were periodically evaluated every 3 months using digital periapical radiographs (α = 0.05). RESULTS: Primary blood tests revealed a high CD8 cell count, while soft tissue biopsies revealed infiltration of inflammatory cells at the epithelium soft tissue interface of the examined tissue. Repetition of immunological investigations after administration of the oral corticosteroids and soft tissue laser irradiation revealed reduction of CD8 cell counts and disappearance of inflammatory cell infiltration of the examined soft tissue biopsy. Patients reported marked improvement of the oral mucosa after treatment. All implants (n = 42) were functional after 3 years of clinical observation. There was an initial reduction in marginal bone level after 3 months from insertion time, after which it remained constant during the following observation periods. CONCLUSION: Active lichen planus should be managed with oral corticosteroids and soft tissue laser irradiation before insertion of dental implants.

Prótesis inmediata con analgesia acupuntural en una adulta mayor / Immediate prosthesis with acupunctural analgesia in an elderly

Se describe el caso clínico de una paciente de 62 años de edad, quien temía a los anestésicos dentales convencionales, pero tenía gran preocupación por rehabilitar su estética con prótesis inmediata. Se decidió aplicar anestesia acupuntural y realizar las extracciones dentales para que recibiera el tratamiento deseado. No se manifestaron reacciones adversas y la paciente quedó satisfecha por los resultados obtenidos, así como por las ventajas que ofrece esta terapia natura(AU)

The case report of a 62 years patient is described who was afraid of the conventional dental anesthetics, but she had great concern to rehabilitate her aesthetics with immediate prosthesis. It was decided to apply acupunctural anesthetic and to carry out the dental extractions so that she received the desired treatment. There were not adverse effects and the patient was satisfied with the results obtained, as well as with the advantages of this natural therapy(AU)

Effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields on swelling and pain after implant surgery: a double-blind, randomized study.

The aim of this split-mouth, double-blind, randomized study was to determine whether pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) can improve swelling and the management of pain after full-arch immediate loading implant surgery. Eleven patients were selected for the study. Each patient received four distal tilted implants in the upper or lower jaw and underwent full-arch immediate loading rehabilitation. After surgery, two PEMF devices were applied to each patient, one on each cheek. In a random manner, one of these PEMF devices was switched on (test side); the other served as a placebo (control side). Forty-eight hours after surgery clinicians estimated postoperative swelling through photographic documentation, comparing the condition before and after surgery, while pain was assessed using a verbal rating scale. The patient's degree of comfort in relation to the PEMF devices was analyzed by questionnaire using a numerical rating scale. No statistically significant difference was observed between the test and control sides for swelling or pain (P>0.05). Most of the patients did not present swelling or pain at 48h after surgery, regardless of whether the PEMF device was activated or not. Various outcomes were found in the comfort evaluation. Within the limitations of this study, PEMF does not reduce postoperative swelling or pain after implant surgery.

Micro-computed tomography and histomorphometric analysis of human alveolar bone repair induced by laser phototherapy: a pilot study.

Immediate dental implant placement in the molar region is critical, because of the high amount of bone loss and the discrepancy between alveolar crest thickness and the implant platform. Laser phototherapy (LPT) improves bone repair. The aim of this study was to evaluate the human alveolar bone repair 40 days after molar extraction in patients submitted to LPT. Twenty patients were selected for this randomized controlled clinical trial; 10 underwent LPT (laser group) with a GaAlAs diode laser (808 nm, 100 mW, 0.04 cm(2), 75 J/cm(2), 30s per point, 3 J per point, at five points). The control group patients (n=10) were not irradiated. Forty days later, the tissue formed inside the sockets was analyzed by micro-computed tomography and histomorphometry. Data from the two groups were compared with Student's t-test and Pearson's correlation test. The relative bone volume was significantly higher in the laser group (P<0.0001). The control group showed negative correlations (P<0.01) between number and thickness, and between number and separation of trabeculae, and a positive correlation between thickness and separation of trabeculae. The laser group showed a significant negative correlation between the number and thickness of trabeculae (P<0.01). The results suggest that LPT is able to accelerate alveolar bone repair after molar extraction, leading to a more homogeneous trabecular configuration represented by thin and close trabeculae.

Interradicular septum as guide for pilot drill in postextractive implantology: a technical note.

The extraction of teeth results in rapid bone resorption both vertically and horizontally in the first month. The loss of alveolar ridge reduces the chance of implant rehabilitation. The atraumatic extraction, implant placement in extraction socket, and an immediate prosthesis have been proposed as alternative therapies to maintain the volume and contours tissue and reduce time and cost of treatment. Thus, this paper aims to present a clinical case where the extraction was performed using interradicular septum as guide for pilot drill in postextractive implantology with implant placement and immediate provisionalization in a inferior molar. The advantages of this technique are to place the implant exactly in the center of the alveolar ridge, to mantain the edges of the alveolar ridge and reduce postextractive bone resorption, and has great advantages in final prosthetic rehabilitation.

