Annali di stomatologia最新文献

{"title":"An atypical case of craniometaphyseal dysplasia. Case report and surgical treatment.","authors":"Giorgio Novelli,&nbsp;Emanuela Ardito,&nbsp;Fabio Mazzoleni,&nbsp;Alberto Bozzetti,&nbsp;Davide Sozzi","doi":"10.11138/ads/2017.8.2.045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11138/ads/2017.8.2.045","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Craniometaphyseal dysplasia is a rare hereditary bone disease presenting metaphyseal widening of the tubular bones, sclerosis of craniofacial bones and bony overgrowth of the facial and skull bones. Craniometaphyseal dysplasia occurs in an autosomal dominant (AD) and an autosomal recessive (AR) form.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>We present a 32-year-old patient arrived at our unit in May 2009. His main discomfort was a major limitation of the mouth opening, in the context of a craniofacial deformity. Relying on patient's medical history and the performed diagnostic tests, the diagnosis of craniometaphyseal dysplasia was made.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>After careful evaluation of the clinical case, in accordance with the requirements of the patient, we opted for a surgical treatment aimed at correction of functional limitation of temporomandibular joint and aesthetic improvement of the facial bones. The stability of the clinical results led us to suggest and to undertake the surgical path, also due to the lack of safe and consolidated non-surgical treatments for the specific case.</p>","PeriodicalId":78041,"journal":{"name":"Annali di stomatologia","volume":"8 2","pages":"89-94"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5749377/pdf/89-94.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35706983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison between three glass fiber post cementation techniques.","authors":"Guido Migliau,&nbsp;Luca Piccoli,&nbsp;Stefano Di Carlo,&nbsp;Giorgio Pompa,&nbsp;Laith Konstantinos Besharat,&nbsp;Marco Dolci","doi":"10.11138/ads/2017.8.1.029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11138/ads/2017.8.1.029","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this experimental study was to compare the traditional cement systems with those of the latest generation, to assess if indeed these could represent of viable substitutes in the cementation of indirect restorations, and in the specific case of endodontic posts.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The assessment of the validity of the cementing methods was performed according to the test of the push-out, conducted on sections obtained from the roots of treated teeth. The samples were divided into three groups. Group A (10 samples): etching for 30 seconds with 37% orthophosphoric acid (Superlux-Thixo-etch-DMG) combined with a dual-curing adhesive system (LuxaBond-Total Etch-DMG), dual-cured resin-composite cement (LuxaCore-DMG) and glass fiber posts (LuxaPost-DMG). Group B (10 samples): self-adhesive resin cement (Breeze-Pentron Clinical) and glass fiber posts (LuxaPost-DMG). Group C (10 samples): 3 steps light-curing, self-etching, self-conditioning bonding agent (Contax-Total-etch-DMG), dual-cured resin-composite cement (LuxaCore-DMG) and glass fiber posts (LuxaPost-DMG). The survey was conducted by examining the breaking resistance of the post-cement-tooth complex, subjected to a mechanical force. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS Inc. ver. 13.0, Chicago, IL, USA.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Group A values of bond strenth ranged from a minimum of 10.14 Mpa to a maximum value of 14.73 Mpa with a mean value of 12.58 Mpa. In Group B the highest value of bond strength was 6.54 Mpa and the minimum 5.55 Mpa. The mean value of the bond strength for the entire group was 6.58 Mpa. In Group C the highest bond strength was 6.59 Mpa whereas the lowest bond strength was 4.84 Mpa. Mean value of the bond strength of Group C was calculated at 5.7 Mpa.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Etching with orthophosphoric acid combined with a dual-curing adhesive system and a dual-cured resin-composite cement was the technique that guaranteed the highest bond strength. Lowest bond strength values were obtained when dual self-adhesive cement was used.</p>","PeriodicalId":78041,"journal":{"name":"Annali di stomatologia","volume":"8 1","pages":"29-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.11138/ads/2017.8.1.029","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35192128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of different kinds of beers on the surface roughness of glazed and polished methacrylate and Silorane-based composites: a 1-month study.","authors":"Ugur Erdemir,&nbsp;Murat Tiryaki,&nbsp;Gunce Saygi,&nbsp;Taner Yücel,&nbsp;Sevda Ozel Yildiz,&nbsp;Esra Yıldız","doi":"10.11138/ads/2017.8.1.023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11138/ads/2017.8.1.023","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aim of this <i>in vitro</i> study was to evaluate the effect of different kind of beers on the surface roughness of glazed and polished methacrylate- and Silorane-based resin composites after different immersion periods.