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One-Year Outcomes of Neoss Bimodal Implants. A Prospective Clinical, Radiographic, and RFA Study

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The use of Neoss implants for prosthetic rehabilitation of consecutive edentate patients with different needs resulted in predictable clinical and radiographic outcomes after 1 year of loading. Implant stability measurements revealed a favorable bone tissue reaction to the implants. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Effects of Pilot Hole Size and Bone Density on Miniscrew Implants' Stability

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Depending on bone density, pilot holes of limited size can be used to optimize primary stability by decreasing insertion torque while maintaining the pullout strength of bone. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Longitudinal Changes in Tooth/Single-Implant Relationship and Bone Topography: An 8-Year Retrospective Analysis

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The marginal bone level at teeth adjacent to single implants with a microthreaded conical marginal part was not influenced by horizontal and vertical tooth-implant distances. Continuous eruption of adjacent teeth may result in infraocclusal positioning of a single-implant restoration. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

The Effect of Surface Processing of Titanium Implants on the Behavior of Human Osteoblast-Like Saos-2 Cells

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The data suggests that industrial processes may affect the behavior of osteoblast-like cells around titanium implants and should be monitored carefully by bioassays. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Ten-Year Retrospective Follow-Up Study of the TiOblast™ Dental Implant

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: With respect to the critical patient selection including a high number of patients with minor and major augmentations, the 10-year clinical use of the studied implant system showed acceptable results. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Immediate Rehabilitation of the Extremely Atrophic Mandible with Fixed Full-Prosthesis Supported by Four Implants

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: This technique could be considered a viable treatment option for the rehabilitation of the atrophic mandible. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

The Influence of PRP on Early Bone Formation in Membrane Protected Defects. A Histological and Histomorphometric Study in the Rabbit Calvaria

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Within the limits of the chosen animal model, this study demonstrated that PRP during early healing, whether alone or mixed with autogenous bone, did not lead to greater bone remodelling, as compared to coagulum. In contrast, autogenous bone alone demonstrated accelerated bone remodelling at 2 weeks. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Successful Treatment of Early Implant Failure: A Case Series

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Early detection and treatment of early progressive bone loss around dental implants are the key to saving early failing implants. The author recommends reevaluation visits 4[ndash]6 weeks postimplant placement to detect any signs of early failure so that immediate treatment can be undertaken if needed. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Deformation of Stereolithographically Produced Surgical Guides: An Observational Case Series Report

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Incorrect setting of the ISO values for the segmentation of the scan denture has been found to be a factor in the deformation of SLA-produced surgical guides, although more, at this time known but also less understood, issues appear to be involved. Only one manufacturer's product is discussed; further research is warranted to determine if the discrepancies are process or product based. It might be prudent to closely evaluate the volumetric congruence of SLA-produced surgical stents before their clinical use to prevent undesired clinical outcomes. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Bone Response to Free-Form Fabricated Hydroxyapatite and Zirconia Scaffolds: A Transmission Electron Microscopy Study in the Human Maxilla

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The absence of an interfacial layer in the ZrO2 samples suggest the formation of a direct contact with bone, while HA, which bonds through an apatite layer, shows indications of resorption with increasing implantation time. This study demonstrates the potential of HA and ZrO2 scaffolds for use as bone regenerative materials. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Regenerative Treatment of Peri-Implantitis Bone Defects with a Combination of Autologous Bone and a Demineralized Xenogenic Bone Graft: A Series of 36 Defects

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Within the limits of the study, we conclude that for bone defects larger than 4 mm in case of peri-implantitis, this single surgical intervention provided a reliable method to reduce bone defects. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Preoperative Diagnostic for Palatal Implants: Is CT or CBCT Necessary?