Histological and Histomorphometric Evaluation of Zirconia Dental Implants Modified by Femtosecond Laser versus Titanium Implants: An Experimental Study in Fox Hound Dogs.

PURPOSE: This study applied femtosecond laser technology to zirconia dental implants (Bredent GmbH & Co.KG, Senden, Germany) to generate a surface texture of microgrooves over the entire intraosseous surface, analyzing its behavior in an in vivo model in comparison with titanium implants with sandblasted and acid-etched surfaces. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study used six American Fox Hound dogs. Each received four implants per hemi-mandible, making a total of eight implants per animal. The 48 immediate loaded implants were divided into two groups of 24 titanium implants (control group) and 24 zirconia implants (study/test group), distributed randomly. Bone-to-implant contact (BIC) values and crestal resorption were determined at 1 and 3 months, also measuring calcium, phosphorous, and carbon concentrations by means of energy dispersive x-ray. RESULTS: BIC percentages after 30 days were 51.36% for titanium implants and 44.68% for zirconia implants. After 90 days, values increased to 61.73% in titanium and 47.94% in zirconia implants. After 30 days, there was more crestal bone lost in the titanium group (0.77 mm) compared with the zirconia group (0.01 mm). After 90 days, zirconia implants showed greater marginal bone resorption (1.25 mm) compared with the titanium group (0.37 mm). CONCLUSIONS: The present study shows that zirconia implants with modified surfaces can produce good osseointegration values when compared with titanium implants in terms of BIC and crestal bone resorption at 1 and 3 months.

Influence of implant surface topography on bone-regenerative potential and mechanical retention in the human maxilla and mandible.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the short- and mid-term effects of commercial pure (cp) titanium implant surface topography on osseointegration, bone-regenerative potential and mechanical retention in the human maxilla and mandible. METHODS: 32 micro-implants with the same geometry but with four different surface treatments were implanted in the maxilla and mandible of eight patients. Each patient received four micro-implants, one of each type. Percentage of bone-to-implant contact analysis and histological evaluation was carried 3, 6 and 12 weeks after implantation. Furthermore, reverse removal torque tests were conducted 3 and 6 weeks after implantation to analyze functional bone attachment. Implant surfaces tested were: machined, grit-blasted, acid-etched, and grit-blasted with acid-etch. One-way ANOVA was performed using the multiple comparison Fisher's test to determine significance of observed differences among test groups. The level of significance was established at 5% (P < 0.05). Mean and standard deviations of the test groups were calculated. RESULTS: Surface roughness had a significant correlation with the evolution of bone regeneration. The surfaces with roughness Ra approximately 4 microim (grit-blasted and grit-blasted with acid-etch), showed rapid tissue colonization compared to machine and acid-etched surfaces. The results of reverse removal torque tests confirmed a significant correlation between surface roughness and functional bone attachment. Grit-blasted and grit-blasted with acid etched surfaces showed higher retention values compared to machine and acid-etched implants. This finding was supported by higher bone-to-implant contact observed for rougher surfaces (grit-blasted and grit-blasted with acid etching).

Effect of three different protocols of low-level laser therapy on thyroid hormone production after dental implant placement in an experimental rabbit model.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess the systemic effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on thyroid gland function and, consequently, calcium regulation - as measured by serum triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and free calcium levels - when administered after dental implant placement in a rabbit model. BACKGROUND DATA: Protocols for the use of laser therapy in several clinical procedures are currently under investigation, as not all of the actions and systemic effects of laser irradiation have been clearly established. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty male adult New Zealand rabbits were distributed across five groups of eight animals each: two control groups (C-I and C-II) of unirradiated animals, and three experimental groups (E-5, E-10, and E-20), each exposed to a distinct dose of gallium-aluminum-arsenide (GaAlAs) laser [λ=830 nm, 50 mW, continuous wave (CW)] every 48 h for a total of seven sessions. The total dose per session was 5 J/cm(2) in E-5, 10 J/cm(2) in E-10, and 20 J/cm(2) in E-20. Animals in C-II and all experimental groups underwent surgical extraction of the mandibular left incisor followed by immediate placement of an osseointegrated implant (Nanotite(®), Biomet 3i(™)) into the socket. Animals in group C-I served as an absolute control for T3, T4, and calcium measurements. The level of significance was set at 5% (p≤0.05). RESULTS: ANOVA with Tukey's post-hoc test revealed significant differences in T3 and calcium levels among experimental groups, as well as significant within-group differences in T3, T4, and calcium levels over time. CONCLUSIONS: Although not reaching abnormal values, LLLT applied to the mandible influenced thyroid function in this model.

Histologic and histomorphometric behavior of microgrooved zirconia dental implants with immediate loading.

