Combination of surgical techniques and reconstructive devices as an alternative treatment after fibula free flap mandibular reconstruction failure: a case report

Loss of mandibular continuity and functionality in cancer patients undergoing extensive mandible resections is challenging. In these situations, the gold standard treatment is fibula free flap reconstruction. The major challenge occurs when there is a failure of the transplanted fibula. Here we report the case of a patient who underwent right hemimandibulectomy with disarticulation and immediate mandibular reconstruction with a fibula free flap. Subsequently, the flap viability was lost, and there was necrosis of the transplanted bone segment in the short-term follow-up. Considering the best form of rehabilitation for the patient, minimizing the risks of loss and optimizing the reconstructive quality, we opted to install a customized prosthesis including a condylecavity joint component associated with a new free flap and subsequent rehabilitation of the dental occlusion with an implant-supported fixed prosthesis.

Fatores associados ao interesse de usuários de prótese total mandibular em terapia implantossuportada e impacto da reabilitação com sobredentadura com implante único / Factors associated with the interest of users of complete mandibular dentures in implant-supported therapy and the impact of rehabilitation with single-implant overdentures

Este estudo objetivou identificar os fatores que influenciam na decisão de substituir uma prótese total convencional mandibular pelo tratamento com implantes dentários, assim como avaliar a satisfação, qualidade de vida e performance mastigatória (PM) após reabilitação com sobredentaduras com implante único (SIU) em pacientes adaptados e não-adaptados a prótese total convencional (PT) mandibular. Inicialmente, foi realizado um estudo transversal com 117 usuários de PTs bimaxilares, avaliados quanto aos desfechos relacionados à prótese (número de PTs mandibulares usadas previamente, tempo de uso e profissional que confeccionou a prótese atual, e quanto ao uso regular ou não da prótese mandibular) e aspectos centrados no paciente (período de edentulismo mandibular, altura óssea mandibular e interesse do paciente em se submeter a terapia com implantes). Do total da amostra, 78 pacientes manifestaram interesse na terapia implantossuportada, e desses apenas 22 foram selecionados e reabilitados com novas PTs bimaxilares. Após critérios de elegibilidade, foram alocados após pareamento em 2 grupos: adaptados à prótese mandibular (Grupo PTA - "adaptados à PT mandibular", n:10) e não adaptados (Grupo PTN - "não adaptados à PT mandibular", n:12). Em cada paciente, foi instalado um único implante na linha média e após o período de osseointegração as próteses mandibulares foram convertidas em sobredentaduras. O desempenho mastigatório foi avaliado pelo método das tamises, a altura óssea mandibular por medição em radiografia panorâmica, satisfação por escala quantitativa com questionário validado e o impacto da saúde oral na qualidade de vida pelo questionário OHIP-Edent-19. O teste Qui-quadrado foi utilizado para análise dos dados e as razões de prevalência ajustadas por meio da regressão multivariada de Poisson no primeiro estudo; para o segundo, a análise estatística em cada grupo e entre grupos foi baseada nos testes não-paramétricos de Wilcoxon e Mann-Whitney. O intervalo de confiança para os testes foi de 95%. A amostra foi predominantemente do sexo feminino, com 66,7% (n=78) dos participantes interessados em PT mandibular implantossuportada e com idade média de 65,68±6,38 anos. A PM não influenciou a escolha pela reabilitação com implantes. A preferência pela PT implantossuportada mandibular foi associada significativamente com maior experiência prévia com PT mandibular (p=0,021) e à insatisfação quanto à retenção (p=0,005). Após a intervenção com implante, todos os pacientes não adaptados passaram a condição de adaptados. Não houve diferença entre PTA e PTN para OHIP-Edent (p=0,276) e PM (p=0,222), a satisfação foi significativa apenas para o critério "conforto em arco inferior" (p=0,043). Para comparações pré e pós-tratamento com sobredentadura, a mediana do OHIP-Edent total diminuiu significativamente em ambos os grupos. Na comparação intragrupo, essa redução foi significativa em PTA apenas para a "limitação funcional" (p=0,026), e em PTN em quase todos os domínios, exceto "disfunção social" e "incapacidade" (p>0,05). Houve aumento estatisticamente significativo para a satisfação geral de 75,41 para 90,25 (p=0,012) em PTN e de 76,10 para 90,50 (p=0,007) em PTA. Os parâmetros "mastigação", "adaptação", "retenção" e "conforto" em arco inferior foram diferentes com significância em ambos os grupos, e "gustação", "fonação" e "dor" em arco inferior foram significativos apenas para o grupo não adaptado (p<0,05). Houve diferença significativa para PM em PTN (p=0,002) e PTA (p=0,047) ao se comparar tipo de reabilitação. Não houve correlação entre PM e OHIP antes e após a reabilitação (p>0,05). Pode-se concluir que a experiência prévia com PT mandibulares convencionais e a insatisfação com a retenção dessas, influenciam o interesse pela reabilitação com sobredentadura implantossuportada mandibular, assim como, a reabilitação com sobredentadura sobre implante único apresenta-se como alternativa aos pacientes não adaptados a PT convencional mandibular, auxiliando na aceitação do uso da prótese mandibular, assim como, comprovando efeito positivo na satisfação, qualidade de vida e performance mastigatória (AU).

