Four-year assessment of masticatory function in mandibular overdenture wearers: A randomised clinical trial comparing two to four implants to retain the prosthesis.

Background: Limited data exist on the mid- to long-term masticatory capacity of mandibular overdenture (IOD) wearers, particularly regarding the use of posterior implants to retention.

Objectives: To periodically evaluate mastication of IOD wearers, comparing the effectiveness of two to four implants to retain the prosthesis.

Methods: In a randomised controlled clinical trial, 20 complete edentulous patients (14 women), aged 51-84 years (mean age 69.

Long-term clinical performance of short 6-mm implants supporting single crowns in the posterior region: A 10-year cohort study.

Introduction: Long-term clinical success of non-splinted, posterior, and short implants still is unclear. This prospective cohort study reports the 10-year follow-up of 6-mm implants supporting single crowns in the posterior region, and patient-reported outcomes.

Methods: Baseline sample comprised 20 patients treated with 46 screw-retained crowns supported by 6-mm implants with moderately rough implant surface.

Adhesion to high-performance polymers applied in dentistry: A systematic review.

Objective: The aim of this systemic review, conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement, was to investigate the impact of surface pretreatments on the bonding strength of high performance polymers (HPPs).

Methods: Eight databases were searched through March 2019. Risk of bias was assessed and random effects meta-analyses were applied to analyze mean differences in shear bond strength (SBS) and tensile bond strength (TBS), considering surface pretreatments and bonding agents after 24h and thermocycling.

Narrow-diameter implants in the anterior region: A meta-analysis.

Purpose: Implants in the anterior region are challenging, and literature reporting outcomes of narrow-diameter implants (NDIs) in anterior sites is scarce. This systematic review summarized evidence of functional and esthetic performance of anterior single crowns supported by NDIs.

Materials And Methods: Ten databases were searched to find studies evaluating anterior single crowns supported by NDIs.

Expression of Cancer Stem Cell Biomarkers in Human Head and Neck Carcinomas: a Systematic Review.

Malignant neoplasms may be composed of several cell groups, including cancer stem cells (CSC). These cells have been related with the capacity of metastasis, relapse and resistance to multiple drugs during chemotherapy. This study aims to identify CSC biomarkers and their expression pattern in human head and neck carcinomas.

Primary and Secondary Stability of Single Short Implants.

Purpose: This prospective cohort study assessed the effect of bone quality on the primary and secondary stability of single short implants placed in the posterior region.

Materials And Methods: A total of 39 short implants (4.1 × 6-mm long) were placed in the posterior region of the maxilla or mandible in 18 patients.

The risk of osteonecrosis on alveolar healing after tooth extraction and systemic administration of antiresorptive drugs in rodents: a systematic review.

Purpose: There is much concern about the increasing number of patients with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), and many studies have been published in an attempt to understand the pathophysiology of this condition. This study aimed to systematically review the literature on MRONJ arising in rodents under antiresorptive drug therapy after tooth extraction.

Methods: A search of electronic databases, including LILACS, PROQUEST, PubMed, SCOPUS, and the Web of Science.

Risk factors for single crowns supported by short (6-mm) implants in the posterior region: A prospective clinical and radiographic study.

Background: The use of short implants is still not a consensus for challenging clinical situations, such as unfavorable crown-to-implant (C/I) ratio.

Purpose: This prospective study evaluated the rates of prosthetic complications and implant failure, the mean marginal bone loss of 6-mm dental implants with single crowns in posterior regions and the potential risk factors.

Materials And Methods: Forty-six dental implants, 6-mm long and 4.

Diagnostic accuracy of serum biomarkers for head and neck cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Serum biomarkers could be helpful to characterize head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Thus, the purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the diagnostic capability of serum biomarkers in the assessment of HNSCC patients. Studies were gathered by searching LILACS, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus and Web of Science up to April 10th, 2015.

Signs and Symptoms of Primary Tooth Eruption: A Meta-analysis.

Context: Symptoms associated with the primary tooth eruption have been extensively studied but it is still controversial.

Objective: To assess the occurrence of local and systemic signs and symptoms during primary tooth eruption.

Data Sources: Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences, PubMed, ProQuest, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched.