Analysis of scientific production in spanish implantology

The aim of the study was to quantify the scientific productivity of researchers, organizations, and regions in Spain that publish articles on implantology in dental journals indexed in Journal Citation Reports. A search was conducted among the core collection of Thomson Reuters? Web of Science database, on the basis of its broad thematic and geographic coverage of health sciences. The search identified original articles ? the main vehicle for the dissemination of research results. The search was conducted in July 2016, applying the truncated search term ?implant*? to locate original articles on implantology and its derivative forms. The search was conducted within the topic field (title, keywords and abstract) and two inclusion criteria were applied: documents denominated as articles were included; and articles categorized as Web of Science Medicine Dentistry and Oral Surgery. Finally only articles for which one of the participating organizations was located in Spain were selected. The final search identified a total of 774 records. The period 1988 to 2015 saw an exponential growth in scientific production, especially during the last 10 years. Clinical Oral Implants Research and Medicina Oral Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal (Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Surgery) were the most productive journals. Collaborative networks among authors and among institutions increased and this increase was related to the improving quality of the publications. Bibliometric analysis revealed a significant growth in the quantity and quality of Spanish implantology literature. Most key bibliometric indicators demonstrated upward trends

Relationship between indication for tooth extraction and outcome of immediate implants: a retrospective study with 5 years of follow-up

Objectives: The aims of this retrospective study were to evaluate the survival rate of a series of immediate implants after 3 years of follow-up and to study the relationship between survival and indication for tooth extraction. Study design: A retrospective study of patients treated with immediate implants between January 2003 and Dec - ember 2008 was carried out. All patients receiving at least one post-extraction implant and a minimum follow-up of 5 years were included. Results: After 60 months, 30 immediate implants had been lost in 17 patients, yielding a total implant success rate of 93.8%. None of the implants placed failed after the extraction of included canines (100% success rate). In 20 failed implants the reason for extraction had been severe periodontal disease (91.8% SR), in 4 endodontic failure (88.6%SR), in 3 unrestorable caries (95.9% SR), in 1 untreatable fracture (95.2% SR) and in 2 improvement of prosthetic design (98.1% SR). No statistically significant influence was found between immediate implant failure and the reason for tooth extraction ( p =0.11). Conclusions: The use of immediate implants is a successful alternative to replace missing teeth for severe perio - dontal disease, periapical pathology or by decay or untreatable fractures. Some reasons, such as periodontal disease itself is associated with a success rate significantly below the overall average. Similarly, the prosthetic design is associated with a better prognosis than all other reasons

Estudio comparativo de la fiabilidad y reproducibilidad en la medición de los tamaños dentarios y las medidas de la arcada dentaria entre la tomografía computarizada de haz cónico (CBCT) y un método digital con modelos de estudio

