Volumetric osseous changes in the completely edentulous maxilla after sinus grafting and lateral bone augmentation: a systematic review.

The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the volumetric changes associated with different bone grafting techniques in the completely edentulous atrophic maxilla before dental implant placement. A search was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. A PICO question was formed, and the PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched, covering the period 2000-2018.

Postoperative socket irrigation with drinking tap water reduces the risk of inflammatory complications following surgical removal of third molars: a multicenter randomized trial.

Objectives: The primary aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of postoperative irrigation of the socket with drinking tap water on inflammatory complications following lower third molar removal.

Material And Methods: A multicenter randomized controlled trial was carried out from June 2013 to June 2014. In one arm of the study, patients were instructed to irrigate the tooth socket and surgical site with a Monoject® Curved 412 Tip Syringe (Tyco/healthcare-Kendall, Mansfield, MA, USA) with tap water.

Reconstruction of the mandible with a poly(D,L-lactide) scaffold, autogenous corticocancellous bone graft, and autogenous platelet-rich plasma: an animal experiment.

An animal study is presented, evaluating a method of mandibular reconstruction using a poly(D,Llactide) (PDLLA) scaffold. Six goats underwent a continuity resection of the mandibular angle. The defect was bridged with a preshaped PDLLA scaffold, filled with an autogenous particulate bone graft from the anterior iliac crest, and fixed with two preshaped titanium plates.

Reconstruction of the mandible with an autogenous irradiated cortical scaffold, autogenous corticocancellous bone-graft and autogenous platelet-rich-plasma: an animal experiment.

This paper reports on an experimental animal study evaluating a method of mandibular reconstruction using irradiated cortical scaffolds. Twelve goats underwent a continuity resection at the mandibular angle. Primary reconstruction was carried out using specially designed osteosynthesis plates and screws.

Reconstruction of the mandible using preshaped 2.3 mm titanium plates, autogenous particulate cortico-cancellous bone grafts and platelet rich plasma: a report on eight patients.

The results are presented of eight patients who had partial mandibulectomies for malignant tumours and were secondarily reconstructed with pre-shaped 2.3 mm titanium plates, autogenous particulate cortico-cancellous bone grafts and platelet rich plasma. Healing was uneventful in all cases and when prosthodontically needed, implants were inserted after approximately 6 months, whilst biopsies were taken.