A systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical performance of implant-supported overdentures retained by CAD-CAM bars

Abstract Currently, there is no consensus on the indications and clinical performance of implant-supported overdentures (IODs) involving computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD-CAM) bars. Objective: To evaluate the performance of IODs involving CAD-CAM bars. Methodology: A comprehensive search of studies published until May 2023 was conducted in many databases, including PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and SciELO, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The population, intervention, comparison, outcome (PICO) question was: "How do IODs retained by bars fabricated by CAD-CAM technology perform in daily clinical practice?" The meta-analysis included clinical studies based on effect size and a two-tailed null test with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Ten studies were included in the meta-analysis. Among them, nine reported a 100% implant survival rate for all CAD-CAM milled bars. Complications were reported in two studies with CAD/CAM-milled titanium bars, and one study reported more fractures in soldered gold bars used in maxillary rehabilitation. However, no fractures were observed in IODs retained by PEEK and zirconia bars. According to six studies, biological complications, including peri-implantitis, were minimal in the BioHPP and PEEK bar groups, while no cases were reported in the titanium or zirconia bar groups. CAD-CAM-milled zirconia bars had higher plaque and bleeding indices compared with titanium bars, as evidenced by findings from five studies. All four studies that evaluated Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) scores showed a positive effect of IODs retained by CAD-CAM milled titanium bars on quality of life. Patient satisfaction and acceptance by prosthodontists were significantly high, according to the results of five studies. Conclusion: Overdentures retained with CAD-CAM milled titanium bars show great potential for use in daily clinical practice. Moreover, patient and practitioner satisfaction was very high when this method was used.

Prosthetic rehabilitation with removable dentures positively influences quality of life in older patients: a systematic review / A reabilitação protética com próteses removíveis influencia positivamente a qualidade de vida de pacientes idosos: uma revisão sistemática

OBJECTIVE: This systematic review assessed the effects of prosthetic rehabilitation with removable dentures on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in older adults. METHODS: A comprehensive electronic search was conducted in the PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases to identify randomized clinical trials and prospective clinical studies. The included studies evaluated the effects of prosthetic rehabilitation on OHRQoL in patients whose mean age was > 60 years. The interventions included complete dentures, implant-retained overdentures, and removable partial prostheses, with a minimum follow-up period of 1 month after prosthetic rehabilitation. Patient-reported outcome measures, specifically OHRQoL, were the primary outcome. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane RoB 2 tool for randomized clinical trials and the ROBINS-I tool for prospective clinical studies. RESULTS: Eleven articles were considered eligible for the systematic review. The findings indicated that removable dentures improved various OHRQoL domains, mainly functional limitations and physical and psychological disabilities. Retention, stability, comfort, speech, and masticatory efficiency were significantly better with implant overdentures than complete dentures, leading to higher patient satisfaction and OHRQoL. CONCLUSIONS: This systematic review suggests that prosthetic rehabilitation with removable dentures has a positive influence on OHRQoL in older patients. The findings highlight the beneficial impact of implant overdentures and fixed adhesive prostheses for enhancing functional outcomes and patient satisfaction.

OBJETIVO: Esta revisão sistemática avaliou os efeitos da reabilitação protética com próteses removíveis na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal (QVRSB) em pacientes idosos. METODOLOGIA: Foi realizada uma pesquisa eletrônica abrangente nas bases de dados United States National Library of Medicine/ Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online ­ PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science e Cochrane para identificar ensaios clínicos randomizados (ECR) e estudos clínicos prospectivos. Os artigos selecionados tiveram como foco avaliar o efeito da reabilitação protética na QVRSB em indivíduos com média de idade superior a 60 anos. As intervenções descritas incluíram próteses totais, overdentures suportadas por implantes e próteses parciais removíveis, com acompanhamento mínimo de um mês após a reabilitação protética. As medidas de resultados relatadas pelos pacientes, especificamente QVRSB, foram o desfecho primário. O risco de viés foi avaliado com a ferramenta Cochrane RoB 2 pare ensaios clínicos randomizados e a ferramenta ROBINS-I para estudos clínicos prospectivos. RESULTADOS: Os resultados mostraram que as próteses dentárias removíveis melhoraram vários domínios da QVRSB, principalmente limitações funcionais e físicas e deficiências psicológicas. A retenção, estabilidade, conforto, fala e eficiência mastigatória foram significativamente melhores com overdentures sobre implantes do que com próteses totais, levando a maior satisfação do paciente e QVRSB. CONCLUSÕES: Esta revisão sistemática sugere uma influência positiva da reabilitação protética com próteses removíveis na QVRSB em pacientes idosos. As descobertas destacam o impacto benéfico das overdentures sobre implantes e das próteses adesivas fixas para melhorar os resultados funcionais e a satisfação do paciente

