Bioglasses are considered osteoconductive and osteoproductive biomaterials and some types also exhibit angiogenic, bacteriostatic and anti-inflammatory properties. Despite these facts, bioglasses have only a few commercial applications, mainly because they…
Background and objectives: To describe an endoscopic technique applicable to dental implantation and sinus lift procedures using a newly developed dental implant – the dynamic implant valve approach. Methods: Closed…
Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the long-term reliability of Locator®-retained mandibular or maxillary overdentures and to examine clinical and radiographic parameters of the supporting implants. Patients…
For a century, autologous bone grafts have been used in maxillofacial reconstruction. Best harvest site and grafting procedure remain discussed to ensure stable bone quantity and density, without serious complications….
Background and objectives: There are many ways to litf the maxillary sinus mucosa in order to obtain adequate bony conditions prior to implantation. Among these ‘sinus graft’ and ‘sinus lift’,…
Background objectives: Implant supported over dentures vastly improve oral functions in patients with reconstructed mandibles. However, the quality of the peri-implant soft tissues is often not optimal. The aim of…
Aim: To evaluate histological and histomorphometric findings of calvarial split bone grafts for alveolar ridge reconstruction in dental implantology. Methods: Alveolar ridge reconstruction was performed using calvarial bone grafts in…
Objectives: Maxillary sinus membrane lifting is a common procedure aimed at increasing the volume of the maxillary sinus osseous floor prior to inserting dental implants. Recently we proved in vitro…
Objectives: Currently, dental implants are an established therapy for oral rehabilitation. Success rates up to 92% after ten years were achieved in healthy bone. However, these success rates decrease in…
During the past years a rapid progress was seen in the field of three-dimensional analysis using the digital volume tomography (DVT) and computer-based planning in dental implant patients. The resulting…
Purpose: Taking into account the increased expectations of our patients regarding immediate postoperative life quality minimally invasive implant insertion is discussed frequently among experts. The major challenge of this technique,…
Background and objectives: A wide variety of procedures such as distraction osteogenesis, bone grafting and sinus floor elevation have been reported to place implants for the atrophic alveolar ridge. However,…
This study aimed to assess the treatment outcome of immediate reconstruction of large osseous defects resulting from removal of a single tooth in the aesthetic zone. All 45 defects had…
Background and objectives: Rehabilitation of atrophic ridge for both surgeon and prosthodontist always being a matter of concern. The aim of this article is to present a new methodology based…
Background and objectives: Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is a second generation platelet concentrate widely used to accelerate soft and hard tissue healing and bone regeneration. This study investigated the effects…
Background and objectives: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is as autogenous source of growth factors that stimulates and accelerates bone formation and soft tissue regeneration. Activated platelets in PRF secrete growth factors…
Background and objectives: Root-form endoosseous immediate implants are considered the best teeth replacement alternative as they preserve bone integrity. Sufficient bone at the desired implant location is important factor for…
Objective: The authors present a clinical report of three complex cases with patients with defects in maxilla. One patient with oroantral fistulae promoted by implants and extraoral graft complications. The…
Background: The maxillary sinus augmentation procedure, is an excellent alternative to oral implantology and present a 90% of success level. However, the complications of sinus lift surgery sometimes perform consequences…
The desire for immediate load restoration of dental implants, particularly in the anterior esthetic zone, requires specific implant design strategies to enhance primary stability. In the presence of extraction sites,…
