A systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical performance of implant-supported overdentures retained by CAD-CAM bars.

Currently, there is no consensus on the indications and clinical performance of implant-supported overdentures (IODs) involving computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD-CAM) bars. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the performance of IODs involving CAD-CAM bars. METHODOLOGY: A comprehensive search of studies published until May 2023 was conducted in many databases, including PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and SciELO, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The population, intervention, comparison, outcome (PICO) question was: "How do IODs retained by bars fabricated by CAD-CAM technology perform in daily clinical practice?" The meta-analysis included clinical studies based on effect size and a two-tailed null test with a 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS: Ten studies were included in the meta-analysis. Among them, nine reported a 100% implant survival rate for all CAD-CAM milled bars. Complications were reported in two studies with CAD/CAM-milled titanium bars, and one study reported more fractures in soldered gold bars used in maxillary rehabilitation. However, no fractures were observed in IODs retained by PEEK and zirconia bars. According to six studies, biological complications, including peri-implantitis, were minimal in the BioHPP and PEEK bar groups, while no cases were reported in the titanium or zirconia bar groups. CAD-CAM-milled zirconia bars had higher plaque and bleeding indices compared with titanium bars, as evidenced by findings from five studies. All four studies that evaluated Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) scores showed a positive effect of IODs retained by CAD-CAM milled titanium bars on quality of life. Patient satisfaction and acceptance by prosthodontists were significantly high, according to the results of five studies. CONCLUSION: Overdentures retained with CAD-CAM milled titanium bars show great potential for use in daily clinical practice. Moreover, patient and practitioner satisfaction was very high when this method was used.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical performance of implant-supported overdentures retained by CAD-CAM bars

Abstract Currently, there is no consensus on the indications and clinical performance of implant-supported overdentures (IODs) involving computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD-CAM) bars. Objective: To evaluate the performance of IODs involving CAD-CAM bars. Methodology: A comprehensive search of studies published until May 2023 was conducted in many databases, including PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and SciELO, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The population, intervention, comparison, outcome (PICO) question was: "How do IODs retained by bars fabricated by CAD-CAM technology perform in daily clinical practice?" The meta-analysis included clinical studies based on effect size and a two-tailed null test with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Ten studies were included in the meta-analysis. Among them, nine reported a 100% implant survival rate for all CAD-CAM milled bars. Complications were reported in two studies with CAD/CAM-milled titanium bars, and one study reported more fractures in soldered gold bars used in maxillary rehabilitation. However, no fractures were observed in IODs retained by PEEK and zirconia bars. According to six studies, biological complications, including peri-implantitis, were minimal in the BioHPP and PEEK bar groups, while no cases were reported in the titanium or zirconia bar groups. CAD-CAM-milled zirconia bars had higher plaque and bleeding indices compared with titanium bars, as evidenced by findings from five studies. All four studies that evaluated Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) scores showed a positive effect of IODs retained by CAD-CAM milled titanium bars on quality of life. Patient satisfaction and acceptance by prosthodontists were significantly high, according to the results of five studies. Conclusion: Overdentures retained with CAD-CAM milled titanium bars show great potential for use in daily clinical practice. Moreover, patient and practitioner satisfaction was very high when this method was used.

A New Proposal for Calibrated Gauges for Removable Partial Dentures: A Finite Element Analysis.

AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the stress distribution of a planned removable partial denture (RPD) using new proposals for calibrated gauges of 0.3 mm and 0.35 mm undercuts through the three-dimensional (3D) finite element methodology, and compare them with 0.25 mm and 0.5 mm gauges that are already existing in clinical practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Kennedy class-I edentulous 3D models and their respective RPDs (InVesalius software; Rhinoceros and SolidWorks CAD) were created and exported to the finite element program HyperMesh 2019 for mesh configuration. In the following steps, axial loading (0º) of 40 N per point was performed, with 3 points on the molars and 2 points on the premolars, totaling 280 N unilaterally. The model was processed by the OptiStruct 2019 software and imported into the HyperView 2019 software to obtain the stress maps (MPa). RESULTS: The use of 0.30 and 0.35 mm calibrated gauges presented tensions similar to those with the 0.25 mm gauge (gold standard) and caused no significant damage to biological structures. The use of a 0.5 mm undercut caused greater traction force in the periodontal ligament of the abutments. CONCLUSIONS: The 0.35 mm undercut seems promising as it presented more favorable results in this simulation, on the other hand, a 0.5 mm undercut is greater than that necessary for retainers made of CoCr. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This study aims to measure a new undercut gauge (0.35 mm) to increase the retention area in abutment teeth of removable partial dentures.

