{"title":"The efficacy of facial skeletal treatment options in the management of obstructive sleep apnea.","authors":"Michael J Gunson","doi":"10.1111/jopr.14006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.14006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by intermittent cessation of breathing during sleep due to the collapse of oropharyngeal tissues. This review examines the role of craniofacial growth in OSA and evaluates the efficacy of orthodontic and orthognathic treatments. Maxillary expansion and orthognathic surgery have demonstrated significant reductions in sleep apneas and hypopneas, although they do not consistently achieve cure levels, particularly in the presence of obesity and connective tissue disorders. Understanding the multifaceted pathophysiology of OSA and addressing confounding factors such as obesity and muscle tone are essential for enhancing treatment outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142933233","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":"Evaluating the impact of scan aid color on digital scan trueness: Insights and recommendations.","authors":"Carlos M Ardila","doi":"10.1111/jopr.14013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.14013","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142933229","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}
Francisco X Azpiazu-Flores, Siyootagrai Tisama, Ahmed Elfana, Chao-Chieh Yang, Dean Morton, Wei-Shao Lin
{"title":"Peri-implant tissue definition and registration with a 3D-printed emergence profile former on titanium stock healing abutment: A dental technique and clinical report.","authors":"Francisco X Azpiazu-Flores, Siyootagrai Tisama, Ahmed Elfana, Chao-Chieh Yang, Dean Morton, Wei-Shao Lin","doi":"10.1111/jopr.14011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.14011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recent focus has shifted toward refining the soft tissue emergence profile to enhance aesthetics, support peri-implant health, and ensure long-term success. Traditionally, titanium stock healing abutments or chairside-customized abutments were used to shape peri-implant tissues and develop the emergence profile for implant-supported prostheses. However, advancements in digital dentistry now allow for more precise customization and increased treatment efficiency. This case report introduces a novel approach to shape the peri-implant tissues using a 3D-printed emergence profile former retained by a titanium stock healing abutment. The 3D-printed emergence profile former reduced chairside time and simplified registering the gingival tissue contours and implant position with an intraoral scanner. Following removal, the peri-implant soft tissues displayed enhanced volume buccally, creating an aesthetically pleasing restoration in a site with a notable horizontal tissue deficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142933231","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}
Islam E Ali, Mariko Hattori, Yuka Sumita, Noriyuki Wakabayashi
{"title":"Automated design prediction for definitive obturator prostheses: A case-based reasoning study.","authors":"Islam E Ali, Mariko Hattori, Yuka Sumita, Noriyuki Wakabayashi","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13994","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.13994","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a case-based reasoning (CBR) system in predicting the design of definitive obturator prostheses for maxillectomy patients.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Data from 209 maxillectomy cases, including extraoral images of obturator prostheses and occlusal images of maxillectomy defects, were collected from Institute of Science Tokyo Hospital. These cases were organized into a structured database using Python's pandas library. The CBR system was designed to match new cases with similar historical cases based on specific attributes such as aramany class, abutment details, defect extension, and oronasal connection size. The system's performance was evaluated by clinicians who assessed the accuracy of prosthesis designs generated for 33 test cases.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A correlation analysis demonstrated a significant positive relationship (ρ = 0.84, p < 0.0001) between the CBR system's confidence scores and the number of correct prosthesis designs identified by clinicians. The median precision at five cases was 0.8, indicating that the system effectively retrieved relevant designs for new cases.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study shows that the developed CBR system effectively predicts the design of obturator prostheses for maxillectomy patients. Clinically, the system is expected to reduce clinician workload, simplify the design process, and enhance patient engagement by providing prompt insights into their final prosthetic design.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142928538","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}
Abdullah Alehaideb, Wei-Shao Lin, John A Levon, Tien-Min G Chu, Chao-Chieh Yang
