Do dental implants placed in patients with osteoporosis have higher risks of failure and marginal bone loss compared to those in healthy patients? A systematic review with meta-analysis.

PURPOSE: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the dental implant survival rate and marginal bone loss between patients with and without osteoporosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This systematic review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022356377). A systematic search was performed using five databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and ProQuest for articles published up to July 2022. Additional searches in ClinicalTrials.gov and the reference lists of included studies were performed. The eligibility criteria comprised observational studies with a direct comparison between patients with and without osteoporosis, with a minimum follow-up of 1 year and 10 implants placed in each group, which consider data analysis based on implant level, without restrictions on period or language of publication. The meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4 program. Risk of bias analysis of the included studies was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale (NOS). RESULTS: Twelve studies met the eligibility criteria, totaling 1132 patients with a mean age range from 54 to 76.6 years. Most of the included patients were women (73.6%). A total of 3505 implants were evaluated-983 in patients with osteoporosis and 2522 in patients without osteoporosis. The meta-analysis indicated no difference in implant survival rates between patients with and without osteoporosis (OR, 1.78; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.86-3.70; P = 0.12). However, significant bone loss was observed around dental implants placed in patients with osteoporosis (SMD, 0.71 mm; 95% CI, 0.06-0.87 mm). The NOS indicated a low risk of bias in the studies included. However, the certainty of the evidence was classified as very low and low for implant survival rates and bone loss, respectively. CONCLUSION: According to the limitations of the present review, the data suggest that dental implants are a viable treatment option for the rehabilitation of patients with osteoporosis. However, clinical care by professionals is necessary to ensure the maintenance of peri-implant bone stability, as these patients may be susceptible to increased bone loss.

Biomechanical analysis of narrow dental implants for maxillary anterior rehabilitation / Análise biomecânica de implantes de diâmetro reduzido para reabilitação da região anterior da maxila

Introdução: O conhecimento da biomecânica de implantes de diâmetro reduzido indica dimensões seguras para uso clínico. Objetivo: O objetivo do presente estudo foi comparar biomecanicamente implantes de diâmetro regular e reduzido para suporte de próteses implantossuportadas unitárias na região anterior da maxila por meio de análise de elementos finitos 3D (3D-FEA). Material e método: Quatro modelos 3D-FEA foram desenvolvidos a partir de recomposição de tomografia computadorizada e dados da literatura: um bloco ósseo na região incisiva lateral superior direita com implante e coroa. M1: 3,75 x 13 mm, M2: 3,75 x 8,5 mm, M3: 2,9 x 13 mm e M4: 2,9 x 8,5 mm. Foi aplicada carga de 178 N nos ângulos 0, 30 e 60 graus em relação ao longo eixo do implante. Foram avaliados mapas de tensão de Von Mises, tensão principal máxima e microdeformação. Resultado: M3 e M4 apresentaram maiores valores de tensão e microdeformação que M1 e M2, principalmente quando foram aplicadas forças inclinadas. Porém, M3 apresentou comportamento biomecânico melhor do que M4. Conclusão: Pode-se concluir que reduzir o diâmetro dos implantes pode prejudicar a biomecânica durante a aplicação de forças, mas a distribuição e intensidade das tensões, bem como os valores de microdeformação podem ser melhorados se o comprimento do implante for aumentado

Introduction: Narrow diameter implants biomechanics knowledge indicates safe dimensions for clinical use. Objective: Purpose of the present study was biomechanically to compare regular and narrow diameter implants to support single implant-supported prosthesis in the anterior region of the maxilla by 3D finite element analysis (3D-FEA). Material and method: Four 3D-FEA models were developed form CT scan recompositing and literature data: a bone block in the right upper lateral incisive region with implant and crown. M1: 3.75 x 13 mm, M2: 3.75 x 8.5 mm, M3: 2.9 x 13 mm and M4: 2.9 x 8.5 mm. It was applied load was of 178 N at 0, 30 and 60 degrees in relation to implant long axis. Von Mises stress, maximum principal stress and microdeformation maps were evaluated. Result: M3 and M4 did show higher tension and higher microdeformation values than M1 and M2, especially when inclined forces were applied. However, M3 presented enhanced biomechanical behavior than M4. Conclusion: It can be concluded that reduce the diameter of the implants can disadvantage to the biomechanics during the application of forces, but the distribution and intensity of the stresses, as well as the micro deformation values can be improved if the length of the implant is increased