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Nearly 98% of the patients included in this study had sufficient bone for palatal implant insertion. Lateral radiographs permit correct and reliable evaluation of the quantity of bone in preoperative diagnosis of palatal implants. Additional imaging (CT or CBCT) is only required in rare cases of borderline dimensions. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Healing of Palatal Donor Site following Connective Tissue Harvesting: A Pilot Study in Dogs

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The addition of PRP to palatal mucosal wound sites did not accelerate wound healing. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Tactile Sensibility of Single-Tooth Implants and Natural Teeth Under Local Anesthesia of the Natural Antagonistic Teeth

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Apparently, the active tactile sensibility of single-tooth implants with natural opposing teeth is not only to be attributed to the periodontium of the opposing tooth but also to a perception over the implant itself. This could support the hypothesis according to which the implant may have a tactile sensibility of its own. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Clinical Evaluation of 209 All-Ceramic Single Crowns Cemented on Natural and Implant-Supported Abutments with Different Luting Agents: A 6-Year Retrospective Study

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Within the limitations of the present study, Procera AllCeram crowns proved to be a reliable clinical option to restore both anterior and posterior missing teeth either on natural or implant abutments. The resin cement used in the present study performed better than the zinc phosphate luting agent. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Transmission of Periodontopathic Bacteria from Natural Teeth to Implants

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The present findings suggest that colonization by A. actinomycetemcomitans, Prevotella intermedia, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola, and F. nucleatum at the implant sulcus was affected by these microorganisms in the gingival crevice of adjacent teeth rather than those on occluding and contralateral teeth. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

A Retrospective, Multicenter Study on a Novo Wide-Body Implant for Posterior Regions

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Background: Wide implants are recommended as "rescues" after failure to increase primary stability in extraction sockets or in poor quality bone. Consequently, inferior results compared with regular diameter implants have been reported.Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate retrospectively the outcome of a novo wide-body implant (Max® implant, Southern Implants®, Irene, South Africa) designed for placement in the posterior regions.Materials and Methods: In four private practices, patients with at least one Max implant were examined by two independent examiners to determine implant survival and marginal bone loss. Surgical, prosthetic, and patient-related parameters were evaluated to determine their influence on the treatment outcome.Results: Seventy-five patients (31 male, 44...

A Prospective Study on the Accuracy of Mucosally Supported Stereolithographic Surgical Guides in Fully Edentulous Maxillae

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The present study is the first to investigate the accuracy of stereolithographic, full, mucosally supported surgical guides in the treatment of fully edentulous maxillae. Clinicians should be warned that angular and linear deviations are to be expected. Short implants show significantly lower apical deviations compared with longer ones. Reasons for implant deviations are multifactorial; however, it is unlikely that the production process of the guide has a major impact on the total accuracy of a mucosal-supported stereolithographic guide. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Osteotome Sinus Floor Elevation without Bone Grafts – A 3-Year Retrospective Study with Astra Tech Implants

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The OSFE technique, without bone grafts, was found to produce predictable results in the treatment of 36 patients with restricted bone volume in the posterior part of the maxilla. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Factors Affecting Survival and Usefulness of Implants Placed in Vascularized Free Composite Grafts Used in Post–Head and Neck Cancer Reconstruction

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: This study demonstrated the difficulties encountered with immediate placement of dental implants at the time of post-cancer reconstructive surgery. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

The Peri-Implantitis: Implant Surfaces, Microstructure, and Physicochemical Aspects

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100

There are two ways of looking at secondary failures of osseointegration; one is to reflect on possible causes for the failure, the other focuses on the pathology per se. In the first case, background factors such as mechanical trauma (adverse loading) or inflammations/infections are being discussed as the cause of failure. Then peri-implantitis is a term reserved for implant disturbance due to inflammation/infections only. However, irrespective of the original reason for the failure being adverse loading or inflammation/infection, the end result with bone resorption and inflammation may be very similar. Hence, in the present article, an alternative outlook has been chosen. Trigerring factors for peri-implantitis are generally gathered under four categories: lesions of peri-implant attachme...

