The influence of electrical high-speed rotation on mandibular third molar surgeries: a prospective, randomized, split-mouth clinical and radiographic study.

The aim of this split-mouth randomized clinical trial was to evaluate the clinical outcomes (operative time, edema, trismus, and pain), the immediate histological effects, the alveolar repair (2 and 4 months), and the quality of life after the extraction of impacted third molars using high-speed pneumatic and electrical rotation. Sixteen patients underwent extraction of the two mandibular third molars with a minimum interval of 15 days. On one side of the participant's mouth, high-speed pneumatic rotation was used (Control Group-CG) while for the other side, high-speed electrical rotation was used (Study Group-SG). Statistical analysis included ANOVA repeated measures and Pearson correlations. SG group showed: shorter operative time (p = 0.019), less pain (p = 0.034), swelling (p < 0.001) and trismus (p = 0.025) on the 1st postoperative day; less pain (p = 0.034) and trismus (p = 0.010) on the 3rd postoperative day; less trismus (p = 0.032) on the 7th postoperative day; and better quality of life (p = 0.007). No differences were observed for peripheral bone damage or bone density of alveolar repair at 2 and 4 months between groups. Electric high-speed rotation provided better postoperative clinical parameters of pain, edema and trismus when compared with pneumatic high-speed rotation for mandibular third molar surgery.Trial registration: Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials registration number RBR-4xyqhqm ( https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-4xyqhqm ).

Comparative study of the effect of different temperatures on bovine bone used for bone repair of critical calvaria defects in rats.

To evaluate the osteoconductive potential of inorganic biomaterials of bovine origin submitted to different temperatures in the bone repair of critical defects in rat calvaria. Forty-eight rats were divided into four groups according to the material used to fill the defect: control group (GC), the defect was filled only with blood clot (n = 12); GBO, defect filled with Bio-Oss®, deproteinzed at 300°C (n = 12); GOX, defect filled with Inorganic GenOx®, deproteinzed from 850 to 1200°C (n = 12) and G700, defect filled with Inorganic GenOx 700, deproteinzed at 700°C (n = 12). In each animal's calvaria, a trephine bur with 5 mm internal diameter was used to produce a 6 mm-diameter central defect. Gen Derm® resorbable bovine membrane was superimposed over all defects. Subsequently, animals were euthanized at 30 and 60 days after surgery. The pieces were sent for histological and histometric analysis to evaluate the following variables: bone neoformation, presence of biomaterial, mononuclear and polymorphonuclear leukocytes, presence of other tissues (granulation and medullary) and maturation of collagen fibers. The most representative group for bone neoformation was GC. At 30 days, there was a higher mean of mature bone tissue (75.8). At 60 days, there was no statistical difference between the GC (64.9), GBO (32.9), GOX (45.3), and G700 (26.6) groups. GBO presented the highest amount of biomaterial after 30 days (115.9) and 60 days (118.5). All bovine biomaterials were biocompatible and osteoconductive. GOX promoted the best bone repair of the studied materials.

Successful Osseointegrated Implants in Hypertensive Patients: Retrospective Clinical Study.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the association of hypertension and antihypertensive drugs with the failure of osseointegrated dental implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study conformed to STROBE Guidelines regarding retrospective studies. Data from 602 medical records of patients who received rehabilitation treatment with osseointegrated implants between 2000 and 2017, completed at least 6 months before the study, were analyzed. Data on age, sex, presence or absence of hypertension, use or not of antihypertensive drugs, number of placed and lost implants, and type of prosthetic rehabilitation were collected. Statistical chi-square tests and the Fisher exact test were used to analyze the variables with implant loss, using a significance level of P < .05. RESULTS: One thousand eight hundred eighty-seven implants were placed with a success rate of 97.51% (47 implants lost in 41 patients). Of the 602 patients, 71.43% (432) were normotensive and 28.36% (171) were hypertensive. The success rate of implants in the normotensive group was 93.28%, and in the hypertensive group, it was 92.99%, with no statistical difference between the groups (P = .958). Of these patients, the success rate among the hypertensive group was similar for medication users (92.5%) and for nonusers (94.1%), with no statistically significant difference (P = .939). CONCLUSION: The presence of hypertension, as well as the use of antihypertensives, could not be associated with the failure of osseointegrated implants.

