Fibroma osificante periférico del recién nacido: Una potencial complicación posterior a la extracción de dientes natales

Las lesiones orales de tejido blando son infrecuentes en los recién nacidos, pueden conducir a una alimentación, crecimiento, y desarrollo cognitivo inapropiados. El fibroma osificante periférico es una lesión reactiva de la encía, con solo cinco casos reportados en recién nacidos. Objetivo: Reportar un caso de fibroma osificante periférico en un recién nacido, y discutir las complicaciones asociadas a dientes natales/neonatales. Caso clínico: Masculino de 4 meses de edad, mexicano, presentó dos dientes natales que fueron extraídos a los quince días de nacimiento. Posteriormente, se observó un crecimiento de tejido blando en esta área, con dos zonas radiopacas identificadas radiográficamente. Con el diagnóstico presuntivo de lesión reactiva, se procedió a la biopsia excisional, con evolución satisfactoria durante el seguimiento. Conclusiones: El fibroma osificante periférico debe considerarse como una potencial complicación por la presencia o extracción de dientes natales/neonatales, y debe tratarse oportunamente debido a sus repercusiones clínicas.

Lesões de tecidos moles orais são raras em recém-nascidos e podem levar a alimentação inadequada, crescimento e desenvolvimento cognitivo. O fibroma ossificante periférico é uma lesão reativa da gengiva, com apenas cinco casos relatados em recém-nascidos. Objetivo: Relatar um caso de fibroma ossificante periférico em recém-nascido e discutir as complicações associadas aos dentes natais/neonatais. Caso clínico: Um menino mexicano de 4 meses de idade apresentou dois dentes natais que foram extraídos quinze dias após o nascimento. Posteriormente, observou-se crescimento de tecidos moles nesta área, com duas zonas radiopacas identificadas radiograficamente. Com o diagnóstico presuntivo de lesão reativa, foi realizada biópsia excisional, com evolução satisfatória durante o seguimento. Conclusões: O fibroma ossificante periférico deve ser considerado como uma complicação potencial devido à presença ou extração de dentes natais/neonatais, devendo ser tratado prontamente devido às suas repercussões clínicas.

Oral soft tissue injuries are rare in newborns and can lead to inappropriate feeding, growth, and cognitive development. Peripheral ossifying fibroma is a reactive lesion of the gingiva, with only five cases reported in newborns. Objective: To report a case of peripheral ossifying fibroma in a newborn, and to discuss the complications associated with natal/neonatal teeth. Clinical case: A 4-month-old Mexican male presented two natal teeth that were extracted fifteen days after birth. Subsequently, soft tissue growth was observed in this area, with two radiopaque zones radiographically identified. With the presumptive diagnosis of reactive lesion, an excisional biopsy was performed, with satisfactory evolution during follow-up. Conclusions: Peripheral ossifying fibroma should be considered as a potential complication due to the presence or extraction of natal/neonatal teeth, and should be treated promptly due to its clinical repercussions.

Vertical bone augmentation with guided bone regeneration: a scoping review / Aumento óseo vertical con regeneración ósea guiada: scoping review

Introduction: There are multiple techniques for vertical bone augmentation. Guided bone regeneration is one of them; however, the literature is diverse and includes different study designs, which makes it difficult to synthesize results. Objective: To analyze the general technical characteristics, clinical results, and complications of vertical bone augmentation performed with guided bone regeneration in humans. Material and Methods: This scoping review was based on the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A search was performed in the Pubmed, Scielo, and Worldcat databases. Papers published from 1990 to April 2020 were included in the study. Research articles not conducted in humans or published in languages other than English and Spanish were excluded. Title and abstract were screened by two reviewers, then full studies were extracted, and data tabulated. Results: 89 studies were included. The highest percentage reported having obtained a vertical bone increase of less than 5 mm and having used non-resorbable membranes. The most frequent type of graft is autogenous and combinations of grafts, the most common being autogenous with xenograft. All studies that reported bone stability of implants in regenerated bone were favorable, as was implant survival, reporting values between 83.8% and 100%. Membrane exposure is the most frequently reported complication, followed by infection or abscesses, and tissue dehiscence. Conclusion: Vertical bone regeneration is a reliable technique, with high predictability and low incidence of complications compared to other vertical bone augmentation techniques.

Introducción: Existen múltiples técnicas para el aumento óseo vertical siendo una opción la regeneración ósea guiada, sin embargo, la literatura es diversa y con distintos diseños que dificultan la síntesis de resultados. Objetivo: Analizar las características generales técnicas, resultados clínicos y complicaciones del aumento óseo vertical realizado con regeneración ósea guiada en humanos. Material y Métodos: Esta revisión de alcance se basó en la guía PRISMA-ScR. Se realizó una búsqueda en las bases de datos Pubmed, Scielo y Worldcat. Fueron incluidos aquellos publicados desde el año 1990 hasta abril de 2020. Se excluyeron los estudios no realizados en humanos o publicados en idiomas distintos al inglés y español. Dos revisores examinaron título y resumen, luego los estudios completos se extrajeron y se ordenaron los datos en tablas. Resultados: 89 estudios fueron incluidos. El mayor porcentaje reportó haber obtenido un aumento óseo vertical menor a 5 mm y haber utilizado membranas no reabsorbibles. El tipo de injerto que más frecuente es el autógeno y las combinaciones de injertos, siendo el más común autógeno con xenoinjerto. Todos los estudios que reportaron estabilidad ósea de implantes en hueso regenerado fueron favorables, al igual que la supervivencia de implantes, reportando valores entre 83,8% y 100%. La exposición de membrana es la complicación que más se repite en los estudios, seguido por infección o abscesos y dehiscencia de tejidos. Conclusión: La regeneración ósea vertical es una técnica confiable, con alta predictibilidad y baja incidencia de complicaciones en comparación a otras técnicas de aumento óseo vertical.

