Xinyue Cui DDS, Yushu Liu DDS, Rui Zhang DDS, Xinzhi Wang DDS
{"title":"Accuracy of intraoral versus desktop scanners used in digitizing polyvinyl siloxane impression for fabricating a CAD-CAM customized post and core","authors":"Xinyue Cui DDS, Yushu Liu DDS, Rui Zhang DDS, Xinzhi Wang DDS","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13974","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jopr.13974","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Purpose</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This in vitro study aimed to compare the 3-dimensional (3D) accuracy of intraoral and desktop scanners when digitizing the post and core polyvinyl siloxane impressions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Material and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ten extracted human teeth were prepared to build a post space in the root canal. Each tooth was scanned using a micro-computed tomography device (MCT), and the slice data were reconstructed as controls. A conventional quadrant polyvinyl siloxane impression was made and scanned thrice using an intraoral scanner (IOS) and a desktop blue-light scanner (IMS), with one of the scans randomly selected as the definitive cast. Precision was assessed by comparing the deviations among repeated scans. Trueness was evaluated by analyzing the deviations between the MCT and each definitive cast (MCT-IOS and MCT-IMS). The clinically acceptable root mean square (RMS) value was set to 50 µm.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The mean RMS values of the repeated scans of IOS and IMS were 18.3 ± 3.9 µm and 13.9 ± 6.2 µm (<i>P</i> < 0.05), and the difference between them was 4.4 ± 5.9 µm. The mean RMS values of MCT-IOS and MCT-IMS were 28.3 ±3.0 µm and 31.3 ± 4.2 µm (<i>P</i> < 0.05), with a difference of 3.0 ± 2.9 µm. The RMS values were significantly lower than 50 µm (<i>P</i> < 0.05).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The IOS showed slightly better trueness than the IMS but slightly lower precision. The precision and trueness of the two scanners for digitizing post and core impressions were acceptable for clinical application.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":"34 4","pages":"382-387"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gavrilo Ilić, Stefan Vulović, Jovan Bukorović, Miroslav Dragović, Aleksa Marković, Aleksandar Todorović, Aleksandra Milić Lemić
{"title":"The impact of abutment type on abutment screw removal torque value after experimental aging.","authors":"Gavrilo Ilić, Stefan Vulović, Jovan Bukorović, Miroslav Dragović, Aleksa Marković, Aleksandar Todorović, Aleksandra Milić Lemić","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13978","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.13978","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the changes in abutment screw removal torque value (RTV) of anatomic, original hybrid, and non-original hybrid abutments after simulated clinical use.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Ninety-three implant-abutment-crown specimens were divided into groups according to abutment types (n = 31): anatomic (stock) (A), original hybrid (OH), and non-original hybrid (NOH). After the initial abutment screw tightening, the specimens were subjected to five screw tightening (insertion/removal) cycles, or to 5000 thermal cycles with 500,000 chewing cycles combined with one or five screw tightening cycles. RTV measurements and surface analysis using scanning electron microscope were performed before and after aging. The impact of abutment types and aging treatments on RTV was determined using two-way repeated measures ANOVA, data were described with mean ± SD and range, whereas the differences were significant at p < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant interaction was found between abutment types and screw tightening cycles only (p = 0.036) or combined with thermomechanical aging (p < 0.001) on RTV. RTV was lower in NOH than in A and OH groups after screw tightening and thermomechanical aging (p < 0.05). Before aging, the NOH abutment screw was slightly more damaged than OH and A abutment screws. After aging, screw damage was more pronounced on the surfaces of hybrid abutments, and more evident in the NOH group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The abutment screw RTV of anatomic, original hybrid, and non-original hybrid abutments become significantly lower after abutments undergo screw tightening and/or thermomechanical aging cycles, with higher RTV loss in hybrid abutments, especially non-original ones.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kedith Sawangsri DDS, MS, Satita Leelaluk DDS, Yuan-lynn Hsieh DDS, MS, Damian J. Lee DDS, MS, FACP
{"title":"Comparison of trueness, time, and number of images among different denture digitization protocols","authors":"Kedith Sawangsri DDS, MS, Satita Leelaluk DDS, Yuan-lynn Hsieh DDS, MS, Damian J. Lee DDS, MS, FACP","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13967","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jopr.13967","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Purpose</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To compare trueness, time, and number of images of different denture digitization protocols.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Maxillary and mandibular complete prostheses (<i>n</i> = 10) were fabricated and attached with four fiducial markers. Reference scans were obtained using a laboratory scanner. Test scans were obtained using three different protocols: intraoral scanner (IOS) with manufacturer's scanning pattern (MA), IOS with rolling scanning pattern (RO), and IOS- polyvinylsiloxane technique (IOS-PVS). The scan time and number of images taken were recorded for analysis. Using 3-dimensional (3D) inspection software (Geomagic control X), corresponding test scans were superimposed to the reference scan using overall best fit. For trueness analysis, the root mean square (RMS) value of the overall best-fit superimposition was calculated. One-way ANOVA followed by Games-Howell and Tukey post-hoc tests were applied to analyze trueness, scan time, and number of images. Qualitative analysis of trueness was performed using 3D color mapping.