Influence of surgical ultrasound used in the detachment of flaps, osteotomy and odontosection in lower third molar surgeries. A prospective, randomized, and "split-mouth" clinical study

BACKGROUND: As third molar surgery is the most commonly procedure performed in Dentistry and has been accompanied by serious postoperative disorders such as pain, edema and trismus, the study aimed to evaluate if ultrasound device would be able to reduce such postoperative features. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of soft tissue flap elevation, osteotomy and odontosection using piezosurgery versus conventional technique in mandibular third molar extractions. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty patients with impacted mandibular third molars underwent tooth extractions using two different methods. Ten patients were included in the Piezo Flap Group (PFG - the flap was elevated using piezosurgery) and ten patients were part of the Piezo Ostectomy Group (POG - osteotomy and odontosection were carried out with ultrasound tips). The contralateral tooth was included in the Control Group (CG - conventional technique). The patients were evaluated at postoperative periods of 1, 3, 7 and 14-days. The measured parameters were duration of surgery, pain, trismus and swelling. RESULTS: The mean duration of surgery for the PFG was 17.21 minutes (CG 10.07 minutes) and POG was 40.09 minutes (CG 15.97 minutes). There was no statistically significant difference in pain and trismus for any of the postoperative periods evaluated in PFG and POG (p > 0.05). There was a statistically significant difference in swelling between the PFG and POG, presenting less swelling at the 3-day postoperative period (p = 0.038; p < 0,05). However, for the remaining analyzed periods there was no difference (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Piezosurgery for tissue elevation of the surgical flap, osteotomy and dental sectioning in mandibular third molar extraction surgery promoted less edema in the early postoperative stages in mandibular third molar extractions despite the longer surgical duration

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Evaluation of immediate cell viability and repair of osteotomies for implants using drills and piezosurgery. A randomized, prospective, and controlled rabbit study.

PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the immediate bone damage and bone repair after osteotomy for implants using conventional drills and drills powered by piezoelectric motor. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twelve rabbits received a tibial osteotomy with a conventional drill (control), with a diamond like carbon drill (DLC) and with a piezoelectric drill (Piezo). The animals were euthanized immediately, 30 and 60 days postoperatively. The tibias were removed and analyzed by means of histomorphometry, immunohistochemistry and microtomography. RESULTS: The immediate damage to the tissue at the cavity margins was similar (P > .05). At 30 and 60 days, the amount of newly formed bone tissue was similar (P > .05). Osteocalcin was intense score at 60 days in Piezo group. Microtomography revealed that bone volume at 30 days (control 3.8; DLC 4.3; and Piezo 2.4) and 60 days (control 4.9; DLC 4.82; and Piezo 3.95) were similar. There was a significant difference in bone formation between 30 (2.4) and 60 days (3.95) for the Piezo group (P = .016). CONCLUSION: The immediate effects and repair of cavities made using conventional, DLC coated, or ultrasound drills were similar.

Remodeling of calvarial graft in increased atrophic maxillary thickness. A prospective clinical study.

PURPOSE: This study evaluated the autogenous graft resorption rate in a calvarial block graft in the anterior region of an atrophic maxilla and compared it with the thickness of the remaining ridge. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twelve patients were included in the study. They were submitted to cranial calotte graft surgery, and there were 40 blocks in total. The thicknesses of the ridges in the crest, middle and apical regions of the blocks were evaluated by computed tomography scan at the times: preoperative (T0), 48 hours (T1) and 6 months (T2) after the reconstructions. RESULTS: The resorption of the blocks from T1 to T2 was 13.4%. The greatest remodeling occurred in the alveolar bone crest (20.07%), followed by the middle portion (12.28%), and the apical region (9.5%), but the three regions did not significantly differ between times T1 and T2 (crest P = .07, middle P = .124, apical P = .131). Recipient site with the lowest thickness had the greatest resorption rates (up to 2 mm = 17.6%; from 2 to 4 mm = 17.52%) while than those with a thickness greater than 4 mm had a mean resorption of 8.81%. CONCLUSIONS: The resorption of the grafts in this study was 13.4%. Higher resorption rates were observed in the alveolar crest areas, where the ridges were less thick.

