Žygimantas Petronis, Audra Janovskienė, Ričardas Kubilius, Juozas Žilinskas, Marijus Leketas
{"title":"Odontogenic sinusitis: causes, symptoms and treatment. A review of current literature and concepts.","authors":"Žygimantas Petronis, Audra Janovskienė, Ričardas Kubilius, Juozas Žilinskas, Marijus Leketas","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Diagnosis of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis (OMS) often is misdiagnosed as rhinosinusitis, the main symptoms of these diseases are the same: facial pain, postnasal discharge, and congestion. However, OMS and rhinogenic sinusitis require different treatments. Without addressing dental factors in odontogenic sinusitis, conventional rhinitis treatment will often fail, and symptoms will persist. This review aims to assess the most recent literature about OMS causes, symptoms, and treatment.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Literature analysis was carried out on the basis of PRISMA guidelines. Eligible articles no older than 5 years were included, with a few exeptions. An electronic search was performed using MEDLINE (PubMed), The Cochrane Library, and ScienceDirect databases.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>More than one possible cause for the development of OMS has been identified. The literature indicates that anaerobic microorganisms are found in the case of sinusitis, but there is no consensus regarding the initial exact causative bacteria of this disease. Symptoms of OMS can be one-sided facial pain, purulent anterior rhinorrhoea, headache, cacosmia, pressure or nasal congestion, post-nasal drip. For better diagnostic of OMS imaging modalities are used. Management of OMS requires dual treatment. The treatment of the disease should begin with the need to remove the causative factor. Antibiotic therapy alone is not used for the treatment of odontogenic sinusitis, but can be used to relieve symptoms. It should be prescribed in accordance with the antibiogram after causative factor is removed. When the dental and medical treatment is not enough for sufficient management of OMS surgery is required.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It is evident that the etiology of OMS includes more than one etiological factor, just as the causative agents of this pathology are various bacteria. Therefore, one of the key elements in choosing the treatment of OMS should be a proper diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":94215,"journal":{"name":"Stomatologija","volume":"25 3","pages":"71-78"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141790744","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}
Graziano Montaruli, Alberto Dedola, Khrystyna Zhurakivska, Michele Laurenziello, Michele Tepedino, Renato Celletti, Maurizio D'Amario, Giuseppe Troiano
{"title":"Twenty eight months marginal bone level follow-up of an immediate post-extractive implant with immediate definitive loading.","authors":"Graziano Montaruli, Alberto Dedola, Khrystyna Zhurakivska, Michele Laurenziello, Michele Tepedino, Renato Celletti, Maurizio D'Amario, Giuseppe Troiano","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this case report was to show the marginal bone level (MBL) variation, after 28 months, around an aesthetic post-extraction implant immediate loading positioned in a 46-years-old woman.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>After a careful evaluation of the X-rays and CBCT images, a 4×13 conical implant was placed in seat 21 after the atraumatic extraction of the fractured element and the management of the infected area. Correct primary stability (torque 70 Ncm) was obtained by inserting the implant in a palatal position with respect to the alveolus. To complete the surgery, regeneration procedures were carried out using a granular bone substitute (Geistlich Bio-Oss®) covered with a connective tissue graft taken from the palate. Just three days later, a straight titanium abutment Curvomax™ with gold tite (UNIHG) was screwed (35 Ncm) and a lithium disilicate glass ceramic crown was cemented.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The radiographic analysis of the MBL at 28 months of follow-up shows a significant stability of the peri-implant bone confirmed by an excellent aesthetic integration of the soft tissues around the prosthetic crown.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A careful and dedicated surgical planning accompanied by the use of appropriate materials and an accurate surgical protocol, seems to allow the rehabilitation of frontal areas that is difficult to manage, obtaining excellent aesthetic, functional and predictable results over time. We believe that the goal, in this case, is also linked to the immediate delivery of the final crown which has significantly reduced operating times and improved aesthetic parameters, translating into better patient satisfaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":94215,"journal":{"name":"Stomatologija","volume":"25 2","pages":"55-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141790728","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}
StomatologijaPub Date : 2021-04-20DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-437016/v2
Jijin Mekkadath Jayakrishnan
