Torque Analysis of a Triple Acid-Etched Titanium Implant Surface

The present study aimed to evaluate the removal torque of titanium implants treated with triple acid etching. Twenty-one rats were used in this study. For all animals, the tibia was prepared with a 2 mm drill, and a titanium implant (2 × 4 mm) was inserted after treatment using the subtraction method of triple acid etching. The flaps were sutured. Seven animals were killed 14, 28, and 63 days after implant installation, and the load necessary for removing the implant from the bone was evaluated by using a torque meter. The torque values were as follows: 3.3 ± 1.7 Ncm (14 days), 2.2 ± 1.3 Ncm (28 days), and 6.7 ± 1.4 Ncm (63 days). The torque value at the final healing period (63 days) was statistically significantly different from that at other time points tested (ANOVA, p=0.0002). This preliminary study revealed that treatment with triple acid etching can create a promising and efficient surface for the process of osseointegration

Bone-Implant Contact around Crestal and Subcrestal Dental Implants Submitted to Immediate and Conventional Loading

The present study aims to evaluate the influence of apicocoronal position and immediate and conventional loading in the percentage of bone-implant contact (BIC). Thus, 36 implants were inserted in the edentulous mandible from six dogs. Three implants were installed in each hemimandible, in different positions in relation to the ridge: Bone Level (at crestal bone level), Minus 1 (one millimeter apical to crestal bone), and Minus 2 (two millimeters apical to crestal bone). In addition, each hemimandible was submitted to a loading protocol: immediate (prosthesis installed 24 hours after implantation) or conventional (prosthesis installed 120 days after implantation). Ninety days after, animals were killed, and implant and adjacent tissues were prepared for histometric analysis. BIC values from immediate loaded implants were 58.7%, 57.7%, and 51.1%, respectively, while conventional loaded implants were 61.8%, 53.8%, and 68.4%. Differences statistically significant were not observed among groups (P=0.10, ANOVA test). These findings suggest that different apicocoronal positioning and loading protocols evaluated did not interfere in the percentage of bone-implant contact, suggesting that these procedures did not jeopardize osseointegration

Índice de sucessos de implantes osseointegráveis que receberam carga imediata unitária: avaliação clínica de curto período em humanos

O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar, em curto período de tempo, o índice de sucesso de implantes osseointegráveis unitários submetidos à carga imediata, colocados imediatamente após a exodontia, com implantes colocados em rebordos cicatrizados. Foram examinados 71 pacientes consecutivos totalizando 91 implantes, sendo 48 realizados em clínica privada e 43 em cursos de especialização em implantodontia, entre dezembro de 2001 a dezembro de 2003. Sessenta e três implantes foram instalados em alvéolos e 28 em rebordos. Os critérios utilizados para avaliar o índice de sucesso foram os descritos por Albrektsson e Zarb (1993). Após o período de avaliação, 87 implantes examinados enquadravam-se dentro dos critérios de sucesso (95,6%). Dos quatro implantes perdidos, três haviam sido colocados em alvéolos (índice de sucesso de 95,2%) e um, em rebordo (96,4%). A diferença entre os índices de sucesso dos dois grupos não foi estatisticamente significante (p=0,76, teste Qui-quadrado). Podemos concluir, dentro das limitações deste estudo, que o carregamento imediato de implantes unitários, seja colocado em alvéolo ou rebordo, representa uma alternativa terapêutica com alta previsibilidade, comparado aos resultados encontrados na literatura para implantes seguindo o protocolo convencional de dois estágios cirúrgicos.The aim of this study was to evaluate, in a short period of time, the success rate of immediate loading of single-tooth implants: immediate versus non-immediate implantation. Seventy-one patients were examined, totalizing 91 implants, which 48 implants were placed in private practice office and 43 were placed in dental school, between December 2001 and December 2003. Sixty-one implants were placed in fresh extraction sites, and 28 were placed in healed sites. Criteria to evaluate success rate were previously described by Albrektsson and Zarb (1993). After follow-up evaluation, 87 implants fulfilled the success rate criteria (95,6%). Four implants were lost, and among these, three were placed in fresh extraction sites (success rate 95,2%), and one placed in healed sites (success rate 96,4%). Rates of success between both groups was not statistically significant (p=0,76, Qui-square test). Within the limitation of the present study, it could be concluded that single-tooth osteointegrated implants submitted to immediate loading, in immediate and non-immediate implantation, represent a therapeutic alternative with high predictability, compared to the conventional protocol.Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP

Hiperplasia gengival medicamentosa, Revisão de literatura e relato de caso clínico comparando duas técnicas cirúrgicas.

Hiperplasia gengival medicamentosa, Revisão de literatura e relato de caso clínico comparando duas técnicas cirúrgicas

Biologic width changes around loaded implants inserted in different levels in relation to crestal bone: histometric evaluation in canine mandible