Impact of dental cone-beam computed tomography on diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan for the maxillary sinus in dental implant planning / Impacto de la tomografía computarizada de haz cónico en el diagnóstico y plan detratamiento preimplantologico de senos maxilares

Objective: To determine the impact of CBCT on diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan for the maxillary sinus in dental implant planning. Material and Methods: Diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan for the maxillary sinus were evaluated by eight specialists experienced in dental implant placement. Eight panoramic radiographs (PAN) and CBCT examinations were obtained from five adult patients with a specific clinical need for dental implants. Evaluation was performed first on PAN then, at least 2 weeks later, on CBCT. Residual alveolar ridge height, mucosal thickening, radiographic findings and treatment plan were recorded. The confidence level was evaluated for both diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan. The kappa statistic for intra-observer reproducibility and McNemar test were performed. Results: In the diagnostic evaluation, CBCT showed significant impact on the diagnosis of radiographic findings. Availability of CBCT significantly changed the treatment plan, for less invasive treatment, or no treatment need. Observers had significantly greater confidence when using CBCT than PAN, when indicating presence of mucosal thickening and radiographic findings in the maxillary sinus. In addition, CBCT increased confidence in the treatment plan. Conclusion: The present study suggests that CBCT has an impact on the diagnostic evaluation of radiographic findings in the maxillary sinus and on the decision to place implants, owing to misdiagnosis of pathology and planning of more invasive treatments when using PAN. Availability of CBCT also improves clinician confidence. Further studies at higher levels of diagnostic efficacy should be performed, to justify the use of CBCT, by evaluating the actual treatment performed and its outcome.

Objetivo: Determinar el impacto de la tomografía computarizada de haz cónico (CBCT) en la evaluación diagnóstica y el plan de tratamiento del seno maxilar en la planificación de implantes dentales. Material y Métodos: La evaluación diagnóstica y el plan de tratamiento del seno maxilar fueron evaluados por ocho especialistas con experiencia en la colocación de implantes dentales. Se obtuvieron ocho radiografías panorámicas (PAN) y exámenes CBCT de cinco pacientes adultos con una necesidad clínica específica de implantes dentales. La evaluación se realizó primero en PAN y luego, al menos dos semanas después, en CBCT. Se registraron la altura del reborde alveolar residual, el engrosamiento de la mucosa, los hallazgos radiográficos y el plan de tratamiento. Se evaluó el nivel de confianza tanto para la evaluación diagnóstica como para el plan de tratamiento. Se realizó el estadístico kappa para la reproducibilidad intraobservador y la prueba de McNemar. Resultados: En la evaluación diagnóstica, CBCT mostró un impacto significativo en el diagnóstico de los hallazgos radiográficos. La disponibilidad de CBCT cambió significativamente el plan de tratamiento, para un tratamiento menos invasivo o sin necesidad de tratamiento. Los observadores tuvieron una confianza significativamente mayor al usar CBCT que PAN, al indicar la presencia de engrosamiento de la mucosa y hallazgos radiográficos en el seno maxilar. Además, CBCT aumentó la confianza en el plan de tratamiento. Conclusión: El presente estudio sugiere que la CBCT tiene un impacto en la evaluación diagnóstica de los hallazgos radiográficos en el seno maxilar y en la decisión de colocar implantes, debido al diagnóstico erróneo de la patología y la planificación de tratamientos más invasivos al usar PAN. La disponibilidad de CBCT también mejora la confianza del clínico. Se deben realizar más estudios a niveles más altos de eficacia diagnóstica para justificar el uso de CBCT, evaluando el tratamiento real realizado y su resultado.

Assessment of the relationship between tooth inclination and gingival and alveolar bone dimensions using computed tomography of the maxillary anterior teeth: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between tooth inclination and gingival and bone dimensions in maxillary anterior teeth. Methods: This cross-sectional study included cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of 160 maxillary anterior teeth (30 individuals). Tooth inclination, gingival and bone thickness, and distances from cementoenamel junction to alveolar bone crest and gingival margin were measured in the labial surface. The correlations were analyzed using Pearson and partial correlation tests (p≤0.05). Results: In the central incisors, tooth inclination was positively and significantly related to apical bone thickness (R = 0.34, p= 0.001). In the canines, tooth inclination was negatively and significantly related to cervical bone thickness (R = - 0.34, p= 0.01) and positively associated to apical bone thickness (R = 0.36, p= 0.01) and to gingival margin-cementoenamel junction distance (R = 0.31, p= 0.03). In the lateral incisors, tooth inclination was not associated with gingival or bone dimensions. Conclusions: In the central incisors, the greater the labial tooth inclination, the greater is the apical bone thickness. In the canines, the greater the labial tooth inclination, the smallest is the cervical bone thickness, the greater is the apical bone thickness, and the greater is the gingival margin. Gingival and bone dimensions should be assessed when planning orthodontic treatment involving buccal movement of central incisors and canines.

