Prevalence of symptoms of temporomandibular disorders, oral behaviors, anxiety, and depression in Dentistry students during the period of social isolation due to COVID-19

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), anxiety, and depression are disorders that, due to the current lifestyle, are affecting an increasing portion of the population. Investigating the prevalence of the symptoms of these disorders during the quarantine due to the coronavirus 2019 pandemic (COVID-19) is important to outline clinical strategies for patient care. Objective: This study assessed the prevalence of TMD symptoms, anxiety, depression, and oral behaviors and their associations during the social isolation due to COVID-19. Methodology: Questionnaires were used to assess TMD symptoms in accordance with the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders: clinical protocol and assessment instruments, a questionnaire to verify oral behaviors and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale to assess symptoms of anxiety and depression in students of dentistry at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Brasília in May 2020. Qualitative data were subjected to descriptive statistics and chi-squared analysis (p<0.05). The relationship between quantitative and qualitative data was evaluated using Spearman's rho correlation (p<0.05). Results: There was a high prevalence of TMD symptoms, anxiety, and depression in the participants, resulting in association between gender and anxiety symptoms (p=0.029). There was a positive correlation between oral behaviors and TMD symptoms (r=0.364; p<0.001), between oral behaviors and anxiety symptoms (r=0.312; p=0.001), and between oral behaviors and symptoms of depression (r=0.216; p=0.021). Conclusion: Social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on the prevalence of TMD symptoms, anxiety, and depression

Tratamiento de caries relacionada a radiación: una revisión de literatura

Caries relacionada a radiación es una complicación tardı́a frecuente de la radioterapia de cáncer de cabeza y cuello, ocasionada por efectos directos e indirectos de la radioterapia. El objetivo del presente trabajo es realizar una revisión y analizar literatura sobre el manejo de caries relacionada a radiación, materiales usados, fallas en el tratamiento y protocolo con mejores resultados; tres revisores independientes realizaron una búsqueda en diferentes bases de datos: PubMed, Lilacs y Web Of Science, determinando criterios de inclusión y exclusión para la selección. Estudios clı́nicos y revisiones indicaron que los materiales más usados son cemento ionómero de vidrio convencional, cemento ionómero de vidrio modiicado con resina y resina compuesta con aplicaciones de lúor. Son necesarios más estudios para definir el mejor tratamiento que incluya técnica de preparación de la cavidad y material restaurador con mejores resultados. Se recomienda realizar estudios comparando diferentes sistemas adhesivos, concentraciones de lúor y restauraciones en dentina radicular

Prevalence of symptoms of temporomandibular disorders, oral behaviors, anxiety, and depression in dentistry students during the period of social isolation due to COVID-19

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), anxiety, and depression are disorders that, due to the current lifestyle, are affecting an increasing portion of the population. Investigating the prevalence of the symptoms of these disorders during the quarantine due to the coronavirus 2019 pandemic (COVID-19) is important to outline clinical strategies for patient care. Objective: This study assessed the prevalence of TMD symptoms, anxiety, depression, and oral behaviors and their associations during the social isolation due to COVID-19. Methodology: Questionnaires were used to assess TMD symptoms in accordance with the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders: clinical protocol and assessment instruments, a questionnaire to verify oral behaviors and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale to assess symptoms of anxiety and depression in students of dentistry at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Brasília in May 2020. Qualitative data were subjected to descriptive statistics and chi-squared analysis (p<0.05). The relationship between quantitative and qualitative data was evaluated using Spearman's rho correlation (p<0.05). Results: There was a high prevalence of TMD symptoms, anxiety, and depression in the participants, resulting in association between gender and anxiety symptoms (p=0.029). There was a positive correlation between oral behaviors and TMD symptoms (r=0.364; p<0.001), between oral behaviors and anxiety symptoms (r=0.312; p=0.001), and between oral behaviors and symptoms of depression (r=0.216; p=0.021). Conclusion: Social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on the prevalence of TMD symptoms, anxiety, and depression

Platform switching: avaliação biomecânica por meio do método de elementos finitos tridimensional