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Methacrylate-based resin composites (Tetric N-Ceram, Ceram-X) and a Silorane-based resin composite (Filtek Silorane) were tested in the study. A total of 126 specimens (n=42 for each composite) were fabricated using a cylindrical custom metal mould. Surface roughness measurement was performed using a profilometer at baseline and after a 1-week and 1-month immersion in different kind of beers or distilled water. The results were analysed using repeated measure ANOVA and Tukey's HSD test (α=0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Repeated measure ANOVA results revealed that immersion period was a significant factor in the surface roughness of the tested specimens (p<0.001). The lowest surface roughness values were obtained with the specimens' polished Optidisc+BisCover LV. Regardless of the polishing systems used, Tetric N-Ceram showed the statistically lowest surface roughness values (p<0.05), whereas Filtek Silorane showed the highest surface roughness (p<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The surface roughness values of the tested resin composites were affected by the polishing procedure used, the exposure time in the solutions and the type of composite resin.</p>","PeriodicalId":78041,"journal":{"name":"Annali di stomatologia","volume":"8 1","pages":"23-28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5507163/pdf/23-28.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35192588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Minimally invasive orthodontics: elastodontic therapy in a growing patient affected by Dentinogenesis Imperfecta.","authors":"Gaetano Ierardo,&nbsp;Valeria Luzzi,&nbsp;Giuliana Nardacci,&nbsp;Iole Vozza,&nbsp;Antonella Polimeni","doi":"10.11138/ads/2017.8.1.034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11138/ads/2017.8.1.034","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of the study was to report the use of an elastodontic therapy in a growing patient affected by Dentinogenesis Imperfecta, second class malocclusion, deep bite and lower arch crowding from the deciduous dentition to permanent one.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>At first, the 5-year-old patient was treated with an elastodontic device known as \"Nite-Guide\". When the patient was 7 years old, during her first permanent molars and incisors eruption and after optimal house-practices, an Occlus-o-Guide Series G was placed at night and on daylight (two hours a day) performing exercises aimed to activate facial muscles and facilitate the deep bite reopening. At 9 years of age, with totally deep bite resolution, she used the Occluso-Guide only at night to hold down previous results and follow patient's dental growth. At 11 years of age, after successful teeth switching, we prescribed an Occlus-o-Guide Series N, which is functional for permanent dentition and guaranteed an eruptive guide for last dental elements.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This clinic case could be considered an example of approach for all those patients with systemic and/or dental diseases that do not allow adequate dental retention, which is necessary for most orthodontic appliances; elastodontic devices do not require adequate dental retention and define a minimum intervention on the surfaces of the teeth.</p>","PeriodicalId":78041,"journal":{"name":"Annali di stomatologia","volume":"8 1","pages":"34-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5507165/pdf/34-38.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35192126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mandibular bone regeneration after bone slat technique.","authors":"Salvatore D'Amato,&nbsp;Gianpaolo Tartaro,&nbsp;Angelo Itro,&nbsp;Mario Santagata","doi":"10.11138/ads/2017.8.1.039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11138/ads/2017.8.1.039","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The reconstruction of alveolar ridges for implant placement is still a challenging surgical procedure, especially in the case of extensive vertical and horizontal bone atrophy.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of the present study was to evaluate the quantity and quality of newly regenerated bone; clinically by means of direct clinical measuring, ridges augmented by autogenous cortical bone associated with autogenous particulate bone graft in the posterior lower jaw defect.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>For the preliminary study, a bone defects in partially edentulous in patient aged 52 years were selected to receive horizontal ridge augumentation prior autolougous bone block and particulate graft. The donor site was the ramus of the same side. Prior the clinical evaluation, periapical X-ray and the cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) was observed the quality, quantity and the stability the soft and hard tissue healing process, final result and the outcome.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>The bone augmentation achieved with this technique created the ideal bone volume of hard and soft tissue, in quantity and quality, for placement of implants.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The surgical technique was found to be easy in terms of technique and surgical trauma.