Identification of the Incisive Branch of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve of Edentulous Mandibles Using Cone-Beam Computerized Tomography.

This study explored the average length of the incisive branch (IB) of the inferior alveolar nerve on cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) with regard to patient demographics in patients with edentulous mandibles. CBCT was used in a retrospective study of edentulous mandibles to assess the presence and anatomical variation for the IB. Three independent observers measured bilateral IB lengths.

Identification of the Incisive Branch of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve of Edentulous Mandibles Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography.

This study explored the average length of the incisive branch of the inferior alveolar nerve on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) regarding patient demographics in patients with edentulous mandibles. CBCT was utilized in a retrospective study of edentulous mandibles to assess the presence and anatomical variation for the incisive branch (IB). Three independent observers measured bilateral IB lengths.

The Relationship of Low-Serum Vitamin D and Early Dental Implant Failure.

The study is aimed to assess the effects of serum vitamin D levels and their relationship to early dental implant failures. A total of 174 implants in 109 patients were placed and serum vitamin D levels were noted on the day of implant placement. Implants were followed up until restoration, approximately 3-6 months later, and any implant failure was reported based on 50% or more bone loss or implant mobility.

Diagnosing Oral Granulomatous Lesions: A Case Report.

The diagnosis of oral granulomatous lesions raises many challenges for the clinician. This article, which includes a case report, describes a process to formulate differential diagnoses by identifying distinguishing characteristics of an entity and applying that information to attain understanding of the ongoing pathophysiological process. Relevant clinical, radiographic, and histologic findings of common disease entities that can mimic clinical and radiographic presentation of this case are discussed to aid dental clinicians in identifying and diagnosing similar lesions in their practice.

Flap versus flapless alveolar ridge preservation: A clinical and histological single-blinded, randomized controlled trial.

Background: The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to compare a flapless technique of alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) to a flap technique to determine if preserving the periosteal blood supply would limit loss of crestal ridge width and height.

Methods: Twenty-four patients were randomly assigned to receive ARP using either a flapless or flap technique. Sockets were grafted with demineralized bone matrix and mineralized particulate allograft then covered with a barrier in both groups.