Fracture healing, the diamond concept under the scope: Hydroxyapatite and the hexagon / Consolidación de fractura, una mirada al concepto diamante: Hidroxiapatita y el hexágono

Abstract Bone healing after a fracture has many intercalated steps that depend on the host, type of injury, and often the orthopedist. The diamond concept since 2007 has outlined 4 main facets that have to be considered as a model by the treating surgeon at the time of injury and when nonunion develops: osteogenic cells, osteoconductive scaffolds, osteoinduction, and the biomechanical environment. All of these foment fracture healing in optimal circumstances. Yet, this work proposes other facets, such as osteoimmunology and vascularity, to be considered as well in the model. These are as important as the original four, though their correlation to the original work has been less noted until more recent literature. The mindset of the orthopedist must thoroughly analyze all these facets and many more when dealing with nonunion. This work presents, probably the most sig nificant ones, parting from the original 4-corner diamond model and expanding it to a more representative hexagon integrated model. Metaphorically, just like the strongest inorganic constituent of the bone: hydroxyapatite.

Resumen Hay múltiples pasos intercalados en la consolidación de la fractura que dependen del paciente, el tipo de fractura y frecuentemente del ortopedista. Desde su introducción en el año 2007, el concepto del diamante ha delineado 4 facetas o aristas principales que se han de tener en cuenta por el ortopedista en el momento de la lesión y cuando la no-unión de fractura ocurre: células osteogénicas, matrices osteocunductivas, osteoinducción, y el ambiente biomecánico. Otras facetas para tener en cuenta, no menos importantes, son la osteoimmunología y la vascularidad. Estas son tan importantes como las 4 facetas originales, pero la correlación entre las mismas ha sido poco notada o integrada hasta ahora. El ortopedista tratante debe analizar todas ellas en profundidad, especialmente cuando se trata de una no-unión. Este trabajo presenta las más significantes, partiendo del modelo original del diamante de 4 facetas hacia uno más representativo e integrado como el hexágono. Metafóricamente, como el elemento inorgánico más abundante y fuerte en el hueso: la hidroxiapatita.

Retrospective evaluation of the survival rate of single tooth prostheses supported in external hexagonal implants: mean follow-up of 9 years / Avaliação retrospectiva do índice de sobrevivência de próteses unitárias suportadas em implantes de hexágono externo: média de acompanhamento de 9 anos

Introduction: The use of osseointegrated dental implants for the rehabilitation of patients has revolutionized dentistry. Objective: To retrospectively evaluate the survival rate and the frequency of complications with external hexagon platform supporting single crowns. Material and method: Dental forms of 110 patients who received 143 implants at the Ilapeo College (2004-2015) were used. The variables were: age, gender, systemic involvement at the time of surgery, region, implant design, type of surface, fixation system, pillar type and prosthesis material. The outcome variables were the incidence of complications in the implant or prosthesis and time in use. The mean follow-up period was 9 years. Result: 32.8% had some systemic disease. Ninety-six implants (67.1%) were installed in the maxilla and 47 (32.9%) in the mandible, 87 (60.8%) were in the posterior region and 56 (39.2%) in the anterior region, while 40 (28%) were placed in regions that had received bone reconstruction. The majority (97.2%) of the implants presented surface treatment, 42% had a cylindrical design and 58% were tapered. The majority of the prosthetic components (89.6%) used were UCLAs and most of the prostheses were fused-to-metal (79.7%). The rate of prosthetic complications was 19.58% and three implants had been lost (97.9% survival rate). There was no statistical difference between the variables analyzed for both the occurrence of prosthetic complications and for the loss of the implant. Conclusion: Implants with external hexagon connection were an effective and predictable option to support crowns and had high survival rates.

Introdução: O uso de implantes dentários osseointegrados para a reabilitação de pacientes revolucionou a Odontologia. Objetivo: Avaliar retrospectivamente o índice de sobrevivência e a frequência de complicações com plataformas de hexágono externo suportando coroas unitárias. Material e método: Foram utilizados prontuários de 110 pacientes que receberam 143 implantes na Faculdade Ilapeo (2004-2015). As variáveis foram: idade, sexo, envolvimento sistêmico no momento da cirurgia, região, desenho do implante, tipo de superfície, sistema de fixação, tipo de pilar e material da prótese. As variáveis de desfecho foram a incidência de complicações nos implantes e/ou próteses e o tempo em função. O tempo médio de acompanhamento foi de 9 anos. Resultado: 32,8% apresentavam alguma alteração sistêmica. Noventa e seis implantes (67,1%) foram instalados na maxila e 47 (32,9%) na mandíbula, 87 (60,8%) estavam em região posterior e 56 (39,2%) em região anterior, enquanto 40 (28%) necessitaram reconstrução óssea prévia. A maioria dos implantes (97,2%) apresentava tratamento de superfície, 42% eram cilíndricos e 58% cônicos. A maioria dos componentes protéticos (89,6%) eram UCLAs e a maioria das próteses fundidas em metal (79,7%). O índice de complicações protéticas foi de 19,58% e 3 implantes foram perdidos (97,9% de índice de sobrevivência). Não houve diferença estatística em relação às variáveis estudadas e a ocorrência de complicações protéticas e perda de implantes. Conclusão: Implantes com plataforma de hexágono externo são uma opção efetiva e previsível de reabilitação unitária e apresenta elevado índice de sobrevivência.

