Publications by authors named "V Beltran"
Simultaneous Osseo- and Odontointegration of Titanium Implants: Description of Two Cases in Human and Animal Models and Review of Their Experimental and Clinical Implications.
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November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Two cases are discussed where titanium implants successfully integrated with calcified bone and dental tissue, along with a review of relevant literature on this topic.
- One case involved a titanium implant extracted from a human patient which showed both dental and bone tissue integration, while another case in an animal model demonstrated simultaneous osseointegration and new dental tissue formation.
- The literature suggests that dental implants can be inserted into areas with impacted teeth as a less invasive treatment, leading to successful integration without needing to extract the teeth, but challenges remain in maintaining the periodontal tissue long-term and ensuring proper functional properties.
: The extraction of impacted mandibular third molars (M3Ms) carries significant risks, especially regarding the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN). This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a 3D-planned inward fragmentation technique (3Dp-IFT) to improve surgical outcomes, reduce complications, and preserve bone structure in cases involving complex M3M impactions. : Twenty-three patients aged between 18 and 36 years requiring M3M removal were included.
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- The study investigates how missing appointments for clubfoot treatment relates to transportation issues and socioeconomic factors, particularly using the child opportunity index (COI).
- Researchers surveyed 99 caregivers and found that longer travel times and reliance on public transportation were linked to higher rates of missed visits, especially among those with lower incomes and COI scores.
- The findings suggest that transportation challenges contribute to missed healthcare appointments, highlighting the need for solutions to address these social disadvantages.
Background And Aims: Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) studies have previously demonstrated a prospective influence of craving on substance use in the following hours. Conceptualizing substance use as a dynamic system of causal elements could provide valuable insights into the interaction of craving with other symptoms in the process of relapse. The aim of this study was to improve the understanding of these daily life dynamic inter-relationships by applying dynamic networks analyses to EMA data sets.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Comprehensive computerized gait analysis (CGA) alters orthopedic surgical plans and improves outcomes. Despite these documented benefits, CGA is not widely available to all patients who could be helped by it.
Research Question: Do social determinants of health impact access to CGA?
Methods: Retrospective review of patients seen for CGA from 2021 to 2022.