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Oral Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa Hereditaria: A Systematic Review. 遗传性大疱性表皮松解症患者的口腔修复康复：系统综述。

The International journal of prosthodontics Pub Date : 2024-11-22 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.8791

Salomé Mascarell, Hélène Citterio, Énora Le Roux, Ariane Berdal, Géraldine Lescaille, Lisa Friedlander

{"title":"Oral Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa Hereditaria: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Salomé Mascarell, Hélène Citterio, Énora Le Roux, Ariane Berdal, Géraldine Lescaille, Lisa Friedlander","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8791","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8791","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To review the oral prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with epidermolysis bullosa hereditaria (EBH) and study the level of evidence and quality of the presented available articles and establish clinical recommendations for the prosthetic management of these patients.Materials and methods: An electronic search was done in July 2022 in five databases following PICOTS elements. The quality of the reports was established using the modified Pierson, Bradford Hills, and Ottawa Newcastle scale.Results: Data extracted from 19 case reports for protocolized analysis corresponded to 64 patients and 80 dental prostheses, with almost 9 out of 10 patients being completely edentulous. The distribution of EBH types was 84% dystrophic, 10.5% junctional, and 5.5% simplex. The difficulties encountered by the authors synthesized in this review characteristically reflected those most likely encountered in dental practice. Most rehabilitations were implant-supported prostheses (85%), followed by removable dentures (10%) and dental-supported rehabilitations (5%). Fixed full-arch implant-supported prostheses represented 76.4% of implant-supported prostheses, and this prosthetic solution reflected the highest scientific quality.Conclusions: For an individualized approach to treatment, we recommend that in cases of total edentulism, fixed full-arch implant-supported prostheses are the most appropriate because they allow the best computer-aided planning, design, manufacture, and fitting of the prosthesis in such a complex clinical context.","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"699-710"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138813873","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}

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Does an Ergonomic Dentist Stool Design Have a Positive Impact on Musculoskeletal Health During Intraoral Scans and Tooth Preparation? 在口腔内扫描和牙齿准备期间，符合人体工程学的牙医凳设计对肌肉骨骼健康有积极影响吗?

The International journal of prosthodontics Pub Date : 2024-11-22 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.8672

Ji-Min Lee, Keunbada Son, Jin-Wook Kim, Myoung-Uk Jin, Kyu-Bok Lee

{"title":"Does an Ergonomic Dentist Stool Design Have a Positive Impact on Musculoskeletal Health During Intraoral Scans and Tooth Preparation?","authors":"Ji-Min Lee, Keunbada Son, Jin-Wook Kim, Myoung-Uk Jin, Kyu-Bok Lee","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8672","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8672","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate the effects of an ergonomic dentist stool design on muscle activity and fatigue in dentists.Materials and methods: A total of 14 dentists were recruited, and electrodes were attached to the arm, neck, and shoulder muscles of these dentists according to the surface electromyography (EMG) for the noninvasive assessment of muscles protocol. After measuring the maximal voluntary contraction, eightchannel surface EMG was performed during simulations of two dental procedures (intraoral scanning and tooth preparation) while the dentists were using two types of dentist stools. Furthermore, muscle activity and fatigue were determined based on eight-channel surface EMG data, and ergonomic risk levels were evaluated according to the muscle activity. Shapiro-Wilk test was used to confirm that all data were normally distributed, and Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare the two types of dentist stools (α = .05).Results: There was a significant difference between the conventional and ergonomically designed dentist stools in terms of the activity of the trapezius descendens muscle (P < .05). Notably, the activity of the trapezius descendens muscle was less when the dentists used ergonomically designed dentist stools than when they used a conventional dentist stool. The activity of all muscles, except for the sternocleidomastoid, indicated moderate ergonomic risk.Conclusions: A dentist stool that enables dentists to maintain ergonomic posture should be used to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"644-649"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138292637","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}

