Recontorno de sorriso gengival utilizando piezocirurgia pela técnica flapless ­ relato de caso / Gengival smile contouring using piezosurgery through the flapless technique ­ case report / Contorno de sonrisa gengival mediante piezocirugía a través de la técnica flapless ­ reporte de caso

A cirurgia plástica gengival tem sido cada vez mais procurada por pacientes que se apresentam descontentes com o seu sorriso. O procedimento convencional realizado é feito através de uma elevação de retalho para exposição de tecido ósseo e subsequente a osteotomia ou osteoplastia, o qual leva a necessidade de suturas e uma recuperação mais demorada. Com o avanço da tecnologia, a técnica cirurgia Flapless, conhecida como minimamente invasiva e indolor, onde trás uma recuperação mais favorável e com resultados satisfatórios. Tem como principal indicação para pacientes com biotipo periodontal fino e intermediário, o planejamento cirúrgico deve ser feito com exames complementares, como a tomografia, para poder ser calculado a quantidade de tecido ósseo a ser removido. Após a excisão do tecido gengival sem abertura de retalho, a osteotomia/osteoplastia é feito via sulco gengival com a utilização do ultrassom piezoelétrico. Evidencias clínicas e científicas mostram que a técnica Flapless possui resultados satisfatórios em um menor espaço de tempo, sem necessidade de suturas e melhor pós-operatório.

Gingival plastic surgery has been increasingly sought after by patients who are dissatisfied with their smile. The conventional procedure performed is done through a flap elevation to expose bone tissue and subsequent osteotomy or osteoplasty, which leads to the need for sutures and a longer recovery. With the advancement of technology, the Flapless surgery technique, known as minimally invasive and painless, brings a more favorable recovery and satisfactory results. Its main indication for patients with thin and intermediate periodontal biotype, surgical planning should be done with complementary exams, such as tomography, in order to calculate the amount of bone tissue to be removed. After excision of the gingival tissue without opening a flap, the osteotomy/osteoplasty is performed via the gingival sulcus using piezoelectric ultrasound. Clinical and scientific evidence shows that the Flapless technique has satisfactory results in a shorter period of time, without the need for sutures and better postoperative period.

La cirugía plástica gingival ha sido cada vez más solicitada por pacientes que no están satisfechos con su sonrisa. El procedimiento convencional que se realiza se realiza mediante una elevación del colgajo para exponer el tejido óseo y posterior osteotomía u osteoplastia, lo que conlleva la necesidad de suturas y una recuperación más prolongada. Con el avance de la tecnología, la técnica de cirugía Flapless, conocida como mínimamente invasiva e indolora, trae una recuperación más favorable y resultados satisfactorios. Su principal indicación para pacientes con biotipo periodontal delgado e intermedio, la planificación quirúrgica debe hacerse con exámenes complementarios, como la tomografía, para calcular la cantidad de tejido óseo a remover. Después de la escisión del tejido gingival sin abrir un colgajo, la osteotomía/osteoplastia se realiza a través del surco gingival mediante ultrasonido piezoeléctrico. La evidencia clínica y científica demuestra que la técnica Flapless tiene resultados satisfactorios en menor tiempo, sin necesidad de suturas y con mejor postoperatorio.

Clinical outcomes of immediate implantation and provisionalization combined with guided bone regeneration for a single anterior maxillary tooth with a thin facial bone phenotype / 口腔疾病防治

