Osteoblast cell behavior on polyetheretherketone dental implant surfaces treated with different grit size aluminum oxide particles: An in vitro analysis.

Statement Of Problem: The hydrophobic and bioinert nature of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) implants needs to be addressed for successful osseointegration.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the osteoblast cell behavior on PEEK implant surfaces treated with airborne-particle abrasion using different grit size aluminum oxide (AlO) particles.

Material And Methods: Disk-shaped specimens (n=96) were prepared from medical grade PEEK rods and were distributed into 4 groups (n=24) of untreated PEEK (PEEK 0), airborne-particle abrasion using 50-μm AlO particles (PEEK 50), airborne-particle abrasion using 110-μm AlO particles (PEEK 110), and airborne-particle abrasion using 150-μm AlO particles (PEEK 150).

Effectiveness of strontium/silver-based titanium surface coatings in improving antibacterial and osteogenic implant characteristics: a systematic review of studies.

Due to the high incidence of implant failures, dual functionalization of titanium surfaces with antibacterial and osteogenic agents, like silver (Ag) and strontium (Sr), has gained significant attention in recent years. However, so far, the combined antibacterial and osteoinductive effectiveness of Ag/Sr-based titanium surface coatings has only been analyzed in individual studies. This systematic review aims to evaluate the existing scientific literature regarding the PICOS question "Does dual incorporation of strontium/silver enhances the osteogenic and anti-bacterial characteristics of Ti surfaces ?".

Critical appraisal of YouTube videos regarding peri-implant diseases and conditions: A cross-sectional analysis.

Purpose: To critically appraise the quality and reliability of YouTube videos regarding peri-implant diseases and conditions as a source of information for patients, students, and young clinicians.

Materials And Methods: In March 2023, electronic searches were performed on YouTube website to identify videos related to peri-implant diseases and conditions. We considered only the relevant 250 English-language videos with durations between 3 and 30 min for final analyses.

Impact of immediate interim restoration on peri-implant tissues around immediately placed single dental implants in the esthetic region: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Statement Of Problem: Immediate implant placement with an immediate interim restoration is a well-established protocol. Nevertheless, a consensus regarding the impact of immediate interim restoration on peri-implant tissues around single dental implants is lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to address the research question: "Does the placement of an immediate interim restoration influence the mid-facial mucosal (MFM) marginal and interdental papilla (IDP) levels around single dental implants placed in the anterior esthetic region by using an immediate implant placement protocol?"

Material And Methods: A comprehensive literature search was made in the Medline/PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and Science Direct electronic databases for articles published in English evaluating the impact of immediate interim restoration on peri-implant tissues around single dental implants in the anterior esthetic region.

Critical evaluation of YouTube videos regarding the all-on-4 dental implant treatment concept: A content-quality analysis.

Statement Of Problem: Rehabilitation of complete edentulous arches by using the all-on-4 dental implant treatment concept is a well-established procedure. Considering the popularity of YouTube as a source for health-related information, a thorough investigation of the content-quality and reliability of videos regarding the all-on-4 concept is lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this cross-sectional analysis was to critically appraise the content-quality and reliability of YouTube videos regarding the all-on-4 dental implant treatment concept as a source of information for patients, students, and dentists.

An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Evaluating Different Impression Techniques for Implant-Supported Prostheses in Partially and Completely Edentulous Arches.

Purpose: To summarize the evidence and determine the most effective impression technique for implant-supported prostheses in terms of accuracy, time efficiency, and patient preference in partially and completely edentulous arches.

Materials And Methods: The searches were performed independently up to April 30, 2021 by two review authors through the Cochrane Oral Health Review, MEDLINE/PubMed, LILACS, and Science Direct databases. Moreover, manual and gray literature searches were performed to identify further potential reviews.

Histologic Assessment of Peri-implant Tissues Around Endosseous Dental Implants Placed Along with Intentionally Retained Root Fragment in Animal Models: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: To evaluate whether the placement of endosseous dental implants along with intentionally retained root fragments enhances peri-implant histologic characteristics and outcomes in healthy animal models.

Materials And Methods: Two review authors independently performed electronic literature searches across the PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS, EBSCOhost, and Science Direct databases by using different keywords and Medical Subject Headings terms to identify relevant articles. Only preclinical animal trials evaluating the histology of peri-implant tissues around endosseous dental implants placed along with intentionally retained root fragments were included in the review.

Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Investigating the Efficacy of Different Nonsurgical Therapies for the Treatment of Peri-implant Diseases.

Purpose: To summarize the methodologic quality and outcome measures from systematic reviews and meta-analyses evaluating the efficacy of different nonsurgical therapies for the treatment of peri-implant diseases.

Materials And Methods: Two review authors independently searched for systematic reviews and meta-analyses evaluating the efficacy of different nonsurgical therapies for treatment of peri-implant diseases in three different databases: MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. In addition, journals with a high impact factor in the fields of periodontics, prosthodontics, oral maxillofacial surgery, and implant dentistry were analyzed for potential reviews.

Improved osteoblast function on titanium implant surfaces coated with nanocomposite Apatite-Wollastonite-Chitosan- an experimental in-vitro study.

Background: There is a continuous research in the area of biomimetic coatings on the titanium (Ti) implant surfaces for improved survival and long-term successful outcomes in the field of dentistry and orthopedics. In-vitro approaches are ideal systems for studying cell-material interactions without complexity and interference observed in in-vivo models.

Purpose: The present study was undertaken to evaluate the osteoblast characteristics and function on Ti substrates coated with the novel composite coating of ceramic apatite-wollastonite (AW) and polymer chitosan.

Biomechanical and histomorphometric analysis of endosteal implants placed by using the osseodensification technique in animal models: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Statement Of Problem: Osseodensification, a counterclockwise drilling technique for the placement of endosseous implants is a popular clinical technique. However, the effect of the osseodensification technique on primary implant stability, bone-implant contact, and bone area frequency occupancy is unclear.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the biomechanical and histomorphometric outcomes of endosteal implants placed by using the osseodensification technique in animal models.

Autogenous bone ring for vertical bone augmentation procedure with simultaneous implant placement: A systematic review of histologic and histomorphometric outcomes in animal studies.

Statement Of Problem: The performance of the autogenous bone ring (ABR) technique used for the vertical bone augmentation procedure has not yet been determined.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate whether the ABR technique for the vertical bone augmentation procedure with simultaneous implant placement enhances the histologic and histomorphometric outcomes in surgically created bone defects in animal models.

Material And Methods: An electronic search of 3 databases, Medline/PubMed, Science Direct, Lilacs, and a manual search of a reference list of relevant studies were performed.

Recreating first digit with silicone prosthesis.

The hand is an integral part of our body. Any deviation in hand anatomy not only affects the day-to-day function but it even results in unesthetic appearance. Rehabilitation of these deformities is done either by microsurgery or with the help of silicone prosthesis.

Flexural Strength of Surface-Treated Heat-Polymerized Acrylic Resin after Repair with Aluminum Oxide-Reinforced Autopolymerizing Acrylic Resin.

Background: A fracture of denture base often occurs through a fatigue mechanism, which over a period of time leads to the formation of small cracks, resulting in fracture.

Aim And Objective: To evaluate the flexural strength of repaired heat-polymerized acrylic resin, with different percentage of aluminum oxide (AlO) added to the repair resin and effect of two different surface treatments on the flexural strength of repaired heat-polymerized acrylic resin and also to evaluate quantification of filler particles using scanning electron microscopy.

Materials And Methodology: Fifty specimens of heat-polymerized acrylic resin were prepared according to the American Dental Association specification no.