Implant-supported full-arch rehabilitation with immediate loading using two different digital impression techniques: a case report with 2-year follow-up.

Immediate full-arch loading is a highly complex and technique-sensitive procedure. Digital impression techniques aim to replace conventional analog systems to carry out dental treatments in a more predictive, safer, and less time-consuming way. This case report describes a patient with a guarded periodontal prognosis, who was rehabilitated with implant-supported fixed prostheses after full-mouth extractions.

Effect of Luting Cement and Convergence Angle of the Preparation on the Internal Fit of Zirconia Restorations.

The objective was to evaluate the effect of luting agents and the preparation design on the internal fit of zirconia restorations. Sixty dies were prepared and divided in occlusal convergence angle of 6° (OC6) and 12° (OC12). CAD/CAM zirconia copings were fabricated (Lava All-Ceramic System).

Effect of Platelet Concentrates on Marginal Bone Loss of Immediate Implant Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: To evaluate marginal bone loss (MBL) in immediate implant procedures (IIP) placed in conjunction with platelet concentrates (PCs) compared to IIP without PCs.

Methods: A search was performed in four databases. Clinical trials evaluating MBL of IIP placed with and without PCs were included.

Effect of a single-component ceramic conditioner on shear bond strength of precoated brackets to different CAD/CAM materials.

Objectives: To compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of the CAD/CAM material-bracket interface using three surface treatments: following manufacturers' instructions (MI), Monobond Etch & Prime (MEP) and 9.6% hydrofluoric acid plus silane (9.6% HF), after 24 h of water storage (24 h) and 10,000 cycles of thermocycling (TC).

PROA concept: prosthetic restoration with orthodontic appliance.

This paper describes an alternative computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technique for the creation of a combined prosthetic restoration with orthodontic appliance (PROA). This concept allows the use of orthodontic appliances such as brackets, attachments, or any other type of appliance over different types of prosthetic restorations. The PROA concept aims to mitigate problems associated with performing restorative treatment when orthodontic treatment is necessary.

All-on-four rehabilitation using photogrammetric impression technique.

Conventional implant impression techniques may introduce distortions in the framework that can lead to a lack of accuracy of the prostheses. Misfit between the restoration and the implants facilitates the occurrence of biomechanical failures and prostheses complications due to inadequate stress dissipation. Digital impressions present an alternative to eliminate procedural distortions by improving the fit between the restoration and the implants.

Photogrammetry Impression Technique: A Case History Report.

Purpose: The aim of this report is to present photogrammetry as a reliable step in the fabrication of a full-arch immediate rehabilitation.

Materials And Methods: A 59-year-old man attended the department seeking dental rehabilitation for the sequelae of severe oral health neglect. The mandibular teeth suffered from advanced periodontal disease and the patient wore a maxillary complete denture.

Phentolamine mesylate to reverse oral soft-tissue local anesthesia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Knowing that patients desire reduced duration of local anesthesia, the authors performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of phentolamine mesylate (PM) in reducing anesthesia duration and the occurrence of adverse effects.

Types Of Studies Reviewed: The authors searched studies in 4 electronic databases up to December 18, 2014. For each study, the methodological quality was assessed according to the Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing risk of bias.