The nasal spine suture: A novel approach for membrane stabilization.

Background: Current evidence acknowledges guided bone regeneration (GBR) as a predictable therapeutic modality in the augmentation of a deficient alveolar ridge. Such deficiencies often reveal inadequate bone volume to support implant placement in a position amenable to prosthetic reconstruction. Additionally, an evolving body of literature demonstrates that membrane fixation may lead to improved clinical bone gain through positively influencing blood clot formation, stability, and the eventual osteogenic potential of the defect.

Factors influencing intraoperative and postoperative complication occurrence: A series of 1135 periodontal and implant-related surgeries.

Objectives: In periodontology, it is widely recognized that evidence characterizing the incidence and effect of treatment complications is lacking. The objective of this study was to assess the influence of operator-, procedure-, patient-, and site-associated factors on intraoperative and postoperative complication occurrence.

Material And Methods: A single investigator reviewed records of patients treated by eight periodontics residents from July 2018 through June 2022.

Predictors of standardized in-service examination performance and residency outcomes in a graduate periodontics program.

Purpose/objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the influence of learner- and education-related factors on standardized in-service examination performance and determine whether in-service examination scores predict residency outcomes.

Methods: American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) In-service Examination (AIE) scores from 10 periodontics residency classes at a single center were recorded and compared against a panel of learner- and education-related variables using multiple linear regression models. Defined residency outcome measures were analyzed against AIE scores using binomial logistic regression.

Protocol for ridge preservation at severely compromised extraction sockets: Consecutive case series.

Background: The physiologic bone remodeling accompanying tooth extraction is a phenomenon well described in the dental literature. Extraction sockets severely compromised by local infection, trauma, iatrogenesis, or other factors may exhibit enhanced reduction in alveolar dimensions during healing. The purpose of this report is to present an alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) protocol specifically intended for use at severely compromised sites.

Clinical protocol selection for alveolar ridge augmentation at sites exhibiting slight, moderate, and severe horizontal ridge deficiencies.

Focused Clinical Question: What factors identify the optimal bone augmentation techniques for managing slight, moderate, and severe horizontal alveolar ridge deficiency (ARD) at dental implant sites?

Summary: Horizontal ARD is a concern at a high proportion of sites receiving dental implants, and clinicians have developed a variety of surgical procedures to address such defects. In a particular case, selection of the optimal treatment may depend predominantly on defect severity, location (anterior versus posterior), and configuration (contained versus noncontained). This report provides a framework for selecting an augmentation method when presented with a slight, moderate, or severe horizontal ARD at a site requiring dental implant placement.

Influence of Lactobacillus reuteri, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, and prebiotic inulin on dysbiotic dental biofilm composition ex vivo.

Background: Probiotic bacterial supplementation has shown promising results in the treatment of periodontitis and the maintenance of periodontal health. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the influence of Lactobacillus reuteri or Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis supplementation with and without prebiotic inulin on biofilm composition using an ex vivo biofilm model.

Implant site development requirements in an advanced dental education program: A series of 290 implants.

Purpose: Our purpose was to assess the frequency and impact of various site development procedures provided before, during, and after implant placement in an advanced dental education program.

Methods: We evaluated all implant cases completed by two residents in each of three consecutive periodontics residency classes. Dependent variables included implant failure, complication occurrence, presence of radiographic bone loss, and need for tissue augmentation.

The Triangle Suture for Membrane Fixation in Guided Bone Regeneration Procedures: A Report of Two Cases.

Introduction: Existing evidence supports superior treatment outcomes in guided bone regeneration (GBR) procedures employing membrane fixation. The purpose of this report is to present a specific flap design and suturing method for stabilizing GBR barrier membranes.

Case Presentation: Two generally healthy patients received GBR using native collagen membranes stabilized with absorbable sutures.

Management of Wound Infection and Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis After Sinus Elevation Surgery: A Case Report.

Introduction: Sinus graft infection with consequent acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS) is a complication that can occur during the postoperative period following sinus augmentation surgery. A small group of bacteria appear to predominate in ABRS, and these bacteria are empirically susceptible to tetracycline antibiotics, barring the presence of resistant strains. Historically, clinicians have mixed tetracycline with various biomaterials or hydrated biomaterials in a dilute tetracycline solution in the treatment of periodontal disease and for ridge preservation/augmentation indications.