Prosthetic maintenance assessment for implant fixed complete dentures and implant overdentures: a randomized clinical trial / Avaliação da manutenção protética para próteses totais fixas suportadas por implantes e Overdentures: um ensaio clínico randomizado

Objective: The rehabilitation choice for the edentulous patients usually lies between the fixed and removable prosthetic options. The treatment decisions are affected by many factors where complications and maintenance needs are both considered crucial factors, in addition to the cost effectiveness of the chosen treatment. Material and Methods: This study was applied on 44 edentulous patients, where 22 patient for each group were enrolled in the outpatient clinic of prosthodontics, Cairo University as per a set of eligibility criteria. Four inter-foraminal implants were installed for all eligible participants. Three months later, healing abutments were used for soft tissue preparation prior to the fabrication of the final prosthesis. A prosthetic treatment option was then randomly allocated to obtain two equal groups via computer generated randomization program; Group. A received telescopic implant overdentures, and Group. B received screw retained dentures. All Complications (Screw loosening or fracture, tooth or denture base fracture and mucositis) were reported after overdenture insertion along the follow up period (1, 6, 9 and 12 months respectively). Results: The frequency of the screw loosening for hybrid overdentures where (59.1%) compared to (27.3%) of telescopic prosthesis at 12 months follow up period (p=0.035), mucositis reporting at 6m interval had shown the highest frequency in both groups (Group A (54.5%), Group B (81.8%), (p=0.045), all other reported complications that lack statistical significance either within the same group or between both groups at different time intervals. Conclusion: Both treatment modalities; telescopic implant overdenture and hybrid fixed screw-retained are reliable for restoring the completely edentulous arches, the decision whether to make a fixed or removable implant denture shall be guided with the patient preference together with the dentist assessment in relation (AU)

Objetivo: A escolha da reabilitação para pacientes edêntulos geralmente recai entre próteses fixas e removíveis. As decisões de tratamento são afetadas por muitos fatores onde as complicações e as necessidades de manutenção são consideradas critérios cruciais, além do custo-efetividade do tratamento escolhido. Material e Métodos: Este estudo foi aplicado em 44 pacientes edêntulos, onde 22 pacientes para cada grupo foram matriculados no ambulatório de prótese dentária da Universidade do Cairo de acordo com um conjunto de critérios de elegibilidade. Quatro implantes interforaminais foram instalados para todos os participantes elegíveis. Três meses depois, pilares de cicatrização foram utilizados para preparação dos tecidos moles antes da fabricação da prótese final. Uma opção de tratamento protético foi então alocada aleatoriamente para obter dois grupos iguais por meio de andomização gerada através programa de computador. O Grupo A recebeu overdentures de implantes telescópicos e o Grupo B recebeu dentaduras fixas parafusadas sobre os implantes. Todas as complicações (afrouxamento ou fratura do parafuso, fratura da base do dente ou da prótese e mucosite) foram relatadas após a inserção da overdentures ao longo do período de acompanhamento (1, 6, 9 e 12 meses, respectivamente). Resultados: A frequência do afrouxamento do parafuso para Overdentures híbridas (59,1%) em comparação com (27,3%) da prótese telescópica no período de acompanhamento de 12 meses (p=0,035), o relato de mucosite no intervalo de 6 meses mostrou a maior frequência em ambos os grupos (Grupo A (54,5%), Grupo B (81,8%), p=0,045, todas as outras complicações relatadas foram sem significância estatística dentro do mesmo grupo ou entre os dois grupos em intervalos de tempo diferentes. Conclusão: Ambas as modalidades de tratamento; overdentures sobre implantes telescópicos e próteses híbridas fixas parafusadas são confiáveis para reabilitar as arcadas completamente edêntulas. A decisão de fazer uma prótese fixa ou removível sobre implantes deve ser guiada pela preferência do paciente juntamente com a avaliação do dentista em relação ao estado geral do paciente e sua saúde bucal. (AU)