Análise microbiológica in vitro do selamento bacteriano de implante osseointegrável e pilar protético intermediário / In vitro microbiological analysis of the bacterial sealing between dental implant and a prosthetic abutment

Objetivo: avaliar pela análise microbiológica in vitro a capacidade de selamento bacteriano de dois modelos de implante conexão cone-morse e hexágono externo. Material e métodos: foram utilizados 28 implantes osseointegráveis (Colosso Emfils ­ Itu/SP, Brasil) divididos em dois grupos (14 implantes cada), nos quais os componentes protéticos foram parafusados com um torque de 20 Ncm, em um ambiente controlado e após contaminação propositada da parte interna dos implantes por Escherichia coli. As colônias bacterianas foram transportadas por meio de hastes confeccionadas por fios ortodônticos, previamente esterilizadas, e então fixados seus respectivos pilares protéticos. Em seguida, um microbrush umedecido em solução salina a 0,9% estéril foi levemente friccionado na interface da superfície externa implante/conector protético. Cada conjunto implante/componente protético foi imerso em um tubo de ensaio contendo 5 ml de caldo BHI, permanecendo imerso no meio de cultura. As amostras foram monitoradas em relação ao crescimento bacteriano. Resultados: após 14 dias, verificou-se que não houve contaminação em nenhum dos tipos de conexões. Conclusão: a utilização desses implantes já evitaria a contaminação bacteriana nos primeiros dias após a carga imediata, determinando assim o aumento do índice de sucesso desse procedimento.

Objective: to evaluate by in vitro microbiological analysis the bacterial sealing ability of two implant models (Morse cone and external hexagon connections). Material and methods: Twentyeight dental implants (Colosso Emfi ls ­ Itu/SP, Brazil) were divided into two groups (14 implants each) and the prosthetic components screwed with a 20 Ncm torque in a controlled environment and after deliberate contamination of the internal part of the implants by Escherichia coli. The bacterium strain was transported by orthodontic wire loops previously sterilized and then the prosthetic abutments were fastened. After, a microbrush moistened with a 0.9% saline sterile solution was lightly rubbed into the external implant/ prosthetic abutment surface. Each implant/prosthetic assembly was immersed in a test tube containing 5 ml of BHI broth remaining immersed in the culture medium. Samples were monitored for bacterial growth. Results: after 14 days, no contamination was observed in any of the implant connections. Conclusion: the use of these implants would already prevent bacterial contamination in the first days after immediate loading, thus increasing the success rate of this procedure.

Evaluaton of hexagon deformation of dental implant regarding to the insertion force

The aim of this study is to evaluate hexagon deformation of dental implant regarding to the insertion force, verifying the external hexagon platforms before and after each torque performed. Thereunto, 25 implants were selected and divided into 5 groups with 5 implants each one; every group received different torque 10N, 20N, 30N, 40N and 100N. A Surgical torque wrench was used, with the implant installation key, what established the insertion force for each group. The platform measurements were carried out before and after apply the torque by analyses of images acquired through implant platforms. We conclude, by this study methodology, 100N forces were able to cause changes on hexagon dimensions; however, it did not damage the prosthesis platform adaptation.

Remodelação óssea de implantes com conexão hexágono externo e elementos de retenção no módulo da crista sob carregamento imediato – estudo clínico prospectivo longitudinal de um ano / Bone remodeling of implants with external hexagon connection and retention elements at the crestal module under immediate loading – a 1-year longitudinal prospective clinical trial

Objetivo: avaliar a remodelação óssea radiográfica ao redor de implantes hexágono externo (EH) que possuem roscas no módulo da crista. Material e métodos: doze pacientes desdentados totais receberam quatro implantes (Ø 3,8 mm x 13 mm) customizados na região interforaminal. Doze desses implantes foram hexágono externo com roscas no módulo da crista. Todos os pacientes receberam uma prótese implantossuportada imediata. A distância entre o topo do implante e o primeiro contato osso/implante (IT-FBIC) foi avaliada em radiografias periapicais digitais padronizadas adquiridas em um, três, seis e 12 meses de acompanhamento. A comparação entre vários períodos de observação foi realizada utilizando análise de variância (Anova) para medidas repetidas, seguida pelo teste post-hoc de Tukey. Resultados: a variação radiográfica da perda óssea peri-implantar foi significativamente diferente entre os períodos de acompanhamento (p < 0,001). A média de IT-FBIC foi de 1,17 ± 0,44 mm, depois de 12 meses de carregamento funcional. Conclusão: a remodelação óssea peri-implantar ocorrerá para implantes com hexágono externo, independentemente da presença de elementos de retenção no módulo da crista do implante

