Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jiabao Zhuang, Yingying Wang, Yingshuang Song, Fang Qu, Chun Xu
Summary: This study introduced a method of fabricating an individualized abutment-crown integrated provisional restoration for single-tooth implant restoration in the esthetic zone. By utilizing digital design and computer-aided manufacturing, it helps shape the soft tissue morphology around the implant and shows promising aesthetic results.
JOURNAL OF ESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Norberto Quispe-Lopez, Carmen Garcia-Faria, Jesus Mena-alvarez, Yasmina Guadilla, Pablo Garrido Martinez, Javier Montero
Summary: The study demonstrated successful treatment of peri-implant soft tissue dehiscence in the esthetic area using a combination of connective tissue graft and palatal flap technique, resulting in improved keratinized mucosa quantity and aesthetic outcomes.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jin-Woo Choi, Gyu-Jin Choi, Yu-Seong Kim, Min-Ho Kyung, Hee-Kyung Kim
Summary: The study investigated a state-of-the-art algorithm for 3D reconstruction, specifically for individualized implant restorations. By comparing 3D mirror images of crowns and emergence profiles between symmetric tooth pairs, high pair matching accuracy and sensitivity were achieved. The digitally flipped contours of crown and emergence profiles proved successful for implant reconstruction in the maxillary anterior region to optimize esthetics and function.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Caroline Dini, Guilherme Almeida Borges, Raphael Cavalcante Costa, Marcela Barauna Magno, Lucianne Cople Maia, Valentim Adelino Ricardo Barao
Summary: The study evaluated the peri-implant tissue changes and esthetic outcomes of cemented and screw-retained crowns of single-tooth implants in the esthetic zone using zirconia abutments. The results showed that the connection system had no influence on peri-implant parameters and esthetics evaluation for medium-term periods (3 and 4 years).
CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Diego Zimmermann, Daniel Costa Ferreira de Almeida, Glauco Velloso, Vittorio Moraschini
Summary: This study describes an alternative technique for achieving a precise alignment of the peri-implant soft tissue emergence profile, addressing the challenge of alignment difficulties caused by soft tissue collapse during digital scans.
JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Suphachai Suphangul, Dinesh Rokaya, Chatruethai Kanchanasobhana, Pimduen Rungsiyakull, Pisaisit Chaijareenont
Summary: PEEK has become a widely used polymeric biomaterial in dentistry, particularly in prosthetic dentistry and dental implantology. However, there is limited research on PEEK as a long-term provisional implant restoration. PEEK shows promising applications in clinical dentistry and can be modified to enhance its properties for various implant components.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Diego Lops, Eugenio Romeo, Stefano Calza, Antonino Palazzolo, Lorenzo Viviani, Stefano Salgarello, Barbara Buffoli, Magda Mensi
Summary: The prosthetic emergence profile angle does not seem to have a direct impact on peri-implant soft tissue health. Therefore, providing a proper emergence profile angle is crucial for implant-supported restorations in the anterior areas.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Tipparat Parakaw, Nisarat Ruangsawasdi, Pornpen Dararat, Chareerut Phruksaniyom, Sirada Srihirun, Pobploy Petchmedyai
Summary: Dental implant provisional restorations play a vital role in successful implant treatment. The advent of CAD/CAM technology has revolutionized the field by providing improved precision and more predictable treatment outcomes. This study comprehensively assessed the biocompatibility, gingival tissue attachment, and biofilm formation of provisional implant restorations using CAD/CAM technology compared to conventional methods. The results showed that CAD/CAM-fabricated provisional implant restorations using a milling technique may be the most favorable in terms of biocompatibility and periodontal-related biofilm formation.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Rudolf Fuerhauser, Lukas Fuerhauser, Nikolaus Fuerhauser, Veronika Pohl, Bernhard Pommer, Robert Haas
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of implant positioning on peri-implantitis and esthetic failures, finding that less apical displacement was observed with more palatal implant positioning.
CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
A. Scarano, F. Inchingolo, S. Scogna, L. Leo, A. Greco Lucchina, L. Mavriqi
Summary: Cement-retained restorations on implants offer better passive fit and aesthetics, but excess cement can lead to biological complications such as peri-implant tissue inflammation and periimplantitis. Careful cementation methods and materials can help prevent these cement-related peri-implant diseases.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL REGULATORS AND HOMEOSTATIC AGENTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Heithem Ben Amara, Diana C. Martinez, Furqan A. Shah, Anna Johansson Loo, Lena Emanuelsson, Birgitta Norlindh, Regine Willumeit-Romer, Tomasz Plocinski, Wojciech Swieszkowski, Anders Palmquist, Omar Omar, Peter Thomsen
Summary: Using a rat soft tissue model, the researchers found that magnesium (Mg) implants exacerbated initial inflammation but also initiated chemotaxis and upregulated immunomodulatory markers, leading to tissue repair. The understanding of the relationship between Mg material properties and cellular processes provides a basis for interpretation of clinical observations and future improvements in Mg implants.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jiabi Xiong, Wei Sun, Bin Huang, Wei Ji, Bin Shi
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of ISPRs on the accuracy of intraoral scanned peri-implant soft-tissue profile. The results showed that ISPRs can effectively prevent collapse and dimensional deformation of peri-implant soft tissues.
CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Kai Tang, Meng-Lin Luo, Wei Zhou, Li-Na Niu, Ji-Hua Chen, Fu Wang
Summary: Stable soft tissue integration is crucial for long-term implant stability, preventing peri-implantitis, and protecting underlying bone tissue. Zirconia abutments are preferred over titanium for aesthetic restoration, but achieving soft tissue attachment remains challenging. This review discusses advances in zirconia surface treatment and structural design that can enhance soft tissue integration.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
I-Ching (Izzie) Wang, Shayan Barootchi, Lorenzo Tavelli, Hom-Lay Wang
Summary: This study aims to explore the impact of hard and soft tissue structures surrounding osseointegrated dental implant on aesthetic complications, emphasizing the importance of respecting the biology of peri-implant tissues and anticipating their remodeling patterns before implant therapy to alleviate future aesthetic challenges.
JOURNAL OF ESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
(2021)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Lorenzo Tavelli, Shayan Barootchi, Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, Istvan A. Urban, William Giannobile, Hom-Lay Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the efficacy of soft tissue augmentation procedures aimed at modifying the peri-implant soft tissue phenotype and their impact on peri-implant health. Results showed that using bilaminar techniques combined with soft tissue grafts resulted in a significant increase in mucosal thickness, while apically positioned flap techniques combined with free gingival grafts showed a significant increase in keratinized mucosa width.
JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
(2021)