Bird Migration with Visual Avian Navigation & Nest Nidification: The Spatial Linear Geometries Georeferencing Functionality

Problem: Bird migration (eye): Georeferencing procedure with clues, rules, functionalities, and restrictions, for avian navigation and nest nidification.Literature Knowledge: Computer vision (sensor): Robot self-referencing with the Perspective-n- Point pose estimation technique.Aim: Hypothesis introduction and proving (“The birds also follow the same georeferencing procedure like robots in avian navigation and nest nidification”).Methodology: (a) Reference data, images, and photography acquisition and 4-means layering (eBird dataset, Flickr imagery, CORINE land covering, and Volunteered Geographic Information);(b) Image processing; and (c) GIS spatial overlay analysis.Results: Statistical spatial analysis using data of the GIS overlays (the 4 layers). Correlation matrix (Avian navigation and nest nidification in low-density urban areas as these are affected by spatial linear geometries and land cover types).Conclusion: A statistically satisfactory approach to the introduced hypothesis.Potential Applications: Human spatial cognition and movement behavior; Children’s motor control and coordination.

Restabelecimento da Dimensão Vertical de Oclusão com JIG estético modificado e Prótese Parcial Removível Overlay: relato de caso / Reestablishment of occlusal vertical dimension with a modified aesthetic JIG and an overlay removable partial denture: a case report

A reabilitação de pacientes parcialmente edêntulos com desgaste dentário severo e dimensão vertical de oclusão reduzida é desafiadora e complexa. Objetivo: Descrever o restabelecimento da dimensão vertical de oclusão e parâmetros estéticos com uma prótese parcial removível do tipo overlay (PPRO) com auxílio de um JIG estético modificado. Relato de caso: Paciente do sexo masculino, 58 anos de idade, procurou serviço odontológico queixando-se de insatisfação com a estética do sorriso e perda dos dentes posteriores. Ao exame clínico, foram observados desgaste dentário excessivo e edentulismo parcial nas arcadas superior e inferior. Então, foi proposto tratamento em 2 etapas (provisória e definitiva) com PPRO em maxila. O JIG estético foi usado como guia de referência para incrementos em resina composta fotopolimerizável e o restabelecimento da dimensão vertical de oclusão foi determinado a partir de métodos métrico, fonético e estético. Os dentes desgastados foram aumentados e os dentes ausentes substituídos por dentes artificiais a partir de uma PPRO provisória. Após 2 meses de adaptação, a reabilitação final com PPRO definitiva foi conduzida baseando-se na reabilitação com a PPRO provisória. Conclusão: O paciente relatou satisfação com a estética e desempenho funcional com o tratamento. Portanto, o JIG estético beneficia o planejamento e o tratamento para restabelecer a dimensão vertical de oclusão. Além disso, a PPRO é uma alternativa reversível, de baixo custo, para reabilitar a estética e a função de pacientes com desgaste severo e perda parcial dos dentes.

The rehabilitation of partially edentulous patients with severe tooth wear and reduced occlusal vertical dimension is challenging and complex. Objective: To describe the reestablishment of occlusal vertical dimension and aesthetic parameters with an overlay re-movable partial denture (ORPD) with the aid of a modified aesthetic JIG. Case report: A 58-year-old man sought dental service complaining of dissatisfaction with the aesthetics of his smile and a loss of posterior teeth. At clinical examination, excessive tooth wear and partially edentulism in the lower and upper arches were observed. A two-step treatment (interim and definitive) with an ORPD in the upper arch was proposed. The aesthetic JIG was used as a reference guide for the increments in light-curing resin composite, and the reestablishmentthe occlusal vertical dimension was determined using aesthetic, phonetic, and metric methods. The worn teeth were increased, and the missing natural teeth were replaced by artificial teeth using a temporary ORPD. After two months of adaptation, de-finitive rehabilitation with a definitive ORPD was performed based on the interim ORPD. Conclusion: The patient reported satisfaction with the esthetic and functional performance of this treatment. Therefore, the aesthetic JIG benefits the planning and treatment of reduced vertical dimension. Moreover, the ORPD is a reversible and lower-cost alternative to rehabilitate the aesthetics and function of patients with severe teeth wear and partial teeth loss.

