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Second Premolars (second + premolar)
Selected AbstractsExternal skeletal fixation in the management of equine mandibular fractures: 16 cases (1988,1998)EQUINE VETERINARY JOURNAL, Issue 2 2001K. A. BELSITO Summary Fifty-three cases of equine mandibular fractures were managed surgically from 1988,1998, of which 16 (30%) were repaired by external skeletal fixation (ESF). Three surgical methods were utilised: transmandibular 4.76 or 6.35 mm Steinmann pins incorporated into fibreglass casting material or nonsterile dental acrylic (methyl methacrylate - MMA) bars reinforced with steel; transmandibular 9.6 mm self-tapping threaded pins ± 4.76 or 6.35 mm Steinmann pins incorporated into MMA bars reinforced with steel; and 4.5 mm or 5.5 mm ASIF cortical bone screws incorporated into MMA bars reinforced with steel or a ventral MMA splint. Fourteen horses were presented to the hospital for fixator removal at an average of 56.2 days. At removal, fractures were stable and occlusion of incisor and cheek teeth was considered adequate. Complications of the procedure occurred in 3 horses. Two horses with persistent drainage and ring sequestra from pin tracts required curettage 4 or 5 months after ESF removal. A third horse required replacement of the original fibreglass ESF with MMA bars to regain access to open, infected wounds. Another horse required removal of the second premolar at the time of fixator removal because the tooth root had been damaged in the original injury. ESF for the surgical management of mandibular fractures in horses has produced good results, with incisive and cheek tooth alignment reestablished in all horses. Horses that were managed via ESF had a rapid return to full feed and did not require any supplementation via nasogastric tube or oesophagostomy to maintain bodyweight or hydration status. [source] Factors influencing proximal dental contact strengthsEUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES, Issue 5 2000Christof E. Dörfer The aim of this study was to systematically measure proximal contact strength in complete natural dentitions of 30 adults (25.3±3.0 years of age), and to analyze its relationship to tooth type, tooth location, chewing effort and time of day variation. The contact strengths were measured dynamically during removal of a calibrated 0.05-mm-thick metal strip between the proximal contacts of adjacent teeth. Proximal contact strengths were lower in the maxilla (2.51±1.36 N) compared to the mandible (4.26±1.88 N). Within the jaws, the lowest proximal contact strength was measured between canine and first premolar (2.91±1.79 N) and the highest between second premolar and first molar (3.73±1.95 N). Chewing increased the proximal contact strength within the maxilla (before: 2.51±1.36 N, after: 3.02±1.45 N) but it remained unchanged in the mandible (before: 4.26±1.88 N, after: 4.22±1.85 N). The proximal contact strength increased significantly from morning (3.39±1.86 N) to noon (3.61±1.77 N), and then decreased in the afternoon (3.43±1.60 N). It was concluded that proximal contact strength can be significantly influenced by location, tooth type, chewing and time of day variation. Based on the differences in distribution due to the effect of chewing and time of day, it is speculated that proximal contact strength is a physiological entity of multifactorial origin. [source] Anomalous mandibular premolars: a mandibular first premolar with three roots and a mandibular second premolar with a C-shaped canal systemINTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL, Issue 11 2008B. M. Cleghorn Abstract Aim, To describe unusual variations in the root morphology and root canal systems of mandibular first and second premolar teeth extracted for orthodontic reasons. Summary, Normally mandibular first and second premolar teeth have single roots with single canals. A 15-year-old patient presented for orthodontic treatment and two mandibular premolar teeth were examined post-extraction. The mandibular first premolar exhibited three distinct, separate roots and the mandibular second premolar exhibited a C-shaped root canal system. The coronal morphology of each of the mandibular premolars revealed dimensions and anatomy within normal limits. The incidence of a three-rooted mandibular first premolar is approximately 0.2%. Key learning points ,,Thorough clinical and radiographic interpretation is important in recognizing anomalous root and root canal systems. ,,The most common forms of root and canal systems and its aberrations must be understood to realize variations from normal do occur. ,,Successful root canal treatment requires an accurate diagnosis of the root canal system using all available aids. ,,Value of microcomputed tomography in the study of anatomy ex vivo and cone-beam tomography in clinical endodontics of complex premolar cases is increasing. [source] The effect of retainer thickness on posterior resin-banded prostheses: a finite element studyJOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, Issue 11 2004T.-S. Lin summary, According to its design concept, a resin-bonded prosthesis, compared with the conventional fixed partial denture, is a weak and unstable structure. Therefore, a resin-bonded prosthesis induces a higher failure rate, especially in the posterior region. Recently, adhesion agents have been profoundly improved. However, the design guidelines of posterior resin-bonded prostheses (RBP) have seldom been evaluated from a biomechanical perspective. The objective of this study was to investigate the biomechanical effects of the retainer thickness on posterior RBP using the finite element method. A solid model of a posterior mandibular resin-bonded prosthesis, which employed the second molar and second premolar as the abutment teeth, was constructed and meshed with various retainer thickness (ranging from 0·2 to 1·0 mm). Horizontal and vertical loadings of 200 N were applied respectively at the central fossa of the pontic to examine the stress level at the interface between the retainer and abutment teeth. All exterior nodes in the root, below the cementoenamel junction were fixed as the boundary condition. The results showed that horizontal loading would induce higher interfacial stresses than the vertical loading which indicated that the horizontal component of the occlusal force plays a more important role in evaluating the debonding phenomenon. Further, the peak interfacial stresses increased as the retainer thickness decreased and, based on the fitted relation between retainer thickness and interfacial stresses, a 0·4 mm retainer thickness was suggested as the minimum required to prevent severe interfacial stresses increasing. [source] Influence