La tomografía computarizada de haz cónico (CBCT) ha supuesto un gran cambio en el diagnóstico ortodóncico ya que nos proporciona información de las estructuras orofaciales en las tres direcciones del espacio, a diferencia de la radiografía convencional. A partir del CBCT podemos obtener modelos tridimensionales que reproducen tridimensionalmente la dentición del paciente, pudiendo realizar mediciones que antes realizábamos sobre los modelos de estudio. Estos nuevos modelos nos permiten realizar mediciones en dientes impactados o que no han hecho erupción, así como valorar las inclinaciones radiculares de todos los dientes. Pero para poder hacer uso de estos nuevos modelos de estudio, será necesario analizar previamente su fiabilidad y reproducibilidad. Para ello, se seleccionaron 50 pacientes de la clínica del Máster de Ortodoncia de la Facultad de Medicina y Odontología de Valencia que eran susceptibles de recibir tratamiento ortodóncico. A todos ellos se les realizó una tomografía computarizada de haz cónico (CBCT) como parte de su diagnóstico ortodóncico. A partir de ellas se obtuvieron los modelos tridimensionales. Asimismo, se realizaron modelos de estudio tradicionales que fueron digitalizados obteniendo modelos digitales en dos dimensiones. Una vez obtenidos los dos tipos de modelos de estudio, se analizaron los tamaños dentarios y medidas de la arcada dentaria, con la finalidad de analizar la fiabilidad y reproducibilidad de estos nuevos modelos de estudio tridimensionales. Una vez obtenidas las medidas directas se calcularon las medidas indirectas (Índice de Bolton, discrepancia oseodentaria, diferencias y cocientes de las arcadas) mediante ambos métodos. Los resultados mostraron que se pueden realizar mediciones de las dimensiones dentarias y de arcada de manera fiable y reproducible en los modelos tridimensionales. Los valores obtenidos de tamaños dentarios obtenidos por ambos métodos son similares presentando ligeras diferencias clínicamente no significativas. Los valores obtenidos de la arcada dentaria son idénticos entre ambos métodos. En cuanto a las medidas indirectas, la discrepancia oseodentaria superior e inferior, y el cociente de anchuras inferior resultan ser equivalentes por ambos métodos. En las demás medidas indirectas: el Índice de Bolton Anterior y Total, la diferencia de longitud en la arcada, en la anchura intercanina e intermolar en ambas arcadas, así como el cociente de anchura superior con cada uno de los métodos, observamos que existen diferencias entre ambos métodos no siendo significativas desde el punto de vista del uso práctico del método.The cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been a major change in orthodontic diagnosis and providing us information orofacial structures in all three spatial directions, unlike conventional radiography. From CBCT can obtain three-dimensional three-dimensional models that reproduce the patient's dentition, can we performed measurements before on study models. These new models allow us to perform measurements or impacted teeth have erupted, and to evaluate the root inclinations of all teeth. But to make use of these new models of study, you must first analyze its reliability and reproducibility. To do this, we selected 50 patients of the clinic of the Master of Orthodontics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry of Valencia who were eligible for orthodontic treatment. All patients underwent cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) as part of their orthodontic diagnosis. From these three-dimensional models were obtained. Also performed traditional study models were digitized obtaining two-dimensional digital models. After obtaining the two types of models study analyzed tooth sizes and dental arch measurements, in order to analyze the reliability and reproducibility of these new models of three-dimensional study. After obtaining direct measures were calculated indirect measures (Index Bolton, osseodental discrepancy, differences and ratios of the arcades) by both methods. The results showed that can perform measurements and dimensions dental arcade and reliably reproducible in three-dimensional models. The values of tooth sizes obtained by both methods are similar presenting clinically insignificant slight differences. The values of the dental arch are identical between the two methods. In terms of indirect measures, the upper and lower osseodental discrepancy, and lower the ratio of widths are to be equivalent for both methods. In other indirect measures: Previous Bolton Index and Total, the length difference in the arcade, in intercanine and intermolar width in both arches, and the ratio of width of each of the methods, we observed differences both methods being not significant from the standpoint of practical use of the method

Hemodynamic variations and anxiety during the surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars

The surgical removal of an impacted third molar can cause patient anxiety. Such anxiety and the use of vasoconstrictor drugs and local anesthetics in turn can induce hemodynamic variations during the operation. A study is made of the variations in hemodynamic parameters (systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate) and their correlation to patient gender and anxiety during surgical removal of an impacted lower third molar. A prospective study was carried out in the Oral Surgery Unit of a university clinic, with the inclusion of 125 patients (mean age 24.9 years). Anesthesia was administered in the form of 4% articaine and adrenalin 1:200,000 for surgical removal of the impacted lower third molars. Women experienced greater anxiety than men. Systolic blood pressure showed few changes ? the maximum and minimum values being recorded at the time of incision and upon suturing, respectively. Diastolic blood pressure in turn showed maximum and minimum values before the start of surgery and during extraction, respectively, while heart rate proved maximum during incision and minimum upon suturing. The differences in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate, between men and women, and between patients with and without anxiety, failed to reach statistical significance. The fact that these were young patients could contribute to explain the absence of significant hemodynamic changes in our study

Anxiety before extraction of impacted lower third molars

Objetives: Assess levels of trait anxiety, state anxiety and dental anxiety before extraction of lower third molars and check the correlation and reliability of the scales used for the measurement of preoperative anxiety. Study D esign: A prospective study of patients treated with extraction of a lower third molar between September 2010 to December 2010 was carried out. A total of 125 patients were included in the study. All of them were patients of the Oral Surgery and Implantology Department (Valencia University Medical and Dental School, Valencia, Spain). Before surgery, patients had to complete a preoperative protocol with 4 scales: the STAI-T (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-Trait) for measuring trait anxiety, the STAI-S (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-State) for measuring state anxiety, and DAS (Dental anxiety Scale of N. Corah) and APAIS (Amsterdam Preoperative anxiety and Information Scale) for measuring dental anxiety. Results: Patients undergoing extractions of an impacted lower third molar showed low levels of trait anxiety and moderate levels of state anxiety and dental anxiety. Higher levels of trait anxiety were obtained for older patients. Women had higher mean levels of dental anxiety and state anxiety that men with a statistically significant difference in STAI-S scales, DAS, and APAIS. Patients with higher trait anxiety and state anxiety showed higher levels of dental anxiety. A significant correlation ( p ≤ 0.01) ( p = 0.00) was found between the four scales used to measure anxiety. The scale showed higher correlation was STAI-S scale. The 4 scales showed high reliability (α of C.> 0.80). Conclusion s : Patients with highest levels of trait anxiety and state anxiety, had more dental anxiety. The STAI-T, STAI-S, DAS and APAIS scales provided useful information about anxiety before the extraction of lower impacted third molars. The STAI-S is the scale with highest correlation and reliability