Introdução e Justificativa. No tratamento com implantes osseointegrados, o tecido ósseo peri-implantar sofre um processo de aposição e reabsorção, durante o primeiro ano após a restauração protética. Tem sido relatado que a platform switching reduz a remodelação óssea esperada, muito embora os mecanismos responsáveis por este processo não estejam claramente elucidados. Objetivo. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a distribuição de tensões no tecido ósseo peri-implantar, nos implantes e componente protéticos de coroa metalocerâmica implantossuportada, utilizando o conceito de platform switching e comparando-o com uma conexão regular abutment-implante, por meio do método de elementos finitos tridimensional (MEF-3D). Material e métodos. Dois modelos 3D reproduziram uma conexão regular entre abutment-implante com componentes de mesmo diâmetro (grupo Plataforma Regular - PR) e uma conexão com o conceito de platform switching (grupo Platform Switching - PS). Um implante regular (plataforma protética de 4.1mm) e um implante largo (plataforma protética de 5.0mm) foram utilizados para representar PR e PS, respectivamente, nos quais um componente protético regular de 4.1mm foi conectado para simular a coroa protética. Uma carga de 100N foi aplicada utilizando-se o programa ANSYS. Resultados. PS diminuiu a concentração de tensões no implante quando comparado com PR, alterando a distribuição das tensões na plataforma protética, o que resultou em diminuição das tensões no parafuso e tecido ósseo e aumento das tensões na coroa. Conclusões. Platform switching reduziu as tensões no tecido ósseo peri-implantar, o que pode resultar em uma diminuição da reabsorção óssea marginal. A utilização de componentes protéticos de menor diâmetro que a plataforma protética do implante diminuiu a concentração das tensões nos implantes e no parafuso, podendo...Statement of problem. After implant insertion and loading, crestal bone usually undergoes remodeling and resorption during the first year following prosthetic restoration. It has been reported that the platform switching seems to reduce or eliminate the expected postrestoration crestal bone remodeling, although the mechanisms responsible for this process are not yet clearly drawn. Purpose. The objective of this study was to evaluate the stress distribution in periimplant bone tissue, implants and prosthetic components of single crown implantssupported with the use of platform switching concept, using three-dimensional Finite Element Analysis (3D- FEA). Material and methods. Two 3D finite element models reproduced a external hexagonal implant system with peri-implant bone tissue, in which a regular matching diameter connection of abutment-implant (Regular Platform group - RPG) and a platform switching connection (Platform Switching group - PSG) were simulated. A regular implant (prosthetic platform of 4.1mm) and a wide implant (prosthetic platform of 5.0mm) were used to represent the RPG and PSG, respectively, in which a regular prosthetic component of 4.1mm was connected to represent the crown. A load of 100N was applied on the models using ANSYS software. Results. PSG diminished the stress concentration at the implant when compared to RPG by altering the stress distribution at the prosthetic platform of the implant, which results in a decrease of stress into the screw and supporting bone and an increase of stress in the crown. Conclusions. Platform switching improved biomechanically the stress distribution in peri-implant bone tissue of implant system, which might result in a reduced marginal bone loss. The use of mismatching prosthetic components in relation to the implant prosthetic platform diameter seems to decrease stress concentration at implant and screw, which might represent less clinical complications

Análise da influência dos sistemas de retenção para overdentures implanto-retidas na distribuição interna das tensões, através do método de elementos finitos

No tratamento com overdentures o mecanismo de transmissão e distribuição das tensões geradas por cargas funcionais através dos sistemas de retenção e implantes ao osso não está bem documentado. A intensidade e a forma como esta tensão é transmitida e distribuída ao osso determina os locais e a amplitude da reabsorção óssea. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar, através do Método de Elementos Finitos (MEF) bidimensional, as tensões geradas pelas overdentures e transmitidas aos sistemas de retenção, implantes e tecido ósseo adjacente. Foram construídos em computador, através do programa AutoCAD, três modelos matemáticos representativos de cortes frontais da mandíbula na região inter-caninos, sendo: modelo A (Controle), mandíbula edêntula suporte de prótese total convencional; modelo B, mandíbula edêntula, suporte de overdenture com dois implantes ferulizados por meio de barra e clipe plástico; modelo C, mandíbula edêntula, suporte de overdenture com dois attachments esféricos O'rings em dois implantes isolados. Para análise, foi aplicada carga vertical de 100N em três regiões distintas: nos incisivos centrais inferiores, no canino inferior esquerdo e no primeiro molar inferior esquerdo. Os mapas de tensão evidenciaram as máximas e mínimas tensões e foram agrupados de acordo com as situações clínicas simuladas, para análise dos efeitos dos sistemas de retenção sobre as estruturas de suporte. O modelo A apresentou menores valores de tensão máxima (10,928MPa) que os modelos B (74,244MPa) e C (78,454MPa) em relação aos tecidos de suporte, sendo que os maiores valores foram obtidos no modelo C, na região peri-implantar do osso cortical para os três carregamentos aplicados. Os resultados sugerem a ferulização dos implantes e a utilização do sistema de retenção barra-clipe quando se pretende ter distribuição otimizada de tensões no tratamento com overdentures implanto-retidas.on treatment with overdenture, the transfer and distribution mechanism of the stress generated by functional loads through retention system and implants to bone it is not well documented, The intensity and the manner how this stress is tranfered and distributed to bone determine the sites and amplitude of bone resorption. The objective of this study was to analyse, through Finite Element Analysis (FEA) bidimensional, the stress generated on overdentures and transfer to retention system, implants and surrounding bone tissue. Three mathematic models were made in computer, through AutoCAD software, representing a frontal mandibular slice of inter-canine... (Complete abstract click electronic access below

A comparison of profilometer and AutoCAD software techniques in evaluation of implant angulation in vitro