{"title":"Accuracy of digital duplication scanning methods for complete dentures.","authors":"Abdullah Alehaideb, Wei-Shao Lin, John A Levon, Tien-Min G Chu, Chao-Chieh Yang","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13788","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jopr.13788","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To compare the accuracy of four digital scanning methods in duplicating a complete denture.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Four scanning methods were used: cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), Straumann desktop scanner (DS), Trios intraoral scanner (TIO), and Virtuo Vivo intraoral scanner (VVIO). Each method was used to duplicate all the surfaces of a printed complete denture. The denture was scanned 10 times in each group. The trueness (in root mean square, RMS) and precision (in standard deviation, SD) were calculated by comparing the combined dentition, denture extension, and intaglio surfaces with the reference file. One-way analysis of variance and F-tests were used to test statistical differences (α = 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>For the scanning accuracy of the whole denture, CBCT showed the highest RMS (0.249 ± 0.020 mm) and lowest trueness than DS (0.124 ± 0.014 mm p < 0.001), TIO (0.131 ± 0.006 mm p < 0.001), and VVIO (0.227 ± 0.020 mm p = 0.017), while DS and TIO showed smaller RMS than VVIO (p < 0.001). For the trueness of dentition, denture extension, and intaglio surfaces, CBCT also showed the highest mean RMS and lowest trueness among all groups (p < 0.001). DS and TIO had smaller mean RMS and higher trueness among all groups in all surfaces (p < 0.001, except VVIO in intaglio surface, p > 0.05). TIO had significantly lower within-group variability of RMS and highest precision compared to DS (p = 0.013), CBCT (p = 0.001), and VVIO (p < 0.001) in the combined surface. For dentition and denture extension surfaces, TIO showed similar within-group variability of RMS with the DS group (p > 0.05) and lower than CBCT and VVIO (p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The 7 Series desktop scanner and Trios 4 intraoral scanner can duplicate dentures in higher trueness than CBCT and the Virtuo Vivo intraoral scanner. The Trios 4 intraoral scanner was more precise in the combined surfaces than other scanning methods, while the 7 Series desktop scanner and Trios 4 intraoral scanner were more precise in the denture extension surface.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"42-48"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11730745/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71487876","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}
{"title":"Dental prosthesis extraoral indexing and pick-up technique for mandibular full arch immediate rehabilitation in fibula free flap reconstruction.","authors":"Sasha J Betz, Daniel A Hammer, Michael R Andersen","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13800","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jopr.13800","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Same-day ablative and reconstructive surgeries for the treatment of head and neck pathologies are gaining in popularity with the recognition that single-day surgeries reduce morbidity and increase quality of life. Implant-borne prosthetics on the donor graft provide immediate dental reconstruction. This report describes a novel technique for extraoral pickup of a full arch immediate prosthesis from the donor site free flap. This technique minimizes intraoperative occlusal adjustments, saves intraoperative time, prevents undesirable \"rolling\" of a fibula segment, and immediately rehabilitates patients with dental prosthetics.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"101-106"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11730614/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89720118","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}
Clemens Raabe, Samir Abou-Ayash, Burak Yilmaz, Fiona Jennifer Surbek, Vivianne Chappuis, Emilio Couso-Queiruga
{"title":"Positional accuracy during the sequence of static computer-assisted implant surgery in three alveolar ridge morphologies: An in vitro study.","authors":"Clemens Raabe, Samir Abou-Ayash, Burak Yilmaz, Fiona Jennifer Surbek, Vivianne Chappuis, Emilio Couso-Queiruga","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13798","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jopr.13798","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This in vitro study aimed to assess the positional accuracy during the sequence of static computer-assisted implant surgery (sCAIS) according to the anatomical characteristics of the alveolar ridge.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Maxillary bone models with six single tooth gaps including clinical scenarios of healed alveolar ridge (HR), single-rooted (SRS), and three-rooted socket (TRS) morphologies were used in this study. Positional deviations during implant placement procedures were evaluated after the pilot osteotomy (PD), final osteotomy (FD), and implant placement with respect to the pre-planned implant position by using a software package. ANOVA and post hoc analyses were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 90 implants were included in this study. Higher mean angular, crestal, and apical deviations were found after the PD and FD (3.5 ± 2.4°, 0.7 ± 0.3 mm, and 1.4 ± 0.8 mm versus 3.6 ±2.2°, 0.6 ± 0.3 mm, and 1.2 ± 0.6 mm) compared to IP (2.8 ± 1.6°, 0.7 ± 0.3 mm, and 1.2 ± 0.5 mm, p ≤ 0.004). Implants placed in TRS demonstrated higher mean angular, crestal, and apical deviations (4.0 ± 1.7°, 0.8 ± 0.3 mm, and 1.6 ± 0.5 mm) compared to implants placed in SRS (2.5 ± 1.2°, 0.7 ± 0.3 mm, and 1.1 ± 0.4 mm) or HR (2.0 ± 0.9°, 0.5 ± 0.3 mm, and 0.8 ± 0.4 mm, p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Positional deviations during sCAIS procedures are initiated with the first implant osteotomy and persist throughout the drilling sequence. However, deviations slightly decreased after implant placement. The alveolar ridge morphology is strongly associated with positional deviations. Higher deviations were observed in three-rooted and single-rooted sockets simulating an immediate approach compared to healed sites simulating a delayed protocol.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"78-85"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89720120","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":"Annual report of the American Board of Prosthodontics.","authors":"Heather J Conrad","doi":"10.1111/jopr.14010","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jopr.14010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"3-4"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142873077","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}