</p>","PeriodicalId":78041,"journal":{"name":"Annali di stomatologia","volume":"8 1","pages":"39-44"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.11138/ads/2017.8.1.039","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35192586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Access to oral health care services among adults with learning disabilities: a scoping review.","authors":"Mustafa Naseem, Altaf H Shah, Muhammad Faheem Khiyani, Zohaib Khurshid, Muhammad Sohail Zafar, Shabnam Gulzar, AlBandary H AlJameel, Hesham S Khalil","doi":"10.11138/ads/2016.7.3.052","DOIUrl":"10.11138/ads/2016.7.3.052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The prevalence of oral diseases including dental caries and periodontal conditions is remarkably higher in people with disabilities. The provision of accessible oral health services for people with learning disabilities may be challenging.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The objectives of the review were to identify barriers in accessing oral health care that persists within society, enabling or disabling people with learning disabilities.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using the Arksey O'Malley framework, a scoping review was conducted on PubMed/Medline, OVIDSP, and EMBASE. Studies were evaluated and short-listed based on the inclusion criteria, which consisted of: (1) study participants or population with learning disabilities, (2) aged 16 years or over, (3) reporting on access to oral health services, (4) published in the English language. Those that justified the inclusion criteria were carefully chosen after a blind peer-reviewed process when relevance and quality were debated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine studies were eventually included from searches. Tabulation of data was done under the heading of study type, outcomes, the year of publication and patient selection. The majority of studies provided a biomedical overview of access for adults with learning disabilities.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The concept of access for people with disability is still ill-defined and obscure. Access to oral health care and needs of people with learning disabilities are complex and multi-facet.</p>","PeriodicalId":78041,"journal":{"name":"Annali di stomatologia","volume":"7 3 1","pages":"52-59"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5231790/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"63482200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"TMJ inferior compartment arthroplasty procedure through a 25-year follow-up (functional arthroplasty).","authors":"Piero Cascone, Valerio Ramieri, Paolo Arangio, Valentino Vellone, Achille Tarsitano, Claudio Marchetti","doi":"10.11138/ads/2016.7.3.060","DOIUrl":"10.11138/ads/2016.7.3.060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this study was to assess the outcomes of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) \"functional arthroplasty\" on the inferior compartment and disc reposition as a surgical treatment for internal derangement (ID).</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>By retrospective chart review, all patients who had TMJ surgery on the inferior compartment for TMJ ID from 1985 to 2010 were identified. Their charts were reviewed and subjective data as well as objective data was collected.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The chart review yielded 352 patients treated through this approach for a total of 696 joints involved. Analysis of the data showed that there was a good health improvement. The mid VAS about pre surgical TMJ pain was 58.3, after surgery 7.7. About headache and cervical pain the pre surgery mid VAS was 47.7, after surgery 16.7.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Outcome data presented show that TMJ surgery on the inferior compartment and disc reposition could be an effective and successful surgical treatment of TMJ ID. This success has been seen and maintained also in long term follow up in this specific patient population. For this reason, we propose to call this procedure \"functional arthroplasty\".</p>","PeriodicalId":78041,"journal":{"name":"Annali di stomatologia","volume":"7 3 1","pages":"60-64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5231791/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"63481785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Benchmarking matching color in composite restorations.","authors":"Guido Migliau,&nbsp;Luca Piccoli,&nbsp;Laith Konstantinos Besharat,&nbsp;Umberto Romeo","doi":"10.11138/ads/2016.7.1.029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11138/ads/2016.7.1.029","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to investigate the color samples (A2, A3 and B1) of three different brands of resin composites using dentine masses. 