This study aimed to identify the factors that influence the decision to replace a conventional mandibular complete denture by treatment with dental implants, as well as to evaluate satisfaction, quality of life and masticatory performance (MP) after rehabilitation with overdentures with a single implant in patients adapted and not adapted to conventional mandibular complete denture (CD). Initially, a cross-sectional study was carried out with 117 users of bimaxillaries CDs, who were evaluated for outcomes related to the denture (number of previous mandibular CDs, time of use and professional who made the current denture, and regarding regular use of the mandibular denture) and aspects centered patients (period of mandibular edentulism, mandibular bone height and the patient's willingness to undergo implant therapy). From the total sample, 78 patients expressed interest in implant-supported therapy, and of these, only 22 were selected and rehabilitated with new bimaxillary CDs. After eligibility criteria, they were allocated after pairing into 2 groups: adapted to mandibular prosthesis (PTA Group - "adapted to mandibular CD", n:10) and non-adapted (PTN Group - " not adapted to mandibular CD", n:12). In each patient, a single implant was installed in the midline and after the osseointegration period, the mandibular prostheses were converted into overdentures. Masticatory performance was evaluated by the sieve method, mandibular bone height by paranoid radiographic measurement, satisfaction by quantitative scale with a validated questionnaire and the impact of oral health on quality of life by the OHIP-Edent-19 questionnaire. The chi-square test was used for data analysis and the prevalence ratios adjusted by means of multivariate Poisson regression in the first study; on the second, the statistical analysis in each group and between groups was based on the non-parametric-Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests. The confidence interval for the tests was 95%. The sample was composed predominantly by women, with 66.7% (n=78) of the participants interested in implantsupported mandibular CD, with mean age 65.68±6.38 years. MP was not influenced by the choice by dental implants rehabilitation. Preference for mandibular implant-supported CD was significantly associated with longer previous experience in mandibular CD (p=0.021) and with dissatisfaction regarding retention (p=0.005). After the implant intervention, all non-adapted patients became adapted. There was no difference between PTA and PTN for OHIP-Edent (p=0.276) and MP (p=0.222), satisfaction was significant only for the criteria "comfort in the lower arch" (p=0.043). For pre- and post-treatment comparisons with overdentures, the median total OHIP-Edent decreased significantly in both groups. In the intragroup comparison, this reduction was significant in PTA only for "functional limitation" (p=0.026), and in PTN in almost all domains, except "social dysfunction" and "disability" (p>0.05). There was a statistically significant increase in overall satisfaction from 75.41 to 90.25 (p=0.012) in PTN and from 76.10 to 90.50 (p=0.007) in PTA. The parameters "chewing", "adaptation", "retention" and "comfort" in the lower arch were significantly different in both groups, and "gustation", "phonation" and "pain" in the lower arch were significant only for the group not adapted (p<0.05). There was a significant difference for MP in PTN (p=0.002) and PTA (p=0.047) when comparing the type of rehabilitation. There was no correlation between MP and OHIP before and after rehabilitation (p>0.05). It can be concluded that the previous experience with conventional mandibular CD and the dissatisfaction with the retention of these, influence the rehabilitation with mandibular implant-supported overdenture, as well as the rehabilitation with overdenture on single implant presents itself as an alternative for patients not adapted to mandibular conventional CD, helping to accept the use of mandibular prosthesis, as well as proving a positive effect on satisfaction, quality of life and masticatory performance (AU).

The method of determining oral implantation sites based on an anatomical model of mandibular premolar area of a Beagle dog / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the method of determining oral implantation sites based on an anatomical model of mandibular premolar area of a Beagle dog.Methods:This study was performed in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University between January 2019 and October 2020. Mandibular anatomical structure and measurement data were compared between before and after removal of premolar teeth to determine safe implantation areas and oral implantation sites.Results:Among all mandibular premolars, the roots of the 1 st to 4 th premolars (P1-P4) gradually increased. The diameter of the mesial roots of the double root teeth P2, P3, and P4 was (2.72 ± 0.45) mm, (3.22 ± 0.32) mm, (4.16 ± 0.34) mm, respectively, which was significantly shorter than those in the distal roots [P2: (2.98 ± 0.29) mm, P3: (3.48 ± 0.27) mm, P4: (4.58 ± 0.22) mm]. The length of distal roots P2, P3 and P4 was (8.79 ± 0.41) mm, (9.21 ± 0.31) mm, (10.12 ± 0.36) mm), respectively, which was significantly shorter than that of mesial root [P2: (8.91 ± 0.69) mm, P3: (9.48 ± 0.27) mm, P4: (11.58 ± 0.24) mm]. Among all mandibles, the distance (H) from the mental foramen to the first molar and the width (W) of the alveolar crest increased successively [H1: (7.24 ± 0.49) mm, H2: (8.28 ± 0.71) mm, H3: (9.52 ± 0.37) mm, W1: (5.71 ± 0.81) mm, W2: (5.82 ± 0.28) mm, W3: (6.72 ± 0.54) mm]. Conclusion:The mental foramen and the distal part outside the canine apical area are safe implantation areas. In the safe implantation area, the length and diameter of the implant prosthesis do not exceed the root length in the implantation area and the maximum diameter in the buccal lingual direction.