Failure rate of pterygomandibular block in lower third molar extraction procedures / Taxa de falha do bloqueio pterigomandibular nos procedimentos de extração do terceiro molar inferior / Tasa de falla del bloqueo pterigomandibular en los procedimientos de extracción del tercer molar inferior

The aim of this study was to evaluate the anaesthetic failure rate of the pterygomandibular technique with an inferior alveolar nerve block in lower third molar extraction procedures. Materials and Methods: A total of 67 healthy patients (men and women, aged between 18­35 years) requiring third molar extractions were selected from the Discipline of Surgery, of the Araçatuba Dental School. The anaesthetic technique utilised was a pterygomandibular block using 2% mepivacaine hydrochloride with epinephrine 1:100,000 (Mepivalem®) in a maximum standardised amount of three tubes (5.4 ml) per procedure (performed by the same operator). Surgical procedures were initiated after confirming the sensation of anaesthesia in the area anesthetised at the inferior alveolar nerve. Painful symptoms were recorded during surgery. Results: In total, 117 surgical procedures, i.e., 114 exodontias and three coronectomies, were performed. During surgical procedures, four patients reported pain during manoeuvres of odontosection, representing an anaesthetic failure rate of 3.41%. Alternative techniques utilised in these four patients involved milohioideo nerve, intraligamentaria, and intrapulpal anaesthesia. Conclusion: The success of inferior alveolar nerve block anaesthesia is difficult to predict due to large anatomical variations, and it is difficult to observe via diagnostic means. The relatively low percentage of anaesthetic failure reported in this study may be related to the number of procedures performed(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a taxa de falha anestésica da técnica pterigomandibular com bloqueio do nervo alveolar inferior em procedimentos de extração do terceiro molar inferior. Material e Método: um total de 67 pacientes saudáveis (homens e mulheres, com idade entre 18-35 anos) que requeriam extrações do terceiro molar foram selecionados da Disciplina de Cirutgia da Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba. A técnica anestésica utilizada foi um bloqueio pterigomandibular usando cloridrato de mepivacaína a 2% com epinefrina 1: 100,000 (Mepivalem®) em uma quantidade máxima padronizada de três tubos (5,4 ml) por procedimento (realizado pelo mesmo operador). Os procedimentos cirúrgicos foram iniciados após confirmação da sensação de anestesia na área anestesiada no nervo alveolar inferior. Sintomas dolorosos foram registrados durante a cirurgia. Resultados: No total, foram realizados 117 procedimentos cirúrgicos, isto é, 114 exodontias e três coronectomias. Durante os procedimentos cirúrgicos, quatro pacientes relataram dor durante as manobras de odontossecção, representando uma taxa de falha anestésica de 3,41%. As técnicas alternativas utilizadas nesses quatro pacientes envolveram nervo milohioideo, intraligamentar e anestesia intrapulpar. Conclusão: o sucesso da anestesia com bloqueio do nervo alveolar inferior é difícil de prever devido a grandes variações anatômicas e é difícil de observar por meio de meios diagnósticos. A porcentagem relativamente baixa de falha anestésica relatada neste estudo pode estar relacionada ao número de procedimentos realizados(AU)

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la tasa de falla anestésica de la técnica pterigomandibular con bloqueo del nervio alveolar inferior en procedimientos de extracción del tercer molar inferior. Material y método: un total de 67 pacientes sanos (hombres y mujeres, con edad entre 18-35 años) que requerían extracciones del tercer molar fueron seleccionados de la Disciplina de Cirutía de la Facultad de Odontología de Araçatuba. La técnica anestésica utilizada fue un bloqueo pterigomandibular usando clorhidrato de mepivacaína al 2% con epinefrina 1: 100,000 (Mepivalem®) en una cantidad máxima estandarizada de tres tubos (5,4 ml) por procedimiento (realizado por el mismo operador). Los procedimientos quirúrgicos se iniciaron después de confirmar la sensación de anestesia en el área anestesiada en el nervio alveolar inferior. Los síntomas dolorosos se registraron durante la cirugía. Resultados: En total, se realizaron 117 procedimientos quirúrgicos, es decir, 114 exodontias y tres coronectomías. Durante los procedimientos quirúrgicos, cuatro pacientes relataron dolor durante las maniobras de odontosección, representando una tasa de falla anestésica del 3,41%. Las técnicas alternativas utilizadas en estos cuatro pacientes involucraron nervio milohioideo, intraligamentar y anestesia intrapulpar. Conclusión: el éxito de la anestesia con bloqueo del nervio alveolar inferior es difícil de predecir debido a grandes variaciones anatómicas y es difícil de observar por medio de medios diagnósticos. El porcentaje relativamente bajo de falla anestésica reportada en este estudio puede estar relacionado al número de procedimientos realizados(AU)