Graft Uptake in Overlay and Underlay Technique Myringoplasty

The aim of this investigation was to compare the graft uptake in overlay and underlay system in myriongoplasty. The examination led among 50 patients in Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital. Among 50 patients 25 patients underwent overlay and 25 patients experienced underlay strategy. This study concludes that underlay technique should be preferred compared to overlay method, but the ultimate decision about the technique to be employed depends on the surgeons preference and the site of perforation.

A novel standardized reproducible method to calculate the area of internal limiting membrane peeled intra-operatively in macular hole surgery by using a video overlay桝 long-term study in cases of idiopathic macular holes

Purpose: To calculate AIP and to find correlation between hole closure pattern with AIP in idiopathic full thickness macular hole (FTMH) cases. Methods: In this prospective, non-randomized, interventional single blind study, 105 eyes of symptomatic FTMH (<6 month duration) were operated. Minimal diameter of macular hole (MDMH) was calculated on OCT, divided into Group I (>400?, n = 75) and Group II (<400?, n = 30). 23G vitrectomy with ILM peeling and gas injection were done in all and recorded. Final area of ILM peeled (AIP) was calculated using Adobe Photoshop CS2 (PSD format) in disc diameters (DD) from still frame. Follow up was done at 6 monthly interval up to a maximum of 5 years after surgery. Results: Macular holes were closed in 92.38% eyes. In Group I, mean pre-operative BCVA was 1.14 � 0.39 log MAR and was improved to 0.79 � 0.26 log MAR post-operatively at 6 months. In Group II, mean pre-operative BCVA was 0.95 � 0.44 log MAR and was improved to 0.60 � 0.24 log MAR after surgery. When AIP was more than 3DD, Type I and Type II closure were 72.77% and 27.27% in Group I (P value <0.01) and 84.21% and 15.79% in Group II (P value <0.01). Conclusion: AIP can be calculated using Adobe Photoshop CS2. Type I closure was significantly high with AIP >3DD in both groups. Intra-operatively using video overlay, surgeons can increase the diameter of AIP to get better closure pattern.

Surgical and nonsurgical treatment of papillary hyperplasia: A case report / Tratamiento quirúrgico y no quirúrgico de la hiperplasia papilar inflamatoria: Reporte de Caso

Dentures with dental plaque predispose recurrent hyperplasia on the palatal mucosa. Surgical procedures for the treatment of inflammatory papillary hyperplasia involve postsurgical discomfort and morbidity. This repot describes clinical and histologic aspects of a patient with severe akantolitic inflammatory papillary hyperplasia. The palatal mucosa was treated with a surgical bur with a low-speed handpiece. A new removable denture was performed and adapted. A follow-up of 4 years showed staility of health at palatal mucosa. Patient referred low discomfort and morbidity when using bur technique. Control of removable denture was critical for long-term healing and soft tissue stability.

Las prótesis dentales con placa bacteriana predisponen a la hiperplasia recurrente en la mucosa palatina. Los procedimientos quirúrgicos para el tratamiento de la hiperplasia papilar inflamatoria implican molestias y morbilidad posquirúrgicas. Este reporte describe los aspectos clínicos e histológicos de un paciente con hiperplasia papilar inflamatoria acantolítica severa. La mucosa palatina fue tratada con una fresa quirúrgica con una pieza de mano de baja velocidad. Se realizó y adaptó una nueva prótesis parcial removible. Después de un seguimiento de 4 años, se encontró estabilidad de la salud de la mucosa palatina. El paciente se refirió a la baja incomodidad y morbilidad al usar la técnica de la fresa. El control de la prótesis parcial removible fue crítico para la cicatrización a largo plazo y la estabilidad de los tejidos blandos, evitando la recidiva de la hiperplasia papilar inflamatoria.

