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Block MS. Transitioning From Teeth to Implants: A Narrative Review. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 82:468-477. [PMID: 38336353 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2024.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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PURPOSE Patients may need removal of their teeth with placement of implants for rehabilitation. The clinical problem is the status of the remaining teeth and how this affects the timing for implant placement and the method for provisionalization. The importance of this review is to document the different strategies including sequential tooth removal and grafting and the use of teeth to provide a fixed provisional rather than a removable provisional, to provide surgeons with a reference to maintain patient function during their rehabilitation. METHODS Pubmed.gov was the information source. Years reviewed included 1990 to 2022. Inclusion criteria included only articles in peer-reviewed journals. Variables evaluated included the success for placing implants immediately into extraction sites, and the methods to transition between steps in their rehabilitation. Data collected were results of systematic reviews and independent clinical series, as well as case reports of prosthetic methods for transitioning. RESULTS The search used terms which included implants in extraction sites (n = 205) and transitioning teeth to implants (n = 153). Twenty-one articles were reviewed involving extraction sites and 19 articles reviewed concerning transitioning from teeth to implants. The placement of implants immediately into excretion sites did have a relative risk for failure compared to implant placement in healed sites. The use of non-restorable teeth to support a fixed provisional prosthesis was successful; however, variability in reporting prevented a statistical analysis. CONCLUSION The surgeon needs to utilize teeth to provide support during treatment phases in order to provide the patient with a fixed provisional prosthesis to allow for implant integration and to provide time for graft healing. Specific methods used for transitioning do not have a significant evidence base to recommend one method but routine prosthetic techniques have been used and are reported in case reports.
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- Michael S Block
- Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, LSU School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA; Private Practice, Metairie, LA.
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Shrivastava R, Luxenberg R, Sutton E, Emami E. Patients experience and satisfaction with immediate loading of implant-supported overdentures - A qualitative study. J Dent 2023; 137:104644. [PMID: 37527728 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore the perspectives and experiences of edentate individuals in regard to the immediate-loading protocol of an implant-supported overdenture. METHODS A qualitative approach and interpretive description methodology was used. Seventeen edentate individuals (mean age: 61.9 ± 6.6 years) who received implant-supported overdentures through an immediate-loading protocol participated. Audio-recorded, semi-structured, in-depth interviews, each with a 60-90-minute duration, were conducted by two trained interviewers. The interview guide was developed based on Perneger's Detailed Model. Qualitative data were analyzed using a thematic approach including interview debriefing, transcript coding, data display, inductive thematic analysis, and interpretation. RESULTS Three main themes emerged from the interviews: patient awareness and engagement with treatment, experience-shaped expectations, and immediate gratification. All patients expressed satisfaction with the treatment. Providing detailed information, good communication, and accessibility of the dental care provider had a significant impact on patient satisfaction with prosthetic care. Patients highlighted that the high cost of implant therapy was the major barrier to receiving this treatment in the private sector and perceived dental insurance coverage as a facilitator of this process. CONCLUSIONS Study findings conclude that patient awareness about immediate-loading protocol improved their treatment engagement, and patient satisfaction with the treatment outcomes was higher than anticipated. The satisfaction was primarily related to prosthesis stability, receiving the prosthesis the same day, and low cost of treatment. Patients' positive experience and satisfaction with the immediate-loading protocol indicate that this treatment modality should be considered in treatment planning for edentate individuals. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The perceptions and experiences of edentulous patients gathered in this study highlight their satisfaction with immediate loading for implant-supported overdentures. This therapeutic modality can be considered a viable option in treatment planning for edentulous individuals.
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- Richa Shrivastava
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Montreal, 2900 Boulevard Edouard-Montpetit, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Montreal, 2900 Boulevard Edouard-Montpetit, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Montreal, 2900 Boulevard Edouard-Montpetit, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, 2001 McGill College Avenue, Suite 500, Montreal QC H3A 1G1, Canada.
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Čandrlić M, Tomas M, Matijević M, Kačarević ŽP, Bićanić M, Udiljak Ž, Butorac Prpić I, Miškulin I, Čandrlić S, Včev A. Regeneration of Buccal Wall Defects after Tooth Extraction with Biphasic Calcium Phosphate in Injectable Form vs. Bovine Xenograft: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:223. [PMID: 37754343 PMCID: PMC10528832 DOI: 10.3390/dj11090223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Bone healing after tooth extraction may be affected by defects of the alveolus buccal wall, such as fenestrations and dehiscences. Therefore, to minimize dimensional changes it is advisable to perform alveolar ridge preservation after tooth extractions. Different biomaterials are used for this purpose. The aim of this study was to investigate the qualitative and quantitative histological changes in human biopsies taken after 6 months of healing of extraction sockets with buccal wall defects. For this purpose, the defects of 36 patients (18 per group) were treated with injectable biphasic calcium phosphate (I-BCP) or bovine xenograft (BX) after extraction. After six months of healing, biopsies were taken and proceeded to the histology laboratory. No evidence of an inflammatory response of the tissue was observed in the biopsies of either group, and the newly formed bone (NB) was in close contact with the remaining biomaterial (BM). The histomorphometric results showed that there was no statistically significant difference between the groups in the mean percentage of NB (p = 0.854), BM (p = 0.129), and soft tissue (p = 0.094). To conclude, both biomaterials exhibited osteoconductivity and biocompatibility and achieved satisfactory bone regeneration of buccal wall defects after tooth extraction.
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- Marija Čandrlić
- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia; (M.Č.); (M.T.); (M.B.); (Ž.U.); (I.B.P.)
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia; (M.Č.); (M.T.); (M.B.); (Ž.U.); (I.B.P.)
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- Community Healthcare Center of Osijek-Baranja County, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia;
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology, Embriology, Pathology Anatomy and Pathology Histology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia;
- Botiss Biomaterials GmbH, 15806 Zossen, Germany
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia; (M.Č.); (M.T.); (M.B.); (Ž.U.); (I.B.P.)
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia; (M.Č.); (M.T.); (M.B.); (Ž.U.); (I.B.P.)