Objective@#To study the postoperative soft and hard tissue changes and aesthetic effect of immediate implantation and provisionalization (IIPP) combined with guided bone regeneration (GBR) for a single anterior maxillary tooth with a thin facial bone phenotype.@*Methods @# A total of 34 patients with thin facial bone (<1 mm) were categorized into two groups: a flapped GBR group and a flapless group. Tooth extraction and IIPP were conducted at the sites in both groups. Implant survival rates, dimensional changes in soft and hard tissues during the six- and twelve-month follow-ups, the pink esthetic score (PES) and patient satisfaction scores at the twelve-month follow-up were measured.@*Results @#The implant survival rates were 100% in both groups, and no complications occurred during the 12 months after surgery. The facial bone thickness remained over 2 mm on all measured sides, and the height of the facial bone crest remained at 1.39 mm at the 12-month follow-up in the flapped GBR group, while the facial bone thickness remained less than 2 mm on all measured sides, and the height of the facial bone crest remained at 1.03 mm at the 12-month follow-up in the flapless group. The absorption of facial bone at all measured sides in the flapped GBR group was greater than that in the flapless group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups in the dimensional changes of labial soft tissues during the six- and twelve-month follow-ups (P>0.05). The mean PES scores were 10.29 ± 2.34 for the flap GBR group and 10.12±1.78 for the flapless group (P = 0.807). The mean patient satisfaction scores were 8.65 ± 1.27 in the flapped GBR group and 8.76 ± 1.25 in the flapless group, and the patients in both of the groups were satisfied with the esthetic outcomes (P = 0.787). @*Conclusion @#IIPP combined with GBR might be a prospective treatment strategy for a single anterior maxillary tooth with a thin facial bone phenotype, but the esthetic risks should never be ignored.

Current status of immediate implant placement in the aesthetic zone of the anterior teeth / 口腔疾病防治

@#The method of placing an implant immediately into the fresh extraction socket at the same time as tooth extraction has the advantages of reducing the number of operations and the overall treatment time, making full use of the existing bone mass, and resulting in ideal aesthetic effects. However, immediate implant placement also has its own inherent shortcomings. Due to the existence of the extraction socket, it is difficult to close the wound; because the size of the implant does not match the size of the extraction socket, it is difficult to achieve good initial stability, and there is a risk of soft tissue recession. This article reviews the success rate, indications and expansion of immediate implant placement, surgical requirements, complications and the prevention and treatment of anterior teeth in the aesthetic area. A literature review showed that the 5-year success rate of immediate implant placement was over 95%. The indications included intact socket walls, a facial bone wall at least 1 mm in thickness, the presence of thick, soft tissue, the absence of acute infection at the site, and the availability of bone apically and lingually to the socket to provide primary stability. In addition, in recent years, with the improvement of surgical implantation technology and the improvement of bone substitute material performance, immediate implant placement can be used as one of the conventional methods for oral implantation treatment, and its indications have shown a trend toward expansion. Immediate implant placement also has complications, including poor placement of implants and gingival receding that results in poor aesthetic outcomes. In addition, immediate restoration and conventional loading protocols after immediate implant appear to have similar outcomes and result in better aesthetic effects. However, the long-term stability and patient satisfaction after immediate implant placement in terms of soft tissue aesthetics require more research.

Survival rate of dental implant placement by conventional or flapless surgery in controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A systematic review

Introduction: Dental implant may serve as a choice of treatment for replacement of missing tooth in diabetic patients with their well-controlled glycemic index. To minimize postoperative complications, dental surgical procedures comprises mainly two types, namely conventional and flapless surgery. Objective: The aim of this review is to find the survival rate of the dental implant when placed with either of the technique, that is, conventional or flapless in patients with controlled Type 2 diabetes mellitus from published studies. Materials and Methods: A total of 14 studies were included from PubMed database related to the survival rate of dental implant placement by conventional or flapless surgery among patients with controlled diabetes mellitus. The cumulative mean of dental implant survival rate by conventional and flapless techniques calculated from included studies is 94.2% and 92.3%, respectively. Conclusion: The survival rate of dental implant placement by conventional and flapless techniques is similar. As few studies on flapless technique are available, therefore researchers in future should explore its advantages and disadvantages.

Flapless implant placement with digital 3D imaging and planning system in fully edentulous patient: A case report and 5-year follow-up / 대한치과보철학회지

One of the fastest growing segments of implant dentistry is the utilization of computed tomography (CT) scan data and treatment planning software in conjunction with guided surgery for implant reconstruction cases. Computer assisted planning systems and associated surgical templates have established a predictable, esthetic, functional technique for placing and restoring implants. Especially, a philosophy of restoratively driven implant placement has been generally adopted. Recently, a variety of commercial dental fields have released their scanning and fabricating protocols and methods for restorations. This process is still being investigated and developed for the most precise and predictable outcome. This case report describes a female patient who wanted dental implants in fully edentulous areas. Restoratively driven implant placements were performed with surgical guide and the patient was fully satisfied with the clinical results, and at 5-year post restorative follow-up assessment, both implant and prosthesis were proved clinical success.