Beneficial effects of three natural products for the treatment of denture stomatitis: a randomized clinical trial / Efeitos benéficos de três produtos naturais para o tratamento da estomatite protética: um ensaio clínico randomizado

Aim: To evaluate the effect of three natural antifungal agents combined with routine denture care on the treatment of DS, using a quantitative mycological culture analysis. Methods: Thirty denture wearers with denture stomatitis DS were treated using five substances: sterile distilled water (G1), nystatin oral suspension (G2), 20% alcoholic extract propolis (G3), Punica granatumLinné gel (G4), and Uncaria tomentosa gel (G5). The substances were used 3 times a day for 14 days. Quantitative mycological culture analysis of samples collected from the palatal mucosa was performed at three stages: before treatment (T0), after 14 days of treatment (T1), and 30 days after treatment completion (T2). Data were evaluated using Kruskal-Wallis and Friedman tests (p < 0.05). Results: Palatal mucosa intragroup analysis showed a significant reduction of Candida CFU/mL values for all groups at T1 compared to T0 (p < 0.05). However, they did not present statistical differences when comparing T1 and T2 (p > 0.05). The intergroup analysis demonstrated that there are no statistical differences, regardless of the evaluation time (p > 0.05). Conclusion:The natural products tested showed a satisfactory result on DS treatment, which proved to be equivalent to conventional topical therapy with nystatin and to treatment using only regular oral hygiene procedures.

Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito de três antifúngicos naturais combinados com o cuidado rotineiro com próteses dentárias no tratamento da EP, por meio de uma análise quantitativa de cultura micológica. Métodos: Trinta usuários de próteses dentárias com EP foram tratados com cinco substâncias: água destilada estéril (G1), suspensão oral de nistatina (G2), extrato alcoólico de própolis 20% (G3), gel Punica granatum L. (G4) e gel Uncaria tomentosa (G5). As substâncias foram utilizadas 3 vezes ao dia durante 14 dias. A análise micológica quantitativa das amostras coletadas da mucosa palatina foi realizada em três etapas: antes do tratamento (T0), após 14 dias do tratamento (T1) e 30 dias após o término do tratamento (T2). Os dados foram avaliados pelos testes de Kruskal-Wallis e Friedman (p < 0,05). Resultados: A análise intragrupo da mucosa palatina mostrou uma redução significativa dos valores de Candida UFC/mL para todos os grupos em T1 em comparação com T0 (p < 0,05). No entanto, não apresentaram diferenças estatísticas na comparação de T1 e T2 (p > 0,05). A análise intergrupos demonstrou que não há diferenças estatísticas, independentemente do tempo de avaliação (p > 0,05). Conclusão: Os produtos naturais testados apresentaram resultado satisfatório no tratamento da EP, sendo equivalente à terapia tópica convencional com nistatina e ao tratamento apenas com procedimentos rotineiros de higiene bucal.

Previsibilidade de reabilitações de maxilas edêntulas com a técnica all-on-four: revisão de literatura / Previsibility of edental jaw rehabilitations with the all-on-four technique: literature review

Objetivo: avaliar a previsibilidade das reabilitações de maxilas edêntulas através da técnica all-on-four, mensurada pelas tensões sobre implantes em estudos laboratoriais e sobrevida de próteses, perda óssea marginal e sucesso dos implantes em estudos clínicos. Revisão de literatura: foi executada uma busca na literatura nas bases de dados Lilacs, SciELO e PubMed/Medline, utilizando termos relacionados ao tema, sem restrição temporal e adaptados para cada base. As buscas foram realizadas por um único examinador no período de setembro a novembro de 2019. Após a leitura crítica dos 21 artigos selecionados, constata-se que existem vários estudos com muitos delineamentos que avaliaram a previsibilidade mensurada de várias formas. Considerações finais: diante das evidências científicas encontradas, a reabilitação de maxilas edêntulas com a técnica all-on-four demonstra ser previsível e estável. Estudos retrospectivos, prospectivos e revisões sistemáticas relatam altos índices de sucesso, baixa perda óssea marginal, embasando o uso da técnica all-on-four na odontologia.(AU)

Objective: to assess the predictability of edentulous maxillary rehabilitation using the all-on-four technique, measured by tensions over implants in laboratory studies and prosthetic survival, marginal bone loss and implant success in clinical studies. Literature Review: A literature search was performed in the Lilacs, SciELO and PubMed/ Medline databases, using terms related to the theme, without time restriction and adapted for each base. The searches were carried out by a single examiner from September to November 2019. After a critical reading of the 21 selected articles, it appears that there are several studies with many designs that evaluated the predictability measured in various ways. Final considerations: In view of the scientific evidence found, the rehabilitation of edentulous jaws with the all-on-four technique proves to be predictable and stable. Retrospective, prospective studies and systematic reviews report high success rates, low marginal bone loss, basing the use of the all-on-four technique in dentistry.(AU)

Doenças gengivais relacionadas à qualidade de vida de indivíduos com fissura labiopalatina: uma revisão integrativa de estudos observacionais / Gingival diseases related to the quality life of individuals with cleft lip and palate: an integrative review of observational studies