RESUMO Objetivo: O presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar a relação entre a inclinação dentária e as dimensões ósseas e gengivais em dentes anteriores superiores. Métodos: Esse estudo transversal incluiu imagens de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC) de 160 dentes anteriores superiores divididos em três grupos (incisivo central, incisivo lateral e canino). Todos os pacientes tinham 18 anos ou mais, não tinham tratamento ortodôntico prévio nem história clínica que pudesse afetar as dimensões ósseas ou gengivais. A inclinação dentária, a espessura do osso e da gengiva e as distâncias da junção cemento-esmalte à crista óssea alveolar e à margem gengival foram medidas na face vestibular. As correlações foram analisadas por meio dos testes de Pearson e de correlação parcial (p≤0,05). Resultados: Nos incisivos centrais, a inclinação dentária foi positiva e significativamente relacionada à espessura do osso apical (R = 0,34, p= 0,001). Nos caninos, a inclinação dentária foi negativa e significativamente relacionada à espessura do osso cervical (R = - 0,34, p= 0,01) e positivamente associada à espessura do osso apical (R = 0,36, p= 0,01) e à distância entre a margem gengival e a junção cemento-esmalte (R = 0,31, p= 0,03). Nos incisivos laterais, a inclinação do dente não foi associada às dimensões do osso ou da gengiva. Conclusões: Nos incisivos centrais, quanto maior a inclinação vestibular do dente, maior a espessura do osso apical. Nos caninos, quanto maior a inclinação vestibular do dente, menor a espessura do osso cervical, maior a espessura do osso apical e maior a margem gengival. As dimensões ósseas e gengivais devem ser avaliadas ao se planejar o tratamento ortodôntico envolvendo a movimentação vestibular dos incisivos centrais e caninos.

Prognostic factors from squamous cell carcinoma of the hard palate, gingiva and upper alveolar ridge

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinicodemographic characteristics and treatment protocol as prognostic factors in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) of the hard palate, upper gingiva, and alveolar ridge (HPUGAR). This retrospective cohort study collected data of patients treated in two head and neck surgery departments in southern Brazil between 1999 and 2021. Information on clinicodemographic data, habits, site, size, clinical aspect, clinical staging, cervical metastasis, treatment, and survival was collected. Associations between independent variables and outcomes were assessed using Pearson's chi-square test and binary regression. Kaplan-Meier test was employed to compare the survival between the neck approaches. Forty-one patients were included; most were male (61%), with a mean age of 68.8 (± 13.9) years. The consumption of tobacco (p = 0.003) and alcohol (p = 0.02) was significantly higher in male than in female patients. The main clinical features observed in the study sample were lesions larger than 2 cm (48.7%), no cervical (90.2%), or distant metastasis (90.2%). Surgery alone was the main treatment approach (48.8%). The watch-and-wait strategy was adopted in 34 cases (83.0%), while elective neck dissection was applied in five (12.2%). Only two patients with cN0 disease (4.9%) presented with cervical metastasis at follow-up. Eight patients (12.2%) died of the disease. Clinicodemographic variables, habits, surgical margins, and histological subtype were not significantly associated with cervical metastasis or survival. Cervical metastasis (p = 0.004) was associated with poor survival. No difference was detected in survival between different neck approaches (p = 0.28). Cervical metastasis and local recurrence are negative prognostic factors for HPUGAR OSCC.

Symphysis morphology and mandibular alveolar bone thickness in patients with β-thalassemia major and different growth patterns

ABSTRACT Objective: The present study aimed to assess the morphology of symphysis and alveolar bone thickness (ABT) surrounding mandibular incisors in thalassemic patients, as compared to unaffected individuals. Methods: This case-control study was conducted on lateral cephalograms of 60 thalassemic and 60 unaffected patients with Class II malocclusion seeking orthodontic treatment at Dental School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. The sample was divided into three subgroups including hyperdivergent, normodivergent, and hypodivergent, according to the Jarabak index. Symphysis dimensions and alveolar bone thickness surrounding mandibular incisors were measured using AutoCad software. Finally, the correlation between alveolar bone thickness and symphysis morphology was assessed. Results: In general, chin dimensions and bone thickness at different levels of mandibular incisor roots (cervical, middle, apical) were smaller in thalassemic adolescents than controls. Concerning the total sample as well as the normodivergent subgroup, significantly lower values were observed in thalassemic patients for symphysis width, total ABT at the cervical, and lingual ABT at the apical root area compared to controls (p < 0.05). The hypodivergent growth pattern was not associated with any statistical differences between the groups (p> 0.05). In both thalassemic and control subjects, symphysis width showed a weak to moderate positive correlation with ABT of lower incisors (p< 0.05), whereas symphysis height showed a moderate positive correlation with cervical ABT in only ß‐thalassemia patients (p< 0.05). Conclusions: Compared to controls, ß-thalassemia patients showed thinner alveolar bone at different levels of lower incisor roots and smaller symphysis dimensions. There were significant correlations between symphysis dimensions and alveolar bone thickness of mandibular incisors in the sample.

RESUMO Objetivo: O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a morfologia da sínfise e a espessura do osso alveolar (EOA) ao redor dos incisivos inferiores de pacientes com talassemia, em comparação a indivíduos sem a doença. Métodos: Esse estudo de caso-controle foi conduzido por meio da análise de radiografias cefalométricas de pacientes Classe II à procura de tratamento ortodôntico na Clínica Odontológica da Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, sendo 60 pacientes com talassemia e 60 sem a doença. A amostra foi dividida em três subgrupos, de acordo com o índice de Jarabak: hiperdivergente, normodivergente e hipodivergente. As dimensões da sínfise e a espessura do osso alveolar ao redor dos incisivos inferiores foram medidas no programa AutoCAD. Por último, foi avaliada a correlação entre a espessura do osso alveolar e a morfologia da sínfise. Resultados: No geral, as dimensões do mento e a espessura do osso nos diferentes níveis da raiz dos incisivos inferiores (cervical, médio e apical) foram menores em adolescentes talassêmicos do que nos pacientes controle. Tanto na amostra total quanto no subgrupo normodivergente, valores significativamente menores foram observados nos pacientes talassêmicos para a largura da sínfise, EOA total no terço cervical e EOA lingual no terço apical da raiz, comparados aos pacientes controle (p< 0,05). O padrão de crescimento hipodivergente não foi associado a qualquer diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos (p> 0,05). Em ambos os grupos de pacientes, talassêmicos e controle, a largura da sínfise mostrou uma correlação positiva de fraca a moderada com a EOA dos incisivos inferiores (p< 0,05), enquanto a altura da sínfise mostrou uma correlação positiva moderada com a EOA cervical apenas nos pacientes com talassemia beta (p< 0,05). Conclusões: Comparados aos pacientes controle, os pacientes com talassemia beta apresentaram um osso alveolar mais fino em diferentes níveis das raízes dos incisivos inferiores e dimensões menores da sínfise. Houve correlação significativa entre as dimensões da sínfise e a espessura do osso alveolar dos incisivos inferiores na amostra.