Aumento de coroa clínica com a técnica flapless: relato de caso / Clinical crown lengthning with flapless technique: case report

A cirurgia plástica periodontal tem sido indicada para pacientes que apresentam descontentamento com seu sorriso ou desarmonia em relação a sua anatomia gengival. O procedimento tradicional tem sido realizado através da elevação de um retalho para expor o tecido ósseo e subsequente, osteotomia/osteoplastia. Este procedimento exige sutura e um maior tempo de cicatrização, tornando o pós-operatório mais desfavorável em relação às técnicas menos invasivas. Com o avanço das técnicas minimamente invasivas, tem sido proposta a técnica Cirúrgica Periodontal "Flapless", um procedimento minimamente invasivo e inovador, com resultados clínicos extremamente favoráveis. Tem como principal indicação pacientes com o biótipo periodontal fino e intermediário e o planejamento cirúrgico consiste na realização de uma tomografia computadorizada do paciente utilizando um afastador bucal tipo expandex para afastar os tecidos moles e facilitar a visualização da crista óssea vestibular e, desta forma,visualizar e calcular a quantidade de tecido ósseo a ser removido. Após a excisão do tecido gengival, é realizada a osteotomia via sulco gengival, sem abertura de retalho, com utilização de microcinzéis. Um dos principais benefícios é a finalização do procedimento sem a necessidade de suturas, menor desconforto pós-operatório, melhor reparação tecidual e harmonia estética. As evidências clínicas e científicas mostram que o aumento de coroa clínica com a técnica "Flapless" atinge resultados satisfatórios em menor tempo, melhor pós-operatório e previsibilidade (AU)

The increase in clinical crown "Flapless" is a common procedure employed at periodontal plastic to patients with discontent with its gummy smile or with the in harmonious of its gumlines hape. The traditional procedure is performed it the flap lifting to expose the bone and then, osteotomy/ osteoplasty. As a resultof the flap, it requires suturing, making it uncomfortable postoperative. However, with the advancement in a esthetic and constant demands for searching improved results, it was proposed the "Flapless" Technique, which consist of minimally invasive and innov ative procedure, with very favorable clinical out comes. It is mainly indicated to treat patients with thin and intermediate periodontal biotype. Aided by computerized tomography with Expandex, we have a predictability of the amount of bone to be removed. After excision of gingival tissue, gingival sulcus via osteotomy is performed with out opening flap, using micro-chisels. One of the main benef its is the completion of the procedure without sutures, less postoperative discomfort, optimizedt issue repair and perfect as the tic harmony. Clinical and scientific evidence shows that te increase in clinical crown flapless reache satisfactory results in a shorter time, best post operative and predictability in clinical out come. (AU)

Application of digital implant system on implant treatment with “all-on-4” concept / 대한치과보철학회지

Recently, digital implant systems are expanding its influence in dental area. Due to technical improvement, they jumped over their limits nowadays. We can use these newest systems to treat edentulous patient, from implant surgery to fabrication of prosthesis. In this case, The patient was a fifty years old female. She had a full edentulous ridge on mandible and wanted to reconstruct occlusion with using implants. We planned to use digital implant system with “all-on-4” concept on mandible and produced surgical guide for flapless implant surgery. After the surgery, we tried to fabricate full arch prosthesis just using a digital devices and confirmed satisfying result.

