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{"title":"A 3-year follow-up of implant placement in proximity to canalis sinuosus: Case study.","authors":"Cássio Cardona Orth, Celso Orth, Celso Cardona Orth, Lisângela da Silva, Maria Helena Streb, Mike Dos Reis Bueno","doi":"10.1002/cap.10294","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cap.10294","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>While the nasal fossa and nasopalatine canal are recognized limitations for immediate implants in esthetic areas, the canalis sinuosus (CS) and its branches have been largely overlooked. Neglecting this anatomy can lead to sensory issues, pain, and implant failure underscores the necessity of meticulous pre-surgical assessment and planning to mitigate risks and ensure implant success. This case highlights the need for comprehensive pre-surgical evaluation and precise planning to minimize these complications and ensure successful implant outcomes in this scenario.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>A 41-year-old woman with a history of root perforation and external root resorption was referred for dental implant placement. Following clinical evaluation and computed tomography, the presence of an accessory canal of the CS was identified. After meticulous planning to avoid implant contact with this structure, ridge preservation was performed. After 6 months, the implant was successfully placed following guided osteotomy. The case demonstrates clinical and radiographic stability after 36 months of follow-up.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The correct diagnosis and planning, within a multidisciplinary team, can lead to successful implant placement in a challenging site with an anatomical variation. This study, to our knowledge, represents the first to propose an alternative treatment approach in the presence of CS in an esthetic region.</p><p><strong>Key points: </strong>Why is this case new information? This case emphasizes the importance of thorough pre-surgical evaluation to mitigate potential complications related to the CS. It is the first, to our knowledge, to propose an alternative treatment approach in the presence of this anatomical variation in an esthetic region. What are the keys to successful management in this case? Comprehensive pre-surgical evaluation, precise planning with detailed CBCT assessment to identify the CS, careful consideration of its anatomy during surgical intervention, knowledge of the limitations of tissue reconstructions, and precise clinical strategies to minimize associated complications. What are the primary limitations to success in this case? The need to position the implant with a safety margin from the CS led to implant positioning resulting in fenestration of the buccal bone plate, preventing its reconstruction due to the bone envelope's design, resulting in a discrepant gingival margin compared to the contralateral tooth, which did not allow for further crown lengthening due to a rather short root.</p>","PeriodicalId":55950,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Advances in Periodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141077292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Digitally guided root removal and simultaneous implant placement: A case study.","authors":"Roksolana Gala, Mohammed Al Sammarraie, Rocio Sanchez Padilla, Zheng Zhou, Anthony L Neely, Bassam M Kinaia","doi":"10.1002/cap.10292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cap.10292","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Encountering a retained root tip post-extraction and prior to implant placement is a possible clinical complication. There are numerous approaches for removing retained roots that may be traumatic or atraumatic. Regardless of the approach, careful treatment planning is important to minimize complications, reduce morbidity, and preserve bony structures. The aim of the current case study is to introduce a technique and digitally generated device used for identifying and atraumatically removing a retained root tip and simultaneously placing a stable dental implant.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 63-year-old female with a history of myocardial infarction, hypertension, and acute pancreatitis presented for implant placement at site #5. Clinical examination revealed adequate interocclusal, mesiodistal, and buccolingual dimensions for implant placement. Radiographic examination using cone beam computed tomography revealed that retained root #5 interfered with implant placement. Digital planning was used to extract the root tip with minimal trauma to maintain adequate bone for simultaneous implant placement with good primary stability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The follow-ups at 1, 3, and 6 weeks and 4, 8, and 10 months revealed good bone preservation with an osseointegrated implant.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Employment of digital planning to create a palatal window allowed excellent accuracy in removing the retained root while maintaining the bony foundation for a well osseointegrated dental implant.</p><p><strong>Key points: </strong>Pre-planning using cone beam computed tomography scan merged with an intraoral digital scan is necessary for precise location of a retained root and correct implant placement with excellent primary stability. A digitally planned 3D surgical guide is a useful method for extracting retained roots during implant placement to minimize bone damage. Digital planning provides a precise and minimally invasive implant surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":55950,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Advances in Periodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140873658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Utilizing partially demineralized dentin plate for horizontal ridge augmentation: A case report.","authors":"Pooyan Refahi, Samar Shaikh","doi":"10.1002/cap.10291","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cap.10291","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This article intends to showcase a case of guided bone regeneration (GBR) utilizing a partially demineralized dentin plate processed from an extracted second molar for horizontal augmentation of the posterior ridge for implant placement.