Avaliação dos efeitos de novas hidroxiapatitas e suas modificações superficiais utilizadas para regeneração óssea / Evaluation effects of new hydroxyapatites and their surface modifications used for bone regeneration

O objetivo deste estudo foi sintetizar um substituto ósseo a base de Hidroxiapatita (HAp), modificá-lo superficialmente com hexametafosfato (HMP) e colágeno tipo I (COL) e analisar o comportamento in vitro e in vivo. A síntese de HAp foi realizada pelo método de coprecipitação controlada a partir de H3PO4, CaCl2 e NH4OH. Após processamento foram realizadas as modificações superficiais em soluções de HMP e COL. As partículas de hidroxiapatita e suas modificações foram caracterizadas através das técnicas de potencial-zeta (ζ), tamanho de partícula, espectroscopia de infravermelho com transformada Fourrier (FTIR) e difração de raios X (DRX), as quais evidenciaram alta semelhança química com a HAp biológica. A morfologia foi avaliada através da técnica de microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), a qual mostrou que as nanopartículas de HAp obtidas possuíam aproximadamente 130 nm, pode ser visualizada uma película recobrindo as superfícies modificadas com HMP e COL. Foi realizada cultura de células MC3T3, com análises de MTT, ALP e nódulos de mineralização. Nas análises in vivo, foram realizados defeitos críticos em calvaria de 150 ratos, divididos em 5 grupos (GC:autógeno; G1:HAp; G2:HMP; G3:COL; G4:BioOss) e submetidos a eutanásia após 7,14,30,60 dias. Os espécimes foram avaliados em cortes calcificados MicroCt e confocal, apresentando fechamento do defeito e formação óssea significante em G1,G3 e G4. Portanto conclui-se que G1 e G3 apresentaram comportamento favorável e viável na neoformação óssea comparado ao G4 substituto ósseo comercialmente disponível, tornando-se uma futura alternativa para regeneração óssea(AU)

The aim of this study was to synthesize a bone substitute based on Hydroxyapatite (HAp), superficially modify it with hexametaphosphate (HMP) and collagen type I (COL) and analyze its behavior in vitro and in vivo. The synthesis of HAp was carried out by the controlled co-precipitation method from H3PO4, CaCl2 and NH4OH. After processing, surface modifications were performed in HMP and COL solutions. HAp particles and their modifications were characterized using the techniques of zeta-potential (ζ), particle size, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), which showed high chemical similarity with the Biological HAp. The morphology was evaluated using the technique of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which showed that the HAp nanoparticles obtained had approximately 130 nm, a film covering the modified surfaces with HMP and COL can be visualized. Culture of MC3T3 cells was performed with analysis of MTT, ALP and mineralization nodules. In the in vivo analysis, critical calvarian defects were performed in 150 rats, divided into 5 groups (GC:autogenous bone; G1:HAp; G2:HMP; G3:COL; G4:BioOss) and euthanized after 7,14,30,60 days. The specimens were evaluated in calcified MicroCt and confocal sections, showing defect closure and significant bone formation in G1,G3 and G4. Therefore, it is concluded that G1 and G3 presented favorable and viable behavior in bone neoformation compared to the commercially available G4 bone substitute, becoming a future alternative for bone regeneration(AU)

Systematic review and meta-analysis of welding procedures in one-piece cast implant-supported frameworks.

The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of welding techniques on implant-supported prostheses and determine whether they contribute to a better adaptation compared with a one-piece cast. A search was conducted using the PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases, and articles published until November 2017 were obtained from these databases. This review followed the PRISMA criteria and is registered on the PROSPERO platform (CRD42017081865). The PICO question was "Do welding procedures in one-piece cast implant-supported frameworks influence implant/abutment-framework marginal misfits?" Eleven studies were selected for a qualitative analysis, and seven studies were selected for a quantitative analysis. A total of 189 specimens were fabricated using different materials (cp-Ti, Ni-Cr, Cr-Co, and noble alloys), and welding techniques such as laser welding, conventional welding, tungsten inert gas, and brazing were applied. A vertical marginal misfit was measured using an optical microscope, a stereomicroscope, and/or a scanning electron microscopy. The qualitative analysis in the studies demonstrated a positive effect of the welding techniques on the adaptation of the infrastructures. The meta-analysis confirmed the results (p < 0.00001; MD: -36.14; 95%CI: -48.69 to -23.59). Within the limitations of this study and regarding the heterogeneity of the samples, we conclude that the soldering point technique is effective for obtaining relatively low values of marginal misfit, with laser welding as the most effective technique. However, additional studies were recommended due to the heterogeneity of different variables (alloys, connection, and misfit evaluation) in the included studies.