Sinusitis Due to the Presence of a Dental Implant Inside the Maxillary Sinus.

The migration of a dental implant into the maxillary sinus is an uncommon event of occurrence. Disrespect for concepts of implantology, low alveolar bone density at the site, high incidence of masticatory force in posterior region, and clinical intercurrences predispose to failure in rehabilitation.

A influência do fumo na reabilitação com implantes osseointegrados: revisão de literatura / The influence of smoking on rehabilitation of osseointegration implants: a literature review

O fumo é um forte indicador de risco para implantes osseointegrados e os insucessos estão relacionados com as fases envolvidas durante o processo de reparo e Osseointegração, além da sobrevida dos implantes em decorrência do aumento da incidência de peri-implantite e mucosite peri-implantar, e como consequência em alguns casos a perda do implante. A nicotina representa a substância de maior expressão e toxicidade nos cigarros sobre os tecidos da cavidade oral. Assim, o presente estudo tem por objetivo revisar a literatura associando a influência e o risco do tabagismo à importância da saúde peri-implantar para previsibilidade do tratamento. Há estudos que também concluíram que o fumo aumenta o risco de peri-implantite e perda óssea peri-implantar. Assim, podemos concluir que o tabaco influencia negativamente na osseointegração e sobrevida dos implantes de titânio, devido aos efeitos citotóxicos das suas substâncias.

Smoke is one of the main factors on the Osseointegrated implants failure. The cases of nonsuccess are related to the phases involved in the osseointegration procedure, also the survival rate of the implants diminish in occasion of increased gingivitis, peri-implantitis, consequently generating the loss of the implant. Nicotine is the most representative substance in cigarettes, thus many of the subsequent effects on the body are related to it. Along these lines the present study intends to review literature associating the influence of smoking and its effects on patients with severe generalized chronic periodontitis. The literature review showed that periodontal tissues health is very important to the osseointegration, because the cases of peri-implantitis identified in patients with previous periodontitis are common.There are also studies that concluded that smoking raises the risk of peri-implantitis and peri-implant bone loss. However, recent systematic revisions have not demonstrated significant difference in the implant failure among smokers and non-smokers. Yet, there are in literature enough scientific data that prove the negative effects of nicotine and smoking in the process of tooth repair and its many phases. Therefore, inside the limits of this study and considering the material addressed in the literature review, it is possible to conclude that tobacco has negative influence on osseointegration and the survival rate of titanium implants.

Influência do número de roscas e da densidade dos blocos de poliuretano na estabilidade primária de implantes do sistema intraoss / The influence of implant thread number and polyurethane block density on primary stability values of the Intraoss implant system

