Single Teeth and Partial Implant Rehabilitations Using Ultra-Hydrophilic Multi-Zone Anodized Surface Implants: A Retrospective Study with 1-Year Follow-Up.

: In the last decades, dental implant surfaces have been evolving to increase success and implant survival rates. More studies evaluating outcomes with implants with ultra-hydrophilic multi-zone anodized surfaces are necessary. The aim of this study is to evaluate the short-term outcome of implants of conical connection with anodized ultra-hydrophilic surfaces for support of single teeth and partial rehabilitations.

Five- and 18-Year Outcome of Two Cases with Full-Arch Rehabilitations Ad modum All-on-4 in the Presence of Challenging Conditions.

Placing implants in fresh postextraction sites is a borderline rehabilitation procedure. The purpose of this report is to describe the pre-, per-, and postoperative procedures for maintaining long-term stability of two full-arch rehabilitations through the All-on-4 protocol, performed in the presence of challenging conditions. Two patients were referred for full-arch rehabilitation with immediate function, with both patients presenting infection in the jaws: patient 1 with an implant (position #45) inserted in a cystic cavity; patient 2 with one implant (position #24) inserted transsinus after the removal of a cyst on the base of the maxillary sinus and another implant (position #15) inserted with a dehiscence.

Three-Year Outcome of Full-Arch Fixed Prosthetic Rehabilitation through the All-on-4 Concept Using Dynamic 3D Navigated Surgery (X-Guided™): A Retrospective Study.

: The insertion of dental implants using dynamic 3D navigated surgery while applying immediate function protocols for full-arch rehabilitations warrants further research. This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of All-on-4 rehabilitations using 3D Dynamic navigated surgery (X-Guide™). : This study included 10 patients (women: 7; men: 3; average age: 59.

All-on-4 Hybrid with Extra-Long Transnasal Implants: Descriptions of the Technique and Short-Term Outcomes in Three Cases.

: There is a need for alternative approaches to full-arch rehabilitation of atrophic maxillae. The aim of this short case series was to describe the technique and assess the short term-outcomes of atrophic maxillae rehabilitation using transnasal implants in conjunction with zygomatic implants. : Three female patients (average age: 62 years) presenting comorbidities and atrophic maxillae preventing the insertion of standard maxillary anchored implants received a full-arch fixed prosthesis supported by transnasal implants together with zygomatic implants, using the all-on-4 concept.

A New Full Digital Workflow for Fixed Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Full-Arch Edentulism Using the All-on-4 Concept.

(1) : Recent digital workflows are being developed for full-arch rehabilitations supported by implants with immediate function. The purpose of this case series is to describe a new digital workflow for the All-on-4 concept. (2) : The patients were rehabilitated using the All-on-4 concept with a digital workflow including computerized tomography scanning, intra-oral scanning, and CAD-CAM production of the temporary prosthesis, with the 3D printing of stackable guides (base guide, implant guide, and prosthetic guide).

Limosilactobacillus reuteri as an Adjuvant in the Treatment of Peri-implant Mucositis in Total Rehabilitation: An Exploratory Study.

Objectives:  Mechanical debridement is the traditional method for the treatment of peri-implant mucositis (P-im) and its success depends on the patient's correct oral hygiene. It is believed that probiotics may help by their ability to modulate the oral biofilm, resulting in anti-inflammatory and antibacterial plaque action. The aim of this study was to evaluate the adjuvant effect of the probiotic (LR) in the mechanical treatment of P-im.

Partial Implant Rehabilitations in the Posterior Regions of the Jaws Supported by Short Dental Implants (7.0 mm): A 7-Year Clinical and 5-Year Radiographical Prospective Study.

: Short implants have been used in the restoration of edentulous jaws in the past several years. However, some studies have suggested that short implants are less successful than standard implants. The aim of this study is to investigate the outcome of short implants placed in the posterior maxilla or mandible following one-stage or immediate-function protocols with a follow-up of 7 years (clinically) and 5 years (radiographically).