Ceramic versus metal-ceramic implant-supported prostheses: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: There is insufficient evidence to recommend the restorative material for implant-supported prostheses. PURPOSE: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate studies that compared ceramic and metal-ceramic restorations for implant-supported prostheses (within the same study to avoid indirect comparison) in terms of the mechanical and biological complication rates, prosthesis survival rate, and marginal bone loss. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Two independent reviewers performed a comprehensive search in databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library) for articles indexed until March 31, 2018. The search was performed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement and methods were registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO). The focused question was "Do ceramic restorations have mechanical/biological complication rates, prosthesis survival rates, and marginal bone loss similar to those of metal-ceramic restorations?" RESULTS: The search identified 949 references. The interinvestigator agreement using kappa values was 0.87 for PubMed/MEDLINE, 0.93 for Scopus, and 1.0 for the Cochrane Library. After analysis, 12 studies were selected for qualitative and quantitative analysis. The mechanical complication rate did not differ between ceramic and metal-ceramic restorations (P=.89), independent of the type of prostheses (single crown: P=.63; fixed partial denture: P=.65). The biological complication rate was also not significantly different between ceramic and metal-ceramic restorations (P=.21). The prosthesis survival rate showed no significant differences between the 2 types of restorations (P=.56). Marginal bone loss was also similar for both types of restorations (P=.12). CONCLUSIONS: This systematic review indicated that ceramic and metal-ceramic implant-supported prostheses have similar mechanical and biological complication rates, prosthesis survival rates, and marginal bone loss. Thus, both treatments are appropriate options for long-term rehabilitation treatment.

Short implants versus longer implants with maxillary sinus lift. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This study compared the survival rate of dental implants, amount of marginal bone loss, and rates of complications (biological and prosthetic) between short implants and long implants placed after maxillary sinus augmentation. This systematic review has been registered at PROSPERO under the number (CRD42017073929). Two reviewers searched the PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS, and Cochrane Library databases. Eligibility criteria included randomized controlled trials, comparisons between short implants and long implants placed after maxillary sinus augmentation in the same study, and follow-up for >6 months. The Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing the risk of bias in randomized trials was used to assess the quality and risk of bias of the included studies. The search identified 1366 references. After applying the inclusion criteria, 11 trials including 420 patients who received 911 dental implants were considered eligible. No significant difference was observed in the survival rate [p = 0.86; risk ratio (RR): 1.08; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.46-2.52] or in the amount of marginal bone loss (p = 0.08; RR: -0.05; 95%CI: -0.10 to 0.01). However, higher rates of biological complications for long implants associated with maxillary sinus augmentation were observed (p < 0.00001; RR: 0.21; 95%CI: 0.10-0.41), whereas a higher prosthetic complication rate for short implants was noted (p = 0.010; RR: 3.15; 95%CI: 1.32-7.51). Short implant placement is an effective alternative because of fewer biological complications and similar survival and marginal bone loss than long implant placement with maxillary sinus augmentation. However, the risk of mechanical complications associated with the prostheses fitted on short implants should be considered.

Short implants versus longer implants with maxillary sinus lift. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract This study compared the survival rate of dental implants, amount of marginal bone loss, and rates of complications (biological and prosthetic) between short implants and long implants placed after maxillary sinus augmentation. This systematic review has been registered at PROSPERO under the number (CRD42017073929). Two reviewers searched the PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS, and Cochrane Library databases. Eligibility criteria included randomized controlled trials, comparisons between short implants and long implants placed after maxillary sinus augmentation in the same study, and follow-up for >6 months. The Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing the risk of bias in randomized trials was used to assess the quality and risk of bias of the included studies. The search identified 1366 references. After applying the inclusion criteria, 11 trials including 420 patients who received 911 dental implants were considered eligible. No significant difference was observed in the survival rate [p = 0.86; risk ratio (RR): 1.08; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.46-2.52] or in the amount of marginal bone loss (p = 0.08; RR: −0.05; 95%CI: −0.10 to 0.01). However, higher rates of biological complications for long implants associated with maxillary sinus augmentation were observed (p < 0.00001; RR: 0.21; 95%CI: 0.10-0.41), whereas a higher prosthetic complication rate for short implants was noted (p = 0.010; RR: 3.15; 95%CI: 1.32-7.51). Short implant placement is an effective alternative because of fewer biological complications and similar survival and marginal bone loss than long implant placement with maxillary sinus augmentation. However, the risk of mechanical complications associated with the prostheses fitted on short implants should be considered.