Objetivo: avaliar e comparar a estabilidade primária dos implantes cilíndricos de 3,75 mm x 11 mm Titaoss e Titaoss dupla rosca, do Sistema Intraoss, instalados em blocos de poliuretano com baixa densidade. Material e métodos: foram realizadas 32 cavidades em dois blocos de poliuretano, simulando as densidades de ossos tipo III e IV. As estabilidades dos implantes foram mensuradas por meio do torque de inserção e frequência de ressonância. Resultados: os implantes Titaoss instalados no osso tipo III apresentaram valores de torque de inserção de 43,1 ± 14,87 Ncm, enquanto os valores dos implantes Titaoss dupla rosca foram 46,9 ± 5,3 Ncm. No osso tipo IV, os implantes Titaoss apresentaram valores de 30 ± 0,0 Ncm e os dupla rosca de 29,4 ± 1,77 Ncm. Não houve diferença significante na estabilidade primária entre os grupos dos implantes (p > 0,05) instalados no mesmo tipo de osso. Os implantes Titaoss instalados no osso tipo III apresentaram valores de ISQ de 57,3 ± 4,69, ao passo que os valores para os implantes Titaoss dupla rosca foram 54,9 ± 3,98. No osso tipo IV, os implantes Titaoss apresentaram valores de 48,4 ± 4,07 ISQ e os dupla rosca de 50,8 ± 3,98 ISQ. As estabilidades primárias dos implantes foram maiores no osso tipo III quando comparado ao IV (p < 0,05). Conclusão: os dois desenhos de implantes permitem a obtenção da estabilidade primária para a técnica da carga mediata. No entanto, para submeter esses tipos de implante à carga imediata, indica-se a técnica da subfresagem.

Objectives: this in vitro study aimed to evaluate and compare the primary stability of the cylindrical implants (3.75 mm x 11 mm) Titaoss and Titaoss double thread from Titaoss System placed in cavities made of low-density polyurethane blocks. Material and methods: 32 cavities were made in two types of polyurethane blocks simulating the type III and IV bone densities. The implant stability values were measured using the final insertion torque and resonance frequency analysis. Results: the Titaoss implants placed in type III bone achieved 43.1 ± 14.87 Ncm, while the double-thread values were 46.9 ± 5.3 Ncm. For bone type IV, the Titaoss implants reached 30Ncm and the double thread 29.4± 1.77 Ncm. No statistically significant differences on implant stability were seen for both groups (p > 0.05) for the same bone type. the Titaoss implants in bone type III had 57.3 ± 4.69 and the double thread 54.9 ± 3.98 ISQ values. In type IV bone, Titaoss reached 48.4 ± 4.07 and the double thread 50.8 ± 3.98 ISQ units. The primary stability values were greater at type III than type IV bone (p < 0.05). Conclusion: both implant designs allow for primary stability. However, the use of an underpreparation technique is recommended in cases of immediate loading protocols.

Assessment of bone repair in critical-size defect in the calvarium of rats after the implantation of tricalcium phosphate beta (ß-TCP).

OBJECTIVES: Evaluating the osteoconductive property of tricalcium phosphate beta (ß-TCP) in comparison to that of inorganic bovine bone for repair in a critical-size defect in the rat calvarium. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Critical-size defects of 7mm were made with a trephine in the calvaria of 48 Wistar rats. The animals were divided into four groups, and the defects in each group were filled with tricalcium phosphate beta (ß-TCP), inorganic bovine bone (Bio-Oss), autogenous bone, or left empty. The animals were euthanized at two different time points (30 and 60days post-operation). All defects were recovered with a absorbable membrane of bovine cortical bone. Histological, histometric, and immunohistochemical (osteocalcin) assessments were carried out at 30 and 60days post-operation. RESULTS: At 30days post-operation, all groups showed areas of bone formation, predominantly when autogenous grafts were used. However, there were no statistically significant differences between the treatment groups (p>0.05). After 60days, there were similarities in the bone formation patterns between the ß-TCP (26.32±) and Bio-Oss (17.35±) groups (p=0.549). In terms of the immunohistochemical assessment of osteocalcin, the clot group showed light to moderate staining at 30 and 60days. The autogenous group showed moderate staining at 30days and moderate to intense staining after 60days. The Bio-Oss group showed light to moderate staining after 30days and intense staining at 60days. The ß-TCP group showed moderate staining at 30 and 60days post-operation. CONCLUSION: ß-TCP is a good osteoconductive material with similar effects to those of inorganic bovine bone graft and is suitable for utilization in the repair of bone defects.