The All-on-4 Concept Using Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)-Acrylic Resin Prostheses: Follow-Up Results of the Development Group at 5 Years and the Routine Group at One Year.

Background: It is necessary to investigate the application of polymer materials in implant dentistry. The aim of this study was to examine the outcome of full-arch polyetheretherketone (PEEK)-acrylic resin implant-supported prostheses.

Methods: Seventy-six patients were rehabilitated consecutively with 100 full-arch implant-supported prostheses of PEEK-acrylic resin (a development group (DG): 37 patients with 5 years of follow-up; a routine group (RG): 39 patients with 1 year of follow-up).

Association of Herpesvirus and Periodontitis: A Clinical and Laboratorial Case-Control Study.

Objectives:  A significant influence of the Herpesviridae family in the progression of periodontal disease has been suggested. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential association of four Herpesviruses (HSV-1, HSV-2, cytomegalovirus [CMV], and Epstein-Barr virus [EBV]) with periodontal disease using a qualitative test for evaluating the presence or absence of viral DNA in crevicular fluid samples of both healthy periodontal patients and periodontal compromised patients.

Materials And Methods:  A case-control study was conducted in 100 participants at a university clinic.

Long-Term Outcome of Dental Implants in Immediate Function Inserted on Autogenous Grafted Bone.

Background: There is a need for long-term evidence of immediate function dental implants inserted in grafted bone. The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the outcome of full-arch rehabilitations supported by implants in grafted bone. Methods: Thirty-six patients (women: 24; men: 12; average age: 53.

The 10 Year Outcomes of Implants Inserted with Dehiscence or Fenestrations in the Rehabilitation of Completely Edentulous Jaws with the All-on-4 Concept.

Background: There is a need for a long-term evidence of implants placed in challenging conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate the outcome of full-arch rehabilitations with the All-on-4 concept for implants inserted with dehiscence or fenestrations.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 123 patients (dehiscence, = 87 patients; fenestrations, = 28 patients; both conditions, = 8 patients), with a total of 192 implants in immediate function presenting dehiscence ( = 150), fenestrations ( = 40), or both conditions ( = 2).

Ten-year follow-up of full-arch rehabilitations supported by implants in immediate function with nasal and full-length palatine bicortical anchorage on the anterior maxilla.

Purpose: To evaluate the immediate function of anterior maxillary implants.

Methods: One hundred nine patients (42 males and 67 females; average age 55.2 years; range 38-81 years) were followed for 10 years.

Impact of Mechanical Complications on Success of Dental Implant Treatments: A Case-Control Study.

Objective:  This study aimed to investigate the impact of mechanical complications on outcome measures for implant dentistry.

Materials And Methods:  This case-control study included 282 patients with mechanical complications occurring in fixed prosthetic rehabilitation supported by immediate function implants with external connection (cases) and 282 individuals without mechanical complications (control). Pairing was performed for sex, age (range = 3 years), and follow-up months (range = 11 months).

Zygomatic Implants Placed in Immediate Function through Extra-Maxillary Surgical Technique and 45 to 60 Degrees Angulated Abutments for Full-Arch Rehabilitation of Extremely Atrophic Maxillae: Short-Term Outcome of a Retrospective Cohort.

The use of new devices for the rehabilitation of the severely atrophic maxillae needs validation. We aimed to report the short-term outcome of severely atrophic jaws rehabilitated with zygomatic implants with no implant head angulation placed extramaxillary in conjunction with standard implants. Forty-four patients were consecutively included with 77 zygomatic implants (31 abutments of 45 degrees and 46 abutments of 60 degrees) and 115 standard implants.

Influence of Smoking Habits on the Prevalence of Dental Caries: A Register-Based Cohort Study.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of smoking habit on the prevalence of dental caries lesions in a follow-up study.

Materials And Methods: A total of 3,675 patients (2,186 females and 1,489 males) with an average age of 51.4 years were included.

Hybrid Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)-Acrylic Resin Prostheses and the All-on-4 Concept: A Full-Arch Implant-Supported Fixed Solution with 3 Years of Follow-Up.

