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The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of high-frequency ultrasound (US) in the measurement of peri-implant bone defects in comparison with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and micro-computed tomography (µCT). Bone defects were mechanically created around dental implants inserted into porcine ribs (n = 10). The bone samples were scanned by CBCT, µCT and US. Linear dimensions of the peri-implant defects were determined for supra-alveolar component, intra-bony component and width. The accuracy of measurements was evaluated with repeated-measures analysis of variance and the intra-class correlation coefficient at p ≤ 0.05. US underestimated the measurements for the supra-alveolar and intra-bony components in comparison to CBCT and µCT, and there were no statistically significant differences in the measurements of width. The intra-class correlation coefficient of US ranged from 0.96 to 0.98, whereas that for CBCT ranged from 0.77 to 0.97. US was accurate in measuring the width of peri-implant defects, although vertical measurements were underestimated by approximately 1 mm in comparison to those of CBCT and µCT.

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OBJECTIVE: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate marginal and internal fit of single crowns produced from high-frequency ultrasound based digital impressions of teeth prepared with finish lines covered by porcine gingiva, in comparison with those obtained by optical scanners with uncovered finish lines. METHODS: Ten human teeth were prepared and forty zirconia crowns were fabricated from STL-datasets obtained from four dental scanners (n=10): extraoral CS2 (Straumann), intraoral Lava COS (3M), intraoral Trios (3Shape) and extraoral ultrasound scanner. The accuracy of the crowns was compared evaluating marginal and internal fit by means of the replica technique with measurements in four areas; P1: occlusal surface; P2: transition between occlusal and axial surfaces; P3: middle of axial wall; and P4: marginal gap. Restoration margins were classified according to their mismatch as regular, underextended or overextended. Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVA and Mann-Whitney U test were used to evaluate the differences between groups at p<0.05. RESULTS: The median value of marginal gap (P4) for Ultrasound (113.87µm) differed statistically from that of CS2 (39.74µm), Lava COS (41.98µm) and Trios (42.07µm). There were no statistical differences between ultrasound and Lava COS for internal misfit (P1-P3), however there were statistical differences when compared with the other two scanners (Trios and CS2) at P1 and P2. SIGNIFICANCE: The ultrasound scanner was able to make digital impressions of prepared teeth through porcine gingiva (P4), however with less accuracy of fit than that of conventional optical scanners without coverage of the finish lines. Where no gingiva was available (P1-P3), the ultrasound accuracy of fit was similar to that of at least one optical scanner (Lava COS).

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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of linear measurements around dental implants when using CBCT unit devices presenting different exposure parameters. METHODS: Dental implants (n = 18) were installed in the maxilla of human dry skulls, and images were obtained using two CBCT devices: G1-Care Stream 9300 (70 kVp, 6.3 mA, voxel size 0.18 mm, field of view 8 × 8 cm; Carestream Health, Rochester, NY) and G2-R100 Veraview® (75 kVp, 7.0 mA, voxel size 0.125 mm, field of view 8 × 8 cm; J Morita, Irvine, CA). Measurements of bone thickness were performed at three points located (A) in the most apical portion of the implant, (B) 5 mm above the apical point and (C) in the implant platform. Afterwards, values were compared with real measurements obtained by an optical microscopy [control group (CG)]. Data were statistically analyzed with the significance level of p ≤ 0.05. RESULTS: There was no statistical difference for the mean values of bone thickness on Point A (CG: 4.85 ± 2.25 mm, G1: 4.19 ± 1.68 mm, G2: 4.15 ± 1.75 mm), Point B (CG: 1.50 ± 0.84 mm, G1: 1.61 ± 1.27 mm; G2: 1.68 ± 0.82 mm) and Point C (CG: 1.78 ± 1.33 mm, G1: 1.80 ± 1.09 mm; G2: 1.64 ± 1.11 mm). G1 and G2 differed in bone thickness by approximately 0.76 mm for Point A, 0.36 mm for Point B and 0.08 mm for Point C. A lower intraclass variability was identified for CG (Point A = 0.20 ± 0.25; Point B = 0.15 ± 0.20; Point C = 0.06 ± 0.05 mm) in comparison with G1 (Point A = 0.56 ± 0.52; Point B = 0.48 ± 0.50; Point C = 0.47 ± 0.56 mm) and G2 (Point A = 0.57 ± 0.51; Point B = 0.46 ± 0.46; Point C = 0.36 ± 0.31 mm). CONCLUSIONS: CBCT devices showed acceptable accuracy for linear measurements around dental implants, despite the exposure parameters used.

