Cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) is an effective technique for assessment of changes to the alveolar ridge (AR). However, its accuracy and reliability could be improved by standardization of imaging positions to remain unchanged during measurements. In this study, an alveolar ridge preservation procedure was performed on a left third molar (38) socket by filling it with a radiotranspare...

BACKGROUND To emphasize the characteristics and possible pitfalls of nerve reposition in cases of severe bone resorption in the posterior mandibular area, and to modify hard- and soft-tissue manipulation accordingly. METHODS We analyzed retrospectively, 7 patients in which we performed full arch lower jaw rehabilitation. The patients presented for oral rehabilitation having a minimal residual...

AIM Dental implants have emerged as a new treatment modality for the majority of patients complaining of missing teeth. Bone quantity and bone quality are among various factors which ensure the longevity of dental implant in the patient's mouth. The assessment of cortical bone thickness of the outer layer and the cancellous bone density by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has proved benefic...

For the prevention of fractures, antiresorptive drugs (bisphosphonates and denosumab) that decrease high bone resorption and, secondarily, also bone formation, are the mainstream of therapy. Osteoanabolic drugs, such as teriparatide, increase bone formation more than bone resorption, and are used in severe osteoporosis, including patients treated with antiresorptive drugs who still lose bone an...

the importance of the role played by bacteria in the pathogenesis of pulpal and apical disease has been established. one of the characteristics of apical periodontitis is apical bone resorption, which is due to apical immune response to bacterial infection. recently, novel bacterial complex lipid called phosphorylated dihydroceramides has been discovered to be of inflammatory activators. the ba...

alveolar ridge resorption has long been considered an unavoidable consequence of tooth extraction. while the extent and pattern of resorption is variable among individuals, there is a progressive loss of ridge contour as a result of physiologic bone remodeling. even today, with best modalities of tooth preservation, there is a group of elderly individuals who do not benefit from modern preventiv...

PURPOSE The aim of this clinical trial was to evaluate the influence of gingival tissue thickness on crestal bone loss around dental implants after a 1-year follow-up. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-six implants (23 test and 23 control) were placed in 19 patients. The test implants were placed about 2 mm supracrestally, whereas the control implants were positioned at the bone level. Before impla...

Background: The socket shield technique (SST) could address the challenges in immediate implant placement by minimizing post-extraction bone resorption while maintaining soft tissue levels. This study aimed to summarize available evidence and systematically assess effectiveness of SST regarding all outcomes (bone loss, esthetics, stability, probing depth, complications, survival rate). Methods:...