Sleeping Implant in the Temporal Bone: Report of a Case with 20-Year Follow-Up

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: It seems possible to use sleeping implants in the temporal bone even 20 years after installation. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Radiographic Features of Mandibular Trabecular Bone Structure in Hypodontia

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: A limited number of parameters of radiographic mandibular trabecular bone structure correlate with the number of missing teeth. However, a markable difference in radiographic parameters of mandibular trabecular bone structure between hypodontia and non-hypodontia subjects could not be demonstrated. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Papillae Deficiencies in the Esthetic Zone: A Pilot Study

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Results from this pilot study are encouraging and present evidence that small papillary deficiencies between implants and teeth can be enhanced by injection of a hyaluronic gel. Improvements were maintained for a range of 6 to 25 months. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Long-Term Results of Endosteal Implants Following Radical Oral Cancer Surgery with and without Adjuvant Radiation Therapy

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Implant survival is not significantly influenced by radiation therapy, grafts (bone and/or soft tissue), or location (maxilla or mandible). However, implants placed in irradiated bone exhibit a higher failure rate during the healing period than those placed in non-irradiated bone. No superstructure was particularly favorable. Osseointegrated implants can be used successfully in patients with prior history of ablative surgery with and without additional radiation therapy. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

A Clinical and Histological Case Series Study on Calcium Sulfate for Maxillary Sinus Floor Augmentation and Delayed Placement of Dental Implants

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The results of this study show that new bone regeneration occurs in the maxillary sinus after augmentation with CaS. This enabled successful placement, integration, and loading of dental implants in the posterior maxilla, as only 1 of 40 implants was lost during 1 year of follow-up. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Accuracy of Implant Impressions with Different Impression Coping Types and Shapes

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The impression coping shape had more impact on impression inaccuracy than impression technique did. Understanding of the magnitude and variability of distortion when employing certain impression-making methods and impression coping shapes helps the clinician to select a better implant component and impression technique. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Topical Application of Melatonin and Growth Hormone Accelerates Bone Healing around Dental Implants in Dogs

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The present study confirms that GH and melatonin synergistically enhance new bone formation around titanium implants in early stages of healing. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Implant Osseointegration in Circumferential Bone Defects Treated with Latex-Derived Proteins or Autogenous Bone in Dog's Mandible

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Based on methodological limitations of this study, Cg alone delivers higher bone formation in the defect as compared with BG at 12 weeks; compared with Cg and BG, the treatment with LPP exhibits no advantage in terms of osteogenic potential in this experimental model, although overall osseointegration was not affected by the treatments employed in this study. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Vinylsiloxanether: A New Impression Material. Clinical Study of Implant Impressions with Vinylsiloxanether versus Polyether Materials

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The overall results of the vinylsiloxanether material in terms of the patients', dentists', and dental technicians' assessments proved to be equivalent or superior to those of the polyether material. The IDF technique cannot be recommended for this application. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Soft Tissue Conditions and Marginal Bone Changes around Immediately Loaded Implants Inserted in Edentate Jaws Following Computer Guided Treatment Planning and Flapless Surgery: A ≥1-Year Clinical Follow-Up Study

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Although the mean marginal bone loss after function in the present study was within the range of other reports presenting mean bone loss data after immediate implant loading, our patients showed a wide range of bone loss with several sites, where the bone loss was greater than the commonly used successful level (>1.5 mm). (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Descriptive Study of the Longevity of Dental Implant Surgery Drills

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Drills used for up to 50 osteotomies do not appear to elevate bone temperatures to a harmful level. However, drill corrosion is potentially important in determining the life span of implant burs. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Cancellous Bone Block Allografts for the Augmentation of the Anterior Atrophic Maxilla

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Cancellous block allografts appear to hold promise for grafting the anterior atrophic maxilla. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Care and Aftercare Related to Implant-Retained Dental Crowns in the Maxillary Aesthetic Region: A 5-Year Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Placing an implant in the maxillary esthetic region after local bone augmentation is a safe and reliable treatment option not needing much specific aftercare other than periodic preventive routine inspections, routine oral hygiene care, and fabrication of a new crown in one out of every eight to nine patients in 5 years. The method used for augmentation was irrespective of the patients' need for aftercare. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