Reference standard thickness for bone plates of upper teeth: an ultra-high-resolution study using tomographic mapping / Padrão de referência de espessura para cristas ósseas de dentes superiores: um estudo de ultra-alta resolução usando mapeamento tomográfico

Objective: it is important to know the thicknesses of the alveolar bone plates (ABPs) based on the current literature for the planning and success of orthodontic treatment. However, studies have scientific limitations regarding ABPs as the image resolution is not adequate and is restricted to a few teeth or buccal face only. This study was aimed at reporting a reference standard for bone plates of upper teeth, in which 15 patients (mean age of 21.79 years) with balanced occlusion and a harmonious facial profile were evaluated using cone-beam computed tomography at a voxel size of 0.1 mm. Material and Methods: bone tissues of the cervical, middle, and apical thirds of the root (buccal and palatal), the distance between cement-enamel junction (CEJ) and alveolar bone crest (ABC), and inclination of the teeth to the palatal plane were evaluated. Paired t-test, Spearman's correlation tests, and linear regression tests were used (P < 0.05). Results: the buccal distance between the CEJ and ABC was greater than the palatal one in all pairs of teeth. Most of the bone tissues had a thickness ≤ 1 mm in the buccal face, whereas in the cervical-apical direction, the thickness was ≥ 2 mm. There is no equivalence between genders in the sample. Conclusion: the reduced buccal bone architecture around the first premolars was indicative of local gingival recessions, and the lack of gender uniformity was suggestive of individual evaluation. References of normal bone tissue determining the orthodontic limits were provided to assist in the treatment planning. (AU)

Objetivo: é importante conhecer as espessuras das cristas ósseas alveolares (COAs) com base na literatura atual para o planejamento e sucesso do tratamento ortodôntico. No entanto, os estudos apresentam limitações científicas em relação às COAs, pois a resolução da imagem não é adequada e está restrita apenas a alguns dentes ou face vestibular. Este estudo teve como objetivo descrever um padrão de referência para corticais ósseas de dentes superiores, no qual 15 pacientes (idade média de 21,79 anos) com oclusão equilibrada e perfil facial harmonioso foram avaliados por meio de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico no tamanho de voxel de 0,1 mm. Material e Métodos: os tecidos ósseos dos terços cervical, médio e apical da raiz (vestibular e palatina), a distância entre a junção cemento-esmalte (JCE) e a crista óssea alveolar (COA) e a inclinação dos dentes ao plano palatino foram avaliados. Foram utilizados o teste t pareado, os testes de correlação de Spearman e os testes de regressão linear (P < 0,05). Resultados: a distância vestibular entre a JEC e a COA foi maior que a palatina em todos os pares de dentes. A maioria dos tecidos ósseos apresentou espessura ≤ 1 mm na face vestibular, enquanto no sentido cérvico-apical a espessura foi ≥ 2 mm. Não há equivalência entre os gêneros na amostra. Conclusão: a arquitetura óssea vestibular reduzida ao redor dos primeiros pré-molares foi indicativa de recessões gengivais locais, e a falta de uniformidade de gênero foi sugestiva de avaliação individual. Referências de tecido ósseo normal determinando os limites ortodônticos foram fornecidas para auxiliar no planejamento do tratamento. (AU)

Comprehensive prosthodontic treatment of an elderly patient with compromised ridges: a clinical case report / Tratamiento prostodóntico integral de un paciente anciano con proceso alveolar comprometido: informe de un caso clínico

Introduction: The objective of a complete denture prosthesis is restoring aesthetics, comfort, and function by the replacement of missing dental and alveolar structures employing a stable prosthesis. Case Report: Many conditions can complicate the treatment plan and fabrication of a complete denture prosthesis. Complete denture fabrication in clinically compromised conditions is a challenging task for the dentist. In this clinical report, we present comprehensive management of a patient with denture-induced hyperplasia, flabby ridge, and severely resorbed edentulous ridge. The three part strategy for management of the above-mentioned challenges can provide high-quality complete dentures, based on recognized prosthodontic principles. This first part will discuss the management of denture induced hyperplasia by elimination of the inflammation and excision of the lesion. Part two will cover management of the flabby ridge using a modified window technique for the impression of maxillary flabby tissues for an improved and controlled application of the impression material that is usually obtainable in dental practice. Part three highlights the rehabilitation procedure of the resorbed mandibular ridge using a functional impression technique with minimum soft tissue displacement and neutral zone arrangement of teeth to improve stability of the denture. Conclusion: rehabilitation of a patient with denture induced hyperplasia, flabby ridge, and severely resorbed edentulous ridges was successful.