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia; (M.Č.); (M.T.); (M.B.); (Ž.U.); (I.B.P.)
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia;
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Areas, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia;
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia
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Cheng CD, Tsai YWC, Cheng WC, Lin FG, Weng PW, Chen YW, Huang RY, Chen WL, Shieh YS, Sung CE. The referral pattern and treatment modality for peri-implant disease between periodontists and non-periodontist dentists. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:427. [PMID: 37370067 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03135-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study is to investigate the referral pattern and treatment modality of dentists in the management of peri-implant diseases between periodontists and non-periodontist dentists (NPDs). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 167 validated questionnaires were obtained from periodontists and NPDs, who had experience of placing implants for at least one year. Question I to IV asked how the dentist would respond if a patient came for treatment of their peri-implant diseases with four different scenarios according to resource of patient and disease severity. For each Scenario, dentists also replied which treatment procedures they would use if they decide to treat the patient. RESULTS Periodontal training, resource of patient, and disease severity were shown to significantly influence the referral pattern and treatment modality in the management of peri-implant disease (p < 0.05). Periodontists were more likely to use variable treatment procedures, including occlusal adjustment (OR = 2.283, p < 0.01), oral hygiene instruction (OR = 3.751, p < 0.001), topical antiseptic agent (OR = 2.491, p < 0.005), non-surgical mechanical therapy (OR = 2.689, p < 0.001), surgical therapy (OR = 2.009, p < 0.01), and remove implant (OR = 3.486, p < 0.001) to treat peri-implant diseases, compared to NPDs. CONCLUSION The periodontal specialty training, resource of patient, and disease severity significantly influenced the referral pattern and treatment modality of dentist treating an implant diagnosed with peri-implant disease. This study also highlighted the importance of educating basic periodontal and peri-implant disease-related knowledge to all dentists regularly performing dental implant treatments. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Peri-implant diseases are highly prevalent among patients with dental implants. Periodontal specialty training could enhance using variable treatment procedures to treat peri-implant diseases for dentists.
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- Chia-Dan Cheng
- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Section 2, Chang-Gong Rd, Nei-Hu District, 114, No. 325, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Section 2, Chang-Gong Rd, Nei-Hu District, 114, No. 325, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Section 2, Chang-Gong Rd, Nei-Hu District, 114, No. 325, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Optometry, Asia University, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Section 2, Chang-Gong Rd, Nei-Hu District, 114, No. 325, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Section 2, Chang-Gong Rd, Nei-Hu District, 114, No. 325, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Section 2, Chang-Gong Rd, Nei-Hu District, 114, No. 325, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Malmqvist S, Erdenborg J, Johannsen G, Johannsen A. Patient's experiences of dental implants, peri-implantitis and its treatment-A qualitative interview study. Int J Dent Hyg 2023. [PMID: 37093891 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to explore peri-implantitis patients' sensations, expectations, and experiences of dental implants, the disease, as well as undergoing treatment with laser or mucosal flap surgery. METHODS Interviews were conducted with 18 patients who had been referred for treatment of peri-implantitis at a specialist clinic. The participants underwent either laser treatment or mucosal flap surgery of affected implants. Qualitative content analysis was used for processing the transcribed interviews with coding in categories and subcategories. RESULTS The analysis of the interviews was presented in a narrative way to display the variety of experiences in this patient group. Losing teeth was perceived as frustrating and negatively impacted their quality of life; however, receiving dental implants improved some aspects of the patients' lives. While some have symptoms, others did not seem to notice the incidence and development of peri-implantitis. Local anaesthesia was the worst part of both treatments and both modalities yielded only minor discomforts. CONCLUSION There were a variety of positive and negative sensations and experiences perceived by patients with dental implants as a consequence of peri-implantitis, including a negative impact on quality of life. These findings emphasize the importance of thoroughly informing the potential and established dental implant patients of the risk of developing disease and its impact. The treatment of peri-implantitis created in general only slight discomfort for the patient.
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- Sebastian Malmqvist
- Division of Oral Diseases, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Division of Oral Diseases, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Division of Oral Diseases, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
- Praktikertjänst AB, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Oral Diseases, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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Hwang G. In it together: Candida-bacterial oral biofilms and therapeutic strategies. Environ Microbiol Rep 2022; 14:183-196. [PMID: 35218311 PMCID: PMC8957517 DOI: 10.1111/1758-2229.13053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Under natural environmental settings or in the human body, the majority of microorganisms exist in complex polymicrobial biofilms adhered to abiotic and biotic surfaces. These microorganisms exhibit symbiotic, mutualistic, synergistic, or antagonistic relationships with other species during biofilm colonization and development. These polymicrobial interactions are heterogeneous, complex and hard to control, thereby often yielding worse outcomes than monospecies infections. Concerning fungi, Candida spp., in particular, Candida albicans is often detected with various bacterial species in oral biofilms. These Candida-bacterial interactions may induce the transition of C. albicans from commensal to pathobiont or dysbiotic organism. Consequently, Candida-bacterial interactions are largely associated with various oral diseases, including dental caries, denture stomatitis, periodontitis, peri-implantitis, and oral cancer. Given the severity of oral diseases caused by cross-kingdom consortia that develop hard-to-remove and highly drug-resistant biofilms, fundamental research is warranted to strategically develop cost-effective and safe therapies to prevent and treat cross-kingdom interactions and subsequent biofilm development. While studies have shed some light, targeting fungal-involved polymicrobial biofilms has been limited. This mini-review outlines the key features of Candida-bacterial interactions and their impact on various oral diseases. In addition, current knowledge on therapeutic strategies to target Candida-bacterial polymicrobial biofilms is discussed.