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare 2 different methods of assessment of implants at different inclinations (90 degrees and 65 degrees)-with a profilometer and AutoCAD software. Materials and Methods: Impressions (n = 5) of a metal matrix containing 2 implants, 1 at 90 degrees to the surface and 1 at 65 degrees to the surface, were obtained with square impression copings joined together with dental floss splinting covered with autopolymerizing acrylic resin, an open custom tray, and vinyl polysiloxane impression material. Measurement of the angles (in degrees) of the implant analogs were assessed by the same blinded operator with a profilometer and through analysis of digitized images by AutoCAD software. For each implant analog, 3 readings were performed with each method. The results were subjected to a nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis test, with P <= .05 considered significant. Results: For implants perpendicular to the horizontal surface of the specimen (90 degrees), there were no significant differences between the mean measurements obtained with the profilometer (90.04 degrees) and AutoCAD (89.95 degrees; P=.9142). In the analyses of the angled implants at 65 degrees in relation to the horizontal surface of the specimen, significant differences were observed (P=.0472) between the mean readings with the profilometer (65.73 degrees) and AutoCAD (66.25 degrees). Conclusions: The degrees of accuracy of implant angulation recording vary among the techniques available and may vary depending on the angle of the implant. Further investigation is needed to determine the best test conditions and the best measuring technique for determination of the angle of the implant in vitro

Platform Switching: Biomechanical Evaluation Using Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis

Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate, using three-dimensional finite element analysis (3D FEA), the stress distribution in peri-implant bone tissue, implants, and prosthetic components of implant-supported single crowns with the use of the platform-switching concept. Materials and Methods: Three 3D finite element models were created to replicate an external-hexagonal implant system with peri-implant bone tissue in which three different implant-abutment configurations were represented. In the regular platform (RP) group, a regular 4.1-mm-diameter abutment (UCLA) was connected to regular 4.1-mm-diameter implant. The platform-switching (PS) group was simulated by the connection of a wide implant (5.0 mm diameter) to a regular 4.1-mm-diameter UCLA abutment. In the wide-platform (WP) group, a 5.0-mm-diameter UCLA abutment was connected to a 5.0-mm-diameter implant. An occlusal load of 100 N was applied either axially or obliquely on the models using ANSYS software. Results: Both the increase in implant diameter and the use of platform switching played roles in stress reduction. The PS group presented lower stress values than the RP and WP groups for bone and implant. In the peri-implant area, cortical bone exhibited a higher stress concentration than the trabecular bone in all models and both loading situations. Under oblique loading, higher intensity and greater distribution of stress were observed than under axial loading. Platform switching reduced von Mises (17.5% and 9.3% for axial and oblique loads, respectively), minimum (compressive) (19.4% for axial load and 21.9% for oblique load), and maximum (tensile) principal stress values (46.6% for axial load and 26.7% for oblique load) in the peri-implant bone tissue. Conclusion: Platform switching led to improved biomechanical stress distribution in peri-implant bone tissue. Oblique loads resulted in higher stress concentrations than axial loads for all models. Wide-diameter implants had a large influence in reducing stress values in the implant system. INT J ORAL MAXILLOFAC IMPLANTS 2011;26:482-49

Neuropathic pain after a dental procedure in an older adult with Alzheimer’s disease: a case report

ABSTRACT Neuropathic pain occurs when there is damage to nervous system structures, particularly as a result of direct injury or disease. It can occur in the orofacial territory after dental implants placement. Oral rehabilitation is often performed with dental implant placement for older adults. However, the general health status should be considered, requiring a careful assessment of the patient and the identification of geriatric conditions that could lead to predictable failures. The purpose of this case report is to present the diagnosis and treatment of neuropathic pain after dental implant placement in an older adult with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease

Prosthetic transfer impression accuracy evaluation for osseointegrated implants

Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare 3 impression techniques for osseointegrated implant transfer procedures.Materials and Methods: (1) Group Splinted with Acrylic Resin (SAR), impression with square copings splinted with prefabricated autopolymerizing acrylic resin bar; (2) Group Splinted with Light-Curing Resin (SLR), impression, with square copings splinted with prefabricated light-curing composite resin bar; (3). Group Independent Air-abraded (IAA), impression with independent square coping aluminum oxide air-abraded. Impression procedures were performed with polyether material, and the data obtained was compared with a control group. These were characterized by metal matrix (MM) measurement values of the implants inclination positions at 90 and 05 degrees in relation to the matrix surface. Readings of analogs and implant inclinations were assessed randomly through graphic computation AutoCAD software. Experimental groups angular deviation with MM were submitted to analysis of variance and means were compared through Tukey's test (P < 0.05).Results: There was no statistical significant difference between SAR and SLR experimental groups and MM for vertical and angulated implants. Group IAA presented a statistically significant difference for angulated implants.Conclusion: It was concluded within the limitations of this study, that SAR and SLR produced more accurate casts than IAA technique, which presented inferior results