{"title":"Forensic facial reconstruction using CBCT: A systematic review.","authors":"Jijin Mekkadath Jayakrishnan","doi":"10.21203/rs.3.rs-437016/v2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-437016/v2","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000Forensic facial reconstruction is a technique to reconstruct human face from unidentified skull remains for human identification and facial recognition. Some of the methods of reconstruction is using 2D methods, 3D clay models and computerized craniofacial forensic reconstructions (CCFR). Although beneficial they are limited by meticulous and time consuming processiy. However, in 3D imaging cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an excellent alternative. Hence, this systematic review evaluated whether CBCT is a better diagnostic tool in facial forensic reconstruction compared to conventional 2D and 3D methods of facial reconstruction.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000Article selection and data extraction was done based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria devised for the study. The articles were screened from Pub Med, ProQuest, Google scholar, Science direct and Scopus. Three hundred and thirty-nine articles were initially identified from which seven articles were full text reviewed and included in the review. All the articles included in this study suggest that the facial reconstruction done using CBCT are reliable.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000The computerized 3D modeling method produces reliable facial reconstructions which involves the images scanned from CBCT and the combination method. The computerized 3D modeling method produces facial reconstruction which almost mimics the original resemblance.","PeriodicalId":94215,"journal":{"name":"Stomatologija","volume":"30 1","pages":"49-55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76689286","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":"Simvastatin in polymer bioscaffold for bone regeneration. An in vitro and in vivo analysis.","authors":"Swati Swati, Pratibha Gopalkrishna, Usha Yogendra Nayak, Kishore Ginjupalli, Thayyil Sivaraman Hrishi, Chetana Chandrashekar, Raghu A R, Pallavi K, Lakshmi P","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study aimed to fabricate and test the biocompatibility of a polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) based guided tissue regeneration membrane impregnated with 'simvastatin' to promote sustained drug delivery near osseous defects and evaluate the regenerative potential of the membrane histologically.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We tested the mechanical properties and cytotoxicity of an indigenously fabricated PLGA membrane incorporated with simvastatin (1 mg/cm2). An animal study evaluated the regenerative potential of the membrane. Twenty-four adult Wistar rats, approximately 175 g in weight, were used in this study. The rats were divided randomly into four groups based on the postoperative healing periods into ten days, 1, 3, and 6 months. Within each time group, six rats were divided into three subgroups: Subgroup A - sham surgery controls; Subgroup B - PLGA without Simvastatin; Subgroup C - PLGA with simvastatin tests. The radiographic examination intervals were ten days, 1 and 3 months, while the histological assessment was around 1, 3, and 6 months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Simvastatin content was distributed uniformly in all the prepared membranes and was equivalent to 1 mg/cm<sup>2</sup>. 100 mg PLGA membrane with simvastatin demonstrated uniform drug release over time, excellent mechanical properties, and biocompatibility. The rat models in Subgroup C had better bone tissue formation radiographically and histologically.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study suggested that 'PLGA with Simvastatin' has the requisite properties to serve as a third-generation barrier membrane with the potential for local drug delivery.</p>","PeriodicalId":94215,"journal":{"name":"Stomatologija","volume":"23 4","pages":"114-120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41168515","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}
StomatologijaPub Date : 2017-10-31DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/5626
F. Abdelmegid, F. Salama, Mohammad M Al-Jameel, Talal T Al-Rasheed, M. El-Sharawy
{"title":"Effects of fruit drinks on surface roughness of two esthetic restorative materials.","authors":"F. Abdelmegid, F. Salama, Mohammad M Al-Jameel, Talal T Al-Rasheed, M. El-Sharawy","doi":"10.21474/IJAR01/5626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/5626","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVES\u0000Restorative materials may be exposed in the oral cavity to chemical agents found in beverages, which may lead to their biodegradation. The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of two fruit drinks commonly used by children on surface roughness of two esthetic restorative materials.\u0000\u0000\u0000MATERIALS AND METHODS\u0000One resin composite (RC), one resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI) and two fruit drinks (orange and cocktail) were used in this study. Specimens (n=20) of each material were fabricated against Mylar strip. Baseline measurements of surface roughness were recorded for each group using noncontact surface profilometer. Each specimen was placed in the tested fruit drinks for 24 hours and then surface roughness was recorded.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000The mean (±SD) surface roughness of RC before and after immersion in orange and cocktail were 0.04±0.02, 0.12±0.05, 0.06±0.03 and 0.11±0.06, respectively and for RMGI were 0.72±0.14, 0.60±0.19, 0.56±0.11, and 0.52±0.15. For RC there was significant difference between surface roughness (Sa) before and after immersion in orange and cocktail (P<0.05). For RMGI, there was significant difference between surface roughness before and after immersion in orange (P<0.05), but no significant difference before and after immersion in cocktail (P>0.05).\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000The surface roughness of the RC and RMGI examined showed a significant change in the surface roughness after immersion for 24 hours in the tested fruit drinks.","PeriodicalId":94215,"journal":{"name":"Stomatologija","volume":"44 1","pages":"47-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81553047","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}