Patient and Operator Centered Outcomes in Implant Dentistry: Comparison between Fully Digital and Conventional Workflow for Single Crown and Three-Unit Fixed-Bridge.

Background: Scientific information about the effects of implant therapy following a precise workflow and patient and operators' preferences should be considered to choose which implant treatment protocol to use, and to achieve patient's satisfaction and functional results. The aim of this study was to analyze implant rehabilitations with a fully digital workflow and compare this approach with a conventional one.

Methods: This study comprises 64 patients treated with a fully digital approach and 58 patients treated using a conventional protocol.

The Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine and Air Polishing System in the Treatment of Infected Dental Implants: An Experimental In Vitro Study.

Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory disease with an increasing diffusion rate which can affect the long-term survival of a prosthetic rehabilitation. The present study focused on the decontaminating efficacy of chlorhexidine and air polishing system with sodium bicarbonate powder against , a microorganism which seems to have a superinfecting opportunistic role in the pathology. The aim of the authors was to investigate and compare the effectiveness of these treatments, commonly used in clinical practice.

Reasons for Tooth Extractions and Related Risk Factors in Adult Patients: A Cohort Study.

: The aim of this study was to evaluate oral status, the reasons for tooth extractions and related risk factors in adult patients attending a hospital dental practice. : 120 consecutive patients ranging from 23 to 91 years in age (mean age of 63.3 ± 15.

Poor Oral Health as a Determinant of Malnutrition and Sarcopenia.

Aging is accompanied by profound changes in many physiological functions, leading to a decreased ability to cope with stressors. Many changes are subtle, but can negatively affect nutrient intake, leading to overt malnutrition. Poor oral health may affect food selection and nutrient intake, leading to malnutrition and, consequently, to frailty and sarcopenia.