Avaliação in vivo do torque de inserção do novo sistema de implantes Emfils / In vivo insertion torque assessment of the new dental implant system Emfi ls

Objetivo: avaliar o torque de inserção de um novo desenho de implante. Material e métodos: pacientes foram recrutados para instalação de implantes, no período de março a dezembro de 2015. Dados como o diâmetro, o comprimento do implante, a sequência de fresagem, a área de instalação e o torque atingido foram considerados. A avaliação do torque foi realizada com um torquímetro cirúrgico. Resultados: foram avaliados 82 implantes, com diâmetros entre 3,5 mm e 5 mm, e comprimentos entre 7 mm e 16 mm, sendo instalados 46 implantes na mandíbula e 36 implantes na maxila. Os torques (média ± desvio-padrão) alcançados foram de 53 ± 9,9 Ncm para maxila e 57 ± 11,3 Ncm para mandíbula. Conclusão: o sistema de implantes Novo Colosso promoveu torque de inserção adequado, com boa estabilidade primária nos implantes.

Objective: to evaluate the insertion torque of a new implant design. Material and methods: patients were recruited for implant placement from March to December 2015. Data such as diameter, implant length, drilling sequence, installation area, and torque reached were considered. Torque evaluation was performed with a surgical torque wrench. Results: 82 implants were evaluated, with diameters between 3.5 mm and 5.0 mm, and lengths between 7 mm and 16 mm, with 46 implants in the mandible and 36 implants in the maxilla. The torques (mean ± standard deviation) reached 53 ± 9.9 Ncm for maxilla and 57 ± 11.3 Ncm for mandible. Conclusion: the Novo Colosso implant system promotes adequate insertion torque with good primary implant stability.

Influência do ultrassom cirúrgico em cirurgias de terceiros molares inferiores: estudo clínico prospectivo, randomizado, duplo cego e "boca-dividida" / Influence of surgical ultrasound used in flap detachment in lower third molar surgeries: a prospective, randomized, double-blind and split-mouth clinical study

Proposição: o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos do deslocamento tecidual por meio de ultrassom cirúrgico no pós-operatório de cirurgias de exodontia de terceiros molares inferiores. Material e Método: fizeram parte do estudo dez pacientes com os dois terceiros molares inferiores indicados para exodontia. Durante a exodontia, um dos dentes foi incluído no grupo Piezo, onde o deslocamento do retalho foi realizado com pontas de motor de ultrassom, enquanto que o no grupo Controle o deslocamento foi realizado com descolador de Molt. Os pacientes foram avaliados nos períodos de 1, 3, 7 e 14 dias pós-operatórios. Os parâmetros avaliados foram o tempo cirúrgico, dor, trismo e edema. Resultados: a média do tempo cirúrgico de 10,07 minutos para o grupo Controle e 17,21 minutos parra o grupo Piezo. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos no que se refere a dor e trismo em nenhum dos períodos avaliados (p>0,05). Houve diferença estatisticamente significante no edema entre o grupo Piezo e grupo Controle aos 3 dias pós-operatórios, sendo maior edema no grupo Controle (p=0,038). Contudo, nos demais períodos analisados não houve diferença (p>0,05). Conclusão: o uso do ultrassom cirúrgico no deslocamento tecidual do retalho em cirurgias de exodontia de terceiros molares inferiores promoveu menor edema nos estágios iniciais do pós-operatório, entretanto não influenciou nos demais parâmetros analisados (trismo e dor)(AU)

Aim:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of tissue detachment by surgical ultrasound in the postoperative period of lower third molar extraction surgery. Material and Method: ten patients with the two lowers third molars indicated for exodontia were included in the study. During the exodontia, one of the teeth was included in the Piezo group, where flap detachment was performed with ultrasound motor tips, while in the Control group the detachment was performed with a Molt elevator. The patients were evaluated at 1, 3, 7 and 14 postoperative days. The parameters evaluated were surgical time, pain, trismus and edema. Results: the mean surgical time of 10.07 minutes for the Control group and 17.21 minutes for the Piezo group. There were no statistically significant differences between the groups with regard to pain and trismus in any of the assessed periods (P> ​​0.05). There was a statistically significant difference in edema between the Piezo group and the control group at 3 days post-operatively, with larger edema in the Control group (P = 0.038). However, in the other periods analyzed, there was no difference in edema (P> 0.05). Conclusion: the use of surgical ultrasound in tissue flap detachment in lower third molar extraction surgery resulted in less edema in the initial postoperative stages, but did not influence the other analyzed parameters (trismus and pain)(AU)

A Posterior Lingual Sulcoplasty in Implant Therapy: A Case History Report.