Análise biomecânica de próteses unitárias sobre implante cone Morse em região pré-maxilar variando-se o tamanho do implante e tipo de ancoragem óssea: estudo pelo método dos elementos finitos 3-D / Biomechanical analysis of unitary prostheses on Morse tapper implant in the premaxillary region varying the size of the implant and type of bone anchorage: study finite elements analysis 3-D

Este trabalho teve como objetivo analisar a distribuição das tensões em próteses unitárias implantossuportadas de cone morse, em região de maxila anterior, variando o tipo de ancoragem óssea em colocação convencional, bicorticalizado e bicorticalizado com levantamento de assoalho nasal, com diferentes comprimentos do implante, sendo eles de 8,5, 10 e 11,5mm e diâmetro de 4,0 mm, através do método dos elementos finitos tridimensionais. Foram simulados 3 modelos tridimensionais maxilares da região anterior envolvendo o elemento 11, com auxílio de programas de criação de modelos a partir de tomografias, o InVesalius (CTI, São Paulo, Brasil) e programas de desenho assistido, o Rhinoceros 3D 4.0 (NURBS Modeling for Windows, USA) e o SolidWorks 2011 (SolidWorks Corp, USA). Os modelos dos blocos ósseos foram reconstruídos a partir da tomografia computadorizada, com a presença de um implante nas dimensões citadas acima, com coroa livres de metal em zircônia e cimentadas. Os modelos 3D foram exportados para o programa de elementos finitos FEMAP v.11 (Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc.USA) para discretização dos modelos, geração da malha de elementos finitos e análise posterior a processamento no programa NEiNastran 11 (Noran Engineering, Inc., USA). Foram aplicadas cargas de 178N, em ângulo de 0º, 30º e 60º, considerando-se o longo eixo do implante como referência. Os resultados foram visualizados por meio de mapas de deslocamento, tensão de von Mises, tensão Máxima Principal e microdeformação. Diante da análise de todos os mapas de tensões, os modelos bicorticais foram os que se mostraram com melhores distribuições de tensões e deformações, tanto no implante, quanto na cortical óssea onde foram travados os implantes. Os modelos simulando a técnica de levantamento de assoalho, se mostraram semelhante ao bicortical, sendo a técnica convencional a que mostrou distribuição inferior quando comparado aos demais. Dentro das limitações deste estudo, podemos concluir que: o carregamento oblíquo gera maior estresse e deformação tanto para o implante quanto para o tecido ósseo; a técnica de implantação bicortical (associada ou não a levantamento nasal) foi mais favorável para distribuição de tensões e deformações, principalmente no tecido ósseo(AU)

The aim of this study was to analyze the distribution of tensions in morse tapper implants supporting single crowns in the anterior region of maxilla, varying the type of bone anchorage in conventional, bicorticalized and bicorticalized placement with nasal floor elevation, and different lengths of implants (8.5, 10 and 11.5mm) with 4.0 mm of diameter, using the 3D finite element analyses. Three 3-dimensional maxillary models of the anterior region including element #11 were simulated using software InVesalius for CT Scan recomposition (CTI, São Paulo, Brazil) and CAD-software Rhinoceros 3D 4.0 (NURBS Modeling For Windows, USA) and SolidWorks 2011 (SolidWorks Corp, USA). The bone block models were reconstructed from the computed tomography, with the presence of an implant in the dimensions mentioned above, with cemented zirconium metal free crowns. The 3D models were exported to the FEMAP v.11 finite element software (Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc.) for models discretizadion, mesh generation and post-processing analysis after processing progress in the NEiNastran 11 program (Noran Engineering, Inc ., USA). Loads of 178N were applied at angle of 0º, 30º and 60º, considering the implant long axis as reference. The results were visualized by means of displacement maps, von Mises maps, Max Principal maps and microstrain. Analyzing all stress maps, the bicortical models were the ones that showed with better stress and strain distributions, both in the implant as to the cortical bone where the implants were locked. The models simulating the technique of nasal floor elevation were similar to the bicortical one, being the conventional technique the one that showed more unfavorable stress distribution. Within this study limitation it was possible to conclude that: oblique loading showed better stress and strain distribution for the implant and bone tissue; bicortical techniques (associated or not with nasal floor elevation) were more favorable to stress and strain distribution, mainly for bone tissue(AU)

