Evaluation of the occlusal contact area of molar dental implants comparing two different thicknesses (16 µm and 200 µm) of articulating occlusal papers and forces (200 and 250 N): a pivot in vitro study

Introduction: The goal of this pilot study was to evaluate the differences between checking occlusion on implants crowns using 16 or 200 µm thickness of articulating occlusal paper, and to compare the stained occlusal area between the groups after bite forces of 200 and 250 N. Methods: It was included 10 casts of articulated-type IV gypsum, 10 NiCr crowns, articulating occlusal papers (16 µm and 200 µm thick), and a compression test machine. Compressive forces (200 and 250 N.mm) were applied on models, to check the occlusal contact area of fixed and cemented crowns. The contact areas on the crowns were measured through images obtained by the scanning electron microscope. Statistical tests were performed considering the significant level of 5% (p≤0.05). Results: The stains found using 200 µm of articulating paper were higher than those with 16 µm, independent of the force applied. However, the stains obtained in lower teeth with different strengths (200 and 250N) marked with 16 µm articulating paper were not possible to score. The articulating paper variable had significant statistical results (p=0.002), while the variables force (p=0.443) and articulating paper-force interaction (p=0.607) were not significant. The mean area found in staining using the 200 µm and 16 µm papers was, respectively, 8.3380 mm2 and 3.4759 mm2. Conclusion: It was possible to confirm that 200 µm of articulating occlusal paper showed better and significant results to stain the occlusal area, permitting a more accurate adjustment independent of the force applied.

The Pull-Through Technique: A Viable Option for Preserving the Inferior Alveolar Nerve during Surgical Resection.

The aim of this study was to present a new surgical technique used to remove benign mandibular tumors with minimal damage to the inferior alveolar nerve. The pull-through technique was shown using an ameloblastoma surgical resection as an example. This technique consisted in the reconstruction of the lower jaw associating the resection of the lesion with nerve repair at the same surgical time. The resection was performed using the pull-through technique and the inferior alveolar nerve was preserved. After 6 months, the patient presented a recovery of approximately 80% of sensory function. The surgical technique presented should be considered an important method by which to produce a higher functional outcome to remove benign mandibular tumors with minimal damage to the inferior alveolar nerve and allows the maintenance of quality of life for the patient, as the consequences of this type of surgery are minimized.

Cirurgia de segundo estágio em implantes na maxila com deficiência de tecido queratinizado: uma nova abordagem com a técnica de reposição apical com retalho palatino / Second-stage surgery for maxillary dental implants with keratinized tissue defi ciency: a new approach with the apical positioning palatal rotation technique

O aspecto natural e a estética da interface dos tecidos moles e restaurações peri-implantares requerem uma faixa adequada de tecido queratinizado. A ausência desta representa um obstáculo à higiene bucal. O objetivo deste artigo foi descrever uma nova abordagem para o segundo estágio cirúrgico para implantes adjacentes na região posterior da maxila, visando aumentar a quantidade e a qualidade do tecido queratinizado em áreas onde este se encontra reduzido ou inexistente. A técnica de reposição apical com retalho palatino (Rarp) foi realizada e descrita em detalhes, através de um relato de caso clínico.

The natural aspect and esthetics of the peri-implant tissues and restorations requires a suitable range of keratinized tissue. Their absence also represents an obstacle to the oral hygiene. The pur pose of this article is to describe a new approach at the second surgical stage for adjacent implants in the posterior region of the maxilla aiming to increase the quantity and quality of the keratinized tissue in areas where it is reduced or nonexistent. The apical repositioning with palatal rotation (RARP) technique was performed and described in detail using a clinical case report.

Avaliação clínica da sobrevida de três sistemas de implantes em diferentes densidades ósseas: um estudo retrospectivo de 707 implantes em 194 pacientes / Clinical evaluation of three different dental implant systems in varied bone densities: a retrospective study of 707 implants and 194 patients

Objetivo: avaliar, através de um estudo retrospectivo, a sobrevida clínica de três sistemas de implantes em diferentes densidades ósseas. Material e métodos: dois sistemas de implantes nacionais titânio c.p. grau 2 e um sistema internacional titânio c.p. grau 3 foram utilizados conforme as recomendações dos fabricantes. Esses implantes serviram como suporte para pró teses unitá ria, parcial fixa, total fixa e removível em variados sí tios da cavidade oral. Os sí tios foram classificados de acordo com a densidade óssea. As análises uni e multivariada com regressão logística foram usadas para verificar a influência do sexo, idade, localização anatômica e tipo de implante na taxa de sobrevivência (nível de significância 5%). Resultados: 707 implantes de titânio puro com diferentes macrogeometrias e tratamento de superfície foram inseridos em 194 pacientes. Dos implantes instalados, o índice geral de sobrevivência foi 94,5%. A taxa de sobrevivência foi maior no sexo masculino do que no feminino (96,5% x 93,3%). O valor OR para o sexo feminino fi cou entre 1,96 (univariada) e 2,35 (multivariada). Conclusão: dentro dos limites deste estudo, a idade maior ou igual a 40 anos, o sexo feminino, o uso de implantes cilíndricos de titânio c.p. grau 2 com superfície tratada por ácido e jateada com óxido de alumínio, e a densidade óssea D4 que não seja na região mandibular apresentam-se como fatores de resultados estatisticamente significativos.