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- Geelsu Hwang
- Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Corresponding Author: Geelsu Hwang,
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Balci Yuce H, Taşdemir Z. Comparison of two different augmentation techniques. Anadolu Kliniği Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi. [DOI: 10.21673/anadoluklin.1034650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Sermsiripoca K, Pisarnturakit PP, Mattheos N, Pimkhaokham A, Subbalekha K. Comparing pre- and post-treatment patients' perceptions on dental implant therapy. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2021; 23:769-778. [PMID: 34346146 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Appropriate patients' perceptions as one of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), are shown to be critical for the sustainable success of implant therapy, little is known however of how they prospectively evolve throughout the treatment process. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to prospectively assess patients' perceptions before and after treatment with dental implants and to identify the impact of patients' characteristics on their perceptions. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients' perceptions on implant therapy were prospectively assessed by means of purpose-made questionnaire, rating the extent of agreement/disagreement with a set of statements on a visual analog scale. The questionnaire was collected before initial consultation with the implant dentist and post-treatment at least 1 month after prosthetic loading of the implant. Changes in patients' perceptions were analyzed with the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. RESULTS Pretreatment questionnaire was collected from 359 patients. While 245 of them proceeded with implant therapy, 145 received final restoration within the timeframe of the study and completed the post-treatment questionnaires between 1 and 6 months after prosthesis delivery. The most common source of information was dental professions (72.4%). Although patients' perceptions were more realistic at post-treatment, few improper perceptions persisted as only 51% of patients agreed with the statement "There is a chance of dental implant failure," 28% agreed with the statement "Dental implants last longer than natural teeth," and higher percentage of patients agreed with "Dental implant therapy is appropriate for all patients." CONCLUSIONS Although patients appear to harbor more realistic perceptions of implant therapy, certain improper perceptions still persist at post-treatment. The design of appropriate patient educational program might be essential to correct misperceptions that might affect long term success of implant therapy. This study had been registered on Thai Clinical Trials Registry (TCTR) with the TCTR identification number: TCTR20181101001.
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- Khunsiri Sermsiripoca
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Afrashtehfar KI, Bryant SR. Understanding the Lived Experience of North American Dental Patients With a Single-Tooth Implant in the Upper Front Region of the Mouth: Protocol for a Qualitative Study. JMIR Res Protoc 2021; 10:e25767. [PMID: 33886491 PMCID: PMC8277304 DOI: 10.2196/25767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Assessment of the subjective experiences of individuals with maxillary anterior (ie, the upper front region of the mouth) single-tooth implants is limited mainly to quantitative measurements of satisfaction with appearance. Interestingly, there is unexplained variability in the relationship between satisfaction and appearance. OBJECTIVE This qualitative study protocol aims to explore and better understand the satisfaction with appearance and function in a Canadian population with maxillary anterior single-tooth implants treated at a postgraduate university clinic. Thus, we aim to obtain diversity among participants relating to the identification of esthetically pleasing and displeasing cases from a clinician perspective. METHODS A qualitative research design using interpretative phenomenology analysis (IPA) will provide an adaptable inductive research approach. The participants will be recruited, and consent documents, photographs, digital intraoral scans, and self-administered questionnaire responses will be obtained from them. The transcribed verbatim data from audio-recorded, in-depth, semistructured, one-to-one interviews of the participants will be managed, coded, and analyzed thematically with computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software. The IPA will consider the COnsolidated criteria for REporting Qualitative (COREQ) guidelines when applicable. RESULTS For the qualitative interview, we plan to include at least eight patients to conduct up to 1.5 hours of open-ended interviews with each participant aided by an interview guide. Ethical approval was granted by the University of British Columbia Behavioral Research Ethics Board (H19-00107) in May 2019. Two American dental foundations funded this study. CONCLUSIONS The analysis in this study will elucidate the aspects (including their value) that influence participant satisfaction at different dental implant treatment stages. This will be the first qualitative study on this group of the population to explore and obtain a better understanding of their satisfaction with appearance and function, as well as any other patient-reported outcome measures that could be identified. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/25767.
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- Kelvin Ian Afrashtehfar
- Division of Restorative Dental Sciences, Clinical Sciences Department, Ajman University, Ajman City, United Arab Emirates.,Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Berne, Switzerland.,Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.,Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Berne, Switzerland
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Division of Prosthodontics and Dental Geriatrics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Jayachandran S, Hill K, Walmsley AD. A critical review of qualitative research publications in dental implants from 2006 to 2020. Clin Oral Implants Res 2021; 32:659-671. [PMID: 33715249 DOI: 10.1111/clr.13743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This critical review is aimed to investigate the current status of qualitative research in dental implant research and to explore the quality of available information. MATERIAL AND METHODS A systematic search was done on the journal databases to identify dental implant research articles that used qualitative methodology during 2006 and 2020. The resulting articles were appraised against the checklist offered by the Critical Appraisal Skills programme (CASP) tool. Also, the theories evolved from the research were reviewed to understand the value of this methodology in dental implant research. RESULTS Twenty-five (25) articles out of the 8,421 original results were identified as using qualitative methodology. The researchers have sought to identify the views of patients about tooth loss, dental implants, and the information they receive from dental professionals, and views of the dentists about dental implant practice. The review found that there were few inconsistencies in the quality of such research especially the qualitative data analysis. CONCLUSIONS The quantity of qualitative research in dental implants remains low; however, the quality has improved in the past two decades. Despite these improvements, there is still a lack of research in understanding both patients' and dentists' views on dental implant procedures and management.
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- The School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Hwang G, Blatz MB, Wolff MS, Steier L. Diagnosis of Biofilm-Associated Peri-Implant Disease Using a Fluorescence-Based Approach. Dent J (Basel) 2021; 9:dj9030024. [PMID: 33673438 PMCID: PMC7996852 DOI: 10.3390/dj9030024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Dental implants have become a routine component of daily dental practice and the demand for dental implants is expected to increase significantly in the future. Despite the high success rates of dental implants, failures do occur, resulting in discomfort, rampant destruction of the oral health, or painful and costly surgical replacement of a failed implant. Peri-implant diseases are inflammatory conditions affecting the soft/hard tissues surrounding a functional dental implant. Plenty of experimental evidence indicates that the accumulation of dental plaque at the soft tissue-implant interface and the subsequent local inflammatory response seems to be key in the pathogenesis of the peri-implant mucositis. Such peri-implant-soft tissue interface is less effective than natural teeth in resisting bacterial invasion, enhancing vulnerability to subsequent peri-implant disease. Furthermore, in certain individuals, it will progress to peri-implantitis, resulting in alveolar bone loss and implant failure. Although early diagnosis and accurate identification of risk factors are extremely important to effectively prevent peri-implant diseases, current systematic reviews revealed that a uniform classification and diagnostic methodology for peri-implantitis are lacking. Recent progress on fluorescence-based technology enabled rapid diagnosis of the disease and effective removal of plaques. Here, we briefly review biofilm-associated peri-implant diseases and propose a fluorescence-based approach for more accurate and objective diagnoses. A fluorescence-based diagnosis tool through headlights combined with special-filtered dental loupes may serve as a hands-free solution for both precise diagnosis and effective removal of plaque-biofilms.