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>A 60-year-old patient presented with horizontal ridge deficiency at site #30 and an endodontically treated tooth #31 with recurrent decay. A treatment plan was proposed to extract tooth #31 and utilize a dentin graft from the tooth for ridge augmentation at site #30. Following the atraumatic extraction of tooth #31, it was sectioned into a 1 mm thick dentin plate, sterilized, and processed to obtain a demineralized dentin graft. Following a mid-crestal incision and full-thickness flap elevation, the dentin plate was adapted on the buccal defect of site #30 with 10 mm fixation screws, and the gap between the plate and the buccal bone was filled with 0.5 cc of 50/50 cortico-cancellous bone allograft hydrated with saline, covered with collagen membrane followed by primary closure. At 6 months, a postoperative cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was obtained to evaluate the ridge width revealing sufficient ridge width for optimal implant placement. The radio-opaque dentin plate was visible on the CBCT depicting integration with the alveolar ridge. Following surgical implant preparation protocol, a 4 mm diameter and 8.5 mm length implant was placed in a restoratively driven position.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case reports favorable outcomes for GBR using a partially demineralized dentin plate as an alternative to an autogenous bone block graft for horizontal ridge augmentation for future implant placement.</p><p><strong>Key points: </strong>This case introduces a novel method utilizing partially demineralized dentin plates derived from extracted teeth for guided bone regeneration, showcasing its potential efficacy in addressing ridge deficiencies. Success, in this case, relies on meticulous sectioning of the tooth and processing of the dentin graft, precise adaptation and fixation of the graft to the residual ridge, and achieving primary closure for undisturbed healing. Limitations to success include the availability of teeth for extraction coinciding with the need for ridge augmentation and unstable graft fixation.</p>","PeriodicalId":55950,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Advances in Periodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140867724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tooth autotransplantation outcomes using platelet-rich fibrin: A promising approach; case study.","authors":"Fatemeh SamavatiJame, Abdusalam Alrmali, Pablo Galindo-Fernandez, Sandra Stuhr, Hom-Lay Wang","doi":"10.1002/cap.10287","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cap.10287","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Autogenous tooth transplantation refers to a surgical procedure involving the relocation of a tooth within the same individual. Incorporating platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in this procedure holds the potential to improve healing, accelerate recovery, and optimize treatment outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this article, the authors illustrate a PRF-based approach for autogenous tooth transplantation through two case scenarios. These cases outline the surgical steps of tooth transplantation and demonstrate the potential role of PRF in enhancing soft tissue healing. Furthermore, the article provides insights from a long-term follow-up spanning over 7 years.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Tooth transplantation in young adults is promising but depends on factors such as root development stage and donor tooth size matching. Including PRF may improve healing, at least in the short term, due to its rich concentration of growth factors and cytokines, promoting effective tissue regeneration.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Autogenous tooth transplantation has shown to be a viable treatment option for replacing the missing dentition. Adding PRF to the autogenous tooth transplantation procedure may speed up and enhance the treatment outcome. While the favorable results of these cases might be partially attributed to the use of PRF, the contribution of PRF to the healing process of tooth transplant remains conjectural and requires validation through additional research.</p><p><strong>Key points/highlights: </strong>Tooth autotransplantation can be performed in younger patients without requiring root canal treatment, while also potentially benefiting from the incorporation of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF).</p>","PeriodicalId":55950,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Advances in Periodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140869084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Soft and hard tissue evaluation of guided socket shield implant cases.","authors":"P. Trejo, Raysa Rivas, Corletta C Trejo, Seiko Min, Arisa Nishikawa","doi":"10.1002/cap.10290","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cap.10290","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000The socket-shield (SS) technique results in long-term functional osseo- and dento-integration, preserving the dimensional stability of hard and soft tissues over time. This study aimed to describe the successful implementation of a surgical technique to facilitate \"SS\" cases.