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PURPOSE: The aim of this prospective clinical study was to evaluate the clinical and histomorphometric data of newly formed bone tissue from fresh frozen human allograft in sinus lift surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Thirty-three sinus lift procedures were performed in 20 patients, divided into two groups. The control group (n = 8) received autogenous bone from the mandibular ramus, and the experimental group (n = 12) received fresh frozen bone (FFB) allograft in chips. After 6 months, 52 implants were placed and 50 biopsies were collected for histomorphometric analysis. Cone beam computed tomography scans were performed at preoperative, immediate postoperative, and delayed postoperative time intervals to assess the degree of graft volume loss. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference between groups as regards degree of graft volume loss (p = .983), total bone area (p = .191), remaining particles (p = .348), and proportion of active osteoblasts (p = .867). There was a statistically significant difference in the vitality rate between the groups (p = .043). In both groups, all implants were clinically osseointegrated after 4 months. CONCLUSION: FFB allograft was shown to be a feasible substitute for autogenous bone graft in sinus lift surgery.

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Neste artigo é realizada uma revisão da literatura sobre moldagem em Implantodontia. São descritos os diferentes tipos de materiais de moldagem utilizados e principais propriedades, tipos de moldeiras, diferentes técnicas de moldagem e métodos e dos modelos obtidos. Suas composições, propriedades, vantagens e desvantagens são apresentadas e comparadas, além de como as técnicas e materiais podem influenciar as decisões clínicas

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Little is known about the benefits of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on improvement of stability of dental implants. The aim of this randomized clinical study was to assess the LLLT effect on implants stability by means of resonance frequency analysis (RFA). Thirty implants were distributed bilaterally in the posterior mandible of eight patients. At the experimental side, the implants were submitted to LLLT (830 nm, 86 mW, 92.1 J/cm(2), 0.25 J, 3 s/point, at 20 points), and on the control side, the irradiation was simulated (placebo). The first irradiation was performed in the immediate postoperative period, and it was repeated every 48 h in the first 14 days. The initial implant stability quotient (ISQ) of the implants was measured by means of RFA. New ISQ measurements were made after 10 days, 3, 6, 9, and 12 weeks. The initial ISQ values ranged from 65-84, with a mean of 76, undergoing a significant drop in stability from the 10th day to the 6th week in the irradiated group, and presenting a gradual increase from the 6th to the 12th week. The highest ISQ values were observed on the 10th day in the irradiated group, and the lowest in the 6th week in both groups. Under the conditions of this study, no evidence was found of any effect of LLLT on the stability of the implants when measured by RFA. Since high primary stability and good bone quality are of major relevancy for a rigid bone-implant interface, additional LLLT may have little impact macroscopically.

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PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for measuring the buccal bone volume around dental implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three to six implants were inserted into the anterior maxilla of eight skulls, depending on the availability of bone, and after this, the CBCT was performed. By means of CBCT image, measurements of the bone wall at three points of the implant were obtained, analyzed and compared with those obtained in the plaster skull casting. RESULTS: The results showed that for the three points of the implants, no statistically significant difference in the measurements was obtained from the plaster model and CBCT images. CONCLUSIONS: CBCT can be a useful tool for assessing buccal bone volume along the implant.

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Considerando as dificuldades envolvidas no processo de moldagem com a moldeira aberta convencional, objetivou-se neste estudo avaliar a precisão da moldagem de transferência de implantes dentais utilizando uma nova moldeira, desenvolvida com o objetivo de facilitar a técnica de moldagem. Foi confeccionado um modelo de referência de uma mandíbula edentada e instalados quatro implantes nas regiões dos elementos 44, 42, 32 e 34, denominados implantes 1, 2, 3 e 4, respectivamente. Sobre este modelo confeccionou-se uma barra de Cr-Co, para análise do desajuste. Foram realizadas 10 moldagens com silicona de adição para cada grupo (controle, moldeira aberta convencional) e teste (nova moldeira, Miratray Implant!) do modelo de referência, e após obtenção do modelo em gesso, a barra metálica foi parafusada somente no implante 1, e medida a fenda gerada na face vestibular dos implantes 3 e 4 por meio de microscópio óptico com aumento de 16x. As imagens foram analisadas por um único operador no tempo inicial e após uma semana por meio do software ImageLab. Os grupos foram comparados pelo teste de Mann-Whitney e Wilcoxon, com nível de significância estabelecido em 5%, pelo software estatístico SPSS.Os resultados mostraram diferença estatística (p = 0,04) ao comparar a média da primeira repetição do implante 3 (teste x controle); ao comparar a primeira repetição com a segunda para o implante 4 apenas no grupo controle; e na comparação dos valores máximos entre os implantes 3 e 4 do grupo controle. Em relação aos valores máximos do implante 3, obteve-se a média de 116 ± 45 m para o grupo controle, e 158 ±17 m para o grupo teste. Já para o implante 4, obteve-se a média de 106 ± 46 m para o grupo controle e 156 ± 22 m para o grupo teste. Considerando que o máximo desajuste permitido seria de 150 m, apenas o grupo controle teria um desajuste considerado aceitável clinicamente para o implante 3, entretanto sem diferença estatística para o implante 4. Como os valores dos grupos teste e controle foram muito próximos, dentro das limitações deste estudo pode-se concluir que a nova moldeira promove uma precisão do sistema barra/implante muito próxima à moldeira aberta convencional.