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- Geelsu Hwang
- Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; (G.H.); (M.B.B.); (M.S.W.)
- Center for Innovation and Precision Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; (G.H.); (M.B.B.); (M.S.W.)
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; (G.H.); (M.B.B.); (M.S.W.)
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; (G.H.); (M.B.B.); (M.S.W.)
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Afrashtehfar KI, Assery MKA, Bryant SR. Aesthetic Parameters and Patient-Perspective Assessment Tools for Maxillary Anterior Single Implants. Int J Dent 2021; 2021:6684028. [PMID: 33708255 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6684028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background This review aimed to concisely describe the current aesthetic objective indices for a single-implant maxillary anterior crown. The secondary aim was to propose introducing a unified, standardized questionnaire for adequately collecting patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in implant dentistry. Materials and Methods A literature review was conducted using both EMBASE/Ovid and MEDLINE/PubMed databases by combining keywords and Emtree/Mesh terms related to “Esthetics,” “Self-Assessment or Surveys and Questionnaires,” and “Single-Tooth Dental Implants.” Results The most meaningful aesthetic objective indices for single implants in the literature are the Pink Esthetic Score (PES), the Papilla Presence Index (PPI), Peri‐Implant and Crown Index (PICI), PES/White Esthetic Score (PES/WES), the Implant Crown Aesthetic Index (ICAI), and a modified version of the ICAI (mod-ICAI) index. Clearly, PES/WES is still the most widely accepted tool. It is encouraging to observe that there is an increasing tendency in recent years to report PROMs more frequently in the implant dentistry literature. We proposed the implementation of a unified, standardized questionnaire using a self-administered visual analogue scale (VAS) scoring system, which evaluates overall satisfaction, comfort, tooth appearance, gingival appearance, function, and hygiene complexity. This tool should be validated in the oral implantology research context for its regular implementation or further development. Conclusions Conducting qualitative studies among dental implant patients who received few implants or single-tooth implant reconstructions in the aesthetic zone may help dental researchers understand better how to efficiently develop and validate a quantitative instrument. This standard tool would reduce heterogeneity bias by providing comparable data between studies.
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Van Doorne L, Fonteyne E, Matthys C, Bronkhorst E, Meijer G, De Bruyn H. "Longitudinal Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in maxillary mini dental implant overdentures after 3 years in function". Clin Oral Implants Res 2020; 32:23-36. [PMID: 33043547 DOI: 10.1111/clr.13677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Longitudinal evaluation of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) during treatment of flaplessly placed, one-piece mini-dental-implants (MDIs) for maxillary overdentures is rarely investigated, nor is the impact of MDI failures. MATERIAL AND METHODS This multicenter prospective cohort study evaluated the 3-year outcome of 5-6 MDIs in the edentulous maxilla in patients above 50 years with dentate mandible. Provisional dentures were provided before final prosthetic connection was established at 6 months. Postoperative discomfort was assessed using a visual analogue score (VAS). OHRQoL was investigated using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP)-14 at baseline (preoperatively), postoperatively, post-prosthetic connection and after 3 years in function. RESULTS 164 (78.4%) of the 204 placed MDIs were still in situ after 3 years, in 29/31 patients. Two patients lost 5/6 MDIs resulting in two prosthetic failures (6.45%). With regard to pain, a score of 4.1/10 (SD 2.8) was recorded on day 1, and 1.1/10 (SD 1.7) on day 7. A decrease in total OHIP-14 scores was observed postoperatively (15.6; SD 12.8) as compared to baseline (21.3; SD 13.1), with improvement of OHRQoL. Furthermore, this was statistically significant at connection of the final prosthesis (7.3; SD 6.7) (p = .006). The OHIP-14 improved less (p = .011) when experiencing one or more implant losses (9.5; SD: 9.85), in comparison with no implant loss (20.7; SD: 13.97). A failure of one MDI did not affect OHIP-14 score (p = .658); however, multiple failures did (p = .007). CONCLUSION Maxillary MDI overdenture treatment yields significant OHRQoL improvement when at least 5 MDIs survive, preserving functional comfort.
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- Luc Van Doorne
- Cosmipolis Clinic, Brugge, Belgium.,Ghent University Hospital, Gent, Belgium
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Dentistry-Implantology and Periodontology, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Dentistry-Implantology and Periodontology, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Horne PE, Foster Page LA, Leichter JW, Knight ET, Thomson WM. Psychosocial aspects of periodontal disease diagnosis and treatment: A qualitative study. J Clin Periodontol 2020; 47:941-951. [PMID: 32426880 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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AIMS Patient-reported outcomes have attracted interest as there has been a shift from clinician-centric endpoints. This qualitative study aimed to develop an understanding of the psychosocial impact of periodontitis and its treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fourteen adults were asked to document their experiences of untreated periodontitis and non-surgical periodontal therapy at a university clinic, using written or audio-recorded diaries. The diary data were then used as a framework for semi-structured qualitative interviews, conducted at the completion of initial non-surgical treatment. Inductive thematic content data analysis was employed. RESULTS Three themes illustrated the detrimental impact of periodontitis: "concealment," "having a guilty conscience" and "patient comfort as paramount." These were related to a core underlying concept, "progression to a more positive outlook," which described a distinct shift in participants' attitudes and optimism after their periodontal treatment. Despite finding treatment unpleasant, the participants described profound positive influences on their social well-being, self-esteem, mood, work, relationships and outlook. CONCLUSIONS This study illustrated the broad psychosocial impact of periodontitis. The findings suggest that the benefits of periodontal treatment extend beyond improvements in traditional biomedical indicators to those which are more relevant and desirable to patients.
