The wingspan suspension approach: A modified semilunar technique for multiple areas of recession.

Background: Gingival recession can be considered an undesirable condition that results in the exposure of the root surface. There are many techniques that can be employed to address gingival recession; however, they frequently involve a second surgical site. Other approaches have been introduced in the past to address this concern, and this case study discusses the use of a modified technique to achieve root coverage.

A novel investigational preclinical model to assess fluence rate for dental oral craniofacial tissues.

Objective: Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) and Photobiomodulation (PBM) are recognized for their potential in treating head and neck conditions. The heterogeneity of human tissue optical properties presents a challenge for effective dosimetry. The porcine mandible cadaver serves as an excellent model and has several similarities to human tissues of the dental oral craniofacial complex.

A Modern Approach to Treat Molar/Incisor Pattern Periodontitis-Review.

Molar-incisor pattern periodontitis (MIPP) is a severe form of periodontal disease characterized by rapid attachment loss and bone destruction affecting the molars and incisors. Formerly referred to as aggressive periodontitis, the terminology for this condition was revised after the 2017 workshop on the classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. Despite the modification in nomenclature, the treatment strategies for MIPP remain a critical area of investigation.

Ceramic Dental Implants: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

To evaluate the performance of one- and two-piece ceramic implants regarding implant survival and success and patient satisfaction. This review followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines using PICO format and analyzed clinical studies of partially or completely edentulous patients. The electronic search was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) keywords related to dental zirconia ceramic implants, and 1,029 records were received for detailed screening.

Photobiomodulation in dental extraction therapy: Postsurgical pain reduction and wound healing.

Background: This scoping review and analysis were designed to assess the amount of time spent delivering photobiomodulation (PBM) light therapy after dental extraction to improve postoperative pain and wound healing.

Types Of Studies Reviewed: The scoping review was performed according to the Cochrane Collaboration and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses criteria. Publications were specific for human randomized controlled clinical trials, PBM after dental extraction therapy, and related clinical outcomes.

Improving Titanium Implant Stability with Photobiomodulation: A Review and Meta-Analysis of Irradiation Parameters.

This analysis was designed to present a summary of available evidence that will inform practice and guide future research for photobiomodulation (PBM) after titanium implant placement procedures. A systematic review was performed according to the Cochrane Collaboration and in line with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) criteria. Two investigators screened the titles and abstracts, and reviewed articles for risk of bias.

Maintaining tooth-implant distance following root amputation of a compromised adjacent tooth: A clinical case report.

Background: Edentulous sites with limited horizontal tooth-implant distance pose a challenge to clinicians. This case report describes root amputation of an adjacent compromised molar to maintain an optimal tooth-implant distance METHODS AND RESULTS: A 41-year-old female was referred for extraction and implant placement to replace her left, maxillary second premolar (#13), which had been diagnosed with a vertical root fracture. Extraction and ridge preservation of #13 was completed without complication.

Cardiac Arrest in a Softball Player Following a Collision: Catching the Correct Diagnosis.

Commotio cordis is a rare cause of sudden cardiac arrest from blunt chest trauma; however, it is a diagnosis of exclusion. We present a case of sudden cardiac arrest in a collegiate athlete initially attributed to commotio cordis but in whom further history and workup revealed another rare condition. ().

Average Exercise Capacity in Men and Women >75 Years of Age Undergoing a Bruce Protocol Exercise Stress Test.

Exercise stress testing is routinely performed to evaluate suspected coronary artery disease in older adults. However, the available data to predict and compare relative exercise capacity in the general population were developed using predominantly younger, healthy cohorts with few or no women. This study aimed to describe the exercise capacity of patients older than 75 years who underwent a clinically indicated Bruce protocol exercise stress test.

Outcomes of a smartphone-based application with live health-coaching post-percutaneous coronary intervention.

Background: The interval between inpatient hospitalization for symptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD) and post-discharge office consultation is a vulnerable period for adverse events.

Methods: Content was customized on a smartphone app-based platform for hospitalized patients receiving percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) which included education, tracking, reminders and live health coaches. We conducted a single-arm open-label pilot study of the app at two academic medical centers in a single health system, with subjects enrolled 02/2018-05/2019 and 1:3 propensity-matched historical controls from 01/2015-12/2017.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Updates Through the Lens of Sports Cardiology.

Purpose Of Review: This review will summarize the distinction between hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and exercise-induced cardiac remodeling (EICR), describe treatments of particular relevance to athletes with HCM, and highlight the evolution of recommendations for exercise and competitive sport participation relevant to individuals with HCM.

Recent Findings: Whereas prior guidelines have excluded individuals with HCM from more than mild-intensity exercise, recent data show that moderate-intensity exercise improves functional capacity and indices of cardiac function and continuation of competitive sports may not be associated with worse outcomes. Moreover, recent studies of athletes with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) demonstrated a safer profile than previously understood.

Preventive Management of Nonobstructive CAD After Coronary CT Angiography in the Emergency Department.

Objectives: This study sought to assess medical management of patients found to have nonobstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) on coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) performed in the emergency department (ED).

Background: Contemporary recognition and management of nonobstructive CAD discovered on CCTA performed in the ED is unknown.

Methods: Patients undergoing CCTA in the authors' hospital's ED between November 2013 and March 2018 who also received primary care within the authors' health system were studied.

Post-acute Care Trajectories in the First Year Following Hospital Discharge After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.

Introduction: Patients with advanced heart failure who undergo left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation are heavy users of post-acute care services. We sought to better describe the post-acute trajectories and burden of care transitions for this patient population.

Methods And Results: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 227 patients who were discharged after index hospitalization for LVAD implantation.

Prevalence of copied information by attendings and residents in critical care progress notes.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and mechanism of copying among ICU physicians using an electronic medical record.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Medical ICU of an urban, academic medical center.