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Bacterial Growth on Titanium vs Zirconia Healing Caps: An In Vitro Study. 钛与氧化锆治疗帽上的细菌生长。体外研究。

The International journal of prosthodontics Pub Date : 2024-11-22 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.8700

Gil Slutzkey, Michael Saminsky, Shifra Levartovsky, Ari Glikman, Shlomo Matalon, Nirit Tagger Green

{"title":"Bacterial Growth on Titanium vs Zirconia Healing Caps: An In Vitro Study.","authors":"Gil Slutzkey, Michael Saminsky, Shifra Levartovsky, Ari Glikman, Shlomo Matalon, Nirit Tagger Green","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8700","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8700","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate and compare bacterial growth on zirconia vs titanium healing caps.Materials and methods: Streptococcus sanguinis (Ss) and Ftreptococcus nucleatum (Fn) were grown on titanium and zirconia healing caps that were fixed to the cover of a 96-well microtiter plate. A drop (10 μL) of bacterial suspension was placed on each healing cap and allowed to dry for 1 hour at 37°C. After this time, the cover was replaced on the plate such that the caps were completely immersed in fresh liquid medium. Each plate contained only one bacterial strain, with two control groups. Bacterial growth was monitored over 18 hours by following the optical density (OD) at 650 nm. One-way ANOVA comparison test was used for statistical analysis. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of healing caps of each material were taken after 48 hours of incubation with Ss or Fn to assess bacterial attachment and with no bacteria as a negative control.Results: Ss growth was similar in both types of healing cap, with no significant differences between these groups and the control (P = .990). However, there was significantly less growth of Fn on the zirconia caps than on the titanium samples (P < .0001) or the control (P < .0001). SEM imaging revealed obvious differences in the surface characteristics of the titanium and zirconia caps. The number of bacteria attached to the rough apical area was particularly high.Conclusions: The use of zirconia healing caps may reduce the growth of some bacterial species compared to that seen on titanium healing caps.","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"667-674"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41224430","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}

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3-Year Bone Remodeling in Mandibular Overdenture Wearers: Results from an RCT Comparing Immediate vs Conventional Loading Using CBCT. 下颌覆盖义齿佩戴者的 3 年骨重塑：使用锥形束计算机断层扫描比较即刻加载与传统加载的 RCT 结果。

The International journal of prosthodontics Pub Date : 2024-11-22 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.8647

Alessandra Julie Schuster, Salma Rose Buchnveitz Salybi, Anna Paula da Rosa Possebon, André Ribeiro Schinestsck, Fernanda Faot

{"title":"3-Year Bone Remodeling in Mandibular Overdenture Wearers: Results from an RCT Comparing Immediate vs Conventional Loading Using CBCT.","authors":"Alessandra Julie Schuster, Salma Rose Buchnveitz Salybi, Anna Paula da Rosa Possebon, André Ribeiro Schinestsck, Fernanda Faot","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8647","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8647","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate the circumferential bone level and morphologic changes in the posterior mandibular ridge of mandibular overdenture wearers submitted to conventional and immediate loading through CBCT at 1 and 3 years.Materials and methods: In total, 20 participants who received two narrow-diameter implants (NDIs; Facility-Equator, Neodent; 2.9 × 10 mm) were randomly allocated to the conventional loading (CL; n = 10) or immediate loading (IL; n = 10) group. CBCT scans were performed in each group to analyze the vertical bone level (VBL) and horizontal bone level (HBL) around the implants, analyzed together with the posterior bone remodeling of the mandible measured at distances of 5, 10, 15, and 20 mm from the mental foramen (L1 to L4, respectively). Differences between groups were verified using Student t test at a significance level of 5%.Results: The IL group showed a significantly higher HBL in the first year (P = .028) and a significantly higher VBL in the third year (P = .032), with an HBL of -0.22 mm and VBL of -0.59 mm, respectively. After the third year, the percentage of cortical and medullary height indicated that the IL group presented a significantly higher percentage of cortical bone height (40.1 ± 9.3 mm) compared to the CL group (31.8 ± 5.8 mm) at position L1 (P = .05). No difference was found for posterior ridge remodeling (P > .05).Conclusions: The IL group showed slightly higher HBL and VBL values and locally displayed more replacement of medullary bone by cortical bone. However, circumferential bone levels in the IL group were still clinically acceptable, and the posterior resorption rate remained stable after 3 years of function, irrespective of the loading type.","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"625-633"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139975194","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}

