A Multicenter Retrospective Clinical Study with Up-to-5-Year Follow-up Utilizing a Method that Enhances Bone Density and Allows for Transcrestal Sinus Augmentation Through Compaction Grafting.

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness and predictability of a novel biomechanical, minimally invasive bone instrumentation technique that enhances bone density through compaction grafting, called osseous densification, and allows for transcrestal sinus membrane elevation and augmentation with simultaneous implant placement.

Materials And Methods: Patients who were consecutively treated with the bone densification and transcrestal sinus augmentation technique and were followed up in three treatment centers between May 2012 and September 2017 were included in this retrospective study. The summary statistics are presented as means for continuous variables and percentages for categorical variables.

A network meta-analysis of interproximal oral hygiene methods in the reduction of clinical indices of inflammation.

Background: A wide selection of Interdental Oral Hygiene (IOH) aids is available to consumers. Recommendations for selection are, however, limited by the lack of direct comparisons in available studies. We aimed to assess the comparative efficacy of IOH aids using Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis (BNMA).

Complete Coverage of a Class III (RT2) Gingival Recession With the Combination of a Free Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft and a Laterally Positioned Flap.

Introduction: Gingival recession (GR) presents a major concern for patients, especially when associated with tooth sensitivity or esthetic concerns.

Case Presentation: This report describes the complete coverage of a Class III GR with the combination of a free subepithelial connective tissue graft and a laterally positioned flap. After treatment for GR of the mandibular right canine with 12 mm of clinical attachment loss, there was complete coverage and an increase in keratinized gingiva.

Soft Tissue Surgical Procedures for Optimizing Anterior Implant Esthetics.

Implant dentistry has been established as a predictable treatment with excellent clinical success to replace missing or nonrestorable teeth. A successful esthetic implant reconstruction is predicated on two fundamental components: the reproduction of the natural tooth characteristics on the implant crown and the establishment of soft tissue housing that will simulate a healthy periodontium. In order for an implant to optimally rehabilitate esthetics, the peri-implant soft tissues must be preserved and/or augmented by means of periodontal surgical procedures.

Risk Indicators of Papillary Recession in the Anterior Maxilla.

Purpose: The interdental papilla is the portion of the gingiva that occupies the space between two adjacent teeth. When papillary recession occurs, an array of problems arises ranging from phonetics to food impaction and esthetic concerns. The aim of this study was to identify risk indicators for visible papillary recession in the anterior maxilla among a Caucasian population utilizing an advanced analytical approach.

Association between low-dose aspirin and periodontal disease: results from the continuous national health and nutrition examination survey (NHANES) 2011-2012.

Aim: Low-dose aspirin has been hypothesized as being a potential host modulatory agent for periodontitis treatment. We investigated the relationship between low-dose aspirin use and periodontitis prevalence in the continuous National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011-2012.

Methods: We analysed n = 2335 adult men and women who received a full-mouth periodontal examination and responded to an aspirin use questionnaire.

Prognostic factors in periodontal therapy and their association with treatment outcomes.

During the incipient steps of periodontal treatment, clinicians are usually asked to predict the prognosis of teeth with compromised periodontium. The aim of this literature review was to investigate the association between periodontal Prognosis, Tooth Loss and risk indicators, such as smoking and genetics. Results showed that the definition of good prognosis has much higher predictability than the one for questionable prognosis.

Evaluation of the bone regeneration potential of bioactive glass in implant site development surgeries: a systematic review of the literature.

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy of bioactive glass (BG) in bone regeneration for implant site development procedures.

Material And Methods: The following specific question was formulated with reference to Population, Intervention, Control, Outcomes (PICO): "In persons that undergo bone regeneration surgeries for implant site development, what histological outcomes does the use of BG yield, alone or in combination with AB, compared to positive or negative controls?".

Results: The 1st phase of screening yielded 400 titles and abstracts.

A clinical and radiographic case series of implants placed with the simplified minimally invasive antral membrane elevation technique in the posterior maxilla.

The aim of the present case series was to evaluate a simplified minimally invasive transalveolar sinus elevation technique utilizing calcium phosphosilicate (CPS) putty for hydraulic sinus membrane elevation. The simplified minimally invasive antral membrane elevation technique is based on the application of hydraulic pressure via a viscous bone graft that acts as an incompressible fluid. In this retrospective study, 21 patients (mean age: 48.

Prevalence of maxillary midline papillae recession and association with interdental smile line: a cross-sectional study.

The objectives of this study were to record the prevalence and degree of absence of the maxillary midline interdental papilla and the proportion of patients displaying the maxillary midline papilla during maximum smile among a Caucasian population. Papillary recession was found in 46.4% of study participants (n = 211), while the prevalence of visible recession among maxillary midline papilla during maximum smile was 38.

A systematic review of observational studies evaluating implant placement in the maxillary jaws of medically compromised patients.

Background: Even though the efficacy of implant treatment and the excellent success rates that modern implant surfaces yield remain unchallenged, there is limited information available on implant success rates in medically compromised patients.

Purpose: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the survival of implants placed in the maxillary jaws of medically compromised patients.

Materials And Methods: Two reviewers using predefined selection criteria performed an electronic search complemented by a manual search, independently and in duplicate.