Flood Vulnerability Assessment of Afikpo South Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

The study was conducted in Afikpo South Local Government covering a total area of 331.5km2. Remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) were integrated with multicriteria analysis to delineate the flood vulnerable areas. Seven criteria were considered; rainfall, runoff, slope, distance to drainage, drainage density, landuse and landcover, and soil. The various criteria were fit into fuzzy membership classes based on their effect in causing flood. The fuzzy members of all criteria were then overlaid to generate the flood vulnerability map. The result of the flood vulnerability map shows that very low vulnerable zones cover 86.7% of the total area, low vulnerable zones cover 1.6% of the total area, moderate vulnerable zones cover 2.17% of the total area, highly vulnerable zones cover 2.3% of the total area while very highly vulnerable zones cover 7.3% of the total area. Built up was used as a measure of the effect of flooding on human lives and properties in Afikpo South Local Government. Built up covers a total area of 38.6km2. Over sixty eight (69.8%) of built up lies in very low vulnerable zone, 3% lies in low vulnerable zone, 3.7% lies in moderate vulnerable zone, 0.6% lies in highly vulnerable zone and 17.9% lies in very highly vulnerable zone. The study provides information on target areas that may be affected by flood in Afikpo South Local Government. This information is useful for decision making on flood early warning and preparedness as well as in mitigation preparedness within Afikpo LGA.

Delineation of groundwater potential zones utilising geospatial techniques in Kadiri watershed of Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India

Aim: The objective of the study was to analyse and to identify the groundwater prospect zones (GWPZ) by developing groundwater potential zone map for Kadiri watershed of Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh, India. Methodology: Nine thematic layers were generated, i.e., geology, geomorphology, soil texture, soil depth, drainage density, slope, rainfall, lineament density and land use land cover of the study area, and based on multi criteria analysis (MCA) method revised ratings and weights were computed from interrelationship among the influencing layers. Integration of all thematic layers was done through weighted overlay technique (WOT) for developing groundwater potential zone map of the study area using GIS software. Results: Five groundwater potential zones (GWPZ) were identified in the study area ranging from very poor to very good. According to the classification of GWPZ, 7.14% (36.95 sq.km) and 39.88 % (206.31 sq.km) of the study area falls under 'very good' and 'good' groundwater potential zone whereas 30.81 % of study area, i.e., 159.35 sq.km accounts for moderate groundwater prospect. It was also observed that 17.77% (91.9 sq.km) and 4.40% (22.77 sq.km) accounts for 'poor' and 'very poor' groundwater potential zone in the study area, respectively. The major portion of good groundwater potential zone was found in the eastern part of the study area. Interpretation: The research outcome of the present study on status of groundwater availability will be helpful to the stake holders, local administration and policy makers in framing the guidelines for better planning, utilization and rejuvenation of depleting groundwater resources for sustainable development in the study area.

Three-dimensional finite element analysis of four-implants supported mandibular overdentures using two different attachments / 中华口腔医学杂志

Objective@#To compare the biomechanical characteristics of four-implants mandibular overdentures supported by Locator attachment or bar-clip attachment under different mechanical loads using three-dimensional finite element analysis method.@*Methods@#Two different models of four-implants supported mandibular overdentures using Locator attachment and bar-clip attachment (hereinafter called Locator model and bar-clip model) were established. Each model was subjected to five different mechanical loading conditions: 100 N vertical loading in central incisor (vertical load of incisor), 100 N vertical loading or oblique loading in canine (vertical or oblique loads of canines), 100 N vertical or oblique loading in mandibular first molar (vertical or oblique loads of mandibular first molar). The stress distributions in implants, peri-implant bone and mucosa were recorded under the above five conditions to evaluate the effects of different attachments on the biomechanical properties of implant-supported mandibular overdentures.@*Results@#Regardless of loading conditions and types of attachments, the stress concentration in implants were located at the neck of implants, and the stress concentration in peri-implant bone was located in the cortical bone. The stress values in mucosa were always much smaller than those in implants and cortical bone. Regardless of loading positions (on canine or on mandibular first molar), the maximum stress at the bone interface around the implant under lateral loading was much higher than that under vertical loading. Under various loading conditions, the stress in implants and cortical bone of the Locator model (the highest von Mise stress value was respectively 79.5 and 22.3 MPa) were lower than that of bar-clip model (the highest von Mise stress value was 110.3 and 28.7 MPa respectively) while the maximum compressive stress in mucosa (0.198 MPa) in Locator model was slightly higher than that in the bar-clip model (0.137 MPa).@*Conclusions@#In clinical practice, the lateral force applied to the implant-retained overdenture should be minimized to avoid complications caused by pathological loads. Under the same loading condition, the stress distributions in overdenture using Locator attachment are more dispersed, which is more conducive to long-term stability of implants.