Introducción: El objetivo de una prótesis completa es restaurar la estética, la comodidad y la función mediante el reemplazo de las estructuras dentales y alveolares faltantes empleando una prótesis estable. Case Report: Muchas condiciones pueden complicar el plan de tratamiento y la fabricación de una prótesis completa. La fabricación completa de la dentadura en con-diciones comprometidas clínicamente es una tarea desafiante para el dentista. En este reporte de un caso clínico, presentamos el ma-nejo integral de un paciente con hiperplasia inducida por dentadura postiza, cresta flácida y cresta edéntula severamente reabsorbida. La estrategia de tres partes para el manejo de los desafíos mencionados anteriormente puede proporcionar prótesis completas de alta calidad, basadas en reconocidos principios protésicos. La primera parte discutirá el manejo de la hiperplasia inducida por dentadura postiza mediante la eliminación de la infla-mación y la extirpación de la lesión. La segunda parte cubrirá el manejo de la cresta alveolar flácida utilizando una técnica de ventana modificada para la impresión de tejidos flácidos maxilares para una aplicación mejorada y controlada del material de impresión que generalmente se obtiene en la práctica dental. La tercera parte destaca el procedimiento de rehabilitación del reborde mandibular reabsorbido utilizando una técnica de impresión funcional con un desplazamiento mínimo de los tejidos blandos y una disposición de la zona neutra de los dientes para mejorar la estabilidad de la dentadura. Conclusion: La rehabilitación de un paciente con hiperplasia inducida por dentaduras postizas, cresta flácida y reabsorbida fue exitosa.

Immediate autogenous extracted tooth as a grafting material for fresh socket preservation: a systematic review / Diente autógeno de extracción inmediata como material de injerto para la conservación de alvéolos frescos: una revisión sistemática

Objectives: To evaluate the use of extracted autogenous teeth for socket preservation after tooth extraction. Material and Methods: Cochrane, Scopus, and PubMed databases search was conducted to identify human clinical studies reporting the clinical, radiographic and/or histological outcomes of socket preservation techniques with autogenous extracted tooth Only studies published in English language in the last 10 years were included in the study. Results: In total, 82 articles were identified. Five articles were included in the review. They included 58 teeth that were prepared as a graft for socket preservation. The grafts derived from autogenous teeth were presented in three forms: particles, blocks and powder. The mean bone loss ranged from 0.28 mm to 0.41mm in height and 0.15 mm in width. Conclusion: Immediate autogenous extracted tooth as a grafting material for fresh socket preservation is promising for future daily clinical practice. More clinical comparative studies are needed.

Objetivo: Evaluar el uso de dientes extraídos autógenos para la preservación del alveolo tras la extracción dental.Material y Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda en las bases de datos Cochrane, Scopus y PubMed para identificar estudios clínicos en humanos que informaban los resultados clínicos, radiográficos y / o histológicos de las técnicas de preservación de alveolos con dientes extraídos autógenos. Solo se incluyeron estudios publicados en inglés en los últimos 10 años. Resultados: En total se identificaron 82 artículos. Se incluyeron cinco artículos en la revisión. Incluyeron 58 dientes que se prepararon como injerto para la preservación del alveolo. Los injertos derivados de dientes autógenos se presentaron en tres formas: partículas, bloques y polvo. La pérdida ósea media osciló entre 0,28 mm y 0,41 mm de altura y 0,15 mm de ancho. Conclusión: El diente autógeno extraído de forma inmediata utilizado como material de injerto para la conservación del alveolo fresco es prometedor para la práctica clínica diaria futura. Se necesitan más estudios clínicos comparativos.

Manejo interdisciplinario para una óptima rehabilitación oral / Interdisciplinary management for optimal oral rehabilitation

Las estrategias para el éxito en la rehabilitación bucal requieren de la interrelación de varias disciplinas que en conjunto logren resultados predecibles y duraderos. La visión individualizada de cada área de especialidad puede conllevar a no ofrecer la mejor alternativa de tratamiento, es por ello que la valoración, el diagnóstico y la planificación del caso clínico debe ser realizada por un equipo interdisciplinario para evitar esta situación y crear una sinergia en donde el «todo sea mayor que la suma de sus partes¼. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar un caso clínico en el cual intervinieron varias áreas de especialidad: periodoncia, prostodoncia, cirugía oral y patología bucal, logrando devolver la función y la estética a través del manejo interdisciplinario (AU)

The strategies for success in oral rehabilitation require the interrelation of several disciplines, which together, achieve predictable and lasting results. The individualized view of each specialty area may lead to not offering the best treatment alternative, which is why the assessment, diagnosis, and planning of the clinical case must be carried out by an interdisciplinary team to avoid this situation and create a synergy in where the «whole is greater than the sum of its parts¼. The objective of this work is to present a clinical case where several areas of specialty intervened: periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and oral pathology, thus achieving the return of function and aesthetics through interdisciplinary management (AU)

Alveólise decorrente de traumatismo dentário: relato de caso / Alveolysis due to dental trauma: case report

The alveolysis is a pathological condition classified as partial or total dehiscence (the root exposure is partial or total and involves the marginal bone) and apical fenestration (the root exposure doesn't involve the marginal bone). Usually occurs by vestibular and in the anterior region of the maxilla. It's commonly associated with chronic infections provoked by dental caries and dental trauma. This study aims to report a clinical alveolysis case in a previous traumatized deciduous tooth of a 4 years old child. Clinical examination noticed aveolysis apical fenestration type associated to partial dehiscence (tooth 51) and presence of mobility. In the radiographic examination it was found thickening of the pericementary space and external root resorption. The indicated treatment was extraction of the affected tooth and the use of maintainer of space. Based on the reported case, it is concluded that early care and the control of traumatized and decayed teeth are essential for the prevention of alveolysis.

