Bone grafting techniques and materials for implant dentistry.

Bone quality, volume, height and width all play a pivotal role in dental implant stability, success and survival. A lack of adequate bone can be overcome with various bone grafting procedures. Dependent on many factors, including the amount of bone required, the site of implant placement, patient preferences and clinician factors; the type of bone grafting material and procedure undertaken can vary.

Survival rate and complication-free survival rate of implant-retained prostheses in the oral rehabilitation of patients with head and neck cancer: A retrospective evaluation of a cohort from a regional service.

Statement Of Problem: Literature reporting on the prosthetic survival and complications of implant-retained prostheses in patients with head and neck cancer is sparse.

Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective study was to present the survival rates and complication-free survival rates of both fixed and removable implant-retained oral prostheses in patients with head and neck cancer while also reporting on the frequency and causes of failure and complications for each prosthesis type.

Material And Methods: A retrospective analysis of the prosthetic survival rates and complication-free survival rates of implant-retained oral prostheses and the frequency and causes of failure and complications in patients with head and neck cancer treated in a regional unit from 2012 to 2017 was performed.

Prosthodontic complications during implant-based oral rehabilitation of patients with head and neck cancer.

Statement Of Problem: Implant-retained prosthodontic rehabilitation of patients with head and neck cancer is complex. However, the extent of prosthodontic complications has been sparsely reported within the literature.

Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective study was to describe the range of complications and issues that affected the oral rehabilitation treatment of patients with head and neck cancer who had completed implant-retained prosthodontic rehabilitation in a tertiary treatment center.

Outcomes of implant-based oral rehabilitation in head and neck oncology patients-a retrospective evaluation of a large, single regional service cohort.

Background: The study reports on implant survival outcomes in head and neck cancer patients who received implant-based oral rehabilitation in a regional service centre.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of implant survival outcomes in patients treated in a regional service from 2012 to 2017 was performed. The primary outcome measure was implant survival.

Survival of dental implants placed in autogenous bone grafts and bone flaps in head and neck oncology patients: a systematic review.

Using implants to retain prostheses as part of the oral rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients is an increasingly common treatment modality, particularly in transported bone which is used to reconstruct defects following oncological surgical resection. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the survival of dental implants placed into autogenous bone grafts and flaps, in head and neck cancer patients. MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL and Science Direct databases were searched (1980-August 2017) for studies evaluating intra-oral implant placement into autogenous bone grafts and flaps in H&N cancer patients.

The Use of All-Ceramic Resin-Bonded Bridges in the Anterior Aesthetic Zone.

For several years, all-ceramic resin-bonded bridges (RBBs) have been considered an aesthetic treatment option for the replacement of missing teeth in the anterior region. With continued developments in technology, various different ceramic materials have been used to fabricate all-ceramic RBBs including zirconia, glass-reinforced, alumina-based ceramics, and lithium disilicate glass ceramics. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of all-ceramic RBBs, the advantages and disadvantages associated with these prostheses, as well as to demonstrate their application in replacing missing anterior teeth.

The Use of 3D Metal Printing (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) in Removable Prosthodontics.

The use of 3D printing is expanding and it is envisaged that it will have an increasing presence within dentistry. Having an appreciation and understanding of such technology is therefore paramount. It is currently used to produce a variety of dental objects/prostheses.

Training Plates: A Solution for Patients Unable to Tolerate a Removable Prosthesis.

Dealing with patients who are unable to tolerate dentures can present a challenge to the general dental practitioner (GDP). Careful assessment of patients and their dentures will identify any causes of the intolerance to dentures. Training plates are a useful technique that can be used to allow patients to become accustomed to removable prosthesis but will inevitably lengthen the treatment process.

The Prosthodontic Pathway for Patients with Anomalies Affecting Tooth Structure.

There are a number of anomalies that affect the structure of the dental hard tissues which impact upon the form, function and aesthetics of the dentition. Understanding the challenges these conditions pose will enable dentists to manage the functional and aesthetic problems with restorative techniques better. This article will present cases that demonstrate the different conditions, the restorative challenges experienced and a variety of restorative treatments in the management of these conditions.