Objective: to evaluate the radiographic bone remodeling around implants using external hexagon (EH) with a threaded implant crestal module. Material and methods: twelve patients with totally edentulous mandibles received four custom-made (Ø 3.8 x 13 mm) implants in the interforaminal region. Twelve of the implants were external hexagon with a threaded implant crestal module. All patients received an immediate implant-supported prosthesis. The distance between the top of the implant and the first bone-to-implant contact (IT-FBIC) was evaluated on standardized digital periapical radiographs acquired at one, three, six, and 12 months of follow-up. Comparison among multiple observation periods was performed using repeated-measures analysis of variance (Anova), followed by a Tukey post-hoc test. Results: the radiographic periimplant bone loss was significantly different among the follow-up periods (p < 0.001). Mean IT-FBIC was 1.17 mm ± 0.44 mm, at 12 months follow-up period. Conclusions: radiographic periimplant bone remodeling will occur for implants using external hexagon, regardless of the presence of retention elements at the implant crestal module.

Análise biomecânica de três tipos de conexões protéticas em implantes dentários de diâmetro reduzido / Biomechanical analysis of three types of prosthetic connections on reduced diameter dental implants

Objetivos: avaliar o comportamento biomecânico de três tipos de conexão protética em implantes de diâmetro reduzido. Material e Métodos: implantes com diâmetro 3,25 mm (plataforma 3,4 mm) foram inseridos em polioximetileno (poliacetal) com torque máximo de 45 Ncm e receberam componentes protéticos calcináveis divididos em três grupos: G1: cone-morse (CM), hexágono interno (HI), e Hexágono externo (HE). Todo os pilares foram sobrefundidos em liga de CoCr e aparafusados com torque de 20 Ncm conforme recomendações do fabricante. A avaliação biomecânica ocorreu conforme a norma ISO 14801-2007: carregamento compressivo 30º e fadiga cíclica (f=15Hz, 5 milhões de ciclos) em ambiente seco. A análise estatística foi conduzida usando-se os testes Anova e Tukey (nível de significância 5%). Resultados: os valores compressivos médios foram: G1 (317,43 N), G2 (559,44 N), e G3 (290,83 N). Diferenças signifi cativas foram vistas entre G1 e G2 (p < 0,001) e entre G2 e G3 (p < 0,0001). Não houve diferença entre grupos no teste de fadiga. Os valores correspondentes foram: G1 (190,80 N), G2 (163,25 N), e G3 (141,77 N). Conclusões: todos os grupos demonstraram desempenho biomecânico aceitável

Objectives: to evaluate the biomechanical behavior of three types of prosthetic abutment connections in reduced implant diameters. Material and Methods: 3.25 mm-diameter dental implants (3.4 mm implant platform) were inserted in polyoxymethylene (polyacetal) resin with maximum torque of 45Ncm and received burnout prosthetic abutments divided into three groups: G1: cone-morse (CM), Internal Hex (IH), and External Hex (EH). All abutments were overcast in a CoCr alloy and fastened to 20 Ncm following manufacturer’s instructions. Biomechanical evaluation was performed according to ISO 14801-2007 standards: 30º compressive and fatigue loading (f = 15 Hz, 5 million cycles) in dry environment. Statistical analysis was conducted with Anova and post-hoc Tukey tests (5% signifi cance level). Results: mean compressive values were: G1 (317.43 N), G2 (559.44 N), and G3 (290.83 N). Signifi cant differences were seen between G1 and G2 (p < 0.001) and between G2 and G3 (p < 0.0001). No differences among groups were seen for fatigue loading. The correspondent endurance limits were: G1 (190.80 N), G2 (163.25 N), and G3 (141.77 N). Conclusions: all groups demonstrated acceptable biomechanical performance.