A alveólise é uma condição patológica classificada em deiscência parcial ou total (a exposição radicular é parcial ou total, e envolvendo o osso marginal) e fenestração apical (a exposição radicular não envolve o osso marginal). Geralmente ocorre por vestibular e na região anterior da maxila. Está comumente associada a infecções crônicas decorrentes de cárie e traumatismo dentário. O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar um caso clínico de alveólise em dente decíduo anterior traumatizado de uma criança de 4 anos de idade. Ao exame clínico constatou-se alveólise do tipo fenestração apical associada à deiscência parcial (dente 51) e presença de mobilidade. Ao exame radiográfico foi observado espessamento do espaço pericementário e reabsorção radicular externa. O tratamento indicado foi a exodontia do dente afetado e o uso de mantenedor de espaço. Com base no caso relatado, conclui-se que a atenção precoce e o controle de dentes traumatizados e cariados são essenciais para a prevenção da alveólise.

Dimensiones de la cresta ósea vestibular en incisivos maxilares con indicación de implantes inmediatos. Un estudio transversal y sus implicaciones en el plan de tratamiento / Dimensions of facial bone ridge in maxillary incisors with immediate implants indication. A cross-sectional study and treatment plan implications

RESUMEN: Objetivo: Determinar las dimensiones de la cresta ósea vestibular de los incisivos maxilares con indicación de implantación inmediata. Pacientes y método: Un estudio transversal fue realizado en pacientes con necesidad de colocación de implantes inmediatos unitarios en la zona incisiva superior, durante el periodo de Enero-2015 a Diciembre-2017. Cortes tomográficos sagítales fueron utilizados para determinar la altura y el grosor de la cresta ósea alveolar vestibular. El punto de medición del grosor fue localizado a 4 mm apical a la linea amelocementaria. Un análisis T-student, fue utilizado para comparar las variables según la edad, el género y el grupo dentario, con un intervalo de confianza de 95%. Resultados: 298 imágenes fueron incluidas en la evaluación. El promedio de altura fue 10,68 mm, no hubo diferencias al comparar los grupos. El grosor promedio fue de 0,73 mm, diferencias de grosor, estadísticamente significativas, fueron observadas al comparar la edad y el género, no así en el grupo dentarlo. Conclusiones: La altura del hueso alveolar vestibular de incisivos superiores es suficiente para colocar implantes inmediatos dentro de un marco óseo. No obstante, el grosor observado, se traduciría en la necesidad de complementar la implantación con técnicas de regeneraciónn tisular guiada.

ABSTRACT: Objective : Determine the dimensions of the facial bone ridge of the maxillary incisors with indication of immediate implantation. Patients and method: A cross-sectional study was carried out in patients in need of single immediate implant placement in the upper incisor area, during the period from January-2015 to December-2017. Sagittal tomographic sections were used to determine the height and thickness of the vestibular alveolar bone ridge. The thickness measurement point was located 4 mm apical to the amelocementary junction. A T-student analysis was used to compare the variables according to age, gender, and dental group, with a 95% confidence interval. Results: 298 images were included in the evaluation. The mean height was 10.68 mm, there were no differences when comparing the groups. The mean thickness was 0.73 mm, statistically significant differences in thickness were observed when comparing age and gender, but not in the dental group. Conclusions: The height of the vestibular alveolar bone of the upper incisors could be sufficient to place immediate implants within a bone framework. However, the thickness observed would result in the need to complement the implantation with guided tissue regeneration techniques.

Alveolar bone thickness and fenestration of incisors in untreated Korean patients with skeletal class III malocclusion: A retrospective 3-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography study

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate vertical bone loss and alveolar bone thickness in the maxillary and mandibular incisors of patients with skeletal class III malocclusion. This study also aimed to evaluate the periodontal condition of class III malocclusion patients who had not undergone orthodontic treatment.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The sample included cone-beam computed tomography scans of 24 Korean subjects (3 male and 21 female). Alveolar bone thickness (ABT), alveolar bone area (ABA), alveolar bone loss (ABL), and fenestration of the maxillary and mandibular incisors were measured using 3-dimensional imaging software.RESULTS: All incisors displayed an ABT of less than 1.0 mm from the labial surface to root level 7 (70% of the root length). A statistically significant difference was observed between the mandibular labial and lingual ABAs and between the maxillary labial and mandibular labial ABAs. The lingual ABA of the mandibular lateral incisors was larger than that of the mandibular central incisors. ABL was severe on the labial surface. A statistically significant difference was observed between the maxillary and mandibular labial ABL values(21.8% and 34.4%, respectively). Mandibular lingual ABL (27.6%) was significantly more severe than maxillary lingual ABL (18.3%) (P<0.05). Eighty-two fenestrations were found on the labial surfaces of the incisors, while only 2 fenestrations were observed on the lingual surfaces. Fenestrations were most commonly observed at root level 6.CONCLUSION: Careful evaluation is needed before orthodontic treatment to avoid iatrogenic damage of periodontal support when treating patients with class III malocclusion.