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- Poppy E Horne
- Department of Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Otago, New Zealand
- Auckland Periodontics and Implants, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Otago, New Zealand
- Defence Health Directorate, New Zealand Defence Force, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Otago, New Zealand
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- Department of Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Otago, New Zealand
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- Department of Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Otago, New Zealand
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Park M, Islam S, Kim H, Korostoff J, Blatz MB, Hwang G, Kim A. Human Oral Motion-Powered Smart Dental Implant (SDI) for In Situ Ambulatory Photo-biomodulation Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e2000658. [PMID: 32613767 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202000658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Peri-implant disease is an inflammatory condition affecting the soft and hard tissues surrounding a dental implant. However, current preventative methods are insufficient due to the limited bioactivity on the dental implant and poor patient compliance. Recently, photo-biomodulation (PBM) therapy that can recover and regenerate peri-implant soft tissue has attracted considerable attention in dentistry. In this paper, a seamless human oral motion-powered dental implant system (called Smart Dental Implant or SDI) is presented as an ambulatory PBM therapy modality. SDI allows the in situ light delivery, which is enabled by the energy harvesting from dynamic human oral motions (chewing and brushing) via an engineered piezoelectric dental crown, an associated circuit, and micro light emitting diodes (LEDs). The SDI also offers adequate mechanical strength as the clinical standards. Using primary human gingival keratinocytes (HGKs) as a model host organism and Pseudomonas aeruginosa lipopolysaccharides (LPS) as a model inflammatory stimulus, effective SDI-mediated PBM therapy is demonstrated. A new class of dental implants could be an ambulatory PBM therapy platform for the prevention of peri-implant disease without patient dependency, warranting long-lasting dental implants.
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- Moonchul Park
- Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringTemple University Philadelphia PA 19122 USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringTemple University Philadelphia PA 19122 USA
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative SciencesSchool of Dental MedicineUniversity of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104 USA
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- Department of PeriodonticsSchool of Dental MedicineUniversity of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104 USA
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative SciencesSchool of Dental MedicineUniversity of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104 USA
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative SciencesSchool of Dental MedicineUniversity of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104 USA
- Center for Innovation & Precision DentistrySchool of Dental MedicineSchool of Engineering and Applied SciencesUniversity of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104 USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringTemple University Philadelphia PA 19122 USA
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O' Dwyer S, Riordain RN. The patient experience of dental implant surgery: a literature review of pertinent qualitative studies. Ir J Med Sci 2021; 190:835-42. [PMID: 32720197 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-020-02327-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This review aims to identify and summarise the findings of published qualitative studies relating to patients' experiences of dental implant surgery, by means of textual narrative synthesis. A comprehensive two-stage electronic and manual search of the literature identified relevant qualitative studies up to January 2020. Included primary studies (n = 15) used qualitative research methods including interviews and focus groups to investigate patients' experiences of dental implant treatment. They looked at the experience of tooth loss, the decision making process, the pre-implant experience, motivating factors and barriers for treatment and the post-implant experience with the prosthesis. There is a deficiency in the exploration of the patients' intraoperative dental surgical experience and the adjunctive effects of conscious sedation. The included studies give considerable insight into patients' experiences of the dental implant journey, which in the main, had overall positive consensus. The limited information available regarding patients' experience of the intra operative dental implant surgery with or without conscious sedation warrants further investigation. This information is a fundamental step to understanding the patients' preferences, needs and values and ultimately enhancing the quality of patient care.
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Awadalkreem F, Ahmad AG, Ihde S, Osman M. Effects of Corticobasal Implant Protrusion inside the Nasal and Maxillary Sinus. Ann Maxillofac Surg 2020; 10:114-121. [PMID: 32855926 PMCID: PMC7433962 DOI: 10.4103/ams.ams_42_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Implant protrusion into the nasal and maxillary sinuses presents a challenge in cases of severely resorbed maxillae. Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic effects of BECES® implant penetration depth into the nasal and maxillary sinuses. Setting and Design This was an observational study conducted in a tertiary institution. Materials and Methods Forty-nine BECES® implants were inserted into the maxilla of patients who presented with severely resorbed ridges but no history of sinusitis. Forty-five implants protruded into the sinus cavities. Patients were examined clinically and radiographically at 1 week and 3, 6, 12, and 18 months after insertion. Maxillary sinus health, survival and success rates, and peri-implant health were assessed using the plaque index (PI), calculus index, modified gingival index (MGI), and probing pocket depth (PPD). Statistical Analysis Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann-Whitney test were used in this study. Results Four (8.16%) of the 45 implants that penetrated the cavities reached the sinus floor without disrupting the membrane; the penetration depth was ≥4 mm in 20 implants (44.44%) and <4 mm in 25 (55.56%). No patient showed clinical or radiographic signs of sinusitis during the observation period. There were significant differences in the PI, MGI, and PPD values between baseline and the 18-month follow-up with no association with the penetration depth. All implants showed radiographically direct bone-to-implant contact. Where the implant tip barely reached the sinus floor, the membrane healed uneventfully while when deeply penetrating the sinus, the membrane healed around the implant but did not cover the tip. All prostheses and implants survived during the observation period. Conclusion Penetration depth of polished implants with cortical engagement into the maxillary sinus or the floor of the nose does not negatively affect implant survival, the success rate of the treatment, nor peri-implant soft-tissue health. It also does not provoke the development of sinusitis.