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The lowest RMS value was in the mandibular RO protocol (0.10 ±0.01 mm). The highest RMS value was mandibular scans of the IOS-PVS protocol (1.46 ± 0.09 mm). The longest digitization time was recorded in the maxillary MA group (3.34 ± 0.70 min), while the shortest was in the mandibular RO protocol (2.48 ± 0.56 min). Qualitative analysis revealed that deviation in IOS-PVS protocol occurred around the border area of the prosthesis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The denture digitization protocols tested significantly affected trueness, total scanning time, and number of images. Digitizing dentures using the RO protocol improved trueness and reduced scanning time and the number of images.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":"34 4","pages":"388-394"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jopr.13967","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amir H Nejat, Mehmet Esad Güven, Gülce Çakmak, Burak Yilmaz, Mustafa Borga Donmez
{"title":"Effect of build orientation on the fabrication trueness of additively manufactured implant-supported complete arch interim fixed prostheses.","authors":"Amir H Nejat, Mehmet Esad Güven, Gülce Çakmak, Burak Yilmaz, Mustafa Borga Donmez","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13972","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.13972","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate how build orientation affects the fabrication trueness of additively manufactured implant-supported complete arch prostheses by comparing them to subtractively manufactured high-impact polymer-based prostheses.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>An edentulous maxillary model with four implants at canine and first molar regions bilaterally was digitized (ATOS Core 80 5MP) to design a reference implant-supported complete arch prosthesis standard tessellation language file (RF-STL). The STL file was used to manufacture prostheses additively in five different orientations according to the build platform (AM-0, 0-degree; AM-15, 15-degree; AM-30, 30-degree; AM-45, 45-degree; AM-90, 90-degree) or subtractively (SM-HIP, control) (n = 10). The prostheses were digitized with an intraoral scanner (Trios 3) to generate their STLs (TF-STL). After superimposing TF-STLs over the RF-STL with a metrology-grade analysis software program (Geomagic Control X), surface deviations at four regions (overall, occlusal, overall without occlusal, and abutments), linear deviations at each abutment site, and interimplant distance deviations (canine-to-molar, canine-to-canine, and molar-to-molar) were calculated. One-way analysis of variance and Tukey HSD tests were used for the statistical analyses (α = 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>AM-90 mostly had the highest surface deviations, while AM-0 had the lowest overall, and lowest overall without occlusal region deviations (p ≤ 0.022). SM-HIP had the lowest occlusal region deviations (p < 0.001). AM-90 had the highest linear deviations (p < 0.001). AM-15 had higher canine-to-molar deviations than SM-HIP (p = 0.042). SM-HIP had the highest canine-to-canine deviations, while AM-90 had higher deviations than AM-0 and AM-30 (p ≤ 0.026). AM-45 and AM-90 had the highest and AM-0 had the lowest molar-to-molar deviations (p ≤ 0.013).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>AM-0 mostly had higher trueness and AM-90 mostly had lower trueness within tested outcomes. Additively manufactured prostheses mostly had lower canine-to-molar distances and higher molar-to-molar distances, whereas SM-HIP prostheses consistently had higher distances than the design file.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142523403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sara Ibrahim Soliman BDS, MDS, PhD, Abdelrhman Alaa Ali Nosair BDS, Omar Abbas Al-Sadat BDS, MDS, PhD, Omnia M. Refai BDS, MDS, PhD
{"title":"Comparison of denture space and patient satisfaction for neutral zone versus standard-designed digital dentures restoring mandibular resorbed ridges: A crossover randomized clinical trial","authors":"Sara Ibrahim Soliman BDS, MDS, PhD, Abdelrhman Alaa Ali Nosair BDS, Omar Abbas Al-Sadat BDS, MDS, PhD, Omnia M. Refai BDS, MDS, PhD","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13964","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jopr.13964","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Purpose</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To compare neutral-zone-designed and standard-designed digital complete dentures used to restore severely resorbed ridges through differential digital analysis of teeth arrangement position, shape of the polished surface, and assessment of patient satisfaction.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study applied a within-subject comparison of two denture forms: computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) dentures designed based on the bone-support concept (control group) and CAD-CAM dentures designed based on the neutral-zone concept (test group). Twelve completely edentulous patients exhibiting advanced ridge atrophy were recruited, and they were randomly assigned to use one of the two dentures before the other. A comparison between the two groups’ virtual denture confines was conducted using “Medit compare” digital software. The average values of three-dimensional deviations between the two dentures at different regions were calculated. The “patient denture assessment” questionnaire was used to gauge participants' satisfaction with their dentures. The obtained scores were used to compare the two denture types.