Augmented Reality-Guided Apicoectomy Based on Maxillofacial CBCT Scans
Implementation of augmented reality (AR) image guidance systems using preoperative cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans in apicoectomies promises to help surgeons overcome iatrogenic complications associated with this procedure.
Bernhard Remschmidt +5 more
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Ostectomy versus osteotomy with repositioning of the vestibular cortical in periapical surgery of mandibular molars : a preliminary study [PDF]
Introduction: Accessing the tooth roots in periapical surgery (PS) requires the elimination of periapical bone. Objective: To compare the postoperative morbidity and prognosis following PS on mandibular molars by ostectomy, or by osteotomy with ...
García Mira, Berta +3 more
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Case Report: One alternative surgical treatment for retrograde peri-implantitis
BackgroundRetrograde peri-implantitis is an infection at the apex of an implant, leading to progressive bone loss. We present a surgical technique that is an alternative to implant removal or “implantoplasty.”CaseA 47-year-old patient developed ...
Matthew J Hoffman +2 more
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Extraction and replantation of a periapically infected tooth
At times, an infected tooth that may be deemed unrestorable may be salvaged by atraumatic removal, an in‐hand apicoectomy and retrograde seal, then replantation.
Dennis Flanagan
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Portland cement versus MTA as a root-end filling material. A pilot study [PDF]
PURPOSE To assess periradicular lesions clinically and by computed tomography (CT) after endodontic surgery using either Portland cement or mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as a root-end filling material.METHODS: Three patients diagnosed with ...
Ferreira, Lydia Masako +4 more
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Hemostatic agents used in apical surgery: a review [PDF]
Objective: A review was made of the current literature on hemostatic agents used in apical surgery in order to determine their effectiveness and adverse effects.
Maestre Ferrín, Laura +1 more
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Influence of cavity preparation technique (rotary vs. ultrasonic) on microleakage and marginal fit of six end-root filling materials [PDF]
Objectives: To evaluate in vitro the effect of cavity preparation with microburs and diamond-coated ultrasonic tips on the microleakage and marginal fit of six end-root filling materials. Study Design.
Luna del Castillo, Juan de Dios +3 more
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In humans neopterin concentrations represent a sensItive index of cell-mediated immune activation. In a previous study, we found significantly increasing neopterin concentrations in patients after dental extractions.
Andersson Ch. +5 more
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Sealing Efficiency of MTA, Accelerated MTA, Biodentine and RMGIC as Retrograde Filling Materials
Background/Aim: This in-vitro study evaluated the apical-sealing ability of MTA, MTA+10% CaCl2, Biodentine™ and RMGIC when used as retrograde material.
Mutluay Merve, Mutluay Abidin Talha
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Magnification in apical surgerymusing the endoscope: a review [PDF]
Objective: A review is made to determine whether the use of the endoscope in endodontic surgery offers advantages in clinical practice, and whether it improves the clinical and radiographic outcomes of the procedure. Material and methods: The main
Maestre Ferrín, Laura +2 more
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