Fluxo de trabalho para aplicação da técnica de cirurgia guiada em reabilitação total de maxila / Workflow for guided implant surgery (GIS) in full arch maxillary rehabilitation

A aplicação de um fluxo digital é um recurso cada vez mais utilizado na Implantodontia. A técnica de cirurgia guiada tem evoluído constantemente, acompanhando os avanços de hardwares e softwares aplicados na Odontologia, resultando no aumento da indicação e precisão dos guias cirúrgicos obtidos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi, através de um relato de caso clínico, demonstrar o fluxo de trabalho utilizado para aplicação da técnica de cirurgia guiada em reabilitação total de maxila, utilizando o software coDiagnostiX (Dental Wings, Chemnitz, Alemanha). Após as etapas de preparo pré-tomográfico, obtenção da digitalização de superfície, aquisições tomográficas e planejamento virtual, foram instalados seis implantes cone-morse (Neodent, Curitiba, Brasil), com a utilização de um guia cirúrgico obtido por impressão 3D. Após o período de osseointegração, foi instalada uma prótese fixa implantossuportada. O planejamento virtual em software específico, através da digitalização de superfície associada à tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC), propõe um diagnóstico previsível, seguro e a possibilidade de oferecer maior segurança e precisão nas reabilitações com implantes osseointegrados.

The application of a digital workflow is an increasingly used resource in Implantology. The guided implant surgery (GIS) has constantly evolved, following the advances of hardware and software applied in Dentistry, resulting in an increase in the indication and precision of the surgical guides. The objective of this article is, through a clinical case report, to demonstrate a workflow used to apply guided surgery technique in full-arch maxillary rehabilitation using the coDiagnostiX software (Dental Wings, Chemnitz, Germany). After the pre-tomographic preparation, surface scanning, tomographic acquisitions and virtual planning, six morse taper implants (Neodent, Curitiba, Brazil) were placed using a surgical guide obtained by 3D printing. After a period of osseointegration, a implant supported fixed prosthesis was placed. The virtual planning in specific software, through surface scanning associated with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), proposes a predictable, safe diagnosis and the possibility of offering greater safety and precision in the rehabilitations with osseointegrated implants.

A retrospective clinical study of immediate implantation and delayed implantation in molar area / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective:To compare the changes of marginal bone resportion between immediate implantation and delayed implantation after 12 to 24 months of definitive prostheses finished.Methods:41 patients were recruited and divided into immediate implant placement group(n =20) and delayed implant placement group(n =21).All implants were evaluated via radiograph after surgery,6 months after implantion,1 year and 2 years after prostheses placement respectively,the height of marginal bone was measured 6 month after implation,1 year and 2 years after prostheses placement.Results:After 6 month,1 year and 2 year the mesial marginal bone attachement (MBA) of immediate implant placement group increased by (1.35 ± 1.12),(2.16 ± 1.73) and (2.53 ± 1.65) mm,the distal by (1.46 ± 1.17),(1.94 ± 1.16) and (2.32 ± 1.68) mm,respectively (among the 3 time points of examination,P ＜ 0.05).As for the delayed implantation group,in the mesial area MBA increased by (-0.52 ± 0.47),(-0.69 ± 0.58) and (-0.97 ± 0.78) mm,in the distal area by (-0.46 ± 0.44),(-0.60 ± 0.45) and (-0.72 ± 0.63) mm (among 3 time points,P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion:Immediate implantation is superior to delayed implantation for marginal bone attachement of dental implant.

Accuracy of pioneer drilling guiding and full navigation guiding plates in the flapless immediate implantation / 天津医药

Objective To compare the operative precision between pioneer drilling guiding and full navigation guiding plates in the flapless immediate implantation. Methods Data of 50 immediate implants, which were implanted from 47 outpatients (50 implants) of Tianjin Stomatological Hospital from 2014 to 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were conducted on the pioneer drilling guiding system (22 implants) and full navigation guiding sytem (28 implants). The cone beam CT (CBCT) was preliminarily taken and modeled for each patient. All of the patients underwent implant surgery after making guiding plates by three-dimensional reconstruction, simulation planting design and the application of digital rapid prototyping technology. Cavity preparations were made by pioneer drilling and full navigation assisted with planting drills respectively to finish implantation. The post-operative CBCT was taken and performed the three-dimensional reconstruction. The implantation precision guiding by two systems were compared. Results All of the 50 immediate implants were successfully completed with the guiding plates. Implant mucositis appeared in one case after 3 months of temporary repair, and after the targeted therapy, the final repair was finished. The rest cases were finally completed. No implant was loose or fell off. The deviation was less in neck apex and root apex angle in full navigation group than that of pioneer drilling guiding group (P<0.01). But there was no significant difference in axial angle between the two groups after navigation and implantation (P>0.05). Conclusion The digital surgical guiding plates provide nice technical support for the application of the flapless immediate implantation. And the full navigation system has higher precision than that of the pioneer drilling navigation system.