The Effect of Smoking on Early Bone Remodeling on Surface Modified Southern Implants®

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The Southern Implants® system demonstrated a high absolute survival rate. Although smokers are not more prone to implant loss, more pronounced peri-implant bone loss was observed, especially in the maxilla. Whether this affects future biological complications remains to be investigated in prospective long-term studies. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Clinical Outcome and Bone Preservation of Single TiUnite™ Implants Installed with Flapless or Flap Surgery

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Single implants yield an excellent prognosis with stable bone levels irrespective of the surgical technique, and free-handed flapless surgery is a viable alternative to more extensively planned guided surgery. Proper case selection and clinical experience are considered prerequisites for a predictable treatment outcome. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Local Sinus Lift for Single-Tooth Implant. I. Clinical and Radiographic Follow-Up

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Local sinus lift with simultaneous bone augmentation and single-tooth replacement in the posterior maxilla is a predictable method although a certain bone volume reduction around the implant was evident at the 2-year follow-up. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

The Effects of Superficial Roughness and Design on the Primary Stability of Dental Implants

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The maximum implant insertion torque depends on the implant geometry, thread form, and implant surface morphology. The placement of conical implants with treated surfaces required the highest insertion torque. There was no correlation between RFA and insertion torque implant. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Histomorphometric Analysis of Human Maxillary Sinus Lift with a New Bone Substitute Biocomposite: A Preliminary Report

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The analysed putty seems to be a safe and effective graft material for maxillary sinus floor augmentation by accelerating bone regeneration and thus reducing the healing time. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Early Loading after 21 Days of Healing of Nonsubmerged Titanium Implants with a Chemically Modified Sandblasted and Acid-Etched Surface: Two-Year Results of a Prospective Two-Center Study

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The results of this prospective two-center study demonstrate that titanium implants with a modified SLA surface can predictably achieve successful tissue integration when loaded in full occlusion 21 days after placement. Integration could be maintained without incident for at least 2 years of follow-up. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

CNC-Milled Titanium Frameworks Supported by Implants in the Edentulous Jaw: A 10-Year Comparative Clinical Study

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The frequency of complications was low with similar clinical and radiological performance for both groups during 10 years. CNC-milled titanium frameworks are a viable alternative to gold-alloy castings for restoring patients with implant-supported prostheses in the edentulous jaw. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Usefulness of the Aesthetic Result as a Success Criterion for Implant Therapy: A Review

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Although there appears to be a growing interest in aesthetics in dental implantology, there are as yet no universally accepted evaluation criteria of the aesthetic result. Therefore, further research is necessary to establish a common, complete, and reproducible index for the evaluation of aesthetic outcome that can add in the success criteria for implant therapy in the maxillary and mandibular anterior areas. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Temporary Implants for Patients with Low Bone Density of the Upper Maxilla: An Alternative Rehabilitation Strategy

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Fixed provisional prostheses are a potentially desirable alternative treatment strategy. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Evaluation of Dimensional Accuracy of Panoramic Cross-Sectional Tomography, Its Ability to Identify the Inferior Alveolar Canal, and Its Impact on Estimation of Appropriate Implant Dimensions in the Mandibular Posterior Region

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The tomograms were found to be accurate for the measurements in both horizontal and vertical planes and reliable for implant size estimation, taking into consideration proper magnification factors. They were also found to be useful in assessing the location of mandibular canal but were not very effective in discerning it. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Combining Scaffolds and Osteogenic Cells in Regenerative Bone Surgery: A Preliminary Histological Report in Human Maxillary Sinus Augmentation

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Within the limits of the present report, the histological data in humans confirmed that tissue-engineered bone and calcium phosphate allowed newly formed bone after maxillary sinus augmentation. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Mandibular Incisive Canal: Cone Beam Computed Tomography

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The presence, location, and dimensions of the mandibular incisive canal are better determined by CBCT imaging than by panoramic radiography. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Flapless Implant Surgery Using a Mini-Incision

