Publications by authors named "A Rapani"
Introduction: Short implants are today a reliable, minimally invasive option for the rehabilitation of the posterior maxilla. However, maintaining marginal bone stability remains a crucial factor for long-term success, particularly in the case of short implants. The present multicenter prospective case-control study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of bone-level and tissue-level short implants in the posterior maxilla, focusing on implant survival and peri-implant marginal bone stability over 1 year of function.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study aims to assess the feasibility of implant rehabilitation in kidney-transplanted patients. Patients with kidney transplantation included in periodontal supportive care and at least one year of dialysis with mono- or partial edentulism were eligible for this study. Histomorphometric evaluation of the harvested bone was matched with radiological bone assessment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The present study was conducted to evaluate the reproducibility of Lekholm and Zarb classification system (L&Z) for bone quality assessment of edentulous alveolar ridges and to investigate the potential of a data-driven approach for bone quality classification.
Materials And Methods: Twenty-six expert clinicians were asked to classify 110 CBCT cross-sections according to L&Z classification (T0). The same evaluation was repeated after one month with the images put in a different order (T1).
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- This study examined how different technical performance parameters of embryo transfer (ET) impact IVF outcomes using data from 1417 ET procedures.
- It found that individual ET parameters generally did not show significant effects on clinical outcomes, while factors like the number and quality of embryos, along with maternal age, were significant predictors.
- Ultimately, the research concluded that tracking detailed ET parameters does not provide added value for predicting IVF success, reinforcing the importance of embryo quality and maternal factors.
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- The study aims to create guidelines for treating the posterior atrophic maxilla with implants to improve clinical decisions and patient satisfaction.
- A group of 33 dental experts evaluated and rephrased 20 initial statements across three rounds of voting to reach a consensus on treatment protocols.
- Ultimately, the consensus emphasizes the need for thorough preoperative planning, considering factors like bone structure and sinus width to ensure better functional and aesthetic outcomes.