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The placement of short implants, which measure less than 10 mm in length, requires the practitioner to have a thorough comprehension of implant dentistry to achieve acceptable results. Innovation of the rough-surface implant and the progression of the implant-abutment interface from an external hex to an internal connection have considerably influenced the longevity of short implants. Dentists are better equipped to serve their patients because the utilization of short implants may preclude the need for advanced surgical bone-grafting procedures.
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Implantes Dentales , Trasplante Óseo , Pilares Dentales , Diseño de Implante Dental-Pilar , Implantación Dental Endoósea , HumanosRESUMEN
Guides used in dental implant surgery add accuracy and an overall predictability. Successful guided implant workflow depends on 3-dimensional image acquisition and precise medical model fabrication. The contemporary process blends acquired images to existing dentition to create implant-specific precise guides. We discuss the overall process, types of guides, and complications to expect during surgery.
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Implantes Dentales , Cirugía Asistida por Computador , Diseño Asistido por Computadora , Tomografía Computarizada de Haz Cónico , Implantación Dental Endoósea , Humanos , Imagenología Tridimensional , Planificación de Atención al PacienteRESUMEN
The use of 3-dimensional (3D) cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging in the dental office has become a common imaging modality. The authors present an overview of multiple treatments that would benefit from the use of this technology. From preoperative, intraoperative, to postoperative patient management, 3D technology plays a vital role in the dental practice. With the incorporation of 3D CBCT, intraoral scanners, and 3D printing, a dental provider can accurately plan and execute the treatment with greater confidence. The contemporary dentist, however, has many options for incorporating the digital workflow based on the specific practice needs.
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Consultorios Odontológicos , Imagenología Tridimensional , Tomografía Computarizada de Haz Cónico , Humanos , Impresión TridimensionalRESUMEN
PURPOSE: We propose a 3-layer composite closure technique for an oral antral communication (OAC) while avoiding secondary donor site morbidity. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A patient had developed a 1-cm OAC after extraction of right maxillary first molar. The patient subsequently developed acute maxillary sinusitis. The patient was taken to the operating room, and a Caldwell-Luc procedure was performed. The bony window from the Caldwell-Luc was "press fit" over the bony OAC defect. Soft tissue closure was then achieved with a buccal fat pad flap and a buccal mucosal advancement flap. The patient was examined on postoperative day 5 and 1, 2, 3, 6, and 10 months postoperatively. RESULTS: The acute sinusitis had resolved. The soft tissue closure was successful. The bone graft remained intact, prevented sinus pneumatization, and restored continuity to the floor of the maxillary sinus. CONCLUSIONS: The presented technique for 3-layer closure of OACs allows for the stability of a double-layer closure of OAC with the added benefit of bone grafting from single operative site, achieving stable oral antral closure, bone grafting, and the avoidance of secondary donor site morbidity.
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Seno Maxilar/cirugía , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Orales/métodos , Fístula Oroantral/cirugía , Tejido Adiposo/cirugía , Adulto , Trasplante Óseo , Humanos , Masculino , Sinusitis Maxilar/cirugía , Mucosa Bucal/cirugía , Fístula Oroantral/etiología , Colgajos Quirúrgicos/irrigación sanguínea , Extracción Dental/efectos adversosRESUMEN
Epistaxis is a common medical problem that rarely requires surgical intervention. However, when medical or surgical intervention is required, epistaxis can sometimes be difficult to control. Knowledge of nasopharyngeal anatomy is absolutely essential to the proper management of epistaxis. This article begins with a discussion of the essential anatomy of the region and the basic epidemiology of epistaxis, followed by a review of initial treatment as well as devices and procedures specifically designed for the control of epistaxis. Advances and new devices for the control of epistaxis are described.
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Epistaxis/terapia , Técnicas Hemostáticas/instrumentación , Hemostáticos , Cavidad Nasal/irrigación sanguínea , Faringe/irrigación sanguínea , Epistaxis/diagnóstico , Epistaxis/epidemiología , Epistaxis/etiología , Humanos , AnamnesisRESUMEN
A thorough preoperative evaluation to identify correctable medical abnormalities and understand the residual risk is mandatory for all patients undergoing any surgical procedure, including oral surgery. Routine preoperative evaluation will vary among patients, depending on age and general health. This article addresses the preoperative evaluation of surgical patients in general, and the evaluation for general anesthesia in the operating room.