Biomechanical behavior of overdentures supported by different implant position and angulation using Micro ERA® system: a finite element analysis study

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the biomechanical behavior of implant-retained mandibular overdentures using Micro ERA® system with different implant position and angulation by finite element analysis (FEA). Methods: Four 3D finite element models of simplified mandibular overdentures were constructed, using one Bränemark implant with a Micro ERA® attachment. The implant was positioned on the canine or lateral incisor area with an angulation of either 0º (C-0º; LI-0º) or 17º (C-17º, LI-17º) to the vertical axis. A 100 N axial load was applied in one side simultaneously, from first premolar to second molar. In all models it was analyzed the overdenture displacement, compressive/tensile stress in the bone-implant interface, and also the von Mises equivalent stress for the nylon component of the housing. The stresses were obtained (numerically and color-coded) for further comparison among all the groups. Results: The displacement on the overdenture was higher at the posterior surface for all groups, especially in the C-17º group. When comparing the compressive/tensile stress in the bone-implant interface, the lateral-incisor groups (LI-0º and LI-17º) had the highest compressive and lowest tensile stress compared to the canine groups (C-0º and C-17º). The von Mises stress on the nylon component generated higher stress value for the LI-0º among all groups. Conclusions: The inclination and positioning of the implant in mandibular overdenture interferes directly in the stress distribution. The results showed that angulated implants had the highest displacement. While the implants placed in the lateral incisor position presented lower compressive and higher tensile stress respectively. For the attachment the canine groups had the lowest stress

Study on suitable areas of Lamiophlomis rotata in Sichuan province based on 3S technology / 中草药

Objective: Looking for the suitable areas of Lamiophlomis rotata based on 3S technology in Sichuan province to provide the basis for reasonable exploitation and protection of the L. rotata resource. Methods: By the ways of field researching and reviewing the related literature on L. rotata, to confirm its habitat characteristics. RS and GIS software was used to extract the environment factors such as climate, soil, topographic features, and community of L. rotata. The spatial overlay analysis on the various environmental factors were carried out to determine the distribution of L. rotata in Sichuan province. The area and combining with GPS was calculated to verify in field. Results: The result indicated that the suitable areas of L. rotata found by using 3S technology were generally consistent with the actual distribution of L. rotata. The suitable areas of L. rotata in Sichuan province were mainly distributed in 20 counties such as Aba country and Litang country. The total area of the suitable areas is about 135 200 hm2, accounting for 0.17% of the district area. Conclusion: Planting and protecting L. rotata in the suitable area will be benefit to the reasonable exploitation and protection of the L. rotata resource; This research method has the characteristics of scientificity and accuracy, which can be extended to other suitable area research of Chinese herbal medicine.

Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Rehabilitated Implants with Overdenture with Two Ball Abutments in the Mandible and Submitted to Immediate Load: One Year of Observation / Evaluación Clínica y Radiográfica de Implantes Rehabilitados con Sobredentadura con dos Pilares de Bola en la Mandíbula y Sometidos a Carga Inmediata: Un Año de Observación

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this prospective clinical study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic survival of two non-splinted implants immediately loaded with ball abutments for supporting mandibular overdentures. Thirty edentulous patients using full dentures (22 women and 8 men) with a mean age of 64 years were included in this study. Each patient received two inter-foraminal implants in the mandible, near the canine, with an insertion torque greater than 45 Ncm. Nonsplinted ball abutments were connected to the implants, and the overdenture was immediately loaded. The success of the implants was clinically and radiographically evaluated; along with the satisfaction level of the patients, after the first year of having placed the implants. One patient withdrew from the study. After 12 months the implants were loaded, the survival rate was of 98.27 %, one implant failed. The average bone loss was of 0.34 mm. No surgical complications were observed, minor prosthetic maintenance appointments were required. The satisfaction of the patients was of 89.3 %. The immediate loading of two non-splinted implants in the inter-foraminal area of the mandible retaining an overdenture by means of ball abutments is a predictable treatment, with a high success rate of survival and a favorable response of the peri-implant tissues. The patients showed good satisfaction with this treatment modality.