This case history report describes the deepening of a patient's posterior mandibular lingual sulcus in combination with an acrylic resin guiding device fixed to an osseointegrated dental implant to maintain the patency of the new sulcular depth.

Frenectomy with anterior lingual sulcoplasty for an implant-supported overdenture: A clinical report.

This clinical report describes the deepening of a patient's anterior mandibular lingual sulcus in combination with frenectomy and the use of an acrylic resin guiding device fixed to an osseointegrated dental implant to maintain the patency of the new sulcular depth.

Implantes osseointegrados em pacientes com doenças do metabolismo ósseo tratadas com bifosfonatos / Dental implants in patients with bone metabolic diseases under bisphosphonate therapy ­ a literature review

Objetivo: revisar a taxa de sucesso dos implantes em pacientes sob terapia de bifosfonatos (BPs) por doenças que acometem o metabolismo ósseo. Material e métodos: uma busca nas bases de dados Pubmed e ScienceDirect, sem restrição de data e realizada até junho de 2014, usou as palavras-chave "Biphosphonates", "Osteonecrosis of the jaw", "Dental implants", e "Bone metabolism disease". Resultados: 89 artigos foram recuperados. Após os critérios de exclusão, cinco consensos e 13 estudos (cinco retrospectivos, dois prospectivos, quatro série de casos, dois de coorte) foram escolhidos para análise qualitativa. Todos apresentaram casos com o uso de bifosfonato por via oral no tratamento da osteoporose. A osteonecrose foi relacionada com o uso de implantes em pacientes com osteoporose (cinco estudos). O uso intravenoso no tratamento de câncer de mama, próstata e mieloma múltiplo foi associado à ocorrência de osteonecrose (dois estudos). Não foram encontrados estudos em pacientes com doença de Paget nem osteogênese imperfeita. A faixa de tempo para perda do implante foi ampla (dois a 68 meses). As faixas de sucesso dos implantes foram de 62,5% a 100%. O risco de viés foi considerado moderado em sua maioria (dez estudos). Conclusão: em função da expectativa de vida, o número de pacientes sob BPs aumenta progressivamente, e a instalação de implantes deve ser evitada nos pacientes sob via endovenosa. Aqueles sob via oral devem ser advertidos para o quadro clínico de osteonecrose dos maxilares ou perda assintomática dos implantes em qualquer momento.

Objective: to review the dental implant success in patients under bisphosphonate (BPs) therapy for bone metabolic diseases. Material and methods: a search at the Pubmed e ScienceDirect with no date restriction until June 2014 used the key words "Biphosphonates", "osteonecrosis of the jaw", "dental implants", and "bone metabolism disease". Results: 89 articles were retrieved. After exclusion criteria, five consensus and 13 studies (five retrospective, two prospective, four case series, and two cohorts) were selected for qualitative screening. All presented cases with oral bisphosphonate use in case of osteoporosis. The disease was related with the use of dental implants for patients with osteoporosis (five studies). The intravenous use for breast cancer, prostate, and multiple myeloma was associated to osteonecrosis (2 studies). No studies were found for Paget's disease or osteogenesis imperfecta. The time until implant loss was considerable (2 to 68 months). The implant success rates ranged from 62.5% to 100%. The quality of studies was considered moderate (10 articles). Conclusion: due to an increased life expectancy, the number under BPs progressively increases, and the dental implants should be avoided for patients under intravenous therapy. However, those under oral administration must be advised about the clinical scenario of jaw osteonecrosis or asymptomatic dental implant loss at any time.

Reconstruction of alveolar bone defect with autogenous bone particles and osseointegrated implants: Histologic analysis and 10 years monitoring.

Maintaining the volume of the alveolar process after extraction can be achieved by immediate implant placement and guided bone regeneration, with or without the use of biomaterials. The authors present a case report with a 10 years follow-up, rehabilitation using osseointegrated implants in the extraction area and maintenance of the volume of the alveolar process with autogenous cortical bone shavings.