Considering the difficulties involved in the impression taking process when using the conventional open impression tray, the aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of transfer impression of dental implants using a new impression tray developed with the object of facilitating the impression-taking technique. A reference model of an edentulous mandible was fabricated, and four implants were placed in the regions of teeth 44, 42, 32 and 34, denominated implants 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively. To analyze misfit, a Cr-Co bar was fabricated on this model. Ten impressions were taken with polyvinyl siloxane for each group (control, conventional open impression tray) and test (new impression tray, Miratray Implant!) from the reference model. After obtaining the plaster model, a metal bar was screw-retained on implant 1 only, and the gap generated at the vestibular face of implants 3 and 4 was measured by optical microcopy at 16x magnification. A single operator analyzed the images at the initial time and after one week, using ImageLab software. Groups were compared by the Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon tests, with level of significance established at 5%, using statistical SPSS software. The results showed statistical difference (p = 0.04) when the mean of the first repetition of implant 3 (test x control) was compared; when the first repetition was compared with the second, for implant 4 only in control group; and in comparison of the maximum values between implants 3 and 4 of control group. As regards maximum values of implant 3, a mean of 116 ± 45 m was obtained for control group, and 158 ±17 m for test group. Whereas, for implant 4, a mean of 106 ± 46 m was obtained for control group and 156 ± 22 m for test group. Considering that the maximum misfit permitted would be 150 m, only control group would have a misfit considered clinically acceptable for implant 3, however, without statistical difference for implant 4. As the test and control group values were very close, within the limitations of this study, it could be concluded that the new impression tray promotes bar/implant system accuracy very close to that of the conventional open impression tray.

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Na reabilitação oral protética, as técnicas e materiais são adaptações que vieram da engenharia, física e química e se adequaram muito bem na Odontologia, tornando os trabalhos protéticos cada vez mais estéticos, funcionais e resistentes. Essa interação entre as áreas é essencial para o aperfeiçoamento técnico e científico, em busca de alternativas mais precisas e eficientes. As áreas mais promissoras, atualmente, abordadas neste trabalho, são as porcelanas, a prototipagem, o laser e a bioengenharia. As pesquisas e interações com outras áreas estão muito avançadas e sugerem que os estudos continuarão até o desenvolvimento da terceira dentição permanente, contando com o desenvolvimento da bioengenharia. O objetivo deste trabalho é fazer uma revisão a respeito das novas tecnologias aplicadas em prótese dentária a fim de que o cirurgião-dentista tenha acesso às novidades e, baseado em pesquisas, possa oferecer ou indicar o melhor, mais moderno e o tratamento mais adequado ao seu paciente.

In oral prosthetic rehabilitation, the majority of techniques and materials are adaptations from engineering, physics and chemistry. They have adjusted very well in Dentistry, making the prosthetic work more aesthetic, functional and strong. This interaction between the areas is essential for the technical and scientific improvement and for the search for more accurate and effective alternatives. Currently, the most promising areas, which will be reviewed in this work, are the porcelains, prototyping, laser and bioengineering. Research and interactions with other areas are very advanced and suggest that the studies will continue until the development of the third permanent dentition, counting on the development of bioengineering. The aim of this work is to undertake a literature review on the new technologies applied in prosthodontics so that the dentist is given access to new features and, based in research, can offer or the best, more modern and more appropriate treatment to the patient.

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Em Odontologia, o estudo da dor é muito importante, embora atue sobre uma área restrita. A sintomatologia dolorosa apresenta variações individuais e temporais, dificultando a sua caracterização e, consequentemente, sua avaliação. Tal avaliação é fundamental para acompanhar a evolução clínica do paciente, para então realizar os ajustes necessários ao tratamento. O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre as escalas subjetivas de dor, a fim de apresentar o seu uso mais comum e esclarecer suas características e formas de aplicação focando em estudos sobre a disfunção temporomandibular

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