Accuracy of pioneer drilling guiding and full navigation guiding plates in the flapless immediate implantation / 天津医药

Objective To compare the operative precision between pioneer drilling guiding and full navigation guiding plates in the flapless immediate implantation. Methods Data of 50 immediate implants, which were implanted from 47 outpatients (50 implants) of Tianjin Stomatological Hospital from 2014 to 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were conducted on the pioneer drilling guiding system (22 implants) and full navigation guiding sytem (28 implants). The cone beam CT (CBCT) was preliminarily taken and modeled for each patient. All of the patients underwent implant surgery after making guiding plates by three-dimensional reconstruction, simulation planting design and the application of digital rapid prototyping technology. Cavity preparations were made by pioneer drilling and full navigation assisted with planting drills respectively to finish implantation. The post-operative CBCT was taken and performed the three-dimensional reconstruction. The implantation precision guiding by two systems were compared. Results All of the 50 immediate implants were successfully completed with the guiding plates. Implant mucositis appeared in one case after 3 months of temporary repair, and after the targeted therapy, the final repair was finished. The rest cases were finally completed. No implant was loose or fell off. The deviation was less in neck apex and root apex angle in full navigation group than that of pioneer drilling guiding group (P<0.01). But there was no significant difference in axial angle between the two groups after navigation and implantation (P>0.05). Conclusion The digital surgical guiding plates provide nice technical support for the application of the flapless immediate implantation. And the full navigation system has higher precision than that of the pioneer drilling navigation system.

Implant prosthesis for fully edentulous patients using intra-oral scanning and abutment merging technique: A case report / 대한치과보철학회지

In this case, the impression surface of the existing denture was scanned and was inverted three-dimensionally to express the residual ridge form. Implant planning was performed on the superimposed data of the CT with the scanned image of the denture with radiopaque markers attached. At the day of surgery, customized abutments fabricated in accordance with the form of the gingival margin were linked with fixtures and temporary restorations were set. In the process of fabricating the final prosthesis after the osseointegration of implant fixture, the intraoral scan images at abutment level were merged with images of the abutments scanned and stored before implant surgery. By fabricating the final prosthesis with the abutments obtained by merging can increase the marginal fitness of the final prosthesis and simplify the clinical process.

Accuracy of computer-guided surgery / La precisión de la cirugía guiada por ordenador

Dental implant fixation techniques are widely studied in order to reduce surgical morbidity. Computer-guided flapless surgery has been considered an efficient alternative that presents several advantages and some limitations. This technique allows the virtual planning and simulation of the prosthetic-surgical treatment that can help predict the difficulties and limitations in order to reduce possible errors. In addition to the prosthetic predictability, computer-guided surgery enhances accuracy and reduces surgical morbidity. Thus, the aim of this study was to report on a 7-year follow-up of immediately loaded implants inserted into an edentulous maxilla using virtual planning and flapless surgery.

Las técnicas de fijación del implante dental se estudian ampliamente para reducir la morbilidad quirúrgica. La cirugía sin flapless guiada por ordenador ha sido considerada como una alternativa eficiente con varias ventajas y algunas limitaciones. Esta técnica permite la planificación virtual y simulación del tratamiento protésico quirúrgico con la predicción de las dificultades y limitaciones para reducir posibles errores. Además de la previsibilidad de prótesis, la cirugía guiada por ordenador mejora la precisión y reduce la morbilidad quirúrgica. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este estudio fue reportar a 5 años de seguimiento de los implantes de carga inmediata insertados en un maxilar desdentado utilizando la planificación virtual y la cirugía sin colgajo. El presente caso prospectivo informó el éxito del tratamiento y destacó la importancia de la planificación, lo que justifica el costo de esta tecnología.

Flapless Surgery Followed by Immediate Loading of Implant: A Blissful Combination of New Era.

