Prótesis sobre implantes: ¿atornillada o cementada? / Implant supported prosthesis: screw retained or bonded?

El objetivo de este artículo es revisar la evidencia científica existente acerca de los tipos de retención protética fija sobre implantes: atornillada, cementada y cemento-atornillada. Fueron evaluadas sus ventajas y desventajas a fin de facilitar al clínico la elección del sistema de retención en el tratamiento rehabilitador con implantes. Si bien la evidencia científica no es concluyente, la prótesis atornillada presentaría más complicaciones técnicas, y las cementadas, más complicaciones biológicas. Por ello, las prótesis cemento-atornilladas podrían ser en la actualidad una opción de elección, por su versatilidad en la rehabilitación implanto-soportada, combinando las ventajas de cada tipo de retención (AU)

The objective of this article is to review the existing scientific evidence about the different types of retention of fixed prosthetic on implants: screwed, cemented and cement-screwed. The advantages and disadvantages of them were evaluated in order to facilitate the clinician's choice of the retention system in the rehabilitation treatment with implants. Although the scientific evidence is inconclusive, the screwed prosthesis would present more technical complications, while the cemented, more biological complications. Therefore, cement-screwed prostheses could be an option of choice, due to their versatility when rehabilitating an implant, combining the advantages of each type of retention (AU)

Zygomatic implant: late complications in a period of 12 years of experience

ABSTRACT: Purpose Zygomatic implants (ZI) constitute a suitable alternative for treating severe maxillary atrophy. However, a large number of complications associated with ZI have been reported in the literature. This paper presents the late complications associated with ZI during 12 years of experience in the same institution. Materials and methods All cases of ZI from 2000 to 2013 were retrospectively evaluated and the major complications relating to this type of rehabilitation were selected to report. Results The major complications found were: loss of implant, loss of osseointegration, bucco-sinusal communication, fenestration of alveolar mucosa, sinus pathology, and emergency palate fixations. Conclusion The clinical experience of the dental surgeon is critical in the success of zygomatic fixation. Furthermore, there should be careful planning of rehabilitation to reduce the rate of complications.

Desajuste vertical entre implante de hexágono interno e pilares Ucla totalmente calcináveis e com base de CoCr após a fundição pelo processo convencional / Vertical misfit between internal hexagon implants and Ucla burnout and CoCr prefabricated base abutments after conventional casting procedures

Objetivo: avaliar, por meio de um microdurômetro, o grau de desajuste na adaptação de pilares Ucla em implantes. Material e métodos: foram utilizados dez implantes de hexágono interno de plataforma regular, e seus respectivos componentes protéticos do tipo Ucla com antirrotacional, como seguem: dez pilares Ucla totalmente calcináveis e dez pilares Ucla com base de CoCr. Todos os pilares Ucla foram fundidos pelo mesmo laboratório de prótese e pelo mesmo processo laboratorial. Cada implante recebeu apenas dois pilares, que foram anexados por meio de um parafuso de titânio quadrado utilizando-se torque de 30 Ncm com torquímetro manual. Cada conjunto implante/pilar recebeu quatro marcações aleatórias em torno da circunferência, na qual foram feitas as medições do espaço existente entre as peças utilizando uma lupa estereoscópica de 100 vezes de aumento. Resultados: os resultados obtidos mostraram diferenças significativas entre os grupos submetidos ao teste Mann-Whitney (p < 0,05). Conclusão: o pilar Ucla com base de CoCr apresentou menor desajuste marginal vertical, quando comparado ao pilar Ucla totalmente calcinável, após o processo de fundição nos implantes de hexágono interno.

Objective: to evaluate, using a microhardness device, the misfit between Ucla abutments and internal hex implants. Material and methods: 10 internal hex implants received 10 Ucla burnout and 10 Ucla abutments with CoCr collar. All the abutments were cast in the same laboratory and under the same protocol. A square-head titanium screw was tightened to a 30 Ncm using a manual wrench. Each abutment/implant set receive four random markings around its perimeter. A stereoscopic lens was used to investigate the misfi t at 100 magnification. Results: there was a statistically significant difference between tested abutments (Mann-Whitney p < 0.05). Conclusion: the Ucla abutment with the CoCr collar presented less vertica misfit values after casting for internal hex dental implants.