RESUMEN: El propósito de este estudio clínico prospectivo fue evaluar la supervivencia de manera clínica y radiográfica de dos implantes no ferulizados cargados inmediatamente con pilares tipo bola para soportar sobredentaduras mandibulares.Treinta pacientes desdentados totales usuarios de prótesis total (22 mujeres y 8 hombres) con una edad promedio de 64 años se incluyeron en este estudio. Cada paciente recibió dos implantes interforaminales en la mandíbula aproximadamente en posición de canino con un torque mayor a los 45 Ncm. Pilares no ferulizados tipo bola se conectaron a los implantes y se cargó inmediatamente la sobredentadura. El éxito de los implantes se evaluó clínica y radiográficamente; así como el nivel de satisfacción de los pacientes al año de haber sido colocados los implantes. Una paciente se retiró del estudio. Después de 12 meses de cargados los implantes la tasa de supervivencia fue del 98,27 %, un implante fracasó. El promedio de pérdida ósea fue de 0.34 mm. No se observaron complicaciones quirúrgicas, se requirieron citas de mantenimiento protésicas menores. La satisfacción de los pacientes fue del 89,3 %. La carga inmediata de dos implantes no ferulizados en el área interforaminal de la mandíbula reteniendo una sobredentadura a través de pilares en bola es un tratamiento predecible, con un alta tasa de éxito de supervivencia, y respuesta favorable de los tejidos periimplantares. Los pacientes muestran una buena satisfacción ante ésta modalidad de tratamiento.

Reabilitação oral de paciente com redução de dimensão vertical de oclusão utilizando prótese parcial removível overlay: relato de caso / Oral rehabilitation of patient with reduced vertical dimension of occlusion using overlay removable partial denture: case report

A reabilitação oclusal de pacientes parcialmente desdentados com redução da dimensão vertical de oclusão (DVO) representa um grande desafio para o cirurgião-dentista. Normalmente envolve procedimentos complexos, demorados e de elevado custo. A prótese parcial removível (PPR) do tipo overlay representa uma alternativa reabilitadora que pode ser utilizada para esta finalidade. Por meio do relato de um caso clínico, este trabalho teve por objetivo descrever a técnica de utilização da PPR overlay, bem como discutir a viabilidade clínica e efetividade desta modalidade de tratamento. No caso em questão, diagnosticada a redução da DVO, inicialmente a reabilitação oral foi feita de forma provisória, utilizando PPR overlay provisória no arco superior e PPR provisória convencional no arco inferior. O restabelecimento das posições mandibulares possibilitou a reconstrução dos dentes anteriores desgastados com resina composta e a confecção de PPR overlay com recobrimento metálico como tratamento "definitivo". As PPRs de recobrimento (overlays) representam uma excelente e eficiente alternativa no restabelecimento das relações maxilomandibulares. São procedimentos menos onerosos que os procedimentos fixos convencionais, normalmente utilizados na reabilitação de pacientes com diminuição da DVO, mais conservadores e bem indicados para pacientes que tiveram desgastes em função de hábitos parafuncionais.

The occlusal rehabilitation of partially edentulous patients with reduced vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) represents a great challenge for the dentist. Normally, involving complex, time-consuming and expensive procedures. The removable partial denture (RPD) overlay type represents a rehabilitative alternative that can be used for this purpose. Through the report of a case, this study aimed to describe the use of the RPD overlay technique as well as discuss the clinical feasibility and effectiveness of this treatment modality. In this case, diagnosed the VDO reduction, initially, the oral rehabilitation was made provisionally, using provisory overlay RPD on the upper arch and conventional provisory RPD in the lower arch. The restoration of mandibular positions made possible the reconstruction of the worn anterior teeth with composite resin and the production of the overlay RPD with metallic covering as the "definitive" treatment. The covering RPDs (overlays) are an excellent and efficient alternative on the restoration of the maxillomandibular relations. They are less costly procedures than conventional fixed procedures, normally used in the rehabilitation of patients with decreased VDO, more conservative and well suited for patients who had wear due parafunctions habits.