Efficacy of the Tent-Pole Technique in Horizontal Ridge Augmentation

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of the technique for ridge augmentation prior to implant placement. Material and Methods: Six patients with nine sites presenting an initial ridge width of smaller than 4 mm were included in this study. The tent-pole technique (combination of osteosynthesis screws measuring 1.5 mm in diameter, ABBM, and resorbable collagen membrane) was applied at defect sites. After eight months of healing time, implants were placed in the treated sites. The primary outcomes (radiographic initial ridge width, re-entry ridge width, ridge width gain) were measured by cone-beam computed tomography in reference buccopalatal cross-sections and the secondary outcomes (clinical parameters) were recorded by a digital caliper at the first and second stages. Results: After grafting, the radiographic ridge width increased by 3.02 ± 1.11 mm (1.57-4.75 mm) at 2 mm below the crest and 3.32 ± 1.70 mm (0.23-5.66 mm) at 6 mm below the crest significantly (p< 0.05). For clinical results, the mean horizontal dimension gain was 3.21 ± 1.04 mm (1.83-4.57 mm), while the mean reduction in dimension was 0.38 ± 0.33 mm. These results were statistically significant (p<0.05). Uneventful healing and no infections or membrane exposure were recorded at all sites during the study process. Three of nine (33.33%) defect sites required additional bone grafting. Conclusion: The tent-pole technique is an effective method for increasing the horizontal ridge dimension, minimizing postoperative complications, and facilitating subsequent implant placement.

Técnica de "socket-shield" para la preservación de reborde alveolar. Reporte de caso clínico / Socket-shield technique for the preservation of alveolar ridge. Clinical case report

RESUMEN: Algunas técnicas como la regeneración ósea guiada, uso de rellenos óseos y membranas se han planteado para limitar la reabsorción ósea post exodoncia. La técnica de "socket-shield" preserva un fragmento de raíz vestibular como medio para preservar la cortical ósea bucal. El presente reporte describe un caso clínico de fractura coronaria en un incisivo central superior que fue segmentado parcialmente y la porción vestibular de la raíz fue preservada para mantener la arquitectura de la cortical vestibular, al mismo tiempo se colocó un implante dental. Posterior a la rehabilitación fija, y con un seguimiento de un año se evidenció la preservación de los tejidos blandos periimplantarios a nivel de la mucosa y tejido óseo. No se observó alteraciones en la oseointegración y la pérdida ósea marginal periimplantaria fue nula. Se concluye que la técnica de "socket-shield" parece conservar clínicamente la arquitectura de la mucosa y el tejido óseo sin ocasionar patologías periimplantarias.

ABSTRACT: Some techniques such as guided bone regeneration with the use of bone fillings and membranes have been proposed to limit bone resorption. The socket-shield technique preserves a fragment of the vestibular root as a means of preserving the buccal bone cortex. This report describes a clinical case of coronary fracture in an upper central incisor that was partially segmented and the vestibular portion of the root was preserved to maintain the architecture of the vestibular cortex; at the same time, a dental implant with immediate provisionalization was placed. After the fixed rehabilitation and with a follow-up of one year, the preservation of the soft peri-implant tissues at the level of the mucosa and bone tissue was evidenced. No alterations in osseointegration were observed and marginal peri-implant bone loss was null. It is concluded that the socket-shield technique seems to clinically conserve the architecture of the mucosa and bone tissue without causing peri-implant diseases.

Preservación de reborde en el sector posterior: Una revisión sistemática / Ridge preservation in posterior sites: A systematic review

Objetivo: Evaluar mediante una revisión sistemática los cambios dimensionales producidos después de una extracción dental en el sector posterior empleando técnicas de preservación de reborde alveolar y cicatrización convencional. Material y métodos: Dos revisores independientes y calibrados realizaron una búsqueda electrónica de ensayos clínicos aleatorizados publicados hasta diciembre del 2018 en Pubmed y Cochrane la cual fue complementada con una búsqueda manual en las revistas de mayor impacto en Periodoncia e Implantología según el ISI Web of Science. La evaluación del riesgo de sesgo en los estudios incluidos fue realizada siguiendo el manual de Cochrane para intervenciones de revisiones sistemáticas Versión 5.1.0. Resultados: Un total de 435 piezas posteriores, entre premolares y molares, fueron evaluadas en los estudios incluidos a partir de los 3 meses post extracción. Se obtuvo valores estadísticamente significativos para el grupo que realizó la preservación de reborde (pérdida ósea vertical desde -0,25 hasta -1,53 mm y a nivel horizontal desde -0,91 hasta -2,87 mm) en comparación al grupo control (pérdida ósea vertical desde -0,71 hasta -3,1 mm y a nivel horizontal desde -2,26 hasta -3,96 mm). El biomaterial más utilizado fue el xenoinjerto más membrana de colágeno. Los estudios incluidos manifestaron un bajo riesgo de sesgo. Conclusiones: La preservación de reborde en sitios posteriores es recomendada porque conduce a mantener los tejidos duros y blandos, reduce la neumatización sinusal y minimiza la reabsorción del hueso crestal simplificando así los procedimientos para una buena posición tridimensional del implante.

Objective: To evaluate the dimensional changes produced after a dental extraction in the posterior sites using techniques of preservation of ridge and conventional healing. Materials and methods: Two independent and calibrated reviewers conducted an electronic search of randomized clinical trials published until December 2018 in Pubmed and Cochrane, which was complemented by a manual search in the journals with the greatest impact in Periodontics and Implantology according to the ISI Web of Science. The evaluation of the risk of bias in the included studies was carried out following the Cochrane manual for interventions of systematic reviews Version 5.1.0. Results: A total of 435 posterior pieces, between premolars and molars, were evaluated in the included studies after 3 months post extraction. Statistically significant values were obtained for the group that performed ridge preservation (vertical bone loss from -0.25 to -1.53 mm and horizontally from -0.91 to -2.87 mm) compared to the control group (vertical bone loss from -0.71 to -3.1 mm and at horizontal level from -2.26 to -3.96 mm). The most used biomaterial was the xenograft plus collagen membrane. The included studies showed a low risk of bias. Conclusions: The ridge preservation in posterior sites leads to: maintaining hard and soft tissues, reduces sinus pneumatization and minimizes the resorption of the crestal bone, generating a great volume of bone tissue, thus simplifying the procedures for a good three-dimensional position of the implant.