Mandibular reconstruction using customized three-dimensional titanium implant

Mandibular defects lead to severe deformation and functional deficiency. Vascularized osteocutaneous tissue has been widely used to reconstruct the mandible. However, it is technically challenging to shape this type of grafts in such a manner that they resemble the configuration of the mandible. A 48-year-old female patient who underwent anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap coverage after a tongue cancer excision was diagnosed with a tumor recurrence during the follow-up. A wide excision mandibulectomy and mandibular reconstruction with an ALT flap and a titanium implant were performed. The prefabricated titanium implant was fixed to the condyle. Then, an ALT flap was harvested from the ipsilateral thigh and anastomosed. After confirming that the circulation of the flap was intact, the implant was fixed to the parasymphysis. On the radiograph taken after the surgery, the prosthesis was well positioned and overall facial shape was acceptable. There was no postoperative complication during the follow-up period, 1 year and 2 months. The prefabricated implant allows the restoration of facial symmetry without harvesting autologous bone and it is a safe and effective surgical option for mandibular reconstruction.

Evaluation of the inclination effect of non-splinted implants on the prosthetic behavior of overdentures in mandible edentulous patients / Evaluación del efecto de la inclinación de implantes no ferulizados sobre el comportamiento protésico de sobredentaduras en pacientes desdentados mandibulares

ABSTRACT. Introduction: the aim of this study was to evaluate the sagittal inclination of implants with respect to the occlusal plane of mandibular overdentures and their effect on the prosthetic behavior of the overdentures. Methods: 52 implants were evaluated in 26 fully mandible edentulous adults (two interforaminal implants per patient), rehabilitated with ball attachments and overdenture. Cephalometric tracing was conducted, evaluating the sagittal inclination of the implant to mandibular plane (MI), occlusal plane (OI), compensation angle (CA), and anterior facial height. The following clinical variables of prosthetic behavior were assessed: the need for prosthesis rebasing, changes in prosthetic accessories, and loosening of the prosthetic attachment. The variables were described with measurements of central tendency and dispersion. Intragroup comparisons were made with the Student's t test (p < 0.05) and correlations with the Pearson coefficient. Results: 26 patients were evaluated: 70.4% females and 29.6% males. The average age was 67.93 ± 8.6 years. The follow-up period ranged from 24 to 30 months. The average MI was 78.89 ± 10.9 degrees. There was a statistically significant correlation (r = 0.6) between MI and OI in patients who underwent a change in accessories and between MI and bone loss (r = 0.557) (p = 0.007). The average MI was higher in patients subjected to rebasing (89.70 ± 11.7 degrees), compared with those who were not subjected to rebasing (76.91 ± 9.8 degrees). A relationship with prosthetic pillar loosening could not be determined. Conclusions: the sagittal inclination of implants with respect to the occlusal plane in overdentures affects bone loss, leading to a change of accessories as well as prosthesis rebasing after two years of service.

RESUMEN. Introducción: el objetivo del presente estudio consistió en evaluar la inclinación sagital de los implantes con respecto al plano oclusal de sobredentaduras mandibulares y su efecto sobre el comportamiento protésico de las mismas. Métodos: se evaluaron 52 implantes en 26 adultos desdentados totales inferiores (dos implantes interforaminales por paciente), rehabilitados con pilares tipo bola y sobredentadura. Se realizaron trazos cefalométricos y se evaluó la inclinación sagital del implante con respecto al plano mandibular (MI), el plano oclusal (OI), el ángulo de compensación (CA) y la altura facial anterior. Se evaluaron variables clínicas de comportamiento protésico: necesidad de rebase de la prótesis, cambio de aditamentos retentivos y aflojamiento del pilar protésico. Las variables se describieron con medidas de tendencia central y dispersión. Las comparaciones intragrupales se hicieron con prueba t de Student (p < 0,05), y las correlaciones con el coeficiente de Pearson. Resultados: se evaluaron 26 pacientes: 70,4% mujeres y 29,6% hombres. La edad promedio fue de 67,93 ± 8,6 años. El rango de seguimiento fue de 24 a 30 meses. El MI promedio fue de 78,89 ± 10,9 grados. Hubo una correlación (r = 0,6) estadísticamente significativa entre MI y OI en los pacientes a quienes se les realizó cambio de aditamentos y entre MI y la pérdida ósea (r = 0,557) (p = 0,007). La MI promedio fue mayor en aquellos pacientes a quienes se les hizo rebase (89,70 ± 11,7 grados), en comparación con los que no tuvieron rebase (76,91 ±9,8 grados). No se pudo determinar la relación con el aflojamiento del pilar protésico. Conclusiones: la inclinación sagital de los implantes con respecto al plano oclusal de las sobredentaduras tiene un efecto sobre la pérdida ósea, lo que conlleva al cambio de aditamentos y rebase de la prótesis después de dos años de observación.

Removable Partial Denture Using Anterior Implant-Supported Fixed Prostheses for Edentulous Patients: A Case Report

This case study was to report the possible increase in the denture retention and psychological relief using the implant-supported fixed prostheses in a completely edentulous patient. The implants were placed in the anterior portion of the mandible in a patient who had completely edentulous state following the extraction of residual abutment teeth, and consequently a distal extension removable partial denture was fabricated. The patient's adaptation and satisfaction to the new prosthesis was monitored and confirmed in terms of masticatory function and esthetics, by restoring the oral condition similar to initial status before the residual teeth extraction. After 6 months, radiographic examination confirmed that both the abutment teeth and the implants were stable and well maintained. Considering the relatively short clinical follow-up period, however, continuous long-term monitoring was required.