Prevalence of peri-implant disease on platform switching implants: a cross-sectional pilot study

The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of mucositis and peri-implantitis associated with the use of two types of implants—conventional versus platform switching after one year of loading. A longitudinal study of 64 implants in 25 patients was performed. Clinical variables, such as clinical pocket depth and bleeding upon probing, plaque, mobility, gingival recession, clinical attachment loss, and radiographic bone loss, were analyzed. The case definition for peri-implantitis was established as pockets of ≥ 5 mm with bleeding and bone loss ≥ 2 mm. One year after implant loading, the prevalence of mucositis and peri-implantitis with conventional implants (CIs) was 81.2% and 15.6%, respectively. For platform switching implants (PSIs) the prevalence was 90% and 6.6%, respectively. These differences were not statistically significant (p = 0.5375). However, there was a trend towards a lower prevalence of peri-implantitis with platform switching Implants.

Does the number of implants have any relation with peri-implant disease?

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the number of pillar implants of implant-supported fixed prostheses and the prevalence of periimplant disease. Material and Methods: Clinical and radiographic data were obtained for the evaluation. The sample consisted of 32 patients with implant-supported fixed prostheses in function for at least one year. A total of 161 implants were evaluated. Two groups were formed according to the number of implants: G1) ≤5 implants and G2) >5 implants. Data collection included modified plaque index (MPi), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing depth (PD), width of keratinized mucosa (KM) and radiographic bone loss (BL). Clinical and radiographic data were grouped for each implant in order to conduct the diagnosis of mucositis or peri-implantitis. Results: Clinical parameters were compared between groups using Student’s t test for numeric variables (KM, PD and BL) and Mann-Whitney test for categorical variables (MPi and BOP). KM and BL showed statistically significant differences between both groups (p<0.001). Implants from G1 – 19 (20.43%) – compared with G2 – 26 (38.24%) – showed statistically significant differences regarding the prevalence of peri-implantitis (p=0.0210). Conclusion: It seems that more than 5 implants in total fixed rehabilitations increase bone loss and consequently the prevalence of implants with periimplantitis. Notwithstanding, the number of implants does not have any influence on the prevalence of mucositis. .

Deflexão mandibular medial relacionada às falhas biomecânicas da prótese fixa implantossuportada com conexão rígida distal ao forame mentual / Medial mandibular flexure related to biomechanical failures of implant-supported fixed prosthesis with distal rigid connection to the mental foramen

Introdução: algumas falhas mecânicas e possíveis problemas biológicos foram relacionados à deflexão mandibular medial em indivíduos que possuíam próteses fixas implantossuportadas extensas, com conexão rígida bilateral em implantes posteriores ao forame mentual. Métodos: a pesquisa literária pertinente ao tema foi realizada a partir da consulta à base de dados MEDLINE, compreendendo os anos de 1954 até 2010. A proposta dessa revisão de literatura foi relacionar as possíveis falhas biomecânicas das próteses implantossuportadas com extensão distal ao forame mentual, tais como fratura de implantes, afrouxamento ou fratura de parafuso da prótese, falta de assentamento passivo da estrutura metálica, saucerização e, em alguns casos, dor muscular e limitação de abertura de boca, e propor o desenho dessas próteses. Conclusão: quando o planejamento protético necessitar elementos de apoio na parte posterior ao forame mentual, a prótese deverá ser segmentada, principalmente em região de sínfise. Dessa forma, os efeitos deletérios causados pela deflexão mandibular medial na prótese e região peri-implantar serão minimizados.

A 3-year follow-up study of all-ceramic single and multiple crowns performed in a private practice: a prospective case series