Influence of the anterior arch shape and root position on root angulation in the maxillary esthetic area

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to characterize the relationship of the angulation between the tooth root axis and alveolar bone axis with anterior alveolar (AA) arch forms and sagittal root position (SRP) in the anterior esthetic region using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. MATERIALS AND METHODS: CBCT images that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were categorized using a recent classification of AA arch forms and a SRP classification. Then, the angulation of the root axis and the alveolar bone axis was measured using mid-sagittal CBCT images of each tooth. The relationships of the angulation with each AA arch form and SRP classification were evaluated using 1-way analysis of variance and a linear regression model. RESULTS: Ninety-eight CBCT images were included in this study. SRP had a greater influence than the AA arch form on the angulation of the root axis and the alveolar bone axis (P<0.05). However, the combination of AA arch form and SRP was more predictive of the angulation of the root axis and the alveolar bone axis than either parameter individually. CONCLUSION: The angulation of the root axis and alveolar bone axis demonstrated a relationship with the AA arch form and SRP in teeth in the anterior esthetic region. The influence of SRP was greater, but the combination of both parameters was more predictive of root-to-bone angulation than either parameter individually, implying that clinicians should account for both the AA arch form and SRP when planning implant placement procedures in this region.

Clinical research of extensive alveolar cleft treatment with computer assistant distraction osteogenesis / 中华口腔医学杂志

Objective@#To evaluate the feasibility and outcome of computer assisted distraction osteogenesis in the treatment of extensive alveolar cleft.@*Methods@#Four patients [1 male and 3 females, aged (15.5±3.7) years] received treatment in the Department of Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery, School of Stomatology, China Medical University from June 2016 to April 2018 were involved in this study. All the patients with extensive alveolar cleft [cleft width (7.64±1.29) mm] were performed orthodontic treatment to expand the dental arch and interdental space between the first molar and premolars. Three-dimensional (3D) model of the maxilla and the osteotomy guider were printed according to the CT data. The fix wings of the distractor were pre-shaped according to the 3D model. The osteotomy was performed at the interdental space and horizontal plate of palate to dissociate the alveolar bone segment. The distractor was fixed on the predetermined position. Distraction (0.4-0.8 mm/day) was performed in 7 days later and stopped when the incision connected with the canine. The distractor was removed after six months.@*Results@#The distraction period was (10.8±2.5) d in four cases. The cleft was completely closed with interdental bone anchored distraction in four cases. The imaging examination in six months showed good new bone structure in the distraction zone and bone connection of the cleft.@*Conclusions@#Computer assisted distraction osteogenesis was effective and feasible to close the extensive alveolar cleft and provide sufficient new bone tissue.

Reproducibility of cone-beam computed tomographic measurements of bone plates and the interdental septum in the anterior mandible

PURPOSE: This study aimed to introduce a novel method to evaluate the alveolar bone and interdental septum in the anterior mandible using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty-six CBCT scans from adult patients were selected. The CBCT scans were obtained before and after orthodontic treatment. The following measurements were taken: width of the alveolar bone and the interdental septum, height of the interdental septum, height of the bone plates, distance between the cementoenamel junction and marginal bone crests, and vertical positioning of the mandibular incisor, using the lingual plane as a reference. To test the reproducibility and the stability of the lingual plane, a triangle was traced in the anterior mandible. The intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to determine intra- and inter-examiner agreement. The paired Student t-test was used to evaluate the area of the triangle and the reproducibility of all measurements. RESULTS: The ICC was excellent for the alveolar bone and dental measurements (0.9989 and 0.9977, respectively), as well as for the interdental septum (0.9987 and 0.9961, respectively). The area of the triangles showed stability in the lingual plane (P>0.05). For the alveolar bone, mandibular incisor, and interdental septum measurements, no statistically significant differences were found between the 2 examiners (P>0.05), confirming the technical reliability of the measurements. CONCLUSION: The method used in this study provides a valid and reproducible assessment of alveolar bone dimensions in the anterior mandible measured on CBCT images.

Técnica de Alemán y Pico para la profundización del surco vestibular inferior / Alemán and Pico technique for deepening the inferior vestibular edge

A pesar de los avances en la tecnología para preservar la dentición, aún se requiere la rehabilitación del sistema masticatorio en pacientes desdentados parcial o totalmente, lo que resulta difícil y frustrante -- tanto para los afectados como para los protesistas -- si existe atrofia grave del hueso alveolar. Este problema se puede solucionar mediante una intervención quirúrgica denominada profundización del vestíbulo, dirigida a lograr el aumento de la cresta alveolar y, con ello, el soporte de las prótesis dentales. A tal efecto, en el presente trabajo se propone y describe una nueva opción terapéutica: la técnica de Alemán y Pico, para la profundización del surco vestibular inferior, la cual no es tan invasiva y resulta factible cuando no se cuenta con las condiciones necesarias para colocar implantes, ya sea por escasez de recursos materiales o por situaciones propias del paciente

In spite of the advances in technology to preserve the eruption of teeth, the rehabilitation of the masticatory system is still required in partial or totally toothless patients, what is difficult and frustrating -- either for those affected patients or for the prosthesists -- if serious atrophy of the alveolar bone exists. This problem can be solved by means of a surgical procedure denominated deepening of the vestibule directed to achieve the increase of the alveolar crest and, with it, the support of the dental prosthesis. To such an effect, this work intends and describes a new therapeutic option: the Alemán and Pico technique, for deepening of the inferior vestibular edge, which is not so invasive and it is feasible when the necessary conditions to place an implant are not available, either due to shortage of material resources or due to situations of the patients themselves