Aghata Kelma Palacio Gomes Magalhães, Gabriela Barros Moreira, Matheus Loíky Sampaio de Souza, Andrea Whitehurst Ary Leitão, Raniel Fernandes Peixoto, Cássio Pontes, Karina Matthes de Freitas Pontes
{"title":"Evaluation of one versus two glaze firings on the color stability and mechanical properties of an extrinsically characterized monolithic CAD-CAM lithium disilicate glass ceramic.","authors":"Aghata Kelma Palacio Gomes Magalhães, Gabriela Barros Moreira, Matheus Loíky Sampaio de Souza, Andrea Whitehurst Ary Leitão, Raniel Fernandes Peixoto, Cássio Pontes, Karina Matthes de Freitas Pontes","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13792","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jopr.13792","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the effects of 1 versus 2 glaze firings on the color and mechanical properties of an extrinsically characterized lithium disilicate ceramic after thermal cycling, brushing, or both.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Eighty specimens were divided into 2 groups: 1 glaze firing (GL1) and 2 glaze firings (GL2). Each group was subdivided into 4 groups (n = 10), according to the experimental conditions: thermal-cycling, brushing, thermal-cycling + brushing, and immersion in distilled water (control). Color variation, surface roughness, and Vickers microhardness were analyzed before each designated experiment and after the simulated periods of 2.5, 5, and 10 years. Three-way mixed ANOVA was used for all outcomes, followed by 1-way ANOVA, repeated measures 1-way ANOVA, Bonferroni post hoc test, and t-test to check for statistical differences (α = 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thermal cycling generated greater color changes in the GL1 group at 2.5 and 5 years (p < 0.001; p = 0.013). Brushing generated color changes in GL1 at 5 years (p = 0.003) and in GL2 at 10 years (p = 0.017). Regarding surface roughness, the GL1 group suffered alterations in thermal cycling + brushing at 5 years. In the control group, the GL1 group exhibited higher roughness values than GL2 (p < 0.05). Most of the groups experienced an increase in microhardness at 2.5 years (p < 0.05). In the GL1 group, thermal-cycling increased the microhardness at 5 years (p = 0.006); at 5 and 10 years, the GL1 group had a higher microhardness than the GL2 in thermal-cycling + brushing (p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Ceramics with 1 glaze firing showed greater color, roughness, and microhardness changes compared to those submitted to 2 firings.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"33-41"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72015914","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}
Sarah Abdelaal Ali, Heba Wageh Abozaed, Husn A Jazar, Aisha Z H Mostafa
{"title":"Surface hardness and wear resistance of prefabricated and CAD-CAM milled artificial teeth: A cross-over clinical study.","authors":"Sarah Abdelaal Ali, Heba Wageh Abozaed, Husn A Jazar, Aisha Z H Mostafa","doi":"10.1111/jopr.13890","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jopr.13890","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To clinically evaluate the surface roughness and wear resistance of prefabricated and CAD-CAM milled acrylic resin teeth for complete dentures.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In a cross-over study design, 10 completely edentulous patients were randomly included in this study and given two complete dentures. The first complete denture was made using prefabricated teeth, while the second was constructed using CAD-CAM milled teeth. Following insertion (T0), 3 months (T3), and 6 months (T6), the complete dentures were scanned. Utilizing 3D surface super-imposition techniques, the vertical (2D wear), and volumetric (3D wear) material loss were measured. The hardness of the teeth was evaluated at the time of denture insertion (T0) and then after 6 months (T6) of denture insertion by digital Vickers hardness tester. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software. Paired groups were compared by paired t-test. Also, a repeated measure test was used. The significant difference was considered if p ≤ 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The time of denture function was linearly correlated with the wear of the prefabricated and CAD-CAM milled denture tooth. Prefabricated acrylic teeth had significantly more vertical and volumetric wear after 3 and 6 months, compared to CAD-CAM milled denture teeth where p-values were 0.01, 0.009, 0.003, and 0.024, respectively. Additionally, CAD-CAM milled teeth displayed significantly higher hardness values than prefabricated teeth both before and after 6 months of use where p-values were 0.001. After 6 months, all studied teeth showed a decrease in their hardness.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In terms of wear resistance and surface hardness, CAD-CAM milled acrylic resin teeth were superior to prefabricated acrylic resin artificial teeth once the complete denture functions.</p>","PeriodicalId":49152,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"15-25"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141297041","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}