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INFLUENCE OF THICKNESS AND THERMOCYCLING ON TENSILE STRENGTH OF TWO RESIN-BASED CEMENTS USED FOR OVERDENTURES BAR-TYPE ATTACHMENTS: AN IN VITRO STUDY. 厚度和热循环对两种树脂基粘固剂抗张强度的影响：一项体外研究。

The International journal of prosthodontics Pub Date : 2024-11-22 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.8673

Francesco Grande, Massimo Carossa, Alessandro Mosca Balma, Nicola Scotti, Federico Mussano, Santo Catapano

{"title":"INFLUENCE OF THICKNESS AND THERMOCYCLING ON TENSILE STRENGTH OF TWO RESIN-BASED CEMENTS USED FOR OVERDENTURES BAR-TYPE ATTACHMENTS: AN IN VITRO STUDY.","authors":"Francesco Grande, Massimo Carossa, Alessandro Mosca Balma, Nicola Scotti, Federico Mussano, Santo Catapano","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8673","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8673","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate the tensile strength of five different thicknesses of two resin cements placed between two titanium surfaces, before and after aging.Materials and methods: One hundred grade-5 titanium models were used, each composed of two surfaces simulating a semiprecision attachment for overdenture and its housing in the framework. Samples were cemented using two different resin cements (SoloCem and OT-Cem). Five groups representing five different cement thicknesses (from 50 to 250 μm) were created by varying the housing diameter. Half of the samples underwent a tensile strength test 24 hours after luting, while the other half underwent a tensile strength after 30,000 thermic cycles from 5°C to 55°C. Shapiro-Wilk and ANOVA with post-hoc tests were performed to relate the tensile strength to the variables: cement type, thermal aging, and cement thickness (P < .05).Results: Statistical differences were found between the cements both at T0 and T1; the mean values of tensile strength of SoloCem were three times higher than those of OT-Cem. The thermic cycles determined a reduction of the tensile force values for both cements; statistical evidence was found only for the SoloCem, except for the 100 μm thickness group. Significant differences were also found between the cement thicknesses of both cements, with 50 μm and 100 μm expressing the best tensile strength. Most of the fractures were of cohesive nature.Conclusions: SoloCem showed a higher tensile strength than OT-Cem but was more stressed by aging. For each group, the cement thickness influenced the tensile strength values with an inverse relationship.","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"244-253"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41160132","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}

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Reflections on Future Research Directions in Prosthodontics. 对未来修复学研究方向的思考。

The International journal of prosthodontics Pub Date : 2024-11-22 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.2024.6.e

Irena Sailer

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Psychologic Factors in Temporomandibular Disorders and Somatization: A Multidimensional Analysis of Personality, Coping, and Distress Among Young Adults. 颞下颌关节紊乱和躯体化的心理因素：年轻人个性、应对和痛苦的多维分析。

The International journal of prosthodontics Pub Date : 2024-11-22 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.8590