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate histometric changes around dental implants inserted at different levels in relation to the crestal bone, under different loading conditions.Material and methods: Thirty-six implants were inserted in the edentulous mandible of six mongrel dogs. Each implant was assigned to an experimental group according to the distance from the top of the implant to the crestal bone: Bone Level (at the crestal bone level), Minus 1 (1 mm below the crestal bone) or Minus 2 group (2 mm below the crestal bone). Each hemimandible was submitted to a loading protocol: conventional or immediate restoration. After 90 days, the animals were killed. Specimens were processed, and measurements were performed concerning the length of soft and hard peri-implant tissues. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Student's t test (alpha=5%).Results: Among conventionally restored sites, the distance from the most coronal position of soft tissue margin (PSTM) and first bone-implant contact (fBIC) was greater for Minus 2 than for Bone Level and Minus 1 sites (P=0.03), but significant differences were not observed among immediately restored sites. Differences among groups were not observed concerning the PSTM, and the distance from the implant-abutment junction to fBIC. Greater amounts of lateral bone loss were observed for conventionally than for immediately restored sites (P=0.006).Conclusions: These findings suggest that the apical positioning of the top of the implant may not jeopardize the position of soft peri-implant tissues, and that immediate restoration can be beneficial to minimize lateral bone loss. Further studies are suggested to evaluate the clinical significance of these results in longer healing periods

Success rate of immediate nonfunctional loaded single-tooth implants: Immediate versus delayed implantation

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the success rate of maxillary immediate nonfunctional single-tooth loaded implants used into fresh extraction sites (immediate placement condition) or healed ridge (delayed placement condition).Materials and Methods: Eighty-two dental implants were placed in the maxilla of 64 consecutive patients from Private practice office and from a specialization course in Implantology. Forty-six implants were inserted under immediate placement condition, and 36 were inserted under delayed placement condition. The criteria used to evaluate success rate were those previously described by Albrektsson and Zarb (Int J Prosthodont 1993;6: 95-105), and follow-up period ranged from 18.0 to 39.7 months.Results: Seventy-nine implants fulfilled the success rate criteria (96.3%). Moreover, differences concerning implantation condition were not significant (P = 0.33, Qui-square test): three of the failed implants were from immediate placement group (success rate of 93.5%), and none was from delayed placement group (success rate of 100.0%).Conclusion: In the present sample, no statistically significant differences were detected for immediate nonfunctional single-tooth loaded implants under immediate placement condition in comparison with those inserted under delayed placement condition; both protocols had high success rate in maxillary incisors, canines, and premolars areas

INFLUENCIA DE LA ENFERMEDAD PERIODONTAL SOBRE LAS CÉLULAS SANGUÍNEAS Y LOS NIVELES DE PROTEÍNA C REACTIVA

La Periodontitis es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica que está relacionada con algunas alteraciones sistémicas. La gravedad de la inflamación de los tejidos periodontales ha sido asociada a una inflamación sistémica considerada de bajo grado y, algunos estudios han sugerido que hay un aumento en los niveles de proteína C-reactiva y en el número de leucocitos de la sangre en pacientes periodontalmente comprometidos. Las células de la serie roja de la sangre también podrían verse afectadas por la presencia de periodontitis, influyendo asi en la aparición de anemias. A pesar de eso, aún hay controversias en hasta qué punto las enfermedades periodontales podrían influenciar de forma directa en la aparición de las inflamaciones sistémicas. De esa forma, el objetivo de este trabajo fue realizar una revisión de literatura para verificar la posible influencia de la enfermedad periodontal sobre las células sanguíneas y los niveles de proteína C-reactiva. ABSTRACT Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that is related with some systemic alterations. The severity of the inflammation in the periodontal tissues has been associated with a low-grade measurable systemic inflammation, and some studies have suggested an increase in the C-reactive protein levels and in number of white blood cells in patients with periodontal diseases. The red blood cells also could be affected by periodontitis with trends toward anemia. There are still controversies in relation to the direct influence of periodontal diseases in the occurrence of systemic inflammations. Thus, the aim of this study was to accomplish a literature review in order to verify the possible influence of the periodontal disease on blood cells and C-reactive protein levels

Oral Myiasis Caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax in a Disabled Person

Myiasis is a parasitic disease caused by developing maggots of fly species, which can infect humans. Patients with special needs, especially those with severe neuropsychomotor limitations, may have oral manifestations of this disease. Here, we present a clinical case in which a disabled person was affected by oral myiasis caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax. Maggots were found in two ulcerated lesions, a 2 cm diameter lesion in the maxilla and a 6 cm diameter lesion in the mandible. Forty-five maggots were removed during inspection, whereas 75 maggots were surgically removed under general anesthesia with nasotracheal intubation. Dipyrone, ivermectin, and clindamycin were prescribed, and the patient remained hospitalized for 3 days. Seven days after surgical intervention, no maggots were observed. Our study emphasizes that dentists must recognize the symptoms and behaviors of parasitic diseases that affect the oral cavity

Connective tissue graft as a biological barrier for guided tissue regeneration in intrabony defects: a histological study in dogs

Background The use of the autogenous periosteal graft as biological barrier has been proposed for periodontal regeneration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the histometric findings of the subepithelial connective tissue graft as barrier in intrabony defects compared to a bioabsorbable membrane. Methods Three-walled intrabony defects were created surgically in the mesial aspect of the right and left maxillary canines in five healthy mongrel dogs. The defects were chronified, and two types of barriers were randomly carried out for guided tissue regeneration in a split-mouth design: the test group with a subepithelial connective tissue graft and the control group with a bioabsorbable membrane. The specimens were processed for histometric analyses of the epithelium (E), connective tissue (CT), newly formed cementum (NC), new bone (NB), and total newly formed tissues (NFT). Results The test side showed smaller mean of NC (3.6±1.2), NB (2.1±0.7), and NFT (7.7±0.8) than the control group (NC 7.3±0.5; NB 5.3±1.3; NFT 10.1±2.2; P0.05) and CT (test 2.5±1.1; control 2.0± 0.5; P>0.05) between groupsFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP