Istvan A Urban, Nicholas Mirsky, Matteo Serroni, Nick Tovar, Vasudev Vivekanand Nayak, Lukasz Witek, Charles Marin, Muhammad H A Saleh, Andrea Ravidà, Istvan Baczko, Laszlo Parkanyi, Katalin Nagy, Paulo G Coelho
{"title":"Elucidating the Benefit of Perforated vs Nonperforated Membranes in Guided Bone Regeneration: An In Vivo Histologic Evaluation and Histomorphometric Analysis.","authors":"Istvan A Urban, Nicholas Mirsky, Matteo Serroni, Nick Tovar, Vasudev Vivekanand Nayak, Lukasz Witek, Charles Marin, Muhammad H A Saleh, Andrea Ravidà, Istvan Baczko, Laszlo Parkanyi, Katalin Nagy, Paulo G Coelho","doi":"10.11607/prd.7110","DOIUrl":"10.11607/prd.7110","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nonperforated polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membranes are effectively utilized in guided bone regeneration (GBR) but may hinder cell migration due to limited interaction with the periosteum. This study compared bone regeneration using occlusive or perforated membranes combined with acellular collagen sponge (ACS) and recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) in a canine mandibular model. Male Beagle dogs (n = 3) received two mandibular defects each to compare ACS/rhBMP-2 with experimental (perforated group) and control (nonperforated group) membranes (n = 3 defects/group). Tissue healing was assessed histomorphologically, histomorphometrically, and through volumetric reconstruction using microcomputed tomography. The perforated group showed increased bone formation and reduced soft tissue formation compared to the nonperforated group. For the primary outcome, histomorphometric analysis revealed significantly greater total regenerated bone in the perforated group (67.08% ± 6.86%) than the nonperforated group (25.18% ± 22.44%) (P = .036). Perforated membranes had less soft tissue infiltration (32.91% ± 6.86%) than nonperforated membranes (74.82% ± 22.44%) (P = .036). The increased permeability of membranes in the perforated group potentially enabled periosteal precursor cells to have greater access to rhBMP-2. The availability may have accelerated their differentiation into mature bone-forming cells, contributing to the stimulation of new bone production relative to the nonperforated group.</p>","PeriodicalId":94231,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"341-355"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140900793","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":"Use of Artificial Intelligence in Manuscript Preparation: AI as a Coauthor.","authors":"Hanae Saito, Teppei Tsukiyama","doi":"10.11607/prd.7022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11607/prd.7022","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding. While it comes with some drawbacks, it also offers numerous advantages. One significant application of AI is chatbots, which utilize natural language processing and machine learning to provide information, answer queries, and assist users. AI has various applications, and dentistry is no exception. The authors conducted an experiment to assess the application of AI, particularly OpenAI's ChatGPT, used with Google Apps Script in various stages of information gathering and manuscript preparation in parallel with conventional human-driven approaches. AI can serve as a valuable instrument in manuscript preparation; however, relying solely or predominantly on AI for manuscript writing is insufficient if the goal is to produce a high-quality article for publication in a peer-reviewed, high-impact journal that can contribute to the advancement of science and society.</p>","PeriodicalId":94231,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry","volume":"45 3","pages":"293-299"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144032640","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}
Jeffrey Ganeles, Robert A Levine, Francesco Tironi, Debora Dias, Liliana Aranguren, Frederic J Norkin
{"title":"Application of the 10 Keys Checklist and Partial Extraction Techniques to Optimize Esthetic Outcomes for Adjacent Implants in the Esthetic Zone.","authors":"Jeffrey Ganeles, Robert A Levine, Francesco Tironi, Debora Dias, Liliana Aranguren, Frederic J Norkin","doi":"10.11607/prd.7079","DOIUrl":"10.11607/prd.7079","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Placing immediate implants in the esthetic zone poses significant challenges. Implants should be placed with consideration to hard and soft tissues to optimize long-term implant and cosmetic success. In this case report, two maxillary central incisors were extracted at two different time points 5 years apart due to horizontal root fractures. Implants were placed according to immediate single-tooth guidelines using two different surgical and loading approaches, as risk assessment factors changed in the time between the first implant placement (right central incisor) and second implant placement (left central incisor). For the first implant placement, the treatment technique included the 10 Keys approach, a checklist of diagnostic, surgical, and restorative guidelines used to pursue long-term success for single-tooth treatment with immediate implant placement and provisionaliza- tion, socket management, and connective tissue grafting. The second implant placement included partial extraction therapy (PET) and conventional healing, as well as immediate implant placement after root shield preparation, an allograft, growth factors, platelet-rich fibrin, and contour management. At the 7-year and 2-year follow-ups, radiographic and clinical results were satisfactory.</p>","PeriodicalId":94231,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry","volume":"0 0","pages":"317-327"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140878308","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}