Accuracy of partially edentulous arch impressions obtained from different alginates and storage times

Purposes: This study aimed to assess the dimensional accuracy of five commercial alginates verified in stone casts. Methods: Each alginate impression (Cavex ColorChange, Cavex Holland BV; Jeltrate Plus, Dentsply; Hydrogum, Zhermack; Kromopan 100, Lascod; Ezact Kromm, Vigodent) was performed on partially edentulous standard stainless steel mandibular arch cast with reference points on teeth 33, 43, 37 and 47. On the stainless steel cast, the anteroposterior (33-37 and 43-47) and transverse (33-43 and 37-47) distances were measured in a stereomicroscope at 30x magnification and 0.5 µm accuracy. The distances between these points were measured three times, obtaining an average, which was analyzed statistically and compared with the distances obtained from the stone casts. For each alginate the casts were poured gypsum (n = 5) immediately and after a period of 1, 2, 3 and 5 days of the impression procedure. Results: The dimensional accuracy values of stone and stainless steel casts were analyzed statistically by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05). The results showed significant differences between the alginates; however, no differences in dimensional accuracy were found among the different storage times of alginate impression. Conclusions: It can be concluded that the alginate impressions can be stored for up to 5 days (AU)

Comparação dos sistemas de retenção para overdenture / Comparison of different attachment systems for overdenture

As próteses totais convencionais inferiores são as mais difíceis de adaptar, devido à perda óssea ser maior e consequentemente à baixa estabilidade e pouca retenção. Entretanto, com o aparecimento dos implantes osse-ointegráveis surgiram os tratamentos com próteses do tipo overdenture, as quais oferecem melhor estabilidade e retenção. O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar os três principais tipos de sistemas de retenção para a pró¬tese overdenture encontrada na literatura. Para isso, foram realizadas pesquisas com os termos "overdenture"; "attachment", "implant-supported", "dental prosthesis", "denture" e "oral rehabilitation" nas bases de dados PubMed, Science Direct e Scielo. Os sistemas barra-clipe e esférico apresentaram semelhanças estatísticas quanto à retenção e estabilidade. Já o sistema magnético apresentou pouca retenção e baixa estabilidade

The conventional lower total prosthesis is the most difficult dental prosthesis to adapt in the patients mouth, due to bone loss be greater in this region, which consequently decreases stability and retention of the prosthe¬sis. However, the appearance of osseointegrated implants gave rise to treatments with overdenture prostheses, which offer better stability and retention to the prostheses. The aim of this study was to compare the three main types of overdenture prosthesis restraint systems found in the literature. For this research, we used the terms: "overdenture"; "attachment", "implant-supported", "dental prosthesis", "denture" and "oral rehabilitation" in the databases of PubMed, Science Direct and Scielo. The clip bar and spherical systems presented statistical similarities regarding retention and stability. Already, the magnetic system presented little retention and low stability

Análise da distribuição das tensões em próteses protocolo mandibulares com estruturas fresadas por CAD/CAM e confeccionadas pela técnica convencional: análise pela fotoelasticidade e extensometria / Analysis of stress distribution in full-arch fixed mandibular prosthesis with structures made with the CAD/CAM technology and with the conventional technique: evaluation through photoelastic and strain gauge analysis

O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar a distribuição de tensão, por meio dos métodos fotoelástico e extensometria, em próteses protocolo mandibulares (tipo Branemärk) com infraestruturas confeccionadas com diferentes materiais e técnicas, sob força de compressão. Foi confeccionado um modelo fotoelástico de uma mandíbula edêntula que recebeu cinco implantes 4x11 mm hexágono externo entre os forames mentonianos. Os grupos foram divididos em: Grupo I - infraestrutura fundida em níquel-cromo com revestimento oclusal em resina acrílica (n=7); Grupo II - infraestrutura fundida em níquelcromo com revestimento oclusal em cerâmica (n=7); Grupo III - infraestrutura fresada em Zircônia estabilizada por óxido de ítrio com revestimento em cerâmica (n=7). Inicialmente, foi realizado o teste da fotoelasticidade e, posteriormente, a extensometria. Pela metodologia da fotoelasticidade, com auxílio de uma máquina de ensaio universal (EMIC) foram aplicadas cargas axiais de 70 N na região do implante mais anterior, entre osincisivos, e no centro do primeiro molar de cada lado. Por meio de imagens fotográficas e com o auxílio do programa Adobe Photoshop CS6, as imagens foram analisadas de acordo com o número de franjas de alta intensidade nos grupos testados. Para a metodologia da extensometria, as cargas foram aplicadas da mesma maneira da metodologia da fotoelasticidade e a medição das tensões foi realizada em duas regiões distintas. Para a primeira região, dois extensômetros elétricos de resistência foram posicionados horizontalmente na região mesial e distal dos cinco implantes, diretamente sobre a crista marginal do modelo fotoelástico. Para a segunda região, a resina fotoelástica foi removida da superfície vestibular e lingual de cada implante, sendo mantida1 mm de resina intacta, onde os extensômetros foram fixados verticalmente. Foram realizados os mesmos testes de compressão descritos anteriormente. Os valores de tensão registrados foram agrupados em tabelas e submetidas à análise de variância (ANOVA) dois fatores e ao teste de Tukey com significância de 5%. Os resultados das duas metodologias demonstraram menores valores de tensão para o Grupo I, quando comparado aos demais grupos. É possível concluir que as próteses protocolo com infraestrutura fundida em metal e revestimento oclusal acrílico demonstraram melhores resultados biomecânicos(AU)