OBJECTIVES: Zirconia-based prostheses are commonly used for aesthetic crown and fixed restorations, although follow-up data are limited, especially for implant-supported crowns. The aim of this study was to evaluate the threeyear clinical results of the installation of 463 zirconia core crowns by a general dental private practice. METHODS: This study followed 142 patients (69 men and 73 women; aged 28-82 years) who had received 248 single crowns (202 tooth-supported, 36 implant-supported) and 225 multiple units of up to six elements (81 toothsupported, 144 implant-supported). Clinical events, including fracture and loss of retention, secondary caries, and marginal integrity, were recorded. The overall failure rate was computed for the fractured and lost prostheses. Aesthetic, functional, and biological properties were rated, and patient satisfaction was investigated. RESULTS: During the three-year follow-up period, four patients were lost from the study (18 crowns, 4 percent of the total crowns). Three of the zirconia prostheses suffered fractures in more than three units (11 crowns; one- vs. three-year follow-up, p,0.05, Wilcoxon signed-rank test), and the cumulative prosthesis survival rate was 98.2 percent. Twelve units lost retention and were re-cemented, and no secondary caries of the abutment teeth were reported. The aesthetic, functional, and biological properties were generally well-rated, and there were no differences between tooth- and implant-supported crowns. The lowest scores were given regarding the anatomical form of the crowns, as some minor chipping was reported. Relatively low scores were also given for the periodontal response and the adjacent mucosa. Overall, patient satisfaction was high. CONCLUSIONS: At the three-year follow-up, the zirconia-core crowns appeared to be an effective clinical solution as they had favorable aesthetic and functional properties. Only the marginal fit of the prostheses should be improved upon.

Implant/abutment vertical misfit of one-piece cast frameworks made with different materials

This study compared vertical and passive fit of one-piece cast frameworks made with 3 different materials: commercially pure titanium (CP Ti - G1), cobalt-chromium alloy (Co-Cr - G2) and nickel-chromium-titanium alloy (Ni-Cr-Ti - G3). Fifteen frameworks were obtained simulating bars for fixed prosthesis in a model with 5 implants. The passive and vertical fit of the framework interface was measured using an optical microscope at ×30 magnification. Data were statistically analyzed by ANOVA and LSD tests (α=0.05). Mean and standard deviation values for passive fit and vertical fit were, respectively: G1 [472.49 (109.88) µm and 29.9 (13.24) µm], G2 [584.84 (120.20) µm and 27.05 (10.30) µm], and G3 [462.70 (179.18) µm and 24.95 (11.14) µm]. For vertical fit, there were no significant differences among G1, G2 and G3 (p=0.285). There were no significant differences for passive fit between G1 and G3 (p=0.844), but both differed significantly from G2 (p=0.028 and p=0.035, respectively), which showed the highest misfit values. It may be concluded that the vertical fit of frameworks was not affected by the tested materials, and that one-piece cast frameworks resulted in inadequate passive fit. The Co-Cr alloy presented the worst values for passive fit.

Este estudo tem como objetivo comparar o ajuste vertical e a passividade de infraestruturas em monobloco confeccionadas em 3 diferentes materiais: titânio comercialmente puro (Ti cp - G1), cobalto-cromo (Co-Cr - G2) e níquel-cromo-titânio (Ni-Cr-Ti - G3). Quinze infraestruturas foram obtidas simulando barras para próteses fixas em um modelo com 5 implantes. O ajuste vertical e a passividade da interface da infraestrutura foram medidos usando um microscópio óptico (30×). Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente por meio da ANOVA e teste LSD (α=0,05). A média dos valores e o desvio-padrão da passividade e do ajuste vertical estão apresentados respectivamente: Ti cp [472,49 (109,88) μm e 29,9 (13,24) μm], Co-Cr [584,84 (120,20) μm e 27,05 (10,30) μm], Ni-Cr-Ti [462,70 (179,18) μm e 24,95 (11,14) μm]. Para o desajuste vertical, não houve diferença significante entre o Ti cp e as ligas Co-Cr e Ni-Cr-Ti (p=0,285). Para passividade, não houve diferença significante entre Ti cp e Ni-Cr-Ti (p=0,844), mas ambos foram estatisticamente diferentes do Co-Cr (p=0,028 e p=0,035, respectivamente), o qual apresentou os piores resultados. Pode-se concluir que os materiais utilizados para confecção das infraestruturas não influenciaram o ajuste vertical e que infraestruturas fundidas em monobloco resultaram em inadequados ajustes passivos. A liga de Co-Cr apresentou os piores resultados para a passividade.