Adam Barsoum, Sirajuta Praisonta, Thomas Tsoung, Gebin Zhu, Stuart J Froum, Sang-Choon Cho
{"title":"Clinical Advantages of Implant Osteotomy Through the Remaining Root in the Mandibular Premolar Region.","authors":"Adam Barsoum, Sirajuta Praisonta, Thomas Tsoung, Gebin Zhu, Stuart J Froum, Sang-Choon Cho","doi":"10.11607/prd.7047","DOIUrl":"10.11607/prd.7047","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Creating an osteotomy through a remaining root to place a dental implant is a placement option that offers various advantages. These benefits include more precise drilling with reduced vibration in cases with limited available bone or with anatomical structures (such as the mental foramen and inferior alveolar nerve) in close proximity to the planned osteotomy, as well as facilitating the extraction of an ankylosed tooth following root canal treatment. This case report presents a detailed description of the surgical and restorative procedures involved in placing an implant in a mandibular premolar area.</p>","PeriodicalId":94231,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry","volume":"0 0","pages":"407-412"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140878309","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}
Rutger A L Dhondt, Pierre Lahoud, Manoetjer Siawasch, Ana B Castro, Marc Quirynen, Andy Temmerman
{"title":"The Socket Shield Technique: Stability of the Buccal Peri-implant Bone After Partial Root Removal-A Prospective Case Series of 20 Patients with 18 Months of Follow-up.","authors":"Rutger A L Dhondt, Pierre Lahoud, Manoetjer Siawasch, Ana B Castro, Marc Quirynen, Andy Temmerman","doi":"10.11607/prd.6989","DOIUrl":"10.11607/prd.6989","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to collect data on implant survival, bone volume maintenance, and complications associated with the socket shield technique. The socket shield technique was introduced in 2010. Since then, several systematic reviews have been published that show good clinical outcomes. So far, the behavior of the buccal bone plate is not completely understood. The present study involved the placement of 23 implants in 20 patients using the socket shield technique. AstraTech EV im- plants were used, and no bone substitutes or connective tissue grafts were applied. Patients were monitored for 18 months, recording implant survival, volumetric bone analysis on CBCT scans, interproximal bone levels, bone sounding, pink esthetic scores, and complications. Prosthetic procedures were also described, including temporary and final restorations. Using the socket shield technique, a cumulative implant survival rate of 95.7% was obtained after 18 months, with a significant but limited reduction in buccal bone thickness (BBT) after implant placement. One implant did not integrate, and two shields were partially exposed. The mean pink esthetic score at 1 year postloading was 12.93 ± 1.22. The study suggests that the socket shield technique can result in a limited reduction of the buccal bone volume, with a high implant survival rate. Reentry studies are recommended to investigate the causes of bone resorption.</p>","PeriodicalId":94231,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry","volume":"0 0","pages":"329-339"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140878313","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":"Periodontal Tissue Responses to Restorations With and Without a Cervical Finish Line: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"Karina Espinoza Merchán, Márcio Lima Grossi, Marcel Ferreira Kunrath, Eduardo Rolim Teixeira","doi":"10.11607/prd.7037","DOIUrl":"10.11607/prd.7037","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this review was to evaluate the periodontal and peri-implant tissue responses to restorative approaches with and without a cervical finish line on teeth and dental implants. An electronic search was performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, LILACS, Web of Science, and Scopus databases and in the gray literature. Controlled clinical trials and prospective cohort studies were included. Analyzed outcomes included Gingival Index (GI), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing depth (PD), gingival thickness (GT), marginal stability (MS), and marginal bone loss (MBL). A meta-analysis was then performed in two parts: The first compared the results of restorations on teeth with and without a cervical finish line, and the second compared results of restorations on implant abutments with and without a cervical finish line. Regarding the tooth-based restoration analysis, 7 out of 1,388 selected articles were included in the systematic review, 2 of which were selected for the meta-analysis. For implant-based restorations on abutments with and without a cervical finish line, 6 out of 707 selected articles were included in the systematic review, with 3 included in the meta-analysis. No significant differences in periodontal and peri-implant indices were identified between either prosthetic approach in situations with and without cervical finish lines.</p>","PeriodicalId":94231,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry","volume":"0 0","pages":"413-424"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141185073","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}