Correção estética dental associada a melhoria da autoestima em paciente idoso / Correção estética dental associada a melhoria da autoestima em paciente idoso

A aplicação dos conceitos da Odontologia Estética nos procedimentos protéticos tornou-se rotina para profissionais que realizam grandes reabilitações orais e isso ocorreu, em grande parte, devido à evolução das cerâmicas odontológicas e sua adesão ao substrato, bem como o desenvolvimento de novas técnicas protéticas e novos equipamentos. Essas tecnologias permitiram a otimização do tempo clínico e possibilitaram a finalização de casos complexos em intervalo de tempo bem curto. Assim, o objetivo deste artigo foi relatar um caso clínico de correção estética utilizando coroas livre de metal que gerou melhoria da autoestima do paciente idoso, muito em virtude do curto tempo de tratamento. Paciente do sexo masculino, 62 anos, compareceu à clínica de reabilitação da FOA-UNESP queixando-se de problemas estéticos e demonstrando interesse em reabilitação oral da arcada superior. Na fase de anamnese, o paciente relatou ter depressão severa, não apresentando motivação suficiente para a execução do tratamento; porém, ele aceitou a proposta planejada quando estava acompanhado dos familiares. Coroas livres de metal foram planejadas para a resolução do caso, que também foi associado à confecção de um elemento unitário sobre implante. Por fim, o tratamento proposto foi capaz de corrigir os problemas estéticos identificados inicialmente, promovendo melhoria expressiva na autoestima do paciente, que inclusive se mostrou motivado para complementar o tratamento das demais áreas não contempladas no planejamento inicial.

The application of the cosmetic dentistry concepts in prosthetic procedures has become a routine for professionals who perform oral rehabilitation. That occurred mostly due to the improvement of dental ceramics and their bonding to dental substrate, as well as to the development of new prosthetic techniques and new equipment. These technologies allowed the optimization of clinical time and enabled the completion of complex cases in a very short time. Thus, the aim of this article was to report a case of aesthetic correction using metal free crowns that improved the self-esteem of an elderly patient mostly because of the very short treatment time. A 62-year-old man presented to the oral rehabilitation clinic of FOA-UNESP complaining about aesthetic problems and showing interest in oral rehabilitation of the upper arch. In the anamnesis phase, the patient reported having severe depression, no sufficient motivation for the implementation of treatment; however, he accepted the planned proposal when accompanied by family. Metal free crowns were planned for the resolution of the case, which was also associated with a single element on the implant. finally, the proposed treatment was able to correct the identified aesthetic problems promoting significant improvement of patient's self-esteem who was also motivated to complement the treatment including other areas that were not included in the initial planning.

Reabilitação oral com uso de prótese parcial removível com encaixe de precisão em paciente que fez uso de bisfosfonatos ­ relato de caso / Oral rehabilitation with removable partial prosthesis with attachments in bisphosphonates user ­ case report

Os medicamentos antirreabsortivos, como os bisfosfonatos, são usados para tratamento de diversas patologias ósseas. Uma de suas complicações relacionadas à Odontologia é a osteonecrose dos maxilares e o tratamento conservador deve ser a primeira opção. Em casos de pacientes total ou parcialmente edêntulos que fazem uso de medicamentos desta classe, as próteses são mais convenientes para reabilitação. Sabemos que estética é um dos fatores de maior relevância para o paciente, o que torna cada vez mais difícil a aceitação de próteses que contenham grampos, como as próteses parciais removíveis e que, por mais criterioso que seja o planejamento, a associação de suporte, retenção, estabilidade e estética sempre deixa a desejar. O objetivo deste relato de caso foi mostrar uma reabilitação sem a instalação de implantes, a prótese parcial removível, com encaixe de precisão em paciente que faz uso do medicamento e que prezava por uma estética satisfatória.