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- Fadia Awadalkreem
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Prosthodontic Division, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, International University of Africa, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Department of Evidence and Research, International Implant Foundation, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Implantology, Khartoum Teaching Dental Hospital, Federal Ministry of Health, Khartoum, Sudan
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Fonteyne E, De Bruyn H, De Fruyt F. Quality of life and social participation in dental rehabilitation: A personality and multi-informant perspective. J Dent 2020; 103S:100021. [PMID: 34059306 DOI: 10.1016/j.jjodo.2020.100021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Contemporary research on the impact of dental rehabilitation scarcely focuses on the role of personality and social relationships in QoL related to dental implant treatment. To overcome biases related to evaluation with self-reports, descriptions provided by informed external observers are recommended. AIMS To investigate the impact of implant-supported rehabilitation on quality of life and social participation taking into account patient's personality. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty-four patients were included in this study and assigned to either a single unit group (n = 15) or a complete jaw restoration group (n = 39). Of the 54 participants, 49 nominated an external observer who can evaluate the daily behavior of the patient. Before and after treatment patients and their external observer completed the OHIP-14, the NEO-FFI and the MSPP questionnaires respectively focusing on Oral Health related Quality of Life, Personality and Social participation. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION The correlations between self- and observer ratings on pre and post treatment outcomes on were insignificant (QoL pre: p = 0.086, post: p = 0.115, freq. soc. part pre: p = 0.944, post: p = 0.876, div. soc. part pre: p = 0.798, post: p = 0.167), suggesting considerable differences in observer perspectives. The traits Neuroticism, Extraversion and Agreeableness were associated with QoL. Openness, Conscientiousness and Agreeableness were associated with social participation. Patients in the complete jaw restoration group reported more impact of the implant treatment on quality of life as compared to the single unit group (p = 0.007). The complete jaw restoration group reported an improved quality of life after treatment and significant increases of both frequency (p = 0.001) and diversity of social participation (p = 0.036). In conclusion there was a minor impact of treatment with single crowns on quality of life and social participation compared to the full denture group. The role of personality and the use of multi-informants in evaluating dental treatment was found important.
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- Ester Fonteyne
- Department of Oral Health Sciences Section Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Professor Periodontology Dental School Ghent, Chairman Department of Dentistry, Radboud University Medical Center, Research Institute Health Sciences, Department of Dentistry - Implantology and Periodontology, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Developmental, Personality and Social Psychology, Ghent University, Belgium.
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Farzadmoghadam M, Mohammadi TM, Goudarzi R, Mohammadi M, Hasheminejad N. Is there a relationship between general and oral health‐related quality of life in partially edentulous patients before and after implant treatment? A quasi‐experimental study. Clin Oral Implants Res 2020; 31:557-564. [DOI: 10.1111/clr.13593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Maryam Farzadmoghadam
- Department of Oral Health and Community Dentistry Kerman Dental School Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center Kerman University of Medical Sciences Kerman Iran
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- Department of Oral Health and Community Dentistry Kerman Dental School Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center Kerman University of Medical Sciences Kerman Iran
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- Health Management Research Center Institute for Futures Studies in Health Kerman University of Medical Sciences Kerman Iran
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- Department of Periodontics Kerman Dental School Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center Kerman University of Medical Sciences Kerman Iran
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- Department of Oral Health and Community Dentistry Kerman Dental School Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center Kerman University of Medical Sciences Kerman Iran
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Lee J, Kang S, Jung HI, Kim S, Karabucak B, Kim E. Dentists' clinical decision-making about teeth with apical periodontitis using a variable-controlled survey model in South Korea. BMC Oral Health 2020; 20:23. [PMID: 31996198 PMCID: PMC6988310 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-020-1014-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study, by using a variable-controlled survey model, sought to compare clinical decisions made by dentists with different clinical backgrounds in South Korea regarding teeth with apical periodontitis and to identify factors that influenced decision-making. METHODS A questionnaire with 36 questions about identical patient information, clinical signs, and symptoms was filled out by participants. Each question referred to a radiograph that had been manipulated using computer software in order to control tooth-related factors. Participants were instructed to record their demographic information and choose the ideal treatment option related to each radiograph. Simple and multivariable logistic regression analyses (p < .05) were used to investigate factors related to the decision to extract the tooth. We divided factors into dentist-related factors (gender, years of experience, and professional registration) and tooth-related factors (tooth position, coronal status, root canal filling status, and size of the periapical radiolucency). Dentists were categorized into three groups, based on professional registration: general dental practitioners (GDPs), endodontists, and other specialists. Simple logistic regression analysis (p < .05) was used to evaluate the tooth-related factors influencing extraction, depending on the dentists' specialty. RESULTS Participants mostly preferred saving the teeth over extraction. This preference was highest among the endodontists, followed by other specialists and GDPs. Extractions were significantly preferred for molars, teeth with previous root canal fillings, and those with apical lesions greater than 5 mm. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that dentists' decision-making regarding teeth with apical periodontitis was associated with their work experience and specialty and influenced by tooth position, root canal filling status, and size of the apical lesion. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This survey revealed that clinical decision-making related to teeth with apical periodontitis was affected by dentists' specialty and work experience and by tooth-related factors, such as tooth position, root canal filling status, and size of the apical lesion.
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- Junghoon Lee
- Microscope Center, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Microscope Center, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry and Public Oral Health, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Microscope Center, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 240 S 40th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Microscope Center, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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As our population ages, dentists face challenges in maintaining compromised teeth in aging patients. For the most part, elderly patients (i.e., over 65 years of age) prefer to keep their natural teeth and in some cases, avoid removable dentures altogether. Ideally, patients should not be rendered edentate late in life, as they are unlikely to successfully adapt to the limitations of complete replacement dentures. However, this is not always possible and care should ideally be planned to avoid edentulism, or at least, to carefully manage the transition to the edentate state. In the course of planning care, the dentist needs to recognise the need for age appropriate care, factoring in the impact of the elderly patient's health status and social circumstances. For elderly patients with a compromised dentition, the dentist should try to provide care which is minimally invasive and with as low a burden of maintenance as possible. In this paper, principles of pragmatic care for elderly patients with a compromised dentition will be outlined using clinical cases. Three pathways will be outlined: (i) maintenance of a functional natural dentition using adhesive restorative techniques; (ii) use of overlay prostheses and complete replacement overdentures to manage toothwear and toothloss, complete replacement overdentures, and; (iii) staging a transition to the edentate state using transitional removable partial dentures.