Screw loosening of different UCLA-type abutments after mechanical cycling

AIM: To evaluate the loss of applied torque (detorque) values in cast and pre-machined abutments for external hex abutment/implant interface of single implant-supported prostheses subjected to mechanical cycling. METHODS: Ten metal crowns were fabricated using two types of UCLA abutments: cast and pre-machined with metal base in NiCrTi alloy and tightened to regular external hex implants with a titanium alloy screw, with an insertion torque of 32 N.cm, measured with a digital torque gauge. Samples were embedded with autopolymerizing acrylic resin in a stainless steel cylindrical matrix, and positioned in an electromechanical machine. Dynamic oblique loading of 120 N was applied during 5 x 10(5) cycles. Then, each sample was removed from the resin and detorque values were measured using the same digital torque gauge. The difference of the initial (torque) and final (detorque) measurement was registered and the results were expressed as percentage of initial torque. The results of torque loss were expressed as percentage of the initial torque and subjected to statistical analysis by the Student's t-test (p<0.05) for comparisons between the test groups. RESULTS: Statistical analysis demonstrated that mechanical cycling reduced the torque of abutments without significant difference between cast or pre-machined UCLA abutments (p=0.908). CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of this in vitro study, it may be concluded that the mechanical cycling, corresponding to one-year use, reduced the torque of the samples regardless if cast or pre-machined UCLA abutments were used.

Evaluation of the stress distribution in the external hexagon implant system with different hexagon height by FEM-3D / 대한치과보철학회지

PURPOSE: To analyze the stress distribution of the implant and its supporting structures through 3D finite elements analysis for implants with different hexagon heights and to make the assessment of the mechanical stability and the effect of the elements. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Infinite elements modeling with CAD data was designed. The modeling was done as follows; an external connection type Phi 4.0 mm x11.5 mm Osste(R) USII (Osstem Co., Pusan, Korea) implant system was used, the implant was planted in the mandibular first molar region with appropriate prosthetic restoration, the hexagon (implant fixture's external connection) height of 0.0, 0.7, 1.2, and 1.5 mm were applied. ABAQUS 6.4 (ABAQUS, Inc., Providence, USA) was used to calculate the stress value. The force distribution via color distribution on each experimental group's implant fixture and titanium screw was studied based on the equivalent stress (von Mises stress). The maximum stress level of each element (crown, implant screw, implant fixture, cortical bone and cancellous bone) was compared. RESULTS: The hexagonal height of the implant with external connection had an influence on the stress distribution of the fixture, screw and upper prosthesis and the surrounding supporting bone. As the hexagon height increased, the stress was well distributed and there was a decrease in the maximum stress value. If the height of the hexagon reached over 1.2 mm, there was no significant influence on the stress distribution. CONCLUSION: For implants with external connections, a hexagon is vital for stress distribution. As the height of the hexagon increased, the more effective stress distribution was observed.

From ultrasound images to block based region motion estimation

By applying a hexagon-diamond search (HDS) method to an ultrasound image, the path of an object is able to be monitored by extracting images into macro-blocks, thereby achieving image redundancy is reduced from one frame to another, and also ascertaining the motion vector within the parameters searched. The HDS algorithm uses six search points to form the six sides of the hexagon pattern, a centre point, and a further four search points to create diamond pattern within the hexagon that clarifies the focus of the subject area.

Effect of a counter-torque device and the internal hexagon of abutment on the tightening torque transmitted to the implant / 대한치과보철학회지

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Little is known about the effect of a counter-torque device and the internal hexagon of abutment on the tightening torque transmitted to the implant. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a counter-torque device and the internal hexagon of abutment on the tightening torque transmitted to the implant. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In this study, three types of abutment were used; (1) two-piece conical abutment with hexagon, (2) two-piece conical abutment without hexagon, and (3) one-piece conical abutment without hexagon. The experimental groups were divided into five groups according to the type of abutment and the usage of a counter-torque device. Group I : two-piece conical abutment with internal hexagon was tightened without the use of a counter-torque device. Group II : two-piece conical abutment without internal hexagon was tightened without the use of a counter-torque device. Group III : one-piece conical abutment without internal hexagon was tightened without the use of a counter-torque device. Group IV : two-piece conical abutment with internal hexagon was tightened with the use of a counter-torque device. Group V : two-piece conical abutment without internal hexagon was tightened with the use of a counter-torque device. Abutments were tightened 20Ncm torque with the use of manual torque wrench and then torque values were measured by torque-gauge. After the measurement of torque values, all groups were loosened with the use of manual torque wrench and then detorque values were measured by torque-gauge. RESULTS: The results were as follows: 1. There were no differences in torque values among three types of abutment. 2. Regardless of the existence of the internal hexagon of abutment, a counter-torque device decreased the tightening torque transmitted to the implant about 92%. 3. In group III showed the highest detorque value, however there were no differences among group I, II, IV and V. CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of this study, it was concluded that the internal hexagon of abutment has no effect on the tightening torque transmitted to the implant and the detorque value of abutment screw. The use of a counter-torque device is essential to prevent microfracture on the implant-bone interface but has no effect on preload.