of working side contacts on masticatory function for mandibular distal extension removable partial denturesJOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, Issue 3 2003S. Sueda summary The aim of this study was to clarify the influence of working side contacts for masticatory function for a distal extension removable partial denture. Five subjects who had edentulous arches from second premolar to second molar opposing natural teeth participated. Working side contacts were altered by using three types of artificial teeth attached to the denture base. A-form teeth made contact with opposite teeth while acting as the working side in a lateral excursion. The cusp angles of B- and C-form teeth were decreased by 10° and 20°, respectively compared with A-form teeth. B-and C-form teeth discluded with opposite teeth on the working side. Subjects were asked to perform two kinds of masticatory performance test. Obtained data were evaluated by the repeated-measures anova and the Tukey test for multiple comparisons. Results revealed that there was a significant difference (P=0·001) in the three types of teeth in the mixing ability test and the value of A-form teeth was statistically less value than those of the other teeth. However, there was no significant difference in the comminuting ability test. These results suggested that working side contacts between artificial teeth and opposite natural teeth influenced mixing ability, but not comminuting ability. [source] Load transfer characteristics of unilateral distal extension removable partial dentures with polyacetal resin supporting componentsAUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL, Issue 1 2009T Jiao Abstract Background:, To photoelastically examine load transfer by unilateral distal extension removable partial dentures with supporting and retentive components made of the lower stiffness polyacetal resins. Methods:, A mandibular photoelastic model, with edentulous space distal to the right second premolar and missing the left first molar, was constructed to determine the load transmission characteristics of a unilateral distal extension base removable partial denture. Individual simulants were used for tooth structure, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Three designs were fabricated: a major connector and clasps made from polyacetal resin, a metal framework as the major connector with polyacetal resin clasp and denture base, and a traditional metal framework I-bar removable partial denture. Simulated posterior bilateral and unilateral occlusal loads were applied to the removable partial dentures. Results:, Under bilateral and left side unilateral loading, the highest stress was observed adjacent to the left side posterior teeth with the polyacetal removable partial denture. The lowest stress was seen with the traditional metal framework. Unilateral loads on the right edentulous region produced similar distributed stress under the denture base with all three designs but a somewhat higher intensity with the polyacetal framework. Conclusions:, The polyacetal resin removable partial denture concentrated the highest stresses to the abutment and the bone. The traditional metal framework I-bar removable partial denture most equitably distributed force. The hybrid design that combined a metal framework and polyacetal clasp and denture base may be a viable alternative when aesthetics are of primary concern. [source] The Buccofacial Wall of Maxillary Sinus: An Anatomical Consideration for Sinus AugmentationCLINICAL IMPLANT DENTISTRY AND RELATED RESEARCH, Issue 2009Hun-Mu Yang DDS ABSTRACT Purpose: This study aimed to quantify the thickness of the buccofacial wall of the maxillary sinus where sinus augmentations are often performed. Materials and Methods: Fourteen sites located 15 and 20 mm superior to the anatomical cervical line (named as groups H15 and H20, respectively) and along the long axes of the mid and the interproximal of two premolars and two molars were measured from 74 Korean hemiface cadavers. Results: The buccofacial wall of the maxillary sinus was thinnest at the area between the maxillary second premolar and first molar in groups H15 and H20. The lowest mean thickness was 1.2 mm in both groups. The walls were thicker in males than in females, with statistically significant gender differences found at four and two sites on the anterior horizontal reference in groups H15 and H20, respectively. However, the thickness did not differ significantly with age or laterality. Incomplete septa were found in seven of the 74 specimens, and they were present in the area between the first and second molars in six (86%) of these cases. Conclusions: These observations indicate that anatomical characteristics of the buccofacial wall thickness of the maxillary sinus need to be considered when performing a window opening procedure for sinus augmentation. [source] A novel nonsense mutation in PAX9 is associated with marked variability in number of missing teethEUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES, Issue 4 2007Lars Hansen Tooth development is under strict genetic control. During the last decade, studies in molecular genetics have led to the identification of gene defects causing the congenital absence of permanent teeth. Analyses of PAX9 and MSX1 in nine families with hypodontia and oligodontia revealed one new PAX9 mutation. A LOD score of Z = 1.8 (, = 0.0) was obtained for D14S75 close to PAX9 in one three-generation family, and sequencing of the gene identified the nonsense mutation c.433C>T. The mutation results in a truncated PAX9 protein containing the paired domain region as a result of the Q145X stop mutation. The family showed a marked phenotypic variability in the number of missing teeth, ranging from 2 to 15 missing teeth. The highest frequency of missing teeth was found for second molars followed by second premolars. [source] Agenesis of permanent teeth in 8138 Danish schoolchildren: prevalence and intra-oral distribution according to genderINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, Issue 3 2009STEEN RØLLING Objective., The purpose of this study was to describe agenesis of permanent teeth in children with respect to prevalence and intra-oral distribution according to gender. Methods and subjects., The study was population based and included all children in one district of the municipality of Aarhus, Denmark, in 1974,1979 (1657 girls and 1668 boys) and 1992,2002 (2409 girls and 2404 boys). The children underwent systematical clinical and radiographic examination. Results., The period prevalence rates were almost identical for the two time periods (1972,1979: 7.8%; 1992,2002: 7.1%). Girls were affected more frequently than