Avaliação da deformação gerada na região peri-implantar de prótese fixa implantossuportada, com a utilização de extensômetros lineares elétricos / Evaluation of peri-implant bone deformation of a mandibular cantilevered implant-supported prosthesis, with the use of strain gages

O comportamento mecânico das próteses parciais fixas implanto-suportadas são foco de vários estudos, onde o entendimento do processo de transmissão de forças mastigatórias e suas reações na estrutura óssea peri-implantar ainda não são totalmente compreendidos. Por isso, o objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar a deformação gerada na região peri-implantar de prótese parcial fixa mandibular. Para isto foi utilizado um modelo de poliuretano em forma de U simulando o osso mandibular com dois implantes hexágono externo de 3,75mm de diâmetro por 13mm de comprimento, nos quais foram fixados intermediários multi-unit. O trabalho apresentou dois grupos divididos de acordo com o tipo de liga das infraestruturas (CoCr ou PdAg) os quais foram submetidos a quatro situações de aplicação de carga. Foram aplicadas forças de 300N, nos pontos de referência pré-determinados na barra entre os implantes e na extremidade livre (5mm, 10mm e 15mm de cantilever). Foram realizadas leituras das deformações geradas na distal, lingual, mesial e vestibular de cada implante, com o uso de extensômetros lineares elétricos, as quais foram correlacionadas com a teoria de remodelação óssea proposta por Frost. Os resultados do estudo demonstraram que a deformação é influenciada pelo ponto de aplicação de carga e pelo módulo de elasticidade da liga da barra. A deformação é diretamente proporcional ao comprimento do cantilever, onde comprimentos maiores do que 10mm provocam tensões que superam a tensão máxima fisiológica proposta pela teoria de Frost.

The mechanical behavior of implant-supported prosthesis is focus of some studies, with the process of bite forces transmissions and its peri-implant bone reactions is not completely understood yet. Therefore, the aim of this study was to verify the deformation in peri-implant region of mandibular fixed partial prosthesis. A U shaped polyurethane model was used to simulated the mandibular bone with two external hexagon implants with 3.75mm of diameter an 13mm of length, provided with multi-unit abutments. Two groups were formed according to the type of alloy of the framework (CoCr or PdAg), which were submitted to four load conditions. Loads of 300N were applied, in the predetermined points on the framework between the implants and the cantilever (5mm, 10mm and 15mm distal to the terminal implant). Readings of the deformations generated on the distal, lingual, mesial and bucal aspects of each implant were obtained with the use of strain gages, which were correlated to the theory proposed by Frost on bone remodeling. The results of the study demonstrated that deformation is influenced by the point of load application and by the elastic modulus of the alloy of the framework. The deformation is directly proportional to the cantilever length. Lengths bigger than 10mm generate tensions that exceed the maximum effective strain proposed by Frost.

Marginal fit of implant-supported fixed prosthesis frameworks with prefabricated and calcinable cylinders / Adaptação marginal de infra-estruturas de prótese fixa implanto-suportada com cilindros pré-usinados e calcináveis

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the vertical marginal misfit of the metal framework of an implant-supported prosthesis. Methods: Ten frameworks were made of cobalt-chromium alloy (Co-Cr), simulating a three-element fixed prosthesis on two implants. Five frameworks were constructed using prefabricated cylinders, and the other five were constructed using calcinable cylinders. All frameworks were cast by the induction technique and laser-welded. Marginal misfit was measured by means of scanning electron microscopy with the frameworks subjected to the single-screw test. Twenty-five measurements of marginal fit were recorded per abutment and averaged for statistical analysis (ANOVA, alpha=0.05). Results: There was no statistically significant difference in marginal fit between the groups tested. The only difference found was when comparing the abutments with and without screw. Conclusion: It was concluded that there is no difference in marginal fit between frameworks cast in Co-Cr with calcinable and prefabricated cylinders using induction casting, laser-welding, and single-screw test.

Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o desajuste marginal vertical de infra-estruturas metálicas de prótese fixa sobre implantes. Metodologia: Foram confeccionadas 10 infra-estruturas em liga de cobalto-cromo (Co-Cr), simulando uma prótese fixa de três elementos sobre dois implantes, com o auxílio de uma matriz metálica. Cinco infra-estruturas foram confeccionadas com cilindros pré-usinados. Outras cinco foram confeccionadas com cilindros calcináveis. Todas as infra-estruturas foram fundidas pela técnica de indução e soldadas a laser. As leituras do desajuste marginal foram realizadas através de microscopia eletrônica de varredura, utilizando a técnica do parafuso único, totalizando 25 medições em cada cilindro. As médias de desajuste marginal de cada cilindro foram utilizadas para a análise estatística (ANOVA, alfa=0,05). Resultados: Não houve diferença estatística no grau de desajuste marginal entre os grupos testados. Apenas houve diferença quando comparados os cilindros com e sem parafuso. Conclusão: Foi concluído que não há diferença de adaptação marginal entre as infra-estruturas fundidas em Co-Cr com cilindros calcináveis e pré-usinados, utilizando fundição por indução, soldagem a laser e teste do parafuso único.

Intrusion in implant-tooth-supported fixed prosthesis: an in vitro photoelastic stress analysis.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Intrusion of natural teeth is a very common and interesting problem associated with implant-assisted fixed partial prostheses. Various theories have been put forth to explain this phenomenon, most of which revolve around the philosophy of exertion of excessive forces onto the natural tooth in a combination fixed partial denture. This photoelastic study examines the current theories revolving around intrusion and evaluates whether natural tooth intrusion is a definite possibility in an implant-tooth-connected fixed partial prosthesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A two-dimensional photoelastic method was employed for testing and analysis. Two sets of photoelastic models were fabricated, one depicting a totally tooth-supported situation and the other an implant-tooth-supported situation. A rigid type and non-rigid type of connection were also incorporated into the fixed partial denture used in the both the situations in the study. Loads were applied on the anterior and posterior abutments and the pontic regions in both sets of models and the fringe patterns were photographically recorded for analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The forces were proportionately consistent with the increase in applied loads in both the situations. The use of a non-rigid connection did not show any major significance but in fact may be erroneous. The forces were considerably higher in the implant-tooth-connected situation. The results indicated that the differences in the forces exerted were not light and continuous and may not cause tooth intrusion. Natural tooth intrusion may be caused by reasons other than excessive forces and needs further investigation.

Avaliação clínica de implantes curtos (7 mm) em mandíbulas. Acompanhamento de dois a 14 anos / Clinica evaluation of short implants (7 mm) in mandible

Neste trabalho foi realizado um acompanhamento clínico, por um período de até 14 anos, de implantes de 7 mm de comprimento instalados na mandíbula. Foram avaliados 198 implantes em 99 pacientes. No período de avaliação, obteve-se 96,46% de sucesso dos implantes.

Assentamento passivo – Revisão de literatura / Passive Fit - Literature review

Realizou-se uma revisão de literatura sobre passividade em próteses fixas sobre implantes. Foi verificado que a maioria dos trabalhos tem demonstrado que não se pode justificar perda óssea periimplantar com desajustes das próteses.

A six-year study of hydroxyapatite-coated root-form dental implants / Un estudio de seis años sobre implantes dentales de raíz con recubrimiento de hidroxiapatita

BACKGROUND: The effect of hydroxyapatite coating of dental implants is controversial. The long-term fate of hydroxyapatite-coated implants has been the subject of some criticism. PURPOSE: The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the clinical outcome of hydroxyapatite-coated cylindrical root-form endosseous Impladent dental implants (LASAK Ltd, Prague, Czech Republic) during a six-year course. METHODS: Three-hundred and ninety-one consecutively placed implants were used in 169 patients and followed for four to six years. Interval and cumulative success of implants and prostheses survival was tabulated. Marginal bone loss was measured RESULTS: Of the total number of implants, 98.5achieved initial osseointegration. The cumulative success was 98.3after one year, 97.0after three years, 92.8after five years and 90.4after six years. The prostheses survival at the end of the study was 100for fixed bridges totally supported by implants, 96.5for fixed bridges with combined implant and tooth support, 94.2for single crowns, 90.9for mandibular overdentures and 81.3for maxillary overdentures. Marginal bone loss averaged 2.4 +/- 0.8 mm at the end of five years. CONCLUSION: The success rate of the investigated hydroxyapatite-coated implants was comparable with the data presented in the literature and with the results of the similar implants without hydroxyapatite-coating. However, the marginal bone loss was of interest. Longer monitoring of the implants is necessary.

