Recurrent Deeply Invasive Basal Cell Carcinoma.

Introduction: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most frequent skin malignancy worldwide. The majority of BCCs grow slowly and have a low metastatic potential. However, they can be destructive to surrounding tissues since they are locally invasive.

Physical and mechanical changes on titanium base of three different types of hybrid abutment after cyclic loading.

Purpose: This study investigated the physical and mechanical changes in the titanium base of three different hybrid abutment materials after cyclic loading by estimating the post-load reverse torque value (RTV), compressive side fulcrum wear pattern of titanium base, and surface roughness.

Materials And Methods: A total of 24 dental implants were divided into three groups (n = 8 each): Group Z, LD, and P used zirconia, lithium disilicate, and polyetheretherketone, respectively, for hybrid abutment fabrication. RTV was evaluated after cyclic loading with 50 N for 1.

Functional Rehabilitation after Mandibular Fracture - A Systematic Review.

Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of functional rehabilitation in terms of mouth opening, quality of life, healing process, occlusion and dysfunction, between different treatment methods, after condylar fractures, based on the current literature.

Methods: Using the PRISMA guidelines in search of clinical trials published between 2011 and 2021, a literature analysis was performed. This search was conducted using the following Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms: rehabilitation OR mouth opening recovery OR function recovery AND mandibular fracture OR condylar fracture.

A comparative biomechanical study of original and compatible titanium bases: evaluation of screw loosening and 3D-crown displacement following cyclic loading analysis.

Purpose: This study evaluated screw loosening and 3D crown displacement after cyclic loading of implant-supported incisor crowns cemented with original titanium bases or with three compatible, nonoriginal components.

Materials And Methods: A total of 32 dental implants were divided into four groups (n = 8 each): Group 1 used original titanium bases, while Groups 2-4 used compatible components. The reverse torque value (RTV) was evaluated prior to and after cyclic loading (1,200,000 cycles).

Does persistent idiopathic facial pain relate to mood (affective) disorders.

Objective: Persistent idiopathic facial pain (PIFP) is a condition in the absence of clear pathology. Pathogenesis is still enigmatic, although comorbidity with mood/affective disorders is observed. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between personality traits, mood and sleep disorders, and PIFP; and to compare them with posttraumatic chronic orofacial pain.

The Role of Facial Expression Analysis and Electrodermal Activity as an Objective Evaluation of Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain.

Persistent idiopathic facial pain (PIFP) is an enigmatic condition presenting with variable features. Psychiatric comorbidities are speculated to influence PIFP.In this study, the authors evaluated patients with PIFP through the hospital anxiety and depression scale, facial expression analysis, and electrodermal activity.

Effects of Different Bone Substitutes on Reactive Oxygen Species Release in Leukocytes in Vitro: A Pilot Study.

Purpose: To evaluate the formation of reactive oxygen species in human leukocytes promoted by bone substitutes that are different in origin and morphology used for jawbone tissue regeneration.

Materials And Methods: This preclinical prospective randomized crossover study involved 10 subjects, from whom venous blood samples were taken. Leukocytes were separated and standardized.

Maxillary epithelioid hemangioendothelioma: an especially rare malignant tumor mimicking periodontal disease.

Background: Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is an especially rare, low-grade malignant vascular tumor that, according to WHO classification, is described as locally aggressive tumor with possible metastasis and makes up 1% of all vascular tumors. EHE is characterized by the accumulation of round, eosinophil-infiltrated endothelium cells; with vacuolation of their cytoplasm; frequent angiocentric inflammation; and myxohyaline stroma. This tumor is usually found in the liver, lungs, and bones and is especially rare in the mouth.

Three-dimensional analysis of dimensional changes after alveolar ridge preservation with bone substitutes or plasma rich in growth factors: Randomized and controlled clinical trial.

Objectives: To evaluate alveolar ridge dimensional changes of different alveolar ridge preservation techniques after 3 months of tooth extraction and to compare the efficacy of autologous plasma rich in growth factor (PRGF) to the bone substitutes in alveolar ridge preservation and sites left to heal spontaneously.