This study aimed to evaluate the stress distribution in full-arch fixed mandibular prosthesis (Branemärk type) with infrastructure made of different materials and techniques, and under compressive force, through photoelastic and strain gauge analysis. A photoelastic cast of an edentulous jaw was fabricated and received five external hexagon implants (4x11mm) between the mental foramen. The groups were divided into: Group I - Nickel-Chrome fused infrastructure with acrylic resin occlusal coating; Group II - Nickel-Chrome fused infrastructure with ceramic occlusal coating; Group III ­ Yttriastabilized zirconia fused infrastructure with ceramic coating. First, the photoelastic analysis was performed and later the strain gauge analysis. A force of 70 N was applied by using a testing machine (EMIC) in the region of the most anterior implant, between incisors, and in the center of the first molar on each side. The images were analyzed by a blinded evaluator through images and by using Adobe Photoshop CS6, according to the number of high intensity fringes in each group. Regarding the strain gauge analysis, the stress measure was performed in two distinct regions. For the first region, two resistance strain gauges were placed horizontally in the mesial and distal regions of the five implants, directly on the marginal ridge of the photoelastic cast. For the second region, the photoelastic resin was removed on the buccal and lingual surfaces of each implant, leaving 1 mm of intact resin, where the strain gauges were placed vertically. The same compression tests described above were carried out. Data were submitted to two-way ANOVA and to the Tukey post-hoc test with 5% level of significance. The results of both methods showed lower stress values for Group I, when compared to other groups. It can be concluded that when rigid materials are used for infrastructure fabrication, the esthetic coating influences the load generated on the marginal bone around the implant. The ceramic coating showed less satisfactory results(AU)

Analysis of maxillofacial prosthetics at university dental hospitals in the capital region of Korea

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the demographic patterns of maxillofacial prosthetic treatment to identify the characteristics and geographic distribution of patients with maxillofacial prosthetics in the capital region of Korea. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective analytical multicenter study was performed by chart reviews. This study included patients who visited the department of prosthodontics at four university dental hospitals for maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation. Patients with facial and congenital defects or with insufficient medical data were excluded. The patients were classified into three categories based on the location of the defect. Patients' sex, age, and residential area were analyzed. Pearson's chi-square test with a significance level of 0.05 was used to analyze the variables. RESULTS: Among 540 patients with maxillofacial prosthetics, there were 284 (52.59%) male patients and 256 (47.41%) female patients. The number of the patients varied greatly by hospital. Most patients were older than 70, and the most common defect was a hard palate defect. Chi-square analysis did not identify any significant differences in sex, age, and distance to hospital for any defect group (P>.05). CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicated that there was imbalance in the distribution of patients with maxillofacial prosthetic among the hospitals in the capital region of Korea. Considerations on specialists and insurance policies for the improvement of maxillofacial prosthetics in Korea are required.

Oral health self-perception evaluation using mandibular overdenture prosthesis in public health care / Avaliação da auto percepção da saúde bucal utilizando prótese overdenture mandibular em saúde pública

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact on oral health in patients who used to have conventional lower denture and then started using a model of overdenture prosthesis for the purpose of its use in public health care.Methods: For this clinical trial study, 23 volunteers participated in the sample. To stabilize the prosthesis three implants were used and immediately loaded. Only one punch was needed for each implant to be installed, neither a flap nor suture was necessary. To evaluate the oral health self-perception the volunteers answered the OHIP-14 questionnaire twice, the first time before the treatment when they still used the conventional lower denture, and the second time within an average of 36 days after the use of the prosthesis stabilized by the implant/O-ring together. For statistical analysis, exploratory data analysis was initially performed and then the nonparametric Wilcoxon test was applied considering a significance level of 5%.Results: The average age of the sample was 57.6 years old (SD=9.0) with a minimum age of 43 and maximum of 74 years old. The results show a significant decrease in all domains after the treatment, functional limitation (p=0.0002), physical pain (p<0.0001), psychological discomfort (p=0.0002), physical disability (p< 0.0001), psychological disability (p=0.0008), social disability (p=0.0431) and handicap (p=0.0015).Conclusion: It was concluded that the model of overdenture prosthesis improved the volunteers oral health self-perception.

Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto sobre a saúde bucal, em pacientes que utilizavam prótese total inferior convencional após utilizar um modelo de prótese overdenture com a finalidade de utilização em saúde pública.Métodos: Este estudo clínico experimental teve a participação de 23 voluntários. Para estabilização da prótese foram utilizados três implantes que foram carregados imediatamente. Cada implante necessitou de apenas uma perfuração para ser instalado, sem abertura de retalho e sutura. Para avaliar a auto percepção em saúde bucal, os voluntários responderam o questionário OHIP-14 duas vezes, a primeira antes do tratamento quando ainda utilizavam a prótese total inferior convencional, e a segunda, com uma média de 36 dias após a utilização da prótese já estabilizada através do conjunto implante/oring. Para a análise estatística inicialmente foi realizada análise exploratória dos dados e a seguir aplicado o teste não paramétrico de Wilcoxon considerando o nível de significância de 5%.Resultados: A idade média da amostra foi de 57,6 anos (dp=9,0) com idade mínima de 43 e máxima de 74 anos. Os resultados mostram que houve diminuição significativa em todos os domínios após o tratamento, limitação funcional (p=0,0002), dor física (p<0,0001), desconforto psicológico (p=0,0002), incapacidade física (p<0,0001), incapacidade psicológica (p=0,0008), incapacidade social (p=0,0431) e deficiência (p=0,0015).Conclusão: Concluiu-se que o modelo de prótese overdenture melhorou a auto percepção da saúde bucal dos voluntários. Termos de indicação: Saúde pública. Saúde bucal. Implantes dentários. Prótese mandibular.