Adrian Ujin Yap, Carolina Marpaung

{"title":"Psychologic Factors in Temporomandibular Disorders and Somatization: A Multidimensional Analysis of Personality, Coping, and Distress Among Young Adults.","authors":"Adrian Ujin Yap, Carolina Marpaung","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8590","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8590","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To analyze the association of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and somatic symptoms with the psychologic variables of personality, coping, and distress in young adults. Physical and psychologic correlates were also explored, along with the risk factors for TMDs/somatization.Materials and methods: Participants were enlisted from a local university, and the presence of TMDs and somatic symptoms was determined with the Short-form Fonseca Anamnestic Index and Patient Health Questionnaire-15. The psychologic variables of personality, coping, and distress were assessed with the Big-Five Personality Inventory-10; brief-COPE Inventory; and Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scales-21, respectively. Statistical evaluations were performed with Mann-Whitney U test, Spearman correlation, and logistic regression analyses (α = .05).Results: Among the 455 participants (mean age: 22.7 ± 1.2 years), 18.2% and 5.7% had TMDs and medium-to-high somatization, respectively. Participants with TMDs exhibited substantially higher somatization and psychologic distress scores than those with no TMDs. Significant differences in TMDs, conscientiousness, extraversion, and psychologic distress scores were observed between participants with no-to-mild and medium-to-high somatization. The association between TMD and somatization scores was weak but significant. Neuroticism and dysfunctional coping style were moderately correlated to general distress, depression, anxiety, and stress (rs = 0.44 to 0.62).Conclusions: Findings suggest that anxiety is the main risk factor for the presence of TMDs and medium-tohigh somatization in nonclinical young adults, while conscientiousness is a protective factor for somatization.","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"605-614"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41224507","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}

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Resistance of Glaze Application on Indirect Restorative CAD/CAM Materials Against Abrasive Toothbrushing Wear. 间接恢复性CAD/CAM材料釉面应用对磨料刷牙磨损的阻力。

The International journal of prosthodontics Pub Date : 2024-11-22 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.8604

Rodrigo de Castro Albuquerque, Beatriz Ometto Sahadi, Carolina Bosso André, Paulo Matias Moreira, Frederick Allen Rueggeberg, Marcelo Giannini

{"title":"Resistance of Glaze Application on Indirect Restorative CAD/CAM Materials Against Abrasive Toothbrushing Wear.","authors":"Rodrigo de Castro Albuquerque, Beatriz Ometto Sahadi, Carolina Bosso André, Paulo Matias Moreira, Frederick Allen Rueggeberg, Marcelo Giannini","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8604","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8604","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate the effect of toothbrushing on the surface roughness (Sa), roughness profile (Rv), gloss units (GU), and surface morphology of three glazed ceramics.Materials and methods: Specimens (n = 7) were made from the following different CAD/CAM materials and evaluated: lithium disilicate-based glass ceramic (EM); zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass ceramic (CE); and 6 mol% yttria partially-stabilized zirconia (IN). IPS e.max CAD (EM) and InCoris (IN) specimens were sintered, and all groups were prepolished and glazed according to the manufacturer's recommendations using IPS Ivocolor Glaze Paste (Ivoclar Vivadent) or Universal Overglaze High Flu (Dentsply/Sirona). Sa, Rv, GU, and morphology were analyzed before and after brushing at 30,000, 120,000, and 180,000 cycles. The data of Sa and GU were analyzed with ANOVA two-way and post hoc Tukey tests (α = .05). Rv was analyzed with Kruskal-Wallis and Student-Newman- Keuls tests. Surface morphology was analyzed qualitatively.Results: Sa decreased significantly after 180,000 toothbrushing cycles for all materials tested. CE showed higher Rv than EM and IN, and IN showed the highest GU after 180,000 toothbrushing cycles, which promoted a polishing effect for all materials.Conclusions: Long-term toothbrushing did not jeopardize the glazed surface of all tested materials compared to lack of brushing.","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"659-666"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138292679","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}

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Medium-Term Observation of Dalbo-Rotex Retention Elements: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Dalbo-Rotex Retention Elements 的中期观察：回顾性队列研究

The International journal of prosthodontics Pub Date : 2024-11-22 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.8669