Short-term quality of life change perceived by patients after transition to mandibular overdentures

Abstract The aim of this longitudinal observational study was to evaluate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) following patient rehabilitation with implant-retained mandibular overdentures (IMO) and to identify the contribution of the different domains to OHRQoL. The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-EDENT), Dental Impact on Daily Living (DIDL), and Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) questionnaires were completed twice by 25 patients: after 3 months of rehabilitation with complete dentures (CD) and after 3 months of IMO loading using stud abutments. The evaluation after IMO rehabilitation showed significant improvement in three DIDL domains: appearance (p = 0.011), eating and chewing (p = 0.003), and general performance (p = 0.003). The GOHAI results showed significant differences in two domains: psychosocial (p = 0.005) and pain and discomfort (p = 0.0004). The OHIP-EDENT outcomes showed significant improvements in five domains: functional limitation (p = 0.0001), physical pain (p = 0.0002), physical disability (p = 0.0010), and psychological disability and handicap (p = 0.032). The largest observed effect sizes were close to one standard deviation and were observed in the eating and chewing domain (0.93) of the DIDL; the pain and discomfort domain (0.83) of the GOHAI, and the functional limitation (0.89), physical pain (1.02), physical disability (0.84) domains of the OHIP-EDENT. The percentage of satisfied patients increased in all domains. Self-reported OHRQoL of CD wearers was significantly improved after 3 months of treatment with IMO, especially concerning the functional and pain-related aspects.

Effects of a new type of clear overlay retainer on occlusal contacts / 대한치과교정학회지

The popularity of clear overlay retainers (CORs) has increased recently because of their advantages such as better esthetics, cost effectiveness, easy fabrication, and good compliance. However, a deficiency in posterior occlusal settling is a reported limitation of CORs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the posterior occlusal contact changes in a new type of clear orthodontic retainer called Oral-treaper (OTP), which consists of three layers and has stronger mechanical characteristics than do conventional retainers. Three patients who completed fixed orthodontic treatment received OTP as a removable retainer. Cast models were fabricated after the removal of fixed appliances (T1) and after 4 to 11 months of using the retainers (T2). We evaluated all the cast models to compare the post-orthodontic settling pattern during the use of the OTPs. The depth of occlusal contacts was evaluated using color maps. The OTP did not prevent vertical settling in all patients but resulted in an improvement in posterior occlusal contact points.

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

Reabilitação funcional e estética em dentes anteriores e posteriores: relato de caso / Functional and aesthetic rehabilitation in anterior and posterior teeth: a case report

Hoje há uma relevante busca por parte dos pacientes por alternativas de tratamentos a fim de melhorar ou alterar a aparência do sorriso. Isso ocorre devido à grande valorização atual por um sorriso com uma estética agradável. No entanto, a busca não está restrita somente aos elementos anteriores. Muitos pacientes demonstram a preocupação em melhorar a estética e a função também dos elementos posteriores. Com base nisso, o objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar um caso clínico sobre reabilitação funcional e estética utilizando lentes de contato, facetas, coroas e overlay de cerâmica(AU)

Currently, there is a search for alternative treatments to improve or change the appearance of the smile by the patients. This occurs due to the currently high appreciation for a smile with a pleasing aesthetic. However, the search is not restricted only to the anterior elements, since many patients show the desire to improve the aesthetics as well as the function of the posterior elements. Based on this, the aim of this study was to presente a case report of functional and esthetic rehabilitation using ceramic veneers, crowns and overlay restorations(AU)

Effect observation of 50 cases magnetic attachments application on oral denture restoration / 重庆医学

Objective To observe the effect of magnetic attachments application on oral denture restoration .Methods A to-tal of 50 patients with overdenture restoration treatment in this department from April 2012 to April 2014 were enrolled .Abutment tooth were given magnetic attachments restoration after preparations .The masticatory efficiency ,patient satisfaction and post-resto-ration complication were observed and recorded .Results The immediate masticatory efficiency after magnetic attachments restora-tion (0 .65 ± 0 .09) was significant higher than that before restoration(0 .22 ± 0 .04) ,t= 20 .812 ,P 0 .05) .There were 49 cases of immediate satisfaction and 1 case of satisfactory after restoration ,the patient satisfaction rate was 100% ,it was significant higher than that of before restoration(46% ) ,χ2 = 31 .815 ,P< 0 .05 .There were 45 ca-ses of satisfaction and 5 case of satisfactory after restoration ,the patient satisfaction rate was 100% ,it was significant higher than that of before restoration (χ2 = 31 .815 ,P< 0 .05) .Conclusion The masticatory efficiency could be improved significantly by mag-netic attachments to restore denture depletion or dentition defect ,compare with traditional denture ,it can significant shorten adapt time for patients ,and it can enhance patient satisfaction .It has wide prospect for future clinical application .