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000The cases included males and females aged 32-81 years consecutively treated between 2020 and 2023 (longest follow-up, 3.5 years). For each case, pre- and post-operative cone-beam computed tomography (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine files) and intraoral optical scans (IOS; STL files) were performed. Digital immediate implant placement and simultaneous tooth extraction and SS production were planned using an implant planning software. Implants were planned considering sagittal-ridge and tooth-root angular-configuration. Surgical guides were used to perform the digitally-supported SS technique. All cases were planned and surgically performed by one operator (Pedro M. Trejo). Preoperative digital IOS-models were superimposed to post-operative models to assess soft-tissue changes. Pre and post sagittal views were used to assess the radiographic buccal-plate thickness at various healing times. An investigator not involved with case planning or treatment performed measurements.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000Results reflected soft-tissue stability with minimal mean thickness change at 0-, 1-, 2-, and 3-mm measurement levels of 0.03, -0.2, 0.14, -0.07, and 0.04 mm, respectively, with a mean gingival-margin change of 0.04 mm. The free gingival-margin change ranged from a 0.58-mm gain in height to a -0.57-mm loss. The mean radiographic buccal-plate thickness post-operatively was 2.04 mm (range, 0.7-2.9 mm).\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000The digitally-supported guided SS technique enables predictable immediate implant-placement positions and stable buccal peri-implant soft and hard tissues over time.\u0000\u0000\u0000KEY POINTS\u0000Why are these cases new information? The uniqueness of the surgical technique described herein is that it results in favorable positions of immediate, socket-shielded (SSed), implant placements, with soft- and hard-tissue stability as the byproduct. What are the keys to successful management of these cases? Digitally, plan for the best possible implant position within the alveolar housing to satisfy prosthetic requirements, and then adjust this position to accommodate the socket shield dimensions. Digitally, provide a space/gap between the future dentinal shield and the implant. Clinically, allow for time to carve the final position and dimensions of the shield. Plan ahead the extent of the apical third of the SS, and the removal of the apex, if dealing with a long root. What are the primary limitations to success in these cases? Inadequate use of digital technology; case-sensitive technique requires proper execution of each digital and technical clinical step.","PeriodicalId":55950,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Advances in Periodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140674631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correcting mucogingival deformities for pescatarian patients: A clinical case study.","authors":"Hyung Jae Jung, N. Karimbux, Irina F Dragan","doi":"10.1002/cap.10289","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cap.10289","url":null,"abstract":"AIM\u0000This clinical case study is to highlight the improvement of periodontal health of mandibular canines using a soft tissue alternative of fish origin, a piscine graft.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000A 37-year-old female patient was referred to a periodontal practice for evaluation of mucogingival deformities around teeth #22 and #27 that were also diagnosed with recession, lack of keratinized tissue (KT), and bilateral high frenum attachment. Multiple soft tissue treatment options were presented to the patient, including autogenous, allograft, or xenograftporcine or piscine.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000Given the patient's dietary preference, piscine option was preferred. The procedures were completed one at a time, first #22 and later #27, using the standard of care procedures for correcting mucogingival deformities using soft tissue alternatives. Post-surgical visits were scheduled at regular intervals (2, 4, 12, 24, 52 weeks) to evaluate the clinical outcomes. Healing was uneventful and clinical outcomes reveal correction of the mucogingival deformities. The amount of KT at the 52 weeks healing time, measured using an intraoral scanner was 2.12 mm on #22 and 1.78 mm on #27.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000Within this clinical case's scope, piscine xenograft demonstrates to be a safe and effective soft tissue alternative to correct mucogingival deformities, increasing the KT width and achieving recession coverage. In addition, integration of patient's preference may lead to increased case acceptance and patient compliance.\u0000\u0000\u0000KEY POINTS\u0000What new information is this case providing? The use of a soft tissue alternative of piscine origin that was selected based on the patient's preference to correct bilateral combined mucogingival deformities (recession, lack of KT, and aberrant frenum attachment) around teeth. What is a key step to integrating this soft tissue alternative in clinical practice? The pre-hydration of the soft tissue alternative is preferred, compared to other soft tissue alternatives that might not require hydration (xenograft bovine origin). What are the limitations to success in this case? Confirming with the patient no pre-existing fish allergies.","PeriodicalId":55950,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Advances in Periodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140672172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Maxillary sinus augmentation via the bone lid technique: A prospective, radiographic case series.","authors":"Izzetti Rossana, Cinquini Chiara, Nisi Marco, Baldi Niccolò, Graziani Filippo, Barone Antonio","doi":"10.1002/cap.10288","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cap.10288","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000Maxillary sinus augmentation is one of the most performed procedures to increase the bone quantity of the atrophic maxilla to allow implant placement. The aim of the present case series was to describe a surgical protocol to perform maxillary sinus augmentation with the \"bone lid technique,\" and its outcomes in a cohort of patients eligible for the procedure.