Objective: to perform a retrospective evaluation on the clinical survival of three implant systems placed at different bone densities. Material and methods: two grade 2 c.p. titanium national systems and one grade 3 c.p. titanium international system were used according the manufacture's recommendations. These were restored with single-tooth, partial fixed/removable prostheses in several oral cavity sites classified according to their bone densities. Uni- and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to calculate the influence of gender, age, anatomic location, and implant type on the survival rates (5% level of significance). Results: 707 dental implants with different macrogeometries and surface treatments were inserted in 194 patients. The overall survival rate was 94.5%. The survival was higher for male and females (96.5% versus 93.3%). The Odds ratio for female gender was 1.96 (univariate) and 2.35 (multivariate). Conclusion: within the limits of this study, age ≥ 40 years, female, cylindrical shaped Grade 2 c.p titanium, acid-etched and aluminum oxide blasted, and the D4 bone density (except for the mandibular arch) can be considered factors with signifi cant influence on the survival results.

Oral manifestations of lymphoma: a systematic review.

Lymphoma is a malignant disease with two forms: Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is diagnosed in extranodal sites in 40% of cases, and the head and neck region is the second most affected, with an incidence of 11-33%, while HL has a very low incidence in extranodal sites (1-4%). The aim of this study was to identify the oral manifestations of lymphoma through a systematic literature review, which we conducted using the PubMed, Lilacs, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases. We found 1456 articles, from which we selected 73. Among the intraoral findings, the most frequent were ulcerations, pain, swelling, and tooth mobility, while the extraoral findings included facial asymmetry and cervical, submandibular, and submental lymphadenopathy. Among the few studies reporting imaging findings, the most cited lesions included hypodense lesions with diffuse boundaries, bone resorptions, and tooth displacements. The publications reviewed highlight gaps in the areas of early detection, diagnosis, and proper treatment.

Osteonecrose induzida pelo uso de bisfosfonatos após instalação de implantes dentários – relato de dois casos / Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw following dental implant placement – a report of two cases

A osteonecrose dos maxilares é uma das principais complicações relacionadas ao uso de medicamentos antirreabsortivos. Este artigo teve como objetivo relatar dois casos clínicos nos quais as pacientes desenvolveram osteonecrose dos maxilares induzida por bisfosfonatos, após instalação de implantes dentários. Em ambos os casos, as pacientes não relataram uso de bisfosfonatos. No primeiro caso, a região afetada foi a maxila, tendo sido utilizado o tratamento para infecção durante muitos meses até que, após remoção de sequestro ósseo, obteve-se o diagnóstico da patologia. O tratamento conservador com laser de baixa potência e antibioticoterapia obteve sucesso. No segundo caso, a paciente apresentou sequestro ósseo na região dos implantes dentários após realizar clareamento de um dente vizinho à região. O tratamento conservador não foi bem-sucedido, e a cirurgia para ressecção em bloco foi necessária. Nas duas situações, as pacientes só revelaram ter feito uso de medicação antirreabsortiva após serem questionadas diretamente, quando apresentaram sequestro ósseo. Uma anamnese dirigida e medidas para prevenção da complicação devem ser tomadas em pacientes que fazem ou fi zeram uso deste tipo de droga.

The osteonecrosis of the jaws is the main complication related to the use of anti-resorptive drugs. This article aims to report two clinical cases where the patients developed bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw following dental implant installation. In both cases, both patients did not report use of bisphosphonates. In the first case, the affected region was the maxilla and it was treated as an infection for several months, until removal of bone sequestration, with the pathology diagnosed. The conservative treatment with low intensity laser and antibiotic therapy achieved success. In the second case, the patient presented bone sequestration around dental implants after performing internal tooth whitening in the neighboring region. The conservative treatment was not successful and surgery for bone resection was necessary. In both cases, the patients revealed to have used anti-resorptive drugs only after being directly questioned when bone sequestration was observed. A directed medical history and preventive measures should be taken with patients that use or have used this medication.