PURPOSE: The study aims to assess the total soft tissue (ST) width, crestal bone level (CBL), bone-to-implant contact (BIC), and bone density (BD) for zirconia implants textured with microgrooved surfaces and immediately loaded. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study included 51 implants; one implant from each study group was retained for surface characterization. The 48 remaining implants were inserted randomly in premolar areas of both sides of the healed edentulous lower jaws of foxhound dogs. They were divided into three groups of 16: control (titanium); test A (zirconia), and test B (microgrooved zirconia). The implants were splinted and covered with an acrylic bridge. A split-mouth design was used and immediate occlusal loading was applied on one side, while the other side did not have occlusal contact. ST, CBL, BIC, and BD were evaluated after 3 months. The effects of immediate loading on these parameters were analyzed. RESULTS: All the implants were osseointegrated. ST was established at 3 months with mean values of 2.9 ± 0.4 mm for all groups. No differences were appreciated between loaded and unloaded sides regarding ST (p > .05). CBL showed a mean of 1.2 ± 0.3 mm for all groups without differences between loaded and unloaded sides (p > .05). BIC percentages were significantly higher for loaded all-microgrooved implants (p < .05). BD percentages were higher in areas close to all-microgrooved implants (p < .05) and significantly higher for loaded implants than unloaded. CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of the present study, it may be concluded that for zirconia dental implants with microgrooved surfaces and immediate loading, the thickness of STs remains stable resulting in 3 mm mean biologic width, that crestal bone preservation is related to insertion depth, and that higher BIC percentages and increased BD around implants microgrooved over the entire intraosseous area may be expected at 3 months following implant insertion and immediate loading.

Mini-implante dentário como alternativa terapêutica para resolução de agenesia de incisivo lateral com cirurgia flapless e provisionalização imediata: relato de caso com 84 meses de acompanhamento / Mini dental implant as an alternative therapy for lateral incisor agenesis with flapless surgery and immediate provisionalization a case report with 84 months of follow-up

O presente estudo apresenta um caso de paciente do gênero masculino, 18 anos de idade, com agenesia do elemento 12, que optou pela utilização de um mini-implante associado à técnica de cirurgia sem retalho e realização de provisionalização imediata. Foi realizado acompanhamento clínico semanal no primeiro mês pós-implantação, não tendo sido observada qualquer complicação, assim como nos controles mensais seguintes, demonstrando sucesso nos resultados estéticos e funcionais. Após seis meses, a reabilitação protética foi finalizada com uma coroa In-Ceram e reabilitação cosmética do sorriso. O presente caso ressalta a importância do correto planejamento protético-cirúrgico, a experiência do profissional e os acompanhamentos clínicos de longo prazo

This case report illustrates a 18 years-old male patient with agenesis of tooth 22 receiving a mini dental implant with flapless surgery and immediate provisionalization. Postoperative control was performed every week in the first month and monthly thereafter demonstrating esthetic and functional success. Six months later, an In-Ceram crown was delivered for cosmetic smile design. This case highlights the importance of adequate surgical and prosthetic procedures, professional experience, and long-term clinical follow-ups.

Gene expression of inflammation and bone healing in peri-implant crevicular fluid after placement and loading of dental implants. A kinetic clinical pilot study using quantitative real-time PCR.

PURPOSE: Early detection of healing complications after placement of dental implants is a pressing but elusive goal. This paper proposes a non-invasive diagnostic tool for monitoring healing- and peri-implant disease specific genes, complementary to clinical evaluations. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Eighteen partially edentulous patients were recruited to this pilot study. Three Brånemark TiUnite® implants/patient (Nobel Biocare) were placed in a one-stage procedure. Abutments with smooth or rough (TiUnite®) surface were placed. The test group (n = 9) received fixed bridges (immediate loading), whereas the control group (n = 9) implants were loaded 3 months after surgery. In addition to clinical measurements, crevicular fluid was collected using paper strips at the implant abutments 2, 14, 28, and 90 days postoperative. mRNA was extracted, purified, and converted to cDNA. Quantitative PCR assays for IL-1ß, TNF-α, Osteocalcin (OC), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Cathepsin K, Tartrate Resistant Acid Phosphatase, and 18S ribosomal RNA were designed and validated. Relative gene expression levels were calculated. RESULTS: One implant was lost in the control group and three in the test group. In one test patient, one implant showed lowered stability after 2 to 4 weeks and was unloaded. Later implant stability improved which allowed for loading after 3 to 4 months. TNF-α and ALP most commonly showed correlation with clinical parameters followed by IL-1ß and OC. The strongest correlation was found for TNF-α with clinical complications at 2 and 14 days (p = .01/r = -048, and p = .0004/r = -0.56, respectively; test and control groups together). In some cases, gene expression predicted clinical complications (TNF-α, ALP, CK). CONCLUSION: This study is based on samples from few individuals; still, some genes showed correlation with clinical findings. Further studies are needed to refine and optimize the sampling process, to find the appropriate panel, and to validate gene expression for monitoring implant healing.