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Our findings support the clinical use of mini-incision implant surgery at sites where implants need to be protected below the soft tissue during the early phase of healing, particularly for patients with poor bone quality and/or low primary implant stability. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Thiel Embalming Technique: A Valuable Method for Teaching Oral Surgery and Implantology

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The Thiel embalming method is a unique technique which is ideally suited to practice and teach oral surgery and implantology on human material. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

A 10-Year Prospective Study of Single Tooth Implants Placed in the Anterior Maxilla

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: This 10-year prospective clinical trial demonstrated a 100% implant survival and a 90% crown survival. The average marginal bone level change was less than 1 mm, and there was no difference between early and delayed implant placement. Patient satisfaction with the implant-supported single crowns reduced with time. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Clinical Experience of TiUnite™ Implants: A 5-year Cross-Sectional, Retrospective Follow-Up Study

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Cumulative survival rates for the two implant surfaces were favorable at 5 years, and the marginal bone loss was low and similar for both implant surfaces. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Immediate Occlusal Loading of Single Lower Molars Using Brånemark System® Wide Platform TiUnite™ Implants: A 5-Year Follow-Up Report of a Prospective Clinical Multicenter Study

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Although limited by the number of patients treated in accordance with the protocol described, 5-year results encourage the use of immediately loaded single lower molars supported by Brånemark System Wide Platform TiUnite implants and further document the clinical advantages of titanium oxidized surfaces. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Perceptual Changes in the Peri-Implant Soft Tissues Assessed by Directional Cutaneous Kinaesthesia and Graphaesthesia: A Prospective Study

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The DCK and G are simple but reliable sensory tests that can be easily applied in the oral region. This prospective study indicates that tooth loss reduces tactile function compared with implant-supported prostheses. The peri-implant soft tissues could be partially involved in the osseoperception function. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

The Influence of Surface Roughness on the Displacement of Osteogenic Bone Particles during Placement of Titanium Screw-Type Implants

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The present study, for the first time, demonstrated that implant surface roughness can increase the amount of the translocated bone particles and thereby also have a beneficial effect on the osteogenic response of these bone particles. It is hypothesized that these bone fragments behave like miniature auto-grafts and thereby play a significant role to enhance peri-implant osteogenesis. Optimization of surface topography should be evaluated to take advantage of this additional effect of surface roughness. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Effects of Flapless Implant Surgery on Soft Tissue Profiles: A Prospective Clinical Study

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Flapless implant surgery is advantageous for preserving mucosal form surrounding dental implants. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Early versus Delayed Loading of Mandibular Implant-Supported Overdentures: 5-Year Results

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: The results of this prospective clinical study suggest that there is no significant difference in the clinical and radiographic state of patients treated with implant supported mandibular overdentures loaded either 1 week or 3 months after surgery. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Efficacy of Cancellous Block Allograft Augmentation Prior to Implant Placement in the Posterior Atrophic Mandible

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Implant placement in the posterior atrophic mandible following augmentation with cancellous freeze-dried bone block allografts may be regarded as a viable treatment alternative. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

The Peri-Implant Sulcus Compared with Internal Implant and Suprastructure Components: A Microbiological Analysis

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Intra-coronal compartments of screw-retained fixed restorations were heavily contaminated. The restorative margin may have been the principal pathway for bacterial leakage. Contamination of abutment screws most likely occurred from the peri-implant sulcus via the implant-abutment interface and abutment-prosthesis interface. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

Minimally Invasive Antral Membrane Balloon Elevation – Results of a Multicenter Registry

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: MIAMBE can be applied to all patients in need of posterior maxilla bone augmentation with high procedural success, low complication rate, and satisfactory bone augmentation and implant survival. As it is minimally invasive and associated with minimal discomfort, MIAMBE should be an alternative to the currently employed methods of maxillary bone augmentation. (Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research)

The "Dome Phenomenon" Associated with Maxillary Sinus Augmentation