Comparative study of mandibular linear measurements obtained by cone beam computed tomography and digital calipers

Objectives: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an innovative dental of imaging system characterized by rapid volumetric imaging with patient exposure to a single dose of radiation. The present study was carried out to compare the linear measurements obtained with CBCT and digital caliper in 20 mandibles from human cadavers. Study design: A total of 4800 linear measurements were measured between different mandibular anatomical po - ints with CBCT and digital caliper. The real measurements were defined as those obtained with the digital caliper. Posteriorly, the mandibles were scanned to obtain the CBCT images, with software-based measurements of the distances. Results: The measurements obtained with the digital caliper were greater. The CBCT technique underestimated distances greater than 100 mm. Conclusions: CBCT allows to obtain linear mandibular anatomical measurements equivalent to those obtained with digital caliper. The differences existing between both methods were clinically acceptable

The 100 most cited articles in peri-implant diseases. A bibliometric study of the web of science

The purpose of the study was to analyze the 100 most-cited articles on peri-implantitis pathology in the Web of Science database. The articles were selected from all categories of the Web of Science, to consider all variations and synonyms of peri-impl

Comparison of digital protocols for the measurement of peri-implant marginal bone loss

The measurement of peri-implant marginal bone loss is currently carried out using digital methods of radiographic analysis assisted by various types of software. The purpose of this study was to compare the characteristics of three different softwares: specific radiology software for the development and visualization of radiological images in DICOM format (3Dicom Viewer®), advanced level software for professional editing of bitmap images (or raster graphics) (Adobe Photoshop®), and mid-level software for processing bitmap-type images, programmed in Java and in the public domain (ImageJ®). It was verified that the three softwares used are valid for the measurement of peri-implant marginal bone loss provided that the appropriate protocol is fulfilled. The results showed no significant differences between Adobe Photoshop® and ImageJ® with respect to 3Dicom Viewer® in the measurements of mesial and distal bone loss of the implants, without influence of the dental sector where they were located. The measurements made with ImageJ® looked more like those of the control software (3Dicom Viewer®) than those of Adobe Photoshop®, but with a greater degree of dispersion. Thus, Adobe Photoshop® is a slightly inaccurate method but with less dispersion

The study of bone healing after endodontic microsurgery using cone beam computed tomography : a retrospective cohort study

The main aims of this study were to evaluate mean volume reduction, radiographic healing rate and healing outcome two years after endodontic microsurgery. The effects of certain preoperative clinical factors upon preoperative volume, volumetric changes a

Dental measurements and Bolton index reliability and accuracy obtained from 2D digital, 3D segmented CBCT, and 3d intraoral laser scanner

To compare the reliability and accuracy of direct and indirect dental measurements derived from two types of 3D virtual models: generated by intraoral laser scanning (ILS) and segmented cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), comparing these with a 2D digital model. One hundred patients were selected. All patients? records included initial plaster models, an intraoral scan and a CBCT. Patients´ dental arches were scanned with the iTero® intraoral scanner while the CBCTs were segmented to create three-dimensional models. To obtain 2D digital models, plaster models were scanned using a conventional 2D scanner. When digital models had been obtained using these three methods, direct dental measurements were measured and indirect measurements were calculated. Differences between methods were assessed by means of paired t-tests and regression models. Intra and inter-observer error were analyzed using Dahlberg´s d and coefficients of variation. Intraobserver and interobserver error for the ILS model was less than 0.44 mm while for segmented CBCT models, the error was less than 0.97 mm. ILS models provided statistically and clinically acceptable accuracy for all dental measurements, while CBCT models showed a tendency to underestimate measurements in the lower arch, although within the limits of clinical acceptability. ILS and CBCT segmented models are both reliable and accurate for dental measurements. Integration of ILS with CBCT scans would get dental and skeletal information altogether