Breast augmentation with implants is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. The goal of the operation is to increase the size, shape or fullness of the breast. It is accomplished by placing silicone, saline or alternative composite breast implants under the chest muscles, fascia or the mammary gland. This type of operation is no exception concerning the occurrence of com...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this prospective clinical study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new all-ceramic implant system to replace missing teeth in partially edentulous patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirty-two partially edentulous, systemically healthy patients were treated with 49 two-piece zirconia implants (ZERAMEX(®) T Implant System). Zirconia abutments were connected with adhe...

BACKGROUND The safety and effectiveness of the Natrelle Style 410 highly cohesive silicone gel breast implant (Allergan, Inc., Irvine, Calif.) in full or moderate height and projection have been shown in a 10-year study. Extra-full projection implants may be an appropriate option for some women undergoing breast reconstruction. METHODS A total of 2795 women received at least one Natrelle 410 ...

PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the etiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment options of dental implants fractures through a literature review and to relate a clinical report. METHODS A literature review was performed using the Medline database and this paper describes a case demonstrating the management of implant fracture. Twenty two articles were selected in the present lite...

Dental implant surgery has developed to a widely used procedure for dental rehabilitation and is a secure and predictable procedure. Local and systemic risk factors can result in higher failure rates. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that goes in with hyperglycemia and causes multifarious side effects. Diabetes as a relative contraindication for implant surgery is controversially discusse...

The objective of this report is to summarize the results on survival and complication rates of different designs of fixed dental prostheses (FDP) published in a series of systematic reviews. Moreover, the various parameters for survival and risk assessment are to be used in attempt to perform treatment planning on the basis of scientific evidence. Three electronic searches complemented by manua...

Abstract Background Direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction is increasingly performed as the preferred method of immediate following mastectomy. The proposed advantages DTI over two-stage tissue expander (TE)/implant relate to fewer surgical procedures. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims evaluate safety efficacy versus conventional TE/implant reconstruction. Method A was (PubMe...

In this case report we have described an unusual complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunt migration into a breast implant capsule. The patient was appropriately diagnosed with computed tomographic imaging and successfully managed with shunt revision and cerebrospinal fluid aspiration. Given the high complication profile of ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheters, this case suggests an opportunit...

BACKGROUND Since the introduction of fourth- and fifth-generation silicone gel implants, manufacturers have conducted several prospective, multicenter trials to examine their safety and efficacy. However, these studies were not standardized with regard to surgeon skill, pocket placement, operative technique, adjunct therapies, or postoperative management. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study w...

Abstract Background Restoration with locking-taper implants is a widely used methodology. However, conical connection systems such as implant have rarely been examined. This study provides retrospective investigation of fixed restorations, mainly focusing on prosthetic complications. Methods Patients undergo treatment connected from 2008 to 2010 were Preparation the sites was performed accordin...