Materials And Methods: Forty patients requiring tooth extraction in the anterior maxilla were randomly allocated to the four following treatment modalities: spontaneous healing (control), natural bovine bone mineral covered with resorbable native collagen membrane (BBM/CM), freeze-dried bone allograft covered with resorbable native collagen membrane (FDBA/CM) and PRGF alone. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were taken after surgery and 3 months later.

Randomized and Controlled Clinical Trial of Bone Healing After Alveolar Ridge Preservation Using Xenografts and Allografts Versus Plasma Rich in Growth Factors.

The aim of this study was to compare bone regeneration in the anterior maxilla between bone substitutes and autologous platelet concentrate in alveolar ridge preservation. Forty patients requiring tooth extraction in the anterior maxilla were randomly allocated to the following 4 treatment modalities: spontaneous healing (control), natural bovine bone mineral covered with resorbable native collagen membrane (BBM/CM), freeze-dried bone allograft covered with resorbable native collagen membrane (FDBA/CM), and plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) alone. Bone biopsies and histomorphometrical analysis were performed after 3 months of healing.

Plasma rich in growth factors injection effectiveness for myofascial pain treatment in masticatory muscles. Randomised controlled trial.

Background: Myofascial pain in masticatory muscles is one of the most common temporomandibular disorder. Nowadays, the most usable treatment methods are based on the muscle taut band cell membrane disruption, which releases the taut band. Platelet-rich plasma, made with PRGF Endoret method, gives an opportunity to use platelet-derived growth factors in treatment processes.

Dental anxiety and self-perceived stress in Lithuanian University of Health sciences hospital patients. A cross-sectional study.

Objectives: Dental anxiety is a serious problem that influences both mental and physical patient's health. Earlier studies have associated it with avoidance of dental visits and poor oral health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of dental anxiety in a Lithuanian population and investigate its association with perceived stress as well as demographic factors and dental-anxiety-inducing stimuli.

Comparative Analysis of Blood Clot, Plasma Rich in Growth Factors and Platelet-Rich Fibrin Resistance to Bacteria-Induced Fibrinolysis.

Alveolar osteitis (AO) is a common, painful postoperative complication after tooth extraction. Fibrinolytic activity in the extraction socket is one etiological factor. Platelet concentrates are used to prevent and treat AO.

The Influence of Porphyromonas Gingivalis Bacterium Causing Periodontal Disease on the Pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Systematic Review of Literature.

Periodontal pathologies are highly widespread throughout the world. Epidemiological studies have shown that as much as 1% of the population is suffering from periodontal disease. In recent years, there has been a growing number of studies linking these diseases with autoimmune diseases, especially with rheumatoid arthritis.

Regenerative bone potential after sinus floor elevation using various bone graft materials: a systematic review.

Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to review and evaluate the effectiveness of bone substitute materials used for maxillary sinus floor elevation and to propose the most effective bone graft material by assessing newly formed bone, remaining graft particles, and soft tissue ratio.

Method And Materials: The search protocol used the electronic MEDLINE (PubMed) database for articles published between 1 January 2008 and 1 January 2019. The search was limited to English language only and included clinical studies on humans.

Alveolar Ridge Preservation after Tooth Extraction Using Different Bone Graft Materials and Autologous Platelet Concentrates: a Systematic Review.

Objectives: To review and assess the efficiency of different post extraction socket preservation techniques.

Material And Methods: An electronic literature search was performed on the MEDLINE and Embase databases. The review included human studies published between from January 1, 2007 to January 1, 2018, in English.

Associations between chronic pain and depressive symptoms in patients with trigeminal neuralgia.

Unlabelled: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a rare neuropathic disorder with an excruciating facial pain. The unpredictable pain attacks may result in anxiety and depression. The aim of this study was to determine and to evaluate the level of chronic facial pain and its association with the appearance of anxiety and depression.