ANTECEDENTES: El efecto del recubrimiento de los implantes dentales con hidroxiapatita es un asunto controversial. El destino a largo plazo de los implantes recubiertos con hidroxiapatita ha sido objeto de críticas. PROPÓSITO: El objetivo de este estudio retrospectivo fue evaluar los resultados clínicos de los implantes dentales endo-óseos de raíz con recubrimiento de hidroxiapatita de la marca Impladent (LASAK Ltd., Praga, República Checa), durante el transcurso de seis años. MÉTODOS: Un número de 391 implantes colocados consecutivamente, fueron usados en 169 pacientes, y sujetos a seguimiento por un período de 4 a 6 años. Se tabuló el éxito de lo implantes – por intervalos y de forma cumulativa – así como la supervivencia de las prótesis. Se midió la pérdida de hueso marginal. RESULTADOS: El 98.5% de los implantes alcanzó óseo-integración en la fase inicial. El éxito cumulativo fue de 98.3% después de un año, 97.0% después de tres años, 92.8% luego de cinco años, y 90.4% tras seis años. La supervivencia de las prótesis al final del estudio fue de 100% para puentes fijos soportados totalmente por implantes, 96.5% para puentes fijos con combinación de soporte sobre dientes e implantes, 94.2% para coronas solas, 90.9% para sobredentaduras mandibulares, y 81.3% para sobredentaduras maxilares. La pérdida marginal de hueso tuvo un promedio de 2.4 ± 0.8 mm al final de los cinco años.CONCLUSIÓN: La tasa de éxito de los implantes recubiertos con HA investigados, resultó comparable a los datos presentados en la literatura, y a los resultados de implantes similares sin revestimiento de HA. Sin embargo, la pérdida marginal de hueso fue una alerta: se necesita monitorear los implantes por un período más largo de tiempo.

Fracasos y complicaciones de implantes - soluciones / Failures and complications of implants - solutions

Fracasos de los distintos momentos de la terapéutica implantaria. 1. Fracasos durante la técnica quirúrgica: Forma y calidad no adecuada de los maxilares; falta de precisión en las perforaciones. 2. Complicaciones durante el período de cicatrización: fístulas o abscesos, desatornillado de la tapa de cierre, hilo de sutura incluido en la mucosa, fibrointegración del implante. 3. Fracasos durante la conexión de los emergentes. Técnica quirúrgica inadecuada. Carga prematura. 4. Fracasos después de la colocación de la restauración: técnica quirúrgica inadecuada, tipo de fresas, velocidad de fresado, irrigación, intermitencia; sobrecarga, pérdida ósea marginal rápida, fractura del pilar o del implante. 5. Complicaciones después de la colocación de la restauración, mala conexión del pilar protésico. 6. Otras causas de fracasos: infección quirúrgica; criterio y/o diseño protético incorrecto; retiro de un implante; conclusión

Complicaciones en las prótesis sobre implantes / Complications in implant-supported dentures

El propósito de esta revisión fue verificar las tasas de éxito y fallas, y las causas más frecuentes de complicaciones, tanto en las prótesis soportadas por implantes como en los implantes propiamente dichos. Se puede notar un mayor número de complicaciones en las fijaciones de los maxilares superiores, comparados con los inferiores. Las fracturas de la superestructura metálica y/o dientes artificiales, fractura o inclinación de los pilares, fractura de la estructura metálica y fractura de los clips retentivos (sobredentaduras) fueron los problemas más comunmente encontrados. Se verificó que pacientes desdentados presentando rebordes severamente reabsorbidos pueden conseguir un buen pronóstico con prótesis implantosoportadas, eliminando la inestabilidad de las prótesis. El grado de satisfacción de los pacientes fue alto, y la tasa de pérdida de los implantes fue baja. Los problemas periodontales de mayor incidencia fueron presencia de placa, infecciones y pequeñas bolsas en torno de las fijaciones. Se verificó que las prótesis sobre implantes oseointegrados presentan ventajas y desventajas, como cualquier otro modelo restaurador; sin embargo, al ser comparadas con las prótesis totales y removibles convencionales, pueden ofrecer mayor seguridad a los pacientes debido a su mayor estabilidad.