Esthetic challenges are inevitable during placement of the implant in the maxillary anterior region. This is because of the fact that tooth loss leads to bone resorption and collapse of gingival architecture, which eventually leads to compromise in esthetics and inadequacy of bone for implant placement. There are two established methods of implant placement. One method involves placement of the implant after reflecting the mucoperiosteal flap and another one without the flap. Conventionally, implants are allowed to osseointegrate for a period of 3-5 months before the commencement of prosthetic phase.1 However, nowadays, immediate loading of implants with the flapless approach is gaining popularity as the flapless approach is having a lot of merits. The successful placement of an implant for immediate loading and its provisional restoration requires the careful consideration of many clinical entities and treatment steps. It is critical to understand about the factors which can be controlled and which cannot be controlled. A flapless, immediate procedure when done successfully provides a viable treatment option for patients as it reduces treatment time and leads to enhanced esthetic outcomes. Our challenge is to provide this service without compromising the long-term result. This case report describes a simple procedure of replacing a missing tooth by flapless surgery followed by immediate loading of the implant.

Implantes retrosinusales como alternativa al levantamiento del piso del seno maxilar / Angled retrosinusal implants as an alternative to maxillary sinus floor lifting

En maxilares superiores edéntulos con senos neumatizados, que presenten tejido óseo retro sinusal aceptable, es posible la colocación de implantesen posición angulada con la técnica mínimamente invasiva (flapless) como alternativa al levantamiento del piso del seno maxilar. En los casos de patologías sinusales que desaconsejanla invasión de los mismos para la colocación de implantes, esta alternativa sería la más indicadapara solucionar el problema protético del pilar distal. Si bien se requiere experiencia y habilidad en la técnica,no cabe duda de los beneficios en costos y en postoperatorios para el paciente.

A possible choice for implant rehabilitationin the toothless maxila with neumatized sinus,is to use the pre and retro sinusal zones,whenever the bone volume allows doingso in order to avoid the sinus bottom liftingtechnique, which, even though it has goodpredictability and success, it is a much moretraumatic and expensive surgical procedurethan the mere placing of angled retrosinusalimplants that, with the help of ComputerizedAxial Tomography, could be installed witha minimumly invasive technique (flapless).

Effects of flapless versus flap implant surgery on tissues surrounding implants in esthetic zone / 中华医学美学美容杂志

Objective To evaluate the effects of flapless versus flap implant surgery on the tissues surrounding the implants in the esthetic zone.Methods A controlled study was conducted in 20 patients with a single implant in the anterior esthetic zone,as compared with the flapless and traditional flap implant placement.6 and 12 months after the implant ation,the vertical reduction of labial and lingual bone were assessed by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT);6 and 12 months after the crowns restoration,the peri-implant soft tissues were examined by probing depth (PD),modification sulcus bleeding index (mSBI),papillary index (PPI) and evaluated by pink esthetic score (PES) standard.Results The vertical reduction of the flapless labial and lingual bone was lower than that of the flap,in which the change of labial bone was statistical differences at 6 months after implant surgery between groups (P ＜ 0.05).The differences of PES between two groups were not statistically significant,although PES increased over time in both groups,which the flapless group had a significantly change in PES from crown placement to 12 months (P＜0.05).Conclusions A flapless implant surgery in sufficient bone support may provide a better short-term esthetic result,whereas the longterm effects need further studies.

The effect of low-speed drilling without irrigation on heat generation: an experimental study

OBJECTIVES: In this study we evaluated heat generation during the low-speed drilling procedure without irrigation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ten artificial bone blocks that were similar to human D1 bone were used in this study. The baseline temperature was 37.0degrees C. We drilled into 5 artificial bone blocks 60 times at the speed of 50 rpm without irrigation. As a control group, we drilled into an additional 5 artificial bone blocks 60 times at the speed of 1,500 rpm with irrigation. The temperature changes during diameter 2 mm drilling were measured using thermocouples. RESULTS: The mean maximum temperatures during drilling were 40.9degrees C in the test group and 39.7degrees C in the control group. Even though a statistically significant difference existed between the two groups, the low-speed drilling did not produce overheating. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that low-speed drilling without irrigation may not lead to overheating during drilling.

