Oral Surgery and Dental Implants in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: Scoping Review for Oral Health Status.

The number of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients requiring renal replacement therapy is increasing, often exhibiting oral manifestations including periodontal disease, gingival hyperplasia, altered saliva composition, and uremic stomatitis. Uremic stomatitis, xerostomia, and candidiasis are very frequent, particularly among patients undergoing dialysis or kidney transplant recipients. CKD patients also experience profound alterations in bone metabolism inherent in the homeostasis of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, and fibroblast growth factor (FGF).

Exosomal-miRNas expression and growth factors released by mononuclear cells of CLAD patients in response to extracorporeal photopheresis.

Background: CLAD (Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction) remains a serious complication following lung transplantation. Some evidence shows that portions of Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP)-treated patients improve/stabilize their graft function. In spite of that, data concerning molecular mechanisms are still lacking.

Patient Blood Management after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in a Pediatric Setting: Starting Low and Going Lower.

Despite the substantial transfusion requirements, there are few studies on the optimal transfusion strategy in pediatric patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Our study aimed to retrospectively analyze red blood cell (RBC) and platelet (PLT) transfusion practices during the first 100 days after HSCT at the pediatric hematology/oncology unit of our hospital between 2016 and 2019, due to a more restrictive approach adopted after 2016. We also evaluated the impact on patient outcomes.

Clinical Efficacy of a Single Intravenous Regional Limb Perfusion with Marbofloxacin versus Ceftiofur Sodium to Treat Acute Interdigital Phlegmon in Dairy Cows.

The objective of the study was to compare the clinical efficacy of a single antimicrobial intravenous regional limb perfusion (IVRLP) with marbofloxacin versus ceftiofur sodium to treat naturally occurring interdigital phlegmon (IP) in dairy cows. The study had a randomized parallel-group design. Forty lactating Friesian cows clinically diagnosed with acute IP were enrolled, assigned to one of two treatment groups, and received a single IVRLP with the antimicrobial drug selected (M: 0.

Hidradenitis suppurativa in Black and White patients - a clinical study.

Objective: It is suggested that hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is more prevalent and causes greater morbidity in Black patients than in White. Clinical data are however lacking.

Patients And Methods: We therefore describe HS risk factors, disease severity and clinical phenotypes in the Blacks and Whites.

Zygomatic implant guided rehabilitation based on inverted support technique: a pilot study.

Objective: Zygomatic implant insertion surgery is a challenging operation. The primary aim of this pilot study was to assess the accuracy of EZgoma® "Inverted Support Technique" for the zygomatic implant-guided surgery. Secondly, any factors which may affect the surgical protocol results, such as implant-prosthetic virtual plan, surgical model matching, intra or post-operative complications, time rate between surgical procedure and prosthetic loading, zygomatic implant survival rate and implant success rate were analyzed.

Clinical and histopathological profile of oral cancer: a quadrennial analysis of Regional Cancer Centre of Odisha, India.

Objective: To contribute toward the identification of population-based clinical and histopathological profile of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), this study was undertaken at the Regional Cancer Centre of Odisha (AHRCC), India.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study included all patients diagnosed with OSCC registered at AHRCC, Odisha from 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2018. Demographic, clinical, and pathological data of each patient were retrieved from patient records.

Optical coherence tomography application for assessing variation in bone mineral content: a preclinical study.

Objective: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that produces cross-sectional images through biological tissues, allowing three-dimensional reconstruction and analysis. Aim was to evaluate if OCT may discriminate among tissues with different bone density and composition, by measuring the depth of light penetration in porcine and rat bone samples.

Materials And Methods: Two carpal bone samples (2 cm length) were harvested from the porcine forelimb and fixed overnight in 3.

3D Computed Tomography vs. 2D radiography: comparison of 3D direct anthropometry with 2D norm calculations and analysis of differences in soft tissue measurements.

Objective: The aim of this study was twofold: (1) to compare soft tissue measurements of the same distances obtained from 3D computed tomography reconstructions with 2D cephalometric radiograms, (2) to compare data from 3D measurements from direct anthropometry and 2D "norms" for the facial measurements.

Patients And Methods: A total of 40 Caucasian patients that had their CBCT scans for various dental and dentoskeletal reasons were enrolled in this study. All the patients had large field of view (from the forehead to the chin).

Use of adipose derived stem cells in Treacher Collins syndrome.

Objective: Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) is a rare congenital disorder of craniofacial development. TCS occurs with an incidence of 1:50,000, and more than 60% of TCS cases have no previous family history and arise as the result of de novo mutations. The high rate of de novo mutations, together with the extreme variability in the degree to which individuals can be affected, makes the provision of genetic counseling extremely complicated.

Wettability of mg-ha/Chitosan-based membrane surfaces: blood vs. autologous platelet liquid (APL).

Objective: The physical and physical chemistry is able to influence the interaction of the scaffolds and bone substitutes with the body fluid and blood. The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the wettability properties of an Mg-HA Chitosan-based Gel with blood vs. autologous platelet gel.

Rehabilitation of patients with thin ridges by conical expanders and immediate cone morse dental implant: a case report.

Background: Horizontal atrophic ridges need a regenerative procedure for implant positioning and fixed rehabilitation. Cone Morse taper implants are characterized by the intimate fitting of the prosthetic interface with the absence of microgaps and micromovements of the interfaces. The aim of this case report was to evaluate the clinical outcome of Cone Morse implant design in split crest augmentation treatment.

