Guided bone regeneration-associated tissue swelling: A digital three-dimensional assessment.

Statement Of Problem: Postoperative swelling following guided bone regeneration (GBR) may affect the dimensions of interim restorations and/or delivery timing. However, quantitative assessment of post-GBR swelling or its evaluation for possible impact on regenerative outcomes is lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this prospective clinical study was to quantify post-GBR swelling and correlate it with clinical parameters and outcomes.

Patient-reported outcomes following guided bone regeneration: Correlation with clinical parameters.

Objectives: Postoperative oral health-related quality of life is procedure-dependent and may vary during early healing. There is scarce evidence on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) after extraction and guided bone regeneration (GBR) or on the clinical parameters influencing PROMs. This prospective observational study aimed to evaluate PROMs during the first 2 weeks following extraction and GBR and correlate them with clinical parameters.

Intra-marrow penetrations and root coverage outcomes: a systematic review.

Background: Intra-marrow penetrations (IMPs) have been performed during guided tissue regeneration (GTR) procedures with reported clinical benefits. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the use and effect of IMPs during root coverage procedures.

Method: A broad search for human and animal studies was performed on PubMed, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials and Web of Science, following a registered review protocol (PROSPERO).

Post-surgical emergency after-hours calls: Prevalence, concerns, and management.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence, nature, and management of post-surgical emergency after-hours calls in a dental school setting with predoctoral students, graduate students/residents, and faculty providers.

Methods: A patient chart review (March 2018-February 2020) for post-surgical calls through the emergency after-hours pager system was conducted at the Marquette University School of Dentistry. The total number of surgical procedures, procedure type, the timing of call, operator experience, concern, and recommendation given during the call were documented.

Sublingual emphysema following alveoloplasty: A case report.

Various cases of introduction of air into soft tissues have been reported in the dental literature. Here, we report a rare case of localized sublingual emphysema after alveoloplasty. There was no facial involvement.

Bone grafting history affects soft tissue healing following implant placement.

Background: This study aimed to determine and compare soft tissue healing outcomes following implant placement in grafted (GG) and non-grafted bone (NGG).

Methods: Patients receiving single implant in a tooth-bound maxillary non-molar site were recruited. Clinical healing was documented.