Written by Farah Iyer
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
The effectiveness of clear aligner therapy depends significantly on the precision of force delivery through the aligner–attachment interface. This study aimed to evaluate the microscopic compatibility between different orthodontic clear aligner materials (Duran+ and Zendura FLX) and attachment designs (rectangular and optimized) using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Fifty-six samples were divided into four groups: rectangular attachments with Duran+ aligners (n = 14), rectangular attachment
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Written by Neha Verma
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
It is important to prognosticate the hard‑ and soft‑tissue alterations in immediate and delayed implants, as inadequacy can lead to complications affecting the long‑term survival of the implant. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the hard‑ and soft‑tissue changes in immediate and delayed posterior implants with a flapless approach. With an equal allocation ratio, the study included 46 patients requiring implant treatment in the posterior segment, including the premo
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Written by Daniel Brooks
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
Gingiva and alveolar mucosa are exposed to similar chronic mechanical irritations in the oral cavity. They are common sites for plaque-induced and nonplaque-induced diseases. This study aims to compare the categories, frequencies, and age distribution of the biopsied gingival and alveolar mucosal lesions, as well as to report their distribution at these two sites. This retrospective study was performed on biopsied gingival and alveolar mucosal lesions taken for 13 years. The necessary informatio
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Written by Miguel Vega
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
The purpose of this study was to compare the bone healing potential of 1-, 2-, and 3-wall defects following alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) treatment, as well as to evaluate the efficacy of ARP as a treatment option for destructive sites. Three groups, characterized by 1-, 2-, and 3-wall defects, were randomly assigned to the maxillary second, third, and fourth premolars in each of 8 beagle dogs. Each defect was created at either the mesial or distal root site of the tooth, which was hemi-sect
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Written by Sophie Bauer
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the efficiency of allogenic bone block grafts for maxillary alveolar ridge reconstruction. An electronic literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar databases. In addition, manual searching was done. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and prospective clinical trials (non‑RCTs) up to December 2022, presenting the outcomes of allogenic bone blocks in maxillary alveolar ridge reconstruction, were identif
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Written by Marie Durand
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
Dental implants in fresh extraction sockets of the maxillary esthetic area are technique‑sensitive procedures where retaining a buccal root segment can enhance periodontium preservation and esthetics. This study aims to compare marginal bone levels and esthetic outcomes between conventional immediate implant placement and the socket‑shield technique in fresh maxillary extraction sockets. Twenty‑four patients with type 1 extraction sockets were included in this randomized trial and assigned to ei
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Written by Tomas Kask
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
The study evaluates the efficacy of 10% doxycycline gel and 1% chlorhexidine (CHX) gel in the disinfection of sandblasted acid‑etched titanium implant surfaces contaminated with Porphyromonas gingivalis. Titanium implants were divided into two groups – Group A and Group B, which were further subdivided into three subgroups (A1, A2, and A3 and B1, B2, and B3). All the implants were contaminated with P. gingivalis. Group A was treated with 10% doxycycline gel, and Group B was treated with 1% CHX g
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Written by Erik M. Lund
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
Conventionally, dental implants were placed several months after tooth extraction. Immediate implants were placed on the same day of extraction along with the conservation of the crestal bone. Immediate loading of implant facilitates immediate prosthetic reconstruction within 48 h of implant placement. In this study, both immediate and delayed implants were loaded immediately and their peri‑implant bone loss, implant stability, and the soft‑tissue outcomes around the implant were evaluated. Four
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Written by Balazs I. Kovacs
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
The current study was planned to evaluate the accuracy of dental implant placement with two different types of surgical guides: Thermoplastic and three‑dimensional (3D) printed. A total of 32 implants were placed in 20 healthy, partially dentate individuals with an isolated single missing tooth. The implant sites were randomly allocated into two treatment groups: Group A (thermoplastic implant surgical guide, n = 16 implants) and Group B (3D printed implant surgical guide, n = 16 implants). All
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Written by Jorge Vega
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between gingival thickness (GT) and keratinized gingiva width (KGW), papilla height (PH), and crown ratio (CR) by employing transgingival probing and an intraoral scanner (IOS). This cross-sectional study examined 360 maxillary anterior teeth from 60 patients. GT was assessed using transgingival probing with an endodontic spreader. KGW, CR, and PH were measured using an IOS. One-way analysis of variance, the Student’s t-test, and Spearma
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Written by Omar F. Al-Khalifa
Published on Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
Very few studies have examined the impact of the concurrent presence of periodontitis (PD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on serum Vitamin D levels, particularly in developing nations like India, and needs further investigation. Aim: This study aims to assess the relationship between serum Vitamin D values and PD in T2DM patients and to study the correlation between socioeconomic and demographic variables that influence the serum Vitamin D levels and the extent of PD in patients with T2DM.
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