Measurement of mandibular incisive canal by cone beam CT / 中华放射学杂志

Objective This study was conducted to measure the mandibular incisive canal (MIC) by cone beam computed tomography(CBCT)and to assess 3?dimensional structure, course and adjacent structure of the MIC , in order to ensure safe region for surgery of the mandibular interforaminal area. Methods A total of the CBCT images from 83 patients were studied and measured. The detection rates of MIC were calculated The diameter of the MIC and the distances from MIC to the labial and lingual cortices and the inferior border of the mandible and tooth tips were measured at canines and lateral incisors. Results MIC was found in 67.8%of the patients. In the position of canine, the diameter of MIC, the mean distance of the MIC to the tips of the teeth, to the buccal border of the mandible , to the lingual border of the mandible and the inferior border of the mandible were (1.3±0.4), (8.9±2.9), (4.3±0.9), (5.2±1.1) and (8.6± 1.5) mm, respectively. In the position of the incisor, the distance of MIC, the mean distance of the MIC to the tips of the teeth, to the buccal border of the mandible , to the lingual border of the mandible and the inferior border of the mandible were (1.0 ± 0.3), (13.3 ± 4.0), (4.2 ± 0.9), (5.9 ± 0.9) and (8.9 ± 1.8) mm, respectively. Conclusion CBCT clearly show three dimensional structure, course and adjacent structure of the MIC. Preoperative CBCT can provide vital information for surgery of the mandibular interforaminal area.

Distribuição das tensões em próteses protocolo mandibulares com diferentes extensões de cantilever e material de revestimento oclusal / Stress distribution in mandibular Branemark's with different cantilevers lengths and coating materials

Neste estudo objetivamos a avaliação da distribuição de tensões na interface osso/implante, por meio do método da fotoelasticidade, em próteses mandibulares tipos protocolos de Branemark, com diferentes extensões de cantilever, materiais de recobrimento estético e uso de intermediários. Foi confeccionado um modelo fotoelástico de uma mandíbula edêntula, contendo cinco implantes 4.0x13 mm hexágono externo (HE) entre os forames mentonianos. Os grupos foram divididos da seguinte forma: Grupo 1 – UCLA e barra metálica; Grupo 2 – UCLA e revestimento oclusal em resina acrílica; Grupo 3 – UCLA e revestimento em cerâmica; Grupo 4 – Intermediário e barra metálica; Grupo 5 – Intermediário e revestimento em resina acrílica; Grupo 6 – Intermediário e revestimento em cerâmica. Com auxílio de uma máquina de ensaio EMIC inicialmente as forças de 70 N foram aplicadas em um ponto anterior, no implante mais posterior e em diferentes extensões de cantilever (até 37,5mm do último implante) na barra metálica e posteriormente nas próteses confeccionadas com barra metálica e revestimento em cerâmica e resina acrílica. Por meio de imagens fotográficas e auxílio do programa Adobe Photoshop CS6 nas imagens obtidas após o teste foi realizada a análise das tensões de acordo com o número de franjas de alta intensidade e de acordo com a concentração e área de distribuição dessas tensões nos grupos testados. Os resultados mostraram um maior número de franjas de alta tensão com o aumento do cantilever, e melhor distribuição das tensões foram para os grupos com as próteses confeccionadas em resina acrílica e para os grupos que continham componente intermediário. Concluímos que o uso de intermediários com próteses protocolo em resina acrílica e a ausência do cantilever tende a apresentar menores números de franjas de alta tensão ao redor dos implantes...

The aim of this study was to assess the stress distribution, through photoelastic method, on mandibular implant-supported prostheses (Brånemark protocol), associated with different cantilever lengths, aesthetic coating materials and implant abutment. One photoelastic model of an edentulous mandible was made. The model contained five external hexagon implants (HE) with 4.0mm diameters and 13mm lengths placed between the mental foramen. The groups were divided as follows: Group 1 - UCLA and metal bar; Group 2 - UCLA and occlusal acrylic resin coating; Group 3 - UCLA and porcelain coating; Group 4 - Abutment and metal bar; Group 5 - Abutment and acrylic resin coating; Group 6 - Abutment and porcelain coating. A force was applied, using a universal testing machine (EMIC), in different regions - in the most anterior implant, in the most posterior implant and in different cantilever extensions (up to 37.5 mm from the last implant) - in the metal bar and later in the metal bar with porcelain and acrylic resin coated prostheses. The results were obtained through photograph images and the Adobe Photoshop CS6 software was used for qualitative analysis. The analysis was performed according to the number of fringes with high intensity and to the stress distribution area. The results showed a greater number of high stress fringes as the cantilever extension increases. Groups with acrylic resin coating and with abutments exhibited greater stress distribution. We concluded that the use of abutments in acrylic resin protocol prostheses and the absence of the cantilever tends to decrease stress around implants...