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The position of the neutral zone was significantly shifted at the level of both denture teeth and denture base outer limits (<i>p</i> = 0.001). The greatest deviation was calculated at the region of the palatal polished surface followed by lingual flange contours, while the buccal flanges displayed the least deviations (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.05). Statistically significant differences were observed between patients' satisfaction with neutral zone and standard dentures regarding function and comfort, retention, and stability of lower dentures (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.05).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>CAD-CAM neutral-zone dentures have distinctly different anatomical confines that can be clinically correlated to their better impact on patient acceptance.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":"34 3","pages":"252-262"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142511321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cynthia U Udeh, Bennett T Amaechi, Parveez A Abdul-Azees, Amos C Obiefuna, Chun-Yen Lin, Nahid IftiKhar, Sunil Mankar, Temitope O Omosebi, Tejal Gohil
{"title":"Influence of nanohydroxyapatite mouthwash on the growth of Candida albicans biofilm on milled denture surfaces: An in vitro study.","authors":"Cynthia U Udeh, Bennett T Amaechi, Parveez A Abdul-Azees, Amos C Obiefuna, Chun-Yen Lin, Nahid IftiKhar, Sunil Mankar, Temitope O Omosebi, Tejal Gohil","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13965","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.13965","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>There is a need for effective solutions for the persistent prevalence of denture stomatitis (DS) in denture-wearing populations. This study assessed the impact of nanohydroxyapatite (nanoHAP) nanoparticles on Candida albicans biofilm formation on milled polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) denture bases.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Acquired salivary pellicle was formed on disks milled from a prepolymerized PMMA puck. The disks were assigned to two groups, A (n = 18) and B (n = 18), and each group was further subdivided into three subgroups (6/subgroup), each treated with either Polident solution (antibacterial denture cleanser), nanoHAP mouthwash, or distilled water. Disks in group A subgroups were soaked in their respective treatment solutions for 8 h, followed by biofilm formation on the disk for 24 h. Disks in group B subgroups had C. albicans biofilm formed on them for 24 h, followed by soaking in their respective treatment solutions for 8 h. Biofilm thickness, biomass, and live/dead cell ratio were determined using a confocal laser scanning microscope. Biofilm morphology was examined with a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey-Kramer multiple comparisons (α = 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In group A, nanoHAP mouthwash displayed significant anti-adhesive properties. In group B, biofilm biomass and thickness significantly decreased (p < 0.05), with the nanoHAP showing the most substantial reduction in existing biofilm compared to other solutions, but it did not significantly affect cell viability.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study demonstrated the efficacy of nanoHAP mouthwash in inhibiting C. albicans biofilm formation when used as a storage medium for acrylic dentures. It suggests its potential clinical application for preventing denture stomatitis in patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142478744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Issue Information - Editorial Board","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13547","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.13547","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":"33 8","pages":"723-724"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jopr.13547","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142435141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Francisco X Azpiazu-Flores, Ahmed Elfana, Chao-Chieh Yang, Dean Morton, Wei-Shao Lin
{"title":"Effect of artificial aging and different surface finishing protocols on the flexural strength and surface hardness of a photopolymer for manufacturing monolithic polychromatic complete dentures using PolyJet 3D printing.","authors":"Francisco X Azpiazu-Flores, Ahmed Elfana, Chao-Chieh Yang, Dean Morton, Wei-Shao Lin","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13963","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.13963","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study evaluated the effect of thermocycling and three different surface finishing protocols on the flexural strength and surface hardness of a novel photopolymer intended for manufacturing monolithic polychromatic dental prostheses using PolyJet 3D printing.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 90 specimens were manufactured using a photopolymer for 3D printing monolithic polychromatic dental prostheses using PolyJet technology (TrueDent; Stratasys USA). The specimens were divided into three groups (n = 30) according to the surface finishing protocol used: The control group Pumice+Moldent (Pumice), Pumice+Optiglaze (Optiglaze), and Polycril+Moldent (Polycril). Half of the specimens of each group (n = 15) were subjected to 5000 thermocycles (Thermocycling Unit OMC350TSX; Odeme Dental Research, Santa Catarina, Brazil), The other half was stored in distilled water at room temperature for 7 days before testing. The flexural strength of the specimens was assessed in a universal testing machine (MTS Sintech ReNew; MTS Systems Corp, Aiden Prairie, MN), and the Vicker's surface hardness was evaluated with a microhardness tester (Micro indentation Hardness Tester LM247AT; Leco Instruments Ltd, Ontario, Canada). The resulting data was analyzed using two-way ANOVA tests, and Fisher's protected least significant differences (α = 0.05) in a professional