Use of Laser in Sleep Disorders: A Review on Low Laser Uvulopalatoplasty.

Methods: A comprehensive and systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, Web of Science, the US National Institutes of Health Trials Registry, WHO Library, and Medline. The search strategies were developed to cover publications from January 2010 through March 2020. The past 10 years of the search were performed to report the data following systematic review and meta-analysis protocol (PRISMA-P) 2015 statement.

Evaluation of jawbone morphology and bone density indices in panoramic radiographs of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor users: a preliminary study.

Objectives:: To assess the influence of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) use on jawbone and bone mineral density by retrospective analysis of panoramic radiographs.

Methods:: Radiographic and clinical records were sourced from the Division of Orthodontics and TMJD, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester. Randomly selected adults (20-65 years) were categorized into: "Active" (with history of SSRI use of >6 months) and a "Control" group.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and dental implant failure-A significant concern in elders?

Objective: Depression is a significantly prevalent health concern in geriatric populations. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor drugs (SSRI) are the most commonly prescribed antidepressant agents, with increasing rates of prescription. The present report aimed to present a concise review of the current understanding regarding SSRI effects on bone and dental implant outcomes.

Success rate of short dental implants supporting single crowns and fixed bridges.

Objective: Bone grafts (sinus lift and/or ridge augmentation) may become an obstacle for some patients who desire implant treatment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the success of six- and eight-millimeters rough surface design short dental implants, for up to 2 years in function, when compared to conventional length (11 mm) implants.

Materials And Methods: A total of 25.

Primary stability of implants placed at different angulations in artificial bone.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the primary stability (PS) of titanium implants with a progressive thread design and more thread stability in the apical threads placed in artificial bone materials.

Materials And Methods: A total of 120 implants were placed in commercially available polyurethane composite bone blocks. The angulations that were chosen to place the implants in bone types II and IV were 0, 10, and 20 degrees, respectively.

Distal cantilever in full-arch prostheses and immediate loading: a retrospective clinical study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze and evaluate the clinical success of distal cantilevers of fixed full-arch prostheses for the rehabilitation of edentulous arches in conjunction with immediate loading.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-seven patients (15 men and 12 women) with a mean age of 59 years received 203 implants (Ankylos, Dentsply), either in edentulous jaws or after extraction and immediate implant placement. All implants were splinted together with provisional restorations and loaded immediately after surgery.

Oral manifestations in patients with neurofibromatosis type-1: a comprehensive literature review.

Unlabelled: Oral health status is jeopardized in patients with neurofibromatosis (NF) type-1 (NF-1). The aim of the present study was to comprehensively review the oral manifestations in NF-1 patients. PubMed/Medline and Google-Scholar databases were explored using different keywords.

Lasers use in dental implantology.

Objective: The purpose of this literature review was to evaluate the present use of different laser systems in implant dentistry.

Materials And Methods: A literature search of MEDLINE-PubMed for articles published, describing the use of lasers in implant dentistry, was performed and articles were critically reviewed by the investigators to determine the strength of evidence.

Results: The literature review reveals a limited number of randomized clinical trials with regard to laser use in dentistry.

Distal cantilevers and implant dentistry.

Purpose: The use of distal cantilevers in fixed implant-supported prostheses is often discussed in dental literature in relation to implant restorations. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature in an effort to identify factors related to the long-term success of distal cantilevers. In addition, a more traditional review was conducted to determine complications associated with this type of prosthetic design.

Role of clinician's experience and implant design on implant stability. An ex vivo study in artificial soft bones.

Objectives: Clinical experience in implant placement is important in order to prevent implant failures. However, the implant design affects the primary implant stability (PS) especially in poor quality bones. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the effect of clinician surgical experience on PS, when placing different type of implant designs.

In vitro assessment of primary stability of Straumann® implant designs.

Background: Primary implant stability (PS) is one of the main factors influencing implant survival rate. Several methods to determine the PS have been used, such as Periotest values (PVs) and resonance frequency analysis (RFA) with implant stability quotient (ISQ) values.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare different implant designs in regard to PS assessed by Periotest and RFA in vitro.

Distribution of endosseous bony canals in the mandibular symphysis as detected with cone beam computed tomography.

Purpose: The purpose of this article was to investigate the distribution of endosseous bony canals in the anterior mandible using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) technology.

Materials And Methods: Two hundred ninety-nine images based on CBCT of the anterior mandible were analyzed for the presence of endosseous canals. The bony canals were observed in relationship to the adjacent anatomical structures, and relationships between their topographic variability and patient age and gender were analyzed.

Endosseous arteries in the anterior mandible: literature review.

Purpose: The purpose of this literature review was to investigate the topography of endosseous blood vessels supplying the anterior mandible to prevent complications both during and after oral surgical procedures.

Material And Methods: A comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE-PubMed was performed independently for articles describing the anatomical findings of endosseous blood vessels in the anterior part of the mandible. From about 31 related studies, 14 papers were selected based on specific selection criteria.