Standardizing the evaluation criteria on treatment outcomes of mandibular implant overdentures: a systematic review

PURPOSE: The aim of this review was to analyze the evaluation criteria on mandibular implant overdentures through a systematic review and suggest standardized evaluation criteria. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic literature search was conducted by PubMed search strategy and hand-searching of relevant journals from included studies considering inclusion and exclusion criteria. Randomized clinical trials (RCT) and clinical trial studies comparing attachment systems on mandibular implant overdentures until December, 2011 were selected. Twenty nine studies were finally selected and the data about evaluation methods were collected. RESULTS: Evaluation criteria could be classified into 4 groups (implant survival, peri-implant tissue evaluation, prosthetic evaluation, and patient satisfaction). Among 29 studies, 21 studies presented implant survival rate, while any studies reporting implant failure did not present cumulative implant survival rate. Seventeen studies evaluating peri-implant tissue status presented following items as evaluation criteria; marginal bone level (14), plaque Index (13), probing depth (8), bleeding index (8), attachment gingiva level (8), gingival index (6), amount of keratinized gingiva (1). Eighteen studies evaluating prosthetic maintenance and complication also presented following items as evaluation criteria; loose matrix (17), female detachment (15), denture fracture (15), denture relining (14), abutment fracture (14), abutment screw loosening (11), and occlusal adjustment (9). Atypical questionnaire (9), Visual analog scales (VAS) (4), and Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) (1) were used as the format of criteria to evaluate patients satisfaction in 14 studies. CONCLUSION: For evaluation of implant overdenture, it is necessary to include cumulative survival rate for implant evaluation. It is suggested that peri-implant tissue evaluation criteria include marginal bone level, plaque index, bleeding index, probing depth, and attached gingiva level. It is also suggested that prosthetic evaluation criteria include loose matrix, female detachment, denture fracture, denture relining, abutment fracture, abutment screw loosening, and occlusal adjustment. Finally standardized criteria like OHIP-EDENT or VAS are required for patient satisfaction.

Maxillary Full Arch Fixed Prosthesis: Clinical Laboratory Procedures and Rehabilitation with Milled Titanium Prosthesis.

Maxillary teeth are the focal point of human smile. Restoring the edentulous maxilla with implant prosthetics is the most challenging area in implant dentistry. Several techniques have been described for the successful restoration of the edentulous mandible/maxilla. Fixed-detachable prostheses with either hybrid prosthesis design or conventional implant supported fixed partial dentures and implant-retained/supported over dentures are some examples. A clinical report is presented describing the clinical and laboratory procedures involved in the fabrication of a copy milled fixed full arch maxillary prosthesis. Similar procedures may be followed in the making of a fixed full arch copy milled mandibular prosthesis.

Manejo protésico-quirúrgico del paciente hemimandibulectomizado / Prosthetic and surgical treatment of patient previously subjected to hemi-mandibulectomy

Por lo general las mejores opciones de rehabilitación para el paciente hemimandibulectomizado quedan fuera del alcance del poder adquisitivo de la mayoría de ellos, esto hace que el abordaje reconstructivo protésico- quirúrgico para éstos se tenga que restringir al uso de materiales más accesibles tales como el clavo de Kirschner y las prótesis inmediatas de metilmetacrilato, siendo estas últimas las más recomendables por su bajo costo, fácil manejo, por evitar la rotación mandibular y por prevenir la atrofia de los tejidos blandos. Se reporta el caso clínico de un paciente masculino de 25 años de edad el cual ingreso al Servicio de Oncología del Hospital General de México debido a la presencia de un aumento de volumen en el área correspondiente al ángulo mandibular izquierdo, diagnosticándose microscópicamente como un tumor mixto maligno (diagnóstico histopatológico final). Se decidió hacer la hemimandibulectomía de la zona involucrada, con reconstrucción del segmento óseo perdido mediante la colocación de una prótesis inmediata implantada confeccionada con metilmetacrilato de metilo termocurable, la cual fue fijada con alambre para osteosínteis aproximadamente a 3 y 6 milímetros por arriba de la cortical inferior mandibular en ambos bordes de sección.

In general terms, the best rehabilitation options for patients previously subjected to hemi-mandibulectomy are far beyond their financial possibilities. For this reason surgical-prosthetic reconstructive approach is mainly restricted to the use of more affordable materials such as Kirschner wire and methyl-methacrylate immediate prostheses. The latter are widely recommended due to their low cost, ease of handling, and because they prevent soft tissue atrophy. A clinical case is reported in this article: 25 year old male patient seeking treatment at the Oncology Service of the Hospital General de Mexico (Mexico's General Hospital) due to the presence of a volume increase in the area of the left mandibular angle. Microscopic analysis revealed presence of mixed malign tumor ( final histopathological diagnosis). It was decided to perform hemi-mandibulectomy of involved area, with reconstruction of lost bone segment by means of positioning an immediate methyl methacrylate prosthesis (thermosetting methyl). The prosthesis was fixated with osteosynthesis wire at both resection margins, at 3 mm above the cortex.