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000After the initial clinical evaluation, a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) examination was performed for preoperative assessment. Patients were then scheduled for surgical intervention. At 6-9 months follow-up, patients underwent a second CBCT scan to evaluate bone height following bone graft and to schedule implant placement.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000A total of 11 patients were enrolled in the study with a total of 13 sinus lift procedures. Membrane perforation was registered in 4 cases (30.76%). Mean surgical time was 67.69 min (SD 6.51). Postoperative period was uneventful in all patients, in the absence of complications. The mean graft volume increase was 2.46 cm3 (SD 0.85), and the mean height increase was 14.27 mm (SD 3.18). Mean membrane thickness was 1.40 mm (SD 0.75). In all the 4 cases with sinus membrane perforation, the membrane had a thickness lower than 1 mm.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000The present study highlights that the maxillary sinus augmentation with bone lid repositioning could provide repeatable results in terms of bone height increase. The technique appears reliable both in terms of bone gain and absence of complications.\u0000\u0000\u0000KEY POINTS\u0000The bone lid technique for maxillary sinus augmentation provides repeatable results in terms of bone height increase. The favorable clinical outcomes can be related to an enhancement of bone formation due to the unique osteoconductive and osteoinductive properties of autogenous bone, along with a reduction of soft tissue ingrowth. Complications were not observed in any of the patients following the surgical procedures. The risk of Schneiderian membrane perforation is inversely proportional to membrane thickness; the thinner the membrane is, the higher the risk to perforate it.","PeriodicalId":55950,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Advances in Periodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140676117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing root coverage and esthetic outcomes in isolated gingival recession using orthodontic intervention and lateral closed tunnel technique: An interdisciplinary prospective case series.","authors":"Neelima Katti, Rimsha Kp, Ashish Kumar Barik, Surya Kanta Das, Srivani Peri, Devapratim Mohanty","doi":"10.1002/cap.10285","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cap.10285","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Gingival recession (GR) in malposed tooth in association with bone dehiscence and/or fenestration poses a challenge for successful root coverage treatment. Lateral closed tunnel (LCT) technique is particularly useful in isolated GR in mandibular anterior region, where the shallow vestibular depth prevents tension-free coronal mobilization of tissues.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty patients with GR associated with tooth malposition were treated using a combined orthodontic-periodontic approach with a torquing auxiliary spring followed by LCT technique.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The two techniques resulted in a combined recession depth reduction from 3.75 ± 1.14 mm to 0.40 ± 0.50 mm at the end of 6-month study period. The orthodontic intervention led to an increase in labial marginal bone levels, as assessed through cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), while the LCT achieved closure of residual recession defect. Also, an increase of keratinized tissue width from 0.81 ± 0.88 mm at baseline to 3.30 ± 0.67 mm at 6 months was achieved. Mean root coverage percentage (MRC%) of 91.40% + 10.25% was seen, with 11 out of 20 sites (55%) showing complete root coverage (CRC).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Single tooth orthodontic repositioning followed by LCT technique proved effective in successfully managing isolated recession defects in the mandibular anterior gingival region, which often presents challenging mucogingival conditions. The precise single tooth repositioning resulted in labial marginal bone augmentation, while the LCT surgical approach allowed residual defect closure.</p><p><strong>Key findings: </strong>Why are these cases new information? Correction of single tooth malposition is achieved before recession coverage treatment to achieve a favorable environment for graft uptake. The reduction in denuded root surface along with the bone remodeling results in increasing the ratio of vascular to avascular region, thus improving the overall prognosis of the treatment. What are the keys to successful management of these cases? The lateral closed tunnel technique involves creating a mucoperiosteal tunnel to close the recession site. Precision is crucial to avoid damage to surrounding tissues. The recipient site should be wider than the width of recession to improve graft vascularity. What are the primary limitations to success in these cases? Limitations may arise when dealing with complex cases, such as multiple teeth involvement or teeth with significant vertical or horizontal bone loss.