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The effect of smoking on survival and bone loss of implants with a fluoride-modified surface: a 2-year retrospective analysis of 1106 implants placed in daily practice [PDF]
Aim: To compare survival and peri-implant bone loss of implants with a fluoride-modified surface in smokers and nonsmokers. Materials and Methods: Patient files of all patients referred for implant treatment from November 2004 to 2007 were scrutinized.
Collaert, Bruno+5 more
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Accuracy of triangular meshes of stone models created from DICOM cone beam CT data
Background The aim of this study was to assess the theory that CBCT scanners can be used for a subsequent triangular mesh generation which accurately represents the actual stone model.
Dimitrios Apostolakis+3 more
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Repairing bone defects in oral surgery often requires the use of bone regeneration techniques. Silicon is an element that has been employed as regeneration material in several studies.
Argimiro Hernández-Suarez+7 more
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Pyogenic granuloma in relation to dental implants: clinical and histopathological findings [PDF]
Background: The occurrence of pyogenic granuloma in association to dental implants is rare and only five cases have been reported in the literature.
Anitua Aldecoa, Eduardo+1 more
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Ultrasonic Propagation in a Dental Implant [PDF]
Ultrasound techniques can be used to characterize and stimulate dental implant osseointegration. However, the interaction between an ultrasonic wave and the implant-bone interface (IBI) remains unclear. This study-combining experimental and numerical approaches-investigates the propagation of an ultrasonic wave in a dental implant by assessing the ...
Hériveaux, Yoann+4 more
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Biofilm Analysis of Retrieved Dental Implants after Different Peri-Implantitis Treatments
The aim of the current study was to analyse the planktonic growth of Streptococcus mutans on the surfaces of three implants retrieved after three different peri-implantitis treatments. Three implants from a male patient with high levels of bone loss were
Thaise C. Geremias+5 more
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The 4D evolution of the All on X digital workflow
Introduction: Recent digital technological advances have allowed for any All-on-X full arch implant case to be digitally planned.Adopting a workflow that involves the creation of a virtual patient by combining digital records of intraoral scans, face ...
Dr Konstantinos Kountouras
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Dental Dilemmas: Endodontics or Dental Implants?
This narrative review explores treatment planning options in restorative dentistry. The growth of dental implants, as an accessible and predictable treatment option, gives practitioners a useful tool for managing the missing tooth or teeth with a hopeless prognosis.
Bateman, Geoffrey+2 more
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The 4D Concept_ Adding the missing link to the digital workflow
Introduction: Recent digital technological advances have allowed for the mandibular movements to be tracked and the dynamic occlusion to be recorded in real time. The digital files created can be used towards assembling a complete virtual patient and for
Konstantinos Kountouras
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Smoking is a prevalent behaviour in the population. The aim of this review is to bring to light the effects of smoking on dental implants. These facts will assist dental professionals when implants are planned in tobacco users. A search of "PubMed" was made with the key words "dental implant," "nicotine," "smoking," "tobacco," and "osseointegration ...
Ruchi Ladda, Vikrant O Kasat
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