statistical analysis computer program (SAS v9.4, SAS Institute, Cary, NC) RESULTS: The two-way ANOVA tests suggested a statistically significant effect of thermocycling and the surface finishing protocol on the flexural strength (p = 0.01) but without significant interaction between both independent variables (p = 0.18). The post hoc analysis revealed no significant differences in the flexural strength between groups without thermocycling (p > 0.05). Thermocycling decreased the flexural strength of all groups (p < 0.05), and the Optiglaze group exhibited significantly higher flexural strength than the Polycril and Pumice groups after thermocycling (p < 0.01). Regarding the surface hardness, the two-way ANOVA indicated a significant 2-way interaction between thermocycling and the surface of the finishing protocol (p = 0.01). The post hoc analysis showed that the Optiglaze group had significantly higher hardness than the other groups, both before and after thermocycling (p < 0.01) After thermocycling, a significant decrease in surface hardness was observed in the Polycril and Pumice groups (p < 0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Surface finishing protocols and artificial aging can affect the surface hardness and flexural strength of the dental prostheses manufactured using the photopolymer studied. Careful polishing and surface finishing are required to ensure favorable clinical performance. Coating with a photopolymerizable glaze material seems to be a favorable surface treatment for monolithic polychromatic complete dentures fabricated using PolyJet","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142394611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Human gingival fibroblast response on zirconia and titanium implant abutment: A systematic review.","authors":"Ratanatip Rattanapitak, Weeranuch Thong-Ngarm","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13962","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.13962","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The peri-implant region, where restoration interfaces with mucosal tissue, plays an essential role in overall implant success and is just as important as osseointegration. The implant abutment materials are in intimate contact with human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs). This study compares the proliferation of HGFs between zirconia and titanium abutments used in dental implants.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An electronic search was performed using PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases. English articles based on in vitro studies testing HGFs proliferation on zirconia and titanium implant abutment materials were included. A quality assessment of the selected study was performed using the web-based Science in Risk Assessment and Policy (SciRAP) tool. The HGFs proliferation and cellular morphology tests on zirconia and titanium materials from the included studies were summarized, exploring the role of material surface characteristics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The electronic search yielded 401 studies, of which 17 were selected for inclusion. Zirconia exhibited comparable or superior efficacy in promoting the proliferation of HGFs compared to titanium. Observations on cellular morphology showed similar outcomes for both materials. Establishing a definitive relationship between contact angle, surface roughness, and their influence on cellular response remains challenging due to the varied methodological approaches in the reviewed studies.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Based on the findings of this systematic review, zirconia shows comparable reliability to titanium as an abutment material for HGFs proliferation, with comparable or superior HGFs proliferative outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142394612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sara Behmanesh, Kenneth Chow, Jay Dondani, Ashwaq Al-Hashedi, Faleh Tamimi
{"title":"Effectiveness of 2D magnesium phosphate hydrogel for surgical decontamination of dental implants: A case series.","authors":"Sara Behmanesh, Kenneth Chow, Jay Dondani, Ashwaq Al-Hashedi, Faleh Tamimi","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13961","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.13961","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dental implants, recognized for their enhanced functionality and aesthetic outcomes, are susceptible to peri-implant mucositis and subsequent peri-implantitis when oral hygiene is inadequate. Effective biofilm management is critical to prevent and manage these prevalent conditions and promote implant longevity. Materials with a two-dimensional (2D) structure have demonstrated robust antimicrobial properties. Among these, 2D magnesium phosphates have garnered significant attention due to their additional biocompatibility and osteoconductive properties. This case series explores the application of a thixotropic inorganic hydrogel, composed of 2D magnesium phosphate, in the surgical treatment of dental implant infections. The hydrogel was used for surgical dental implant decontamination in patients diagnosed with peri-implantitis characterized by inflammation in the peri-implant mucosa and subsequent progressive loss of supporting bone. The study encompassed eight cases with a history of peri-implantitis. Clinical measurements were recorded before and after treatment, including bleeding on probing, suppuration, and probing depth. Radiographic evaluations were conducted to assess the exposure of implant threads. The findings revealed a statistically significant decrease in probing depth, bleeding on probing, and the number of exposed implant threads following treatment with the magnesium phosphate hydrogel, though the exact role of the hydrogel in these improvements warrants further exploration.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142373327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}