</p>","PeriodicalId":55950,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Advances in Periodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140208322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Modified coronally advanced flap technique in the treatment of fibrous epulis: A case report with 1-year follow-up.","authors":"Kaixin Zheng, Yuan Zhang","doi":"10.1002/cap.10286","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cap.10286","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Currently, the treatment of epulis is primarily surgical excision, which would greatly affect the aesthetics of patients if happened in the anterior region. It's challenging for clinicians to balance the aesthetic after surgery and less surgical trauma. To overcome this disadvantage, the authors propose the modified coronally advanced flap technique which applies the principles of minimally invasive surgery to provide satisfactory therapeutic results in fibrous epulis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We report a case of an 18-year-old female with the chief complaint of a gingival swelling in the right upper anterior region. After the initial periodontal therapy, the modified surgical approach was applied to this patient. Unlike conventional coronally advanced flap technique, an additional incision was made, and the free portion was rotated into the adjacent space to completely cover the trauma, which avoided the use of the second operative zone.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The gingiva recovered with normal color, contour, and consistency after surgery, the papilla filled up the proximal space well and was in good harmony with the adjacent papillae. The surgical results remained stable during the follow-up period.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The use of modified coronally advanced flap technique allows the clinician to successfully resume the natural appearance of gingiva in the treatment of fibrous epulis, as well as simplify the surgical approach, shorten the operative time, and demonstrate no tendency of recurrence.</p><p><strong>Key points: </strong>Why is this case new information? This novel technique not only removes the epulis, but also takes into account the postoperative aesthetics of the surgery at the same time. This minimally invasive surgical technique reduces operative time and increases patient comfort. Keys to successful management of this case are as follows: (i) Adequate preoperative assessment of the location of the additional incision; (ii) tension-free coronal flap advancement. What are the primary limitations to success in this case? Clinical studies with long-term outcomes of this approach are needed. This procedure may be limited to larger gingival tumors.</p>","PeriodicalId":55950,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Advances in Periodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140208323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The nasal spine suture: A novel approach for membrane stabilization.","authors":"William E Bane, Gary M Blyleven, Adam R Lincicum, Brian W Stancoven, Kimberly A Inouye, Thomas M Johnson","doi":"10.1002/cap.10279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cap.10279","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Current evidence acknowledges guided bone regeneration (GBR) as a predictable therapeutic modality in the augmentation of a deficient alveolar ridge. Such deficiencies often reveal inadequate bone volume to support implant placement in a position amenable to prosthetic reconstruction. Additionally, an evolving body of literature demonstrates that membrane fixation may lead to improved clinical bone gain through positively influencing blood clot formation, stability, and the eventual osteogenic potential of the defect. Alternative benefits to membrane fixation, such as reduced graft displacement and reduction in wound micromotion, have also been cited as mechanisms for an increased regenerative response.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>The aim of this report was to present a case, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for the reconstruction of a horizontal ridge deficiency. The patient's deficiency in ridge volume was found to be a developmental sequelae of lateral incisor agenesis, resulting in an underdeveloped midfacial region of the alveolar process subjacent to sites #7 and #10. The fixation protocol outlined in this report demonstrated adequate horizontal ridge augmentation to facilitate future prosthetic reconstruction with the use of implants.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Numerous protocols have been established in an attempt to achieve effective barrier membrane stabilization for bone augmentation procedures. However, some techniques are poorly suited for the anatomically challenging region of the anterior maxilla. A case report describing the utilization of the anterior nasal spine for anchorage of a membrane-stabilizing suture may present a novel, safe, and effective technique for stabilizing the intended region of augmentation, as well as preventing graft migration beyond the membrane-maxilla interface. Key points Regarding guided bone regeneration (GBR) procedures, micromotion of the membrane or of the underlying particulate graft may negatively influence the volume of the augmented site. The ability to adequately stabilize the graft-membrane interface is recognized as a necessary prerequisite to predictably achieve optimal surgical outcomes. To the authors' knowledge, there is no clinical or scientific evidence regarding the use of the anterior nasal spine for membrane anchorage in maxillary GBR procedures, and thus a novel approach to membrane stabilization is introduced.</p>","PeriodicalId":55950,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Advances in Periodontics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140133361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}