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- Finbarr Allen
- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Stefanini M, Felice P, Mazzotti C, Mounssif I, Marzadori M, Zucchelli G. Esthetic evaluation and patient-centered outcomes in single-tooth implant rehabilitation in the esthetic area. Periodontol 2000 2018; 77:150-164. [DOI: 10.1111/prd.12215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Dezhdar S, Fereidoonpoor N, Mostaghni E, Jahanpour F, Ravanipour M. Transition from being OK to NOT OK with tooth loss among a selection of older people in Iran: a qualitative study. Gerodontology 2016; 34:215-226. [PMID: 27813196 DOI: 10.1111/ger.12251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Several studies have covered oral health and dental decay in old age, but these studies mostly applied standard quantitative tools and did not include consideration of older people's views on oral problems, partial edentulism in particular. OBJECTIVE To explore people's perceptions in terms of the transition from being OK to NOT OK with tooth loss among a selection of older people in Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS A qualitative content analysis study was chosen for the research by interviewing 15 older people using open-ended questions. Criteria for participation in the study were as follows: fitting the Kennedy class I or class I modification I category, having a minimum of four teeth but not more than 20 and being aged 60 years or more. The recorded interviews were then transcribed, and a coding process was applied based on a qualitative, conventional content analysis. RESULTS The four main themes that emerged were as follows: (i) gradual realisation of the need to deal with the problem; (ii) the search for information on dental health; (iii) the challenge of adaptation; and (iv) tendency towards dental rehabilitation. CONCLUSION The turning point in the transition from being OK to NOT OK seemed to be associated with an edentulous crisis that had occurred from another problem such as stomach ache, distention, or nocturnal dyspnoea due to swallowing food that had not been properly chewed and had an affect on an elderly person's life, physically and mentally. It is important to recognise the concept of healthy eating in relation to edentulism.
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- Shahin Dezhdar
- Student Research Committee, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Tropical Medicine Research Center, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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Yao J, Li M, Tang H, Wang PL, Zhao YX, McGrath C, Mattheos N. What do patients expect from treatment with Dental Implants? Perceptions, expectations and misconceptions: a multicenter study. Clin Oral Implants Res 2016; 28:261-271. [PMID: 27009787 DOI: 10.1111/clr.12793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/26/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE While research in terms of patient-centered care in implant therapy is growing, few studies have investigated patients' initial perceptions prior to consultation with the implant dentist. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to capture patients' initial information level, perceptions, as well as expectations from the implant therapy. METHOD A 34-item questionnaire was developed to investigate patients' preoperative information, perceptions and expectations from treatment with Dental Implants. The study was conducted in three locations (Hong Kong, SiChuan and JiangSu) during 2014-2015 with 277 patients. RESULTS The main information source about implant therapy was the dentist or hygienist for less than half of the patients (n = 113, 42%). About 62.8% of participants considered that they were in general informed about implants, but only 17.7% felt confident with the information they had. More than 30% of the sample appeared to maintain dangerous misperceptions about Dental Implants: "Dental Implants require less care than natural teeth"; "Treatment with Dental Implants is appropriate for all patients with missing teeth"; "Dental Implants last longer than natural teeth"; and "Treatments with Dental Implants have no risks or complications." Patients were divided when asked whether "Dental Implants are as functional as natural teeth" (agreement frequency = 52.7%). Expectations from treatment outcome were commonly high, while there was a significant correlation between the overall mean of perception scores and outcome expectation scores (r = 0.32, P < 0.001). Overall, younger subjects (<45 years) and those with higher education level (bachelor and postgraduate) tended to present more realistic perceptions and lower outcome expectations. CONCLUSION The majority of patients in this study presented relatively realistic perceptions. However, an alarming portion of the sample presented with inaccurate perceptions and unrealistic expectations, which the dental team would need to diagnose and correct prior to initiating implant treatment.
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- Jie Yao
- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Oral Implant Center, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Dental Implant Center, Xuzhou Stomatological Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Institute of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Abrahamsson KH, Wennström JL, Berglundh T, Abrahamsson I. Altered expectations on dental implant therapy; views of patients referred for treatment of peri-implantitis. Clin Oral Implants Res 2016; 28:437-442. [PMID: 26918305 DOI: 10.1111/clr.12817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM The aim was to explore patients' reactions on being diagnosed with peri-implantitis, their opinions on dental implant therapy and expectations on treatment of the disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study subjects were patients referred to a specialist clinic for treatment of peri-implantitis. The method of grounded theory was used in collecting and analyzing data. Audiotaped, thematized open-ended interviews were conducted. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and consecutively analyzed in hierarchical coding processes that continued until saturation was met (n = 15). RESULTS In the analysis, a conceptual model was generated that illuminated a process among patients. From having very high initial expectations on dental implant therapy as a permanent solution of oral/dental problems, patients realized that dental implants, such as teeth, require continuous care and that there is no guarantee for that dental implants provides a treatment alternative free from future problems. The core concept of the model "altered expectations on dental implant therapy" was composed of three main categories: "initial expectations on dental implant therapy and living with dental implants", "being referred to periodontist and become diagnosed with peri-implantitis" and "investing again in an expensive therapy with no guarantee for the future". CONCLUSION Patients may have unrealistically high expectations on dental implant therapy. The results illuminate the importance of patient-centered communication in dentistry and that treatment decisions should be based not only on professional expertise but also on expectations, abilities, wishes and life circumstances of the individual patient.