Antiresorptive drugs such as bisphosphonates are used to treat several bone diseases. Their complication related to Dentistry is osteonecrosis of the jaw and a conservative treatment should be the first option. In cases of total or partially edentulous patients that make use of this class of medication prostheses are more convenient for rehabilitation. It is known that aesthetics is one of the most important factors for the patient and this hampers the acceptance of prostheses with staples such as removable partial dentures. And it doesn't matter how judicious the planning the association of retention, support, stability and aesthetics always falls short. The objective of this report was to present rehabilitation without implant installation using removable partial denture with precision fit in a bisphosphonates who wished a satisfactory aesthetic outcome.

Reabilitação estética envolvendo diferentes substratos e sistemas metal free ­ relato de caso / Aesthetic rehabilitation using different dental substrates and metal free systems ­ case report

O objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar um caso clínico de reabilitação oral utilizando diferentes materiais estéticos em tratamento reabilitador, envolvendo implante dentário e restaurações metal free na região maxilar anterior. Paciente M.S.S. compareceu à clínica de reabilitação com queixa estética da região anterior e desconforto por uso de aparelho móvel. Primeiramente, foi solicitada tomografia da região, que mostrou tecido ósseo suficiente para implantação. Após criterioso exame clínico, foi planejado confecção de coroas estéticas nos elementos 13 a 23, sendo uma coroa implantossuportada no dente 22. Uma vez aceito o tratamento pela paciente, este se iniciou através do enceramento diagnóstico para planejamento estético e confecção de guias para auxiliar no controle do desgaste dentário e confecção dos provisórios. Inicialmente foi instalado um implante cone morse (3,5 x 13 mm) na região do dente 22, aguardando-se 6 meses para sua osseointegração. Após esse período, foram removidas coroas protéticas antigas e confeccionados núcleos de fibra de vidro nos dentes 11 e 21 e de preenchimento com pino intradentinário no dente 12. Posteriormente foram realizados os preparos dentários e moldagem pela técnica do duplo fio. Para os elementos 13, 12, 11, 23 e 24 foram confeccionadas restaurações de dissilicato de lítio (sistema IPS e.max) e para o 22 coroa implantossuportada em zircônia (sistema IPS e.max). Após prova e cimentação das coroas, o caso foi finalizado e pode-se observar harmonia estética na região anterior maxilar, além de uma ótima saúde periodontal.

The aim of this study was to describe a case report of oral rehabilitation using different aesthetic materials for oral rehabilitation involving implant and metal-free restorations in the anterior maxillary region. Patient M.S.S. attended the rehabilitation clinic with aesthetic complaint of poor aesthetic in the anterior region and discomfort due to the use of remov-able appliance. A CT scan was requested and showed sufficient bone tissue for implantation. Thus, after careful clinical examination it was planned fabrication of aesthetic single crowns on #13 to #23 teeth being an implant-supported crown on tooth #22. With patient's consent the rehabilitation started with planning through diagnostic wax-up for aesthetic planning and fabrication of guides to assist in the control of dental preparation and fabrication of provisional crowns. Initially, a morse taper implant (3.5x13 mm) was installed in region of tooth #22, waiting for osseointegration for 6 months. Then old crowns were removed and glass fiber posts were installed in the #11 and #21 teeth as well as a core build-up with mini screw metallic pin in the #12 tooth. Subsequently dental preparations and impression were performed using the double retraction cord technique. Lithium disilicate (IPS e.max) restorations were manufactured for elements #13, #12, #11, #23 and #24 while for #22 it was made a zirconia implant-supported crown (IPS e.max). After prove and cementation of crowns, the case was finalized resulting on good aesthetics and periodontal health in the anterior maxillary region.

Reabilitação oral estética anterior envolvendo implantes e gengiva cerâmica / Aesthetic rehabilitation of anterior region using implants and ceramic gum

O objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar um caso clínico de reabilitação oral maxilar superior anterior que necessitou para correção estética uma prótese implantossuportada com cerâmica gengival. Paciente OTG, sexo feminino, 59 anos, compareceu à clinica de reabilitação oral da FOA-UNESP queixando de estética desfavorável na região anterior superior. Após anamnese, análise clínica e radiográfica, foi observada presença de implantes nos elementos 11, 12 e 21, com desadaptação das coroas e com perda óssea marginal significativa em todos os implantes, presença de núcleos metálicos curtos com coroas de cor desagradável à paciente, além da necessidade de tratamento periodontal. Após discussão do caso com a paciente, foi planejado o tratamento periodontal com raspagem dos quatro quadrantes, substituição dos núcleos metálicos condenados e confecção de coroas sobre dentes e implantes, mantendo- -os. A reabilitação incluiu enceramento diagnóstico para previsão do tratamento final, troca dos núcleos condenados e confecção de provisórios, seguindo enceramento e, finalmente, fase protética que incluiu sistema CAD/CAM e prótese totalmente cerâmica. Alteração ao tratamento anterior foi a esplintagem das coroas sobre implante, uma vez que a perda óssea estava severa e não indicava a individualização dos elementos. Após o tratamento, a paciente mostrou-se bastante satisfeita, relatando que a estética ficou satisfatória mesmo com o uso da gengiva cerâmica, já planejada desde a fase de enceramento. Além do aspecto periodontal que melhorou com o tratamento, a prótese esplintada ficou bastante estética pela possibilidade de reproduzir a área gengival satisfatoriamente, além de melhorar a distribuição de cargas oclusais quando comparadas às próteses unitárias (AU).

The aim of this study was to report a clinical case of oral rehabilitation of anterior region of the maxilla that required an implant-supported prosthesis with ceramic gum for aesthetic correction. Patient OTG, female, 59 years old, sought care at the oral rehabilitation clinic from FOA-UNESP and reported dissatisfaction with the esthetics of anterior maxillary region. After anamneses, clinical and radiographic analysis, it was observed the presence of implants for tooth reposition of #11, #12 and #21 with misfit crowns and significant marginal bone loss of all implants, short metallic cores and unpleasant color of crowns in some teeth as well as the need of periodontal scaling. After a discussion with the patient, a treatment plan was developed. It consisted on the endodontic scaling of all quarters; replacement of inappropriate metallic cores and fabrication of new crowns of teeth and implants. Rehabilitation included: diagnostic wax-up for final treatment preview; correction of unpleasant colors and provisional restorations following diagnostic waxing and prosthetic fabrication of all ceramic restorations using CAD/CAM system. An alteration in relation to the prior treatment was the splinting of implant-supported crowns because bone loss was severe and therefore single crowns were contraindicated. After treatment the patient was very pleased and reported satisfactory esthetics even with the ceramic gum, planned since diagnostic waxing. Moreover, periodontal status showed improvement and the splinted prosthesis allowed the distribution of occlusal loads compared to single crowns with a satisfactory aesthetic outcome due to good reproduction of gingival area (AU).

Resolução protética para reabilitação de pacientes com implantes unitários inclinados na região maxilar anterior: relato de caso / Prosthetic resolution for rehabilitation of single implant inclined on anterior maxillary region: case report

A utilização de implantes dentários é considerada para reabilitar a falta de elementos dentários com o intuito de restabelecer função e estética em pacientes parcialmente ou totalmente desdentados. Quando a região a ser reabilitada não possui quantidade de tecido ósseo suficiente para a instalação ideal do implante o cirurgião dentista pode optar por uma instalação que pode não ter inclinação favorável do ponto de vista protético. Assim, o presente estudo tem por objetivo relatar um caso clínico no qual foi instalado um implante de conexão externa na região maxilar anterior com inclinação para lingual (“approach palatino”), sendo utilizado um pilar UCLA para confecção de uma prótese cimentada corrigindo a inclinação do implante e permitindo a cimentação da coroa protética. Após o término do tratamento foi possível observar que o procedimento adotado atingiu estética e harmonia satisfatórias do sorriso do paciente na região, além de não comprometer a função, deixando o mesmo bastante satisfeito em relação ao tratamento proposto

The use of dental implants has been made to rehabilitate the loosened teeth in order to recuperate function and aesthetics to partially or entirely edentulous patients. When the area of rehabilitation doesn’t have enough bone tissue for ideally implant placement, the surgeon may opt for an insertion that not favorable in relation to the inclination of the prosthetic axis. Therefore, the aim of this study is report a clinical case in which it was installed an external connection implant in the anterior maxillary region with buccal inclination (palatine approach) and using an UCLA for fabrication of a cemented prosthesis correcting the inclination of the implant and favoring cementation of the prosthetic crown. After the treatment it was possible to observed that the procedure adopted favored the aesthetics and the patient’s smile harmony in the region, not compromising the function and leave the patient too much satisfied with the treatment