Giacomo Fabbri, Fernando Zarone, Gianluca Dellificorelli, Giorgio Cannistraro, Marco De Lorenzi, Alberto Mosca, Renato Leone, Roberto Sorrentino
{"title":"A 13- to 17-Year Retrospective Evaluation of the Clinical Performance of Anterior and Posterior Lithium Disilicate Restorations on Teeth and Implants.","authors":"Giacomo Fabbri, Fernando Zarone, Gianluca Dellificorelli, Giorgio Cannistraro, Marco De Lorenzi, Alberto Mosca, Renato Leone, Roberto Sorrentino","doi":"10.11607/prd.7074","DOIUrl":"10.11607/prd.7074","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This retrospective study evaluated the clinical outcomes of lithium disilicate prostheses on teeth and implants. A total of 860 restorations, including crowns, veneers, and onlays, were delivered to 312 patients. Patients with uncontrolled gingival inflammation and/or periodontitis were excluded, while patients with occlusal parafunctions were included. The retrospective observational period ranged between 13 and 17 years. The mechanical and esthetic performance of the restorations were rated according to the modified California Dental Association (CDA) criteria. The recorded data were analyzed statistically. In total, 26 mechanical complications were noticed: 17 ceramic chippings, 5 core fractures, and 4 losses of retention. Mechanical complications occurred predominantly in posterior areas; monolithic prostheses showed the lowest percentage of structural problems. The clinical scores of layered and monolithic restorations were fully satisfactory according to the modified CDA rating. The cumulative survival and success rates ranged from 95.46% to 100% and 93.75% to 100%, respectively, up to the 17-year follow-up. Although patient selection and the rigorous application of validated clinical protocols were considered paramount, the use of lithium disilicate prostheses on teeth and implants was reported to be a viable and reliable treatment option in the long term.</p>","PeriodicalId":94231,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry","volume":"0 0","pages":"369-383"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141185061","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}
Kai Zwanzig, Samuel Akhondi, Lorenzo Tavelli, Alejandro Lanis
{"title":"The Use of Titanium Pins for the Management and Fixation of Free Gingival Grafts and Apically Repositioned Flaps During Vestibuloplasty: A Technique Report.","authors":"Kai Zwanzig, Samuel Akhondi, Lorenzo Tavelli, Alejandro Lanis","doi":"10.11607/prd.7197","DOIUrl":"10.11607/prd.7197","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The presence of adequate keratinized mucosa (KM) around dental implants and natural dentition is pivotal for the long-term success of dental restorations. Despite various techniques to augment KM, challenges persist in achieving stable, keratinized, and adherent mucosa, especially in the context of significant muscle pull or compromised tissue conditions. This study introduces a novel application of titanium pins for the fixation of free gingival grafts (FGGs) and apically repositioned flaps (APFs) during vestibuloplasty, aiming to overcome important limitations associated with traditional suturing methods, shorten the treatment time, and reduce patient morbidity. Three patients with insufficient KM width presented discomfort during oral hygiene care and showed inflammation around implant restorations and natural teeth. These patients underwent soft tissue augmentation using titanium pins-traditionally used in guided bone regeneration-to stabilize the FGGs and APFs. This method ensures intimate contact between the graft and the periosteum, which facilitates proper graft perfusion and revascularization, minimizes shrinkage, and reduces the risk of graft necrosis. A postoperative follow-up revealed successful graft integration, with minimal shrinkage and increased KM width and depth. The use of titanium pins allowed for reliable fixation in challenging surgical sites where traditional suturing methods were impractical due to the presence of extensive muscle pull and an unstable recipient bed. The application of titanium pins for the fixation of FGGs and APFs during vestibuloplasty provides a promising alternative to traditional suturing techniques, particularly in complex cases where the recipient bed is suboptimal for suturing. This method simplifies and shortens the procedure, offering a predictable outcome with increased mechanical stability and minimal graft shrinkage. Randomized clinical trials are recommended to further evaluate the efficacy of this technique.