135 discs were prepared (5 plates for each thickness, color and brand of composite material). A colorimetric evaluation, using white and black background, was performed just after preparation. The color was measured corresponding to \"Vita\" scale and ΔL, Δa, Δb and ΔE values were calculated using a spectrophotometer. The results showed that Value, Chroma and Hue often differ even if the same commercial color and same thickness is used. In conclusion, this study showed that the perfect aesthetics restoration is possible combining individual abilities, experience and correct techniques. </p>","PeriodicalId":78041,"journal":{"name":"Annali di stomatologia","volume":"7 1-2","pages":"29-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.11138/ads/2016.7.1.029","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34653356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pediatric patients tolerance: a comparative study about using of Er:YAG laser and self-adhesive flowable composite for treatment of primary decayed teeth.","authors":"Iole Vozza,&nbsp;Daniela Mari,&nbsp;Edoardo Pacifici,&nbsp;Valeria Luzzi,&nbsp;Gaetano Ierardo,&nbsp;Gian Luca Sfasciotti,&nbsp;Antonella Polimeni","doi":"10.11138/ads/2016.7.1.024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11138/ads/2016.7.1.024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To verify the tolerance of children aged between 3 and 8 years, having class I caries and treated with Er:YAG Laser in association with a new self-adhesive flowable resin in comparison with a high-speed diamond bur and a conventional flowable resin treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A group of 80 healthy children (43 male and 37 female) ranging in age from 3 to 8 years, who had been diagnosed with at least one active occlusal non-cavitated superficial carious lesions in first or second deciduous molars, were selected for the present study. They were divided in 4 groups: group A: Class I occlusal cavities prepared using an Er:YAG laser and a self-adhesive flowable resin; Group B: Class I occlusal cavities prepared using an Er:YAG laser and a conventional flowable resin; Group C: Class I occlusal cavities prepared using a high-speed diamond bur and a self-adhesive flowable resin; Group D: Class I occlusal cavities prepared using a high-speed diamond bur and a conventional flowable resin. Before and after the treatments the patient tolerance was tested with the modified Wong-Baker pain level scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the first group, the tolerance rate was 95% with 0 score (no hurt) for 19 patients; in Group D, the tolerance rate was 75%. Just one child of group D experienced hurting worst because of non cooperative patient.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>From these results it emerged that, although the limits of the study, Er:Yag laser in association with self-adhering composite, is very effective in pediatric dentistry and is a good treatment option especially for non cooperative patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":78041,"journal":{"name":"Annali di stomatologia","volume":" ","pages":"24-28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6549345/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40559906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biomimetic hydroxyapatite used in the treatment of periodontal intrabony pockets: clinical and radiological analysis.","authors":"Michele Mario Figliuzzi,&nbsp;Amerigo Giudice,&nbsp;Settimia Pileggi,&nbsp;Francesco Scordamaglia,&nbsp;Massimo Marrelli,&nbsp;Marco Tatullo,&nbsp;Leonzio Fortunato","doi":"10.11138/ads/2016.7.1.016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11138/ads/2016.7.1.016","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Hydroxyapatite (PA) has a chemical composition and physical structure very similar to natural bone and therefore it has been considered to be the ideal biomaterial able to ensure a biomimetic scaffold to use in bone tissue engineering. The aim of this study is to clinically test hydroxyapatite used as osteoconductive biomaterial in the treatment of periodontal bone defects. Clinical and radiological evaluations were conducted at 6, 12 and 18 months after the surgery.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Forty patients with 2- and 3-wall intrabony pockets were enrolled in this study. PPD, CAL, radiographic depth (RD) and angular defects were preoperatively measured. After surgery, patients were re-evaluated every 6 months for 18 months. Statistical analyses were also performed to investigate any differences between preoperative and postoperative measurements.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Paired t-test samples conducted on the data obtained at baseline and 18 months after, showed significant (p<0.01) differences in each measurement performed. The role of preoperative RD was demonstrated to be a significant key factor (p<0.01). A relevant correlation between preoperative PPD and CAL gain was also found.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Within the limitations of this study, the absence of anatomical variables, except the morphology of the bone defect, emphasizes the importance of the proper surgical approach and the graft material used.</p>","PeriodicalId":78041,"journal":{"name":"Annali di stomatologia","volume":"7 1-2","pages":"16-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.11138/ads/2016.7.1.016","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34338130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}