Salome D Zimmermann, Laurent Liechti, Nicola U Zitzmann, Tim Joda

{"title":"Medium-Term Observation of Dalbo-Rotex Retention Elements: A Retrospective Cohort Study.","authors":"Salome D Zimmermann, Laurent Liechti, Nicola U Zitzmann, Tim Joda","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8669","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8669","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To investigate the medium-term survival of Dalbo-Rotex retention elements, identify potential risk factors for complication or loss, and consider economic factors.Materials and methods: Patients treated with Dalbo-Rotex retention elements in a university setting were retrospectively identified and examined. Clinical data comprised assessments of the dental, periodontal, endodontic, and prosthetic situation, including radiographic analysis. Patient satisfaction was quantified with visual analog scale questionnaires. Five-year Kaplan-Meier plots for relative survival and success rates were calculated.Results: The 45 included patients had a total of 76 Dalbo-Rotex retention elements. Of these, 12 Dalbo-Rotex elements failed and complications occurred in 42.1% of elements, equating to a survival rate of 84.2% and a success rate of 47.4% after a mean observation period of 49.2 ± 52.4 months (range: 6 to 219 months). The 5-year cumulative survival and success rates were 62.4% (95% CI: 44.0% to 88.4%) and 35.6% (95% CI: 23.8% to 53.2%), respectively. Patients' self-assessment of prosthesis retention was rated at 82 (IQR 40 to 92.2) with low pain perception at 4.5 (IQR 0 to 30). Probing pocket depth levels were significantly reduced in patients adhering to a regular recall interval compared with those with longer intervals.Conclusions: Chairside Dalbo-Rotex retention elements are a straightforward chairside method for prosthesis retention that achieve good survival over medium-term follow-ups with high patient satisfaction. This technique is therefore a viable alternative to cast post copings and can be particularly valuable for patients with limited financial resources.","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"634-643"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140103068","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}

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Minimally Invasive Esthetic Suturing Technique for Anterior Esthetic Crown Lengthening Surgery: A Case Series with 24-Month Follow-up. 微创美学缝合技术用于前牙美学牙冠延长手术：随访 24 个月的病例系列。

The International journal of prosthodontics Pub Date : 2024-11-22 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.8765

Maoqi Zhang, Huihui Zhang, Zhengguo Cao

{"title":"Minimally Invasive Esthetic Suturing Technique for Anterior Esthetic Crown Lengthening Surgery: A Case Series with 24-Month Follow-up.","authors":"Maoqi Zhang, Huihui Zhang, Zhengguo Cao","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8765","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8765","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and patient-reported outcomes of a minimally invasive suturing technique for esthetic crown lengthening surgery (ECLS).Materials and methods: A total of 15 patients who underwent ECLS were treated using the described suturing technique. Clinical parameters, including plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), bleeding index (BI), papilla index score (PIS), early wound healing index (EHI), visual analog scale (VAS), pink esthetic score (PES), and white esthetic score (WES), were recorded at baseline, immediately postsurgery, and during follow-up visits spanning 5 days to 24 months. Two-sample t test was performed to evaluate statistical significance (α = .05).Results: All patients (100%) reported a high level of satisfaction, with stable high postoperative VAS scores. From baseline to 5 days postoperative, there was no statistically significant increase in PI, although there was a slight deterioration observed in GI (0.13 ± 0.23, P < .05) and BI (0.49 ± 0.55, P < .05). Early wound healing (EHI 1) was achieved by all patients at 5 days postsurgery. Additionally, 3 patients exhibited changes in PIS within the initial 3 months following surgery, after which all patients attained an optimal degree of papilla fill (degree III).Conclusions: The application of the minimally invasive esthetic suturing technique in ECLS demonstrates favorable outcomes in terms of patient satisfaction and long-term stability. However, the assertion of its superiority over conventional suturing methods for ECLS necessitates substantiation through rigorous investigation via well-designed randomized controlled clinical trials.","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"686-693"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140899464","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}

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