</p>","PeriodicalId":94231,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry","volume":"0 0","pages":"395-405"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141185076","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":"Periodontal Behavior of Teeth with Noncarious Cervical Lesions Restored with a New BOPT Approach Using Composite Resins: A 1- Year Prospective Clinical Study.","authors":"Rubén Agustín-Panadero, Carolina Agus, Ignazio Loi, Blanca Serra-Pastor, Jorge Alonso Pérez-Barquero, Martín Laguna Martos, Naia Bustamante-Hernández, Carla Fons-Badal","doi":"10.11607/prd.7554","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11607/prd.7554","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of this study is to examine the behavior and volumetric changes of periodontal tissues in teeth with cervical non-carious lesions associated with gingival recession and treated with composite resin restorations using conventional and biologically oriented preparation techniques (BOPT) after 12 months of clinical service.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A prospective clinical study was conducted to compare the gingival changes following the treatment of non-carious cervical lesions using composite resin and the BOPT approach (test group) with those restoring only the NCCL with a conventional restoration with composite (control group). The pre-treatment and 12-month post-treatment records included the following variables: plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), gingival recession, probing depth, intraoral scan, and digitally calculated gingival thickness. The pre- and post-treatment scan files were subjected to software analysis to compare the dimensional gingival changes that occurred following treatment in both groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A one-year follow-up revealed a coronal gingival migration of 0.38 ± 0.49 mm in the control group and 1.16 ± 0.73 mm in the BOPT group (P<0.001). Additionally, the change in gingival thickness was -0.16 ± 0.23 mm in the control teeth and 0.35 ± 0.15 mm in BOPT teeth (P< 0.001). The periodontal parameters evaluated at baseline were found to be comparable between the two groups. Following treatment by both techniques, the periodontal health status remained unaltered.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The BOPT technique, associated with cervical composite restorations for non-carious lesions, produces a recovery of the gingival tissue. There was a significant coronal gingival migration, as well as a horizontal thickening of the gingiva around the cervical emergence of the restoration. The BOPT approach using composite resins to treat NNCL is a predictable technique that offers biological advantages to the surrounding gingiva and achieves gingival stability.</p>","PeriodicalId":94231,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry","volume":"0 0","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144035395","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}
Norihisa Watanabe, Akira Hasuike, Taito Watanabe, Shuichi Sato
{"title":"Vital Root Resection for Management of Furcation Involvement in a Mandibular Molar with Radix Entomolaris: A Case Report.","authors":"Norihisa Watanabe, Akira Hasuike, Taito Watanabe, Shuichi Sato","doi":"10.11607/prd.7655","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11607/prd.7655","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Treatment of Class III furcation defects involving the supernumerary third roots (radix entomolaris, RE) of mandibular first molars is challenging. A 44-year-old non-smoking Japanese woman presented with discomfort in the mandibular left first molar. A Nabers probe was used to assess furcation involvement, and horizontal probe penetration from the mid-lingual to distolingual region of the furcation was observed. Cone-beam computed tomography revealed a distolingual RE with significant bone destruction around it, indicative of a through-and-through furcation defect. A treatment approach, known as vital root resection, which combined vital pulp therapy and surgical root resection, was implemented. First, deep pulpotomy was performed using mineral trioxide aggregate. Surgical root resection performed 8 weeks later resulted in a marked reduction in the pocket depth and resolution of the furcation defect. Clinical and radiographic evaluations at the 3-year follow-up demonstrated a stable periodontal condition and preserved pulpal vitality, highlighting the effectiveness of this approach. This conservative treatment may be particularly relevant for Asian populations, in whom the prevalence of RE is up to 40%. Although the initial results are promising, further research with larger sample sizes and extended follow-up periods is necessary to establish standardized protocols and evaluate the long-term predictability of this technique.</p>","PeriodicalId":94231,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry","volume":"0 0","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144004493","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}