Background: The aim of this three-year prospective study was to examine the outcome of a solution for full-arch rehabilitation through a fixed implant-supported hybrid prosthesis (polyetheretherketone (PEEK)-acrylic resin) used in conjunction with the All-on-4 concept.

Methods: Thirty-seven patients (29 females, 8 males), with an age range of 38 to 78 years (average: 59.8 years) were rehabilitated with 49 full-arch implant-supported prostheses (12 maxillary rehabilitations, 13 mandibular rehabilitations and 12 bimaxillary rehabilitations).

Extraction of Maxillary Impacted Teeth with Simultaneous Immediate Full Mouth Loading Using Long Implant: A Case Report.

Here, we describe the provision of an implant-supported prosthesis in a patient with impacted teeth in the maxilla, which complicated implant placement and necessitated utilization of the extraction sockets of previously impacted teeth and residual submerged roots. The patient was a 63-year-old man who visited our clinic with the chief complaint of difficulty in mastication. Numerous residual roots were observed in the maxilla, and radiographic imaging revealed that the residual roots of teeth #13 and #16 were fully impacted.

Science, Innovation and Education as Pillars of High-Quality Implant Dentistry: Overcoming Challenges through Innovation Dictates Trends.

The evolution of implant dentistry since the discovery of the osseointegration concept has been remarkable [...

The Workflow of a New Dynamic Navigation System for the Insertion of Dental Implants in the Rehabilitation of Edentulous Jaws: Report of Two Cases.

Background: This case series describes the surgical workflow during maxillary full-arch rehabilitations in two patients through the All-on-4 concept (standard and hybrid) assisted by DTX Studio Implant Software planning and X-Guide Navigation.

Results: The X-Guide Navigation enabled the drills and implants to be positioned and oriented precisely, allowing the implants to be positioned favorably under the surgical and prosthetic points of view through the avoidance of damage to the maxillary sinus and nasal cavity. Dynamic navigation-assisted surgery provided advantages, including the possibility to modify the implants' system, length, or location perioperatively.

Innovative Trends in Implant Dentistry Training and Education: A Narrative Review.

Background: The field of implant dentistry education is rapidly evolving as new technologies permit innovative methods to teach the fundamentals of implant dentistry.

Methods: Literature from the fields of active learning, blended learning, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, haptics, and mixed reality were reviewed and combined with the experience and opinions of expert authors. Both positive and negative aspects of the learning methods are presented.

miR-155 promotes macrophage pyroptosis induced by Porphyromonas gingivalis through regulating the NLRP3 inflammasome.

Objective: The aim of this study is to detect pyroptosis in macrophages stimulated with Porphyromonas gingivalis and elucidate the mechanism by which P. gingivalis induces pyroptosis in macrophages.

Methods: The immortalized human monocyte cell line U937 was stimulated with P.

A Prognostic Model for the Outcome of Nobel Biocare Dental Implants with Peri-Implant Disease after One Year.

Background: This investigation, based on a 1-year retrospective cohort study, aimed to estimate and validate a prognostic model for ailing and failing implants due to peri-implant disease.

Methods: A total of 240 patients (male: 97; female: 143; average age of 57.3 years) with at least one ailing or failing implant were included: 120 patients for model derivation and 120 patients for model validation.

The All-on-4 treatment concept for the rehabilitation of the completely edentulous mandible: A longitudinal study with 10 to 18 years of follow-up.

Background: There is a need for studies evaluating the long term outcomes of the All-on-4 treatment concept.

Purpose: To evaluate the long term clinical and radiographic outcomes of the All-on-4 treatment concept in the mandible.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective longitudinal case series study included 471 patients (women: 286, men: 185, average age = 57.

The All-on-4 concept for full-arch rehabilitation of the edentulous maxillae: A longitudinal study with 5-13 years of follow-up.

Background: Full-arch immediate function protocols such as the All-on-4 concept need long-term validation.

Purpose: To report the 5-13 year outcomes of the All-on-4 treatment concept for the rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective case series study involved 1072 patients (4288 maxillary implants) rehabilitated through the All-on-4 treatment concept.