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- Kajsa H Abrahamsson
- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden
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Reissmann DR, Poulopoulos G, Durham J. Patient perceived burden of implant placement compared to surgical tooth removal and apicectomy. J Dent 2015; 43:1456-61. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2015.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2015] [Revised: 09/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Kashbour W, Rousseau N, Ellis J, Thomason J. Patients’ experiences of dental implant treatment: A literature review of key qualitative studies. J Dent 2015; 43:789-97. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2015.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2014] [Revised: 04/15/2015] [Accepted: 04/17/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Lee DJ, Yuan JCC, Hedger PJ, Taylor EJ, Harlow RF, Knoernschild KL, Campbell SD, Sukotjo C. Patient Perception and Satisfaction with Implant Therapy in a Predoctoral Implant Education Program: A Preliminary Study. J Prosthodont 2015; 24:525-531. [PMID: 25594668 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.12260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- Damian J. Lee
- Assistant Professor, Director, Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Program; Division of Restorative Sciences and Prosthodontics; The Ohio State University College of Dentistry; Columbus OH
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- Assistant Professor, Director; Predoctoral Implant Program; Department of Restorative Dentistry; University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry; Chicago IL
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- Former resident; Advanced Education in Prosthodontic Program; Department of Restorative Dentistry; University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry; Chicago IL
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- Former resident; Advanced Education in Prosthodontic Program; Department of Restorative Dentistry; University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry; Chicago IL
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- Clinical Assistant Professor, Codirector; Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Program; Department of Restorative Dentistry; University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry; Chicago IL
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- Professor, Director; Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Program; Department of Restorative Dentistry; University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry; Chicago IL
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- Professor; Head of Restorative Dentistry. University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry; Chicago IL
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- Assistant Professor; Department of Restorative Dentistry; University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry; Chicago IL
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Yao J, Tang H, Gao XL, McGrath C, Mattheos N. Patients' expectations to dental implant: a systematic review of the literature. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2014; 12:153. [PMID: 25358599 PMCID: PMC4221691 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-014-0153-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2014] [Accepted: 10/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Objective To examine the current literature on the impact of patients’ expectations on treatment outcomes or final patient satisfaction and to identify the theoretical frameworks, study designs and measurement instruments which have been employed to assess patients’ expectations within implant dentistry. Methods A structured literature search of four databases Pubmed, Cochrane, Web of Science and PsychINFO was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Any type of literature published in English discussing the topic of ‘patients expectations’ in oral health were identified and further screened. Studies reporting on expectations regarding dental implants were selected and a narrative review was conducted. Results The initial search yielded 16707 studies, out of which 1051 ‘potentially effective studies’ were further assessed and final 41 ‘effective studies’ were included [Kappa = 0.76]. Ten observational studies, published from 1999 to 2013, dealt specifically with expectations of dental implants. There was a large degree of heterogeneity among studies in terms of assessment instruments. Expectations relating to aesthetics and function were primarily considered. Among the 10 studies, 8 were classified as quantitative research and 2 as qualitative research. The STROBE quality of reporting scores of the studies ranged from 13.5 to 18.0. Three of the 8 quantitative studies employed a before/after study design (prospective studies) and used visual analogue scales (VAS) to measure patient expectations. Conclusions There is a growing interest in patients’ expectations of dental implants. Most studies are cross sectional in nature and the quality of reporting varies considerably. Expectations with respect to aesthetics and function are key attributes considered. The use of visual analogue scales (VAS) provides quantitative assessments of patients’ expectations but the lack of standardization of measures prohibits meta- analyses.
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Pirih FQ, Hiyari S, Leung HY, Barroso ADV, Jorge ACA, Perussolo J, Atti E, Lin YL, Tetradis S, Camargo PM. A Murine Model of Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Peri-Implant Mucositis and Peri-Implantitis. J ORAL IMPLANTOL 2014; 41:e158-64. [PMID: 24967609 DOI: 10.1563/aaid-joi-d-14-00068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Dental implants are a widely used treatment option for tooth replacement. However, they are susceptible to inflammatory diseases such as peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, which are highly prevalent and may lead to implant loss. Unfortunately, the understanding of the pathogenesis of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis is fragmented and incomplete. Therefore, the availability of a reproducible animal model to study these inflammatory diseases would facilitate the dissection of their pathogenic mechanisms. The objective of this study is to propose a murine model of experimental peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. Screw-shaped titanium implants were placed in the upper healed edentulous alveolar ridges of C57BL/6J mice 8 weeks after tooth extraction. Following 4 weeks of osseointegration, Porphyromonas gingivalis -lipolysaccharide (LPS) injections were delivered to the peri-implant soft tissues for 6 weeks. No-injections and vehicle injections were utilized as controls. Peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis were assessed clinically, radiographically (microcomputerized tomograph [CT]), and histologically following LPS-treatment. LPS-injections resulted in a significant increase in soft tissue edema around the head of the implants as compared to the control groups. Micro-CT analysis revealed significantly greater bone loss in the LPS-treated implants. Histological analysis of the specimens demonstrated that the LPS-group had increased soft tissue vascularity, which harbored a dense mixed inflammatory cell infiltrate, and the bone exhibited noticeable osteoclast activity. The induction of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis in mice via localized delivery of bacterial LPS has been demonstrated. We anticipate that this model will contribute to the development of more effective preventive and therapeutic approaches for these 2 conditions.
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- Flavia Q Pirih
- 1 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, Section of Periodontics, Los Angeles, Calif
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- 1 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, Section of Periodontics, Los Angeles, Calif
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- 1 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, Section of Periodontics, Los Angeles, Calif
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- 2 Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, School of Dentistry, Brazil
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- 3 Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa, School of Dentistry, Brazil
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- 4 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, Section of Oral Radiology, Los Angeles, Calif
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- 5 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, Section of Oral Pathology, Los Angeles, Calif
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- 4 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, Section of Oral Radiology, Los Angeles, Calif
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- 1 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, Section of Periodontics, Los Angeles, Calif
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Osman RB, Morgaine KC, Duncan W, Swain MV, Ma S. Patients’ perspectives on zirconia and titanium implants with a novel distribution supporting maxillary and mandibular overdentures: a qualitative study. Clin Oral Implants Res 2012; 25:587-97. [DOI: 10.1111/clr.12106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/18/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Reham B. Osman
- Oral Implantology Research Group; Sir John Walsh Research Institute; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Otago; Dunedin New Zealand
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry; Cairo University; Cairo Egypt
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- Dental Epidemiology and Public Health Group; Sir John Walsh Research Institute; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Otago; Dunedin New Zealand
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- Oral Implantology Research Group; Sir John Walsh Research Institute; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Otago; Dunedin New Zealand
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- Oral Implantology Research Group; Sir John Walsh Research Institute; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Otago; Dunedin New Zealand
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- Oral Implantology Research Group; Sir John Walsh Research Institute; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Otago; Dunedin New Zealand
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