lipoma is the most common soft tissue tumor but the presence of osseous component within the tumor is quite rare. some studies show that less than 1% of lipomas were ossified. we describe the histological, radiological and diagnostic features of an ossified intramuscular lipoma. to the best of the authors' knowledge, a symptomatic ossified intramuscular lipoma without any cortical erosion and h...

This clinical report describes the microscopic analysis of a threaded hydroxyapatite-coated root-form implant retrieved from an 89-year-old subject after 10 months of service. The implant was never loaded and was removed because it was nonrestorable. Clinically, the buccal area of the implant was covered by soft tissue, whereas the palatal side was covered by bone. Light microscopic evaluation ...

Dental implants have proven to be a successful treatment option in fully and partially edentulous patients, rendering long-term functional and esthetic outcomes. Various factors are crucial for predictable long-term peri-implant tissue stability, including the biologic width; the papilla height and the mucosal soft-tissue level; the amounts of soft-tissue volume and keratinized tissue; and the ...

INTRODUCTION Zirconia is often used for implant abutments for esthetics. The aim of this clinical study was to compare the effects of zirconia and metal abutments on periimplant soft tissue. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ten maxillary anterior implant patients, 5 with metal abutments and 5 with zirconia abutments, were enrolled in this trial. The soft tissue around the implant abutments was evaluated...

This Special Issue entitled "Soft and Hard Tissue Regeneration" will cover both periodontal and implant therapies.[...].

QDT 2004 uccessful osseointegration and function have traditionally been the main goals of implant therapy. However, successful osseointegration does not automatically lead to an optimal esthetic result, and inadequate treatment planning may severely compromise the esthetic result regardless of biologic and functional integration. Exact replication of the natural dentition, maintenance of a har...

The 3-dimensional positioning of a dental implant is a key factor in achieving an adequate esthetic result. If a dental implant is placed too far facially, especially in the maxillary anterior sextant, gingival recession can be expected, which eventually may lead to a compromised esthetic result. This clinical case report represents the surgical and prosthetic management of a 5 mm gingival rece...

BACKGROUND Against the background of increasing use of dental implants, and thus an increasing prevalence of implant-associated complications, a deeper understanding of the biomolecular mechanisms in the peri-implant tissue is needed. Peri-implant soft tissue is in direct contact with transmucosal dental implant abutments. The aim of this trial is to distinguish the biomolecular and histologica...

1. Discuss the risks of placing implant-supported restorations in patients with aggressive periodontitis. 2. Detail the research conducted on implant success and failure in patients with aggressive periodontitis. 3. Identify the restorative options for patients with aggressive periodontitis. 4. Explain the proper implant maintenance protocol for patients at increased risk of implant complicatio...

AIM To examine the literature on novel digital imaging techniques for the assessment of outcomes in oral rehabilitation with dental implants. MATERIAL AND METHODS An electronic search of Medline and Embase databases including studies published prior to 28th December 2014 was performed and supplemented by a manual search. A synthesis of the publications was presented describing the use of comp...