Attachment systems for mandibular implant overdentures: a systematic review

PURPOSE: The aim of this systematic review was to address treatment outcome according to attachment systems for mandibular implant overdentures in terms of implant survival rate, prosthetic maintenance and complications, and patient satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed and hand searching of relevant journals considering inclusion and exclusion criteria. Clinical trial studies on mandibular implant overdentures until August, 2010 were selected if more than one type of overdenture attachment was reported. Twenty four studies from 1098 studies were finally included and the data on implant survival rate, prosthetic maintenance and complications, patient satisfaction were analyzed relative to attachment systems. RESULTS: Four studies presented implant survival rates (95.8 - 97.5% for bar, 96.2 - 100% for ball, 91.7% for magnet) according to attachment system. Ten other studies presented an implant survival rate ranging from 93.3% to 100% without respect to the attachment groups. Common prosthetic maintenance and complications were replacement of an assay for magnet attachments, and activation of a matrix or clip for ball or bar attachments. Prosthetic maintenance and complications most commonly occurred in the magnet groups. Conflicting findings were found on the rate of prosthetic maintenance and complications comparing ball and bar attachments. Most studies showed no significant differences in patient satisfaction depending upon attachment systems. CONCLUSION: The implant survival rate of mandibular overdentures seemed to be high regardless attachment systems. The prosthetic maintenance and complications may be influenced by attachment systems. However patient satisfaction may be independent of the attachment system.

Number of implants for mandibular implant overdentures: a systematic review

PURPOSE: The aim of this systematic review is to address treatment outcomes of Mandibular implant overdentures relative to implant survival rate, maintenance and complications, and patient satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic literature search was conducted by a PubMed search strategy and hand-searching of relevant journals from included studies. Randomized Clinical Trials (RCT) and comparative clinical trial studies on mandibular implant overdentures until August, 2010 were selected. Eleven studies from 1098 studies were finally selected and data were analyzed relative to number of implants. RESULTS: Six studies presented the data of the implant survival rate which ranged from 95% to 100% for 2 and 4 implant group and from 81.8% to 96.1% for 1 and 2 implant group. One study, which statistically compared implant survival rate showed no significant differences relative to the number of implants. The most common type of prosthetic maintenance and complications were replacement or reattaching of loose clips for 2 and 4 implant group, and denture repair due to the fracture around an implant for 1 and 2 implant groups. Most studies showed no significant differences in the rate of prosthetic maintenance and complication, and patient satisfaction regardless the number of implants. CONCLUSION: The implant survival rate of mandibular overdentures is high regardless of the number of implants. Denture maintenance is likely not inflenced substantially by the number of implants and patient satisfaction is typically high again regardless os the number of implants.

Utilização de parafusos linguais para fixação de prótese total inferior sobre implantes com carga imediata: relato de caso clínico / Lingual use of screws for attaching a mandibular fixed prosthesis to implants with immediate loading: case report

O tratamento reabilitador que utiliza próteses fixas implantossuportadas soluciona as deficiências dentárias maxilomandibulares com real sucesso. O tratamento proposto inicialmente por Branemark em dois estágios cirúrgicos está sofrendo sucessivas modificações e aperfeiçoamentos, no intuito de diminuir o tempo de instalação das próteses sobre implantes, existindo, em alguns casos, a possibilidade de se reabilitar pacientes imediatamente após a instalação dos implantes. Nesse sentido, vários estudos sobre a carga imediata têm sido frequentemente realizados, e devidamente documentados na literatura, para a solução dos casos envolvendo próteses totais fixas sobre implantes osseointegráveis. Em decorrência da reabsorção do rebordo alveolar maxilomandibular pós-extração, a utilização de componentes protéticos angulados é uma opção para a correção da posição de implantes vestibularizados. Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar um caso clínico de implantes do tipo Cone-Morse, imediatos, instalados em região anterior de mandíbula, com a confecção de uma prótese total inferior com carga imediata, utilizando-se um sistema de fixação tipo tubo-parafuso como forma de substituição aos pilares angulados.

The rehabilitative treatment that uses fixed prosthesis with dental implants addresses the dental maxillomandibular deficiencies with real success. The treatment initially proposed by Branemark in two surgical stages is undergoing successive modifications and improvements in order to reduce the installation time of the prostheses on implants, in some cases there is an opportunity to rehabilitate the patient immediately after implant placement. Accordingly, several studies on immediate loading have been frequently performed and documented in the literature for the solution of cases involving fixed prostheses on osseointegrated implants. As a result of resorption of the alveolar maxillomandibular post-extraction, the use of angulated abutments is an option for the correction of the position of implants. This paper aims to present a case report of immediate implants with Cone-Morse platform. placed in the anterior mandible and making a mandibular fixed prosthesis with immediate loading in which was used a fixed screw-type tube as a way to replace angled abutments.

Guide flange prosthesis for early management of reconstructed hemimandibulectomy: a case report

Surgical resection of the mandible due to presence of benign or malignant tumor is the most common cause of the mandibular deviation. Depending upon the location and extent of the tumor in the mandible, various surgical treatment modalities like marginal, segmental, hemi, subtotal, or total mandibulectomy can be performed. The clinicians must wait for extensive period of time for completion of healing and acceptance of the osseous graft before considering the definitive prosthesis. During this initial healing period prosthodontic intervention is required for preventing the mandibular deviation. This case report describes early prosthodontic management of a patient who has undergone a reconstructed hemi-mandibulectomy with modified mandibular guide flange prosthesis. The prosthesis helps patient moving the mandible normally without deviation during functions like speech and mastication.