Objetivo: o objetivo desta revisão integrativa crítica foi investigar a relação de fissuras labiopalatinas com doenças gengivais, correlacionando-as à qualidade de vida, de modo a fornecer esclarecimento sobre a temática, mesmo que sejam necessários mais estudos de acompanhamento longitudinal neste tema. Revisão de literatura: a Organização Mundial de Saúde define qualidade de vida correlacionada à condição bucal como a autopercepção do indivíduo sobre a influência de sua condição oral ­ em aspectos relacionados ao seu bem-estar geral, é plausível que ocorra associação com a doença periodontal, além disso, o possível impacto que tais condições podem desempenhar na vida dos indivíduos com fissura labiopalatina ainda é pouco conhecido, tornando-se relevante sintetizar dados dessa provável associação. Considerações finais: a presente revisão enfatizou a análise crítica de estudos transversais e longitudinais, supondo que a adequada compreensão das particularidades desses estudos favoreça o entendimento do impacto das doenças gengivais, associada a pacientes com fissura labiopalatina, e tendo como base que o entendimento desses fatores podem implicar no bem-estar da população estudada, servindo de auxílio na tomada terapêutica e no modo de agir do cirurgião-dentista. Portanto, mais estudos com qualidade metodológica são necessários nesta temática, podendo contribuir para uma definição mais clara da possível associação de piores escores de higiene a um impacto na qualidade de vida de indivíduos com fissura labiopalatina.(AU)

Objective: This critical integrative review aimed to investigate the relationship between cleft lip and palate and gingival diseases, correlating them to quality of life to provide clarification on the subject, even if further studies on long-term follow-up on this subject are required. Literature review: The World Health Organization defines oral health-related quality of life as the self-perception of individuals on the influence of their oral condition - in aspects related to their general well-being. It is likely associated with periodontal disease. Moreover, the impact that such conditions may have on the life of individuals with cleft lip and palate is still little known, making it relevant to synthesize the data of this potential association. Final considerations: The present review focused on the critical analysis of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, assuming that an adequate appreciation of the particularities of these studies favors the understanding of the impact of gingival disease associated with patients with cleft lip and palate. The understanding of these factors may imply in the well-being of the population studied, aiding the therapeutic choice and the conduct of dentists. Therefore, further studies with methodological quality are required on this subject, which may contribute to a clearer definition of the potential association of worse hygiene scores with an impact on the quality of life of individuals with cleft lip and palate.(AU)

Fibroma odontogênico periférico: relato de caso de uma lesão rara mimetizando uma lesão reacional / Peripheral odontogenic fibroma: case report of a rare tumor mimicking a gingival reactive lesion

Objetivo: Relatar um caso de um tumor raro imitando uma lesão gengival inflamatória tendo em foco não apenas as suas características, mas realizando um diagnóstico diferencial aprofundado com as lesões inflamatórias; a fim de colaborar para um diagnóstico mais eficiente por parte dos clínicos. Descrição do caso: Um paciente do sexo feminino, de 20 anos de idade apresentava uma massa gengival séssil e assintomática - entre os dentes 32 e 33 - com duração aproximada de 1 ano. Após biópsia excisional, a análise histológica revelou um neoplasma odontogênico caracterizado pela presença de ilhas de epitélio odontogênico aparentemente inativo, localizado em um estroma fibro-mixóide. Características consistentes com o diagnóstico de fibroma odontogênico periférico. Conclusão: O fibroma odontogênico periférico é freqüentemente confundido com uma lesão reacional inflamatória. No entanto, a presença de particularidades de cada lesão pode auxiliar o clínico, a fim de se obter um diagnóstico mais preciso. A biópsia excisional é o tratamento mais indicado. Porém, o prognóstico do fibroma odontogênico periférico pode ser diferente, devido a sua raridade e pouca informação sobre seu acompanhamento de longo prazo.

Purpose: To report a rare tumor mimicking a gingival inflammatory lesion focusing not only on its characteristics, but making a deepened differential diagnosis with inflammatory lesions, in terms to collaborate for an accurate diagnosis as possible by the clinicians. Case description: A 20-year-old woman presented an asymptomatic sessile gingival mass - between teeth 32 and 33 - with 1 year of duration. An excisional biopsy was performed and the histological examination revealed an odontogenic neoplasm characterized by the presence of islands of apparently inactive odontogenic epithelium, in a fibromyxoid stroma; all features consistent with the diagnosis of peripheral odontogenic fibroma. Conclusion: Peripheral odontogenic fibroma is often misdiagnosed as an inflammatory lesion. However, the existence of particularities of each lesion can guide the clinical to a more efficient diagnosis. Excisional biopsy is their treatment of choice, whereas; the peripheral odontogenic fibroma prognosis may be different given its rarity and its few data about long-term follow-up.