Flapless versus open flap techniques of implant placement: A 15‑month follow‑up study.

Aim: To evaluate and compare the effect of flapless and “open flap” techniques of implant placement on crestal bone height (CBH) around implants. Materials and Methods: This prospective study comprised of 32 implants placed in 16 subjects with a bilateral missing mandibular first molar. In each subject, one implant was placed with “flapless” and other using “open flap” technique. Radiographic assessment of CBH was carried out using standardized intraoral periapical radiograph of the site at baseline, 3 months, 9 months and 15 months after implant placement. Statistical Analysis: Data were analyzed using STATA 11.0 statistical software. To determine the changes in CBH from baseline, at 3‑, 9‑, and 15‑month, repeated measures analysis of variance followed by post‑hoc Bonferroni was used for each of the two techniques for mesial and distal aspects separately. For both techniques, changes in CBH from baseline to 15 months were compared using an independent t‑test with a confidence interval of 95%. Results: For “flapless” technique, there was no statistically significant (P > 0.05) reduction of CBH in initial 9 months but was significant for the 9–15 months period while for “open flap” technique, statistically significant (P < 0.05) reduction was observed up to 15 months. Comparison of both techniques showed significantly lesser reduction with “flapless” than “open flap” technique. The overall average crestal bone loss was 0.046 ± 0.008 mm on mesial aspect, 0.043 ± 0.012 mm on distal aspect with “flapless” technique and 1.48 ± 0.085 mm on mesial aspect, 1.42 ± 0.077 on distal aspect “open flap” technique. Conclusions: Both techniques showed a reduction in CBH with time but the flapless technique showed a lesser reduction. Therefore, the flapless technique can be considered as a better treatment approach for placement of implants, especially where adequate width and height of available bone are present.

Quando a satisfação autorrelatada do paciente com a prótese implantossuportada mandibular influencia na colocação de uma prótese total fixa na maxila: os benefícios do planejamento e colocação 3D baseados na TCFC e nos guias estereolitográficos – acompanhamento de dois anos e 11 meses / When the self-reported patient satisfaction with implant-supported mandibular denture influences on the use of implant-supported maxillary prostheses: the benefi ts of a 3-D implant planning and placement based on CBCT and stereolithographic guides – two year and 11-month follow-up

Este relato mostra um paciente de 72 anos de idade onde sua prótese total inferior sobre implantes motivou-a para usar uma prótese total fixa na maxila. Após os procedimentos de TCFC e protéticos no plano de tratamento, guias estereolitográficos foram construídos para uma colocação de implantes dentários sem levantamento de retalho. Cinco implantes foram colocados nas regiões 14, 13, 11, 22, e 24 com torque de inserção de 32 Ncm. A prótese total fixa definitiva foi entregue em até 48 horas. Após dois anos e 11 meses, não foram registradas complicações. Quando adequadamente indicada, a cirurgia virtual guiada tem se tornado uma realidade efetiva para pacientes idosos.

This case reports on a 72 years-old patient whose complete mandibular implant-supported prosthesis motivated her to use a fi xed appliance in the maxilla. After CBCT and prosthodontic procedures for treatment planning, stereolithographic guides were constructed for a flapless dental implant placement. Five implants were placed in the regions of 14, 13, 11, 22 and 24 with a 32 Ncm insertion torque. The final maxillary implant-supported prosthesis was delivered until 48 hours. After two years and 11 months, no complications were reported. When properly indicated, virtual guided surgery has become an effective possibility for elderly patients.

Immediate restorations in a fully edentulous patient utilizing digital system: A case report / 대한치과보철학회지

This article describes how to use CBCT and an intraoral scanner in a fully edentulous case that enables the clinician to place implants with flapless guided surgery and to engage prefabricated, customized implant abutments at the time of implant surgery, with only 1 clinical consultation before implant surgery. The patient's existing denture is used to simulate the teeth, the soft tissue and the vertical dimension of occlusion, and jaw relationship in the fully edentulous jaw. It provides clinicians with a fast workflow and improves clinical efficiency.