Use of electrical field for biofilm implant removal.

Objective: New methods for biofilm removal are being investigated. A recent new one involves the use of the electric field for biofilm removal. In particular, electrolytic cleaning works on the adhesion forces of the biofilm on the surfaces, with few studies showing promising results in decontamination and implant re-integration in the bone.

Mesh-tissue integration of synthetic and biologic meshes in wall surgery: brief state of art.

Many studies show that surgical hernia repair with the use of prosthetic meshes can result in pain, hernia recurrence, contraction and mesh rupture. Numerous experimental studies have been conducted to understand the effect of mesh stiffness, pore size and mesh patterns on mesh biocompatibility. The purpose of this mini review is to present an overview of the contracture, adhesion, tissue regrowth and histological response characteristics of permanent and absorbable mesh.

Tissue reconstruction of abdominal wall with butyric acid-based nets: preliminary in vitro test using tissue engineering strategies.

Objective: A hernia of the abdominal wall is an opening of the muscles in the abdominal wall, which is frequently treated via the application of a surgical mesh. The purpose of this research is to study how human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs) interact with Phasix™ Mesh, a commercially available mesh for hernia repair. Studying how cells derived from the abdominal region behave with Phasix™ Mesh is crucial to improve the state of the art of current surgery and achieve effective tissue restoration.

Last technological advancement in additive manufacturing for cardiovascular applications.

Additive manufacturing (AM) has increasing applications in medicine in recent times. This technology has emerged in cardiovascular medicine as an intelligent system for the improvement of medical devices, the preparation of patient-specific models, and the prototyping of grafts. This review traces the research and development in the production of surgical guides and synthetic grafts for cardiac and vascular applications over the last few years.

Solitary fibrous tumor of parotid gland: a case report and short review of literature.

Objective: This case report represents a solitary fibrous tumor, which is a very rare neoplasm in the parotid gland.

Case Presentation: 80-year-old Caucasian female patient with palpable, immobile, painless, slow growing, semi-rigid-elastic neoplasm in the left parotid gland, that was existing for four months. There were no signs of inflammation and facial paralysis.

Clinical outcomes of fully and partially threaded zygomatic implants in a cohort of patients with minimum 7.5-year follow-up.

Objective: The aim of this retrospective case series report was to evaluate the results of oral rehabilitation with extra-sinus zygomatic implant surgery with a minimum follow-up of 7.5 years.

Patients And Methods: A total of 35 patients with 87 zygomatic implants were included.

Custom made/patient specific alloplastic total temporomandibular joint replacement in immature patient: a case report and short review of literature.

Objective: Temporomandibular joint reconstructive surgery in a growing patient represents a challenging situation. Autogenous and alloplastic reconstructive options are being studied in literature; however, there are still some limitations. The objective of this case report is to evaluate a novel custom-made prosthetic system in a 12-year-old TMJ ankylosis patient.

Open reduction and internal fixation without rigid maxillomandibular fixation: evidence based or merely a surgical dictum? A comparative pilot study on 24 cases.

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the results and immediate postoperative complications following open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular fractures with or without postoperative maxillo-mandibular fixation MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study spanned over a period of 24 months, extending from October 2015 to October 2017. The study sample comprised 24 subjects between the age range of 18 to 65 years. They were randomly divided into two groups: Group A included subjects in whom open reduction and internal fixation was followed by maxilla-mandibular fixation for 15 days, and Group B subjects in whom only open reduction and internal fixation was done, followed by immediate mobilization.

Analysis and comparison of quality of life and patients' satisfaction between dental-skeletal dysmorphisms and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) patients following orthognathic surgery.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of orthognathic surgery on the patients' satisfaction and quality of life (QoL) in patients with dental skeletal dysmorphisms and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Subjects And Methods: Patients were grouped into two cohorts, patients with OSA (G1) and patients with dento-skeletal dysmorphisms (G2). SF-36 questionnaire was obtained from all subjects before interventions.

Oral rehabilitation of oncology patients with dental implants after reconstruction surgery with autogenous flaps.

Objective: Reconstruction after radical cancer surgery in terms of function and esthetics can be quite demanding. The aim of this study was to evaluate oral rehabilitation with autogenous flaps and dental implants for maxillofacial reconstruction in oncologic patients after implant insertions.

Materials And Methods: The study consisted of 19 patients diagnosed with either squamous cell carcinoma, fusocellular carcinoma, or mucoepidermoid carcinoma.

In vitro comparative study on the mechanical behavior of Zirconia and Polyetheretherketone in applied dental sciences.

Objective: Recently, Zirconia and polyaryletherketone (PEEK) have attracted increasing interest as reliable and safe materials in dental applications, mainly because of their good biomechanical characteristics. The aim of this study was to investigate the response to different loads by prosthetic frameworks for supported fixed partial dentures (FPDs), thus simulating osseointegrated implants.

Materials And Methods: The specimens were divided into two groups (n= 5 each).

Observational studies on the efficacy of carbamazepine and ascorbyl palmitate in managing trigeminal neuralgia.

Objective: Ascorbyl palmitate is a fat-soluble ester of vitamin C and is used as an antioxidant food additive. While literature reports that ascorbyl palmitate can prevent exacerbation of pain and improve the quality of life of patients suffering from pain, this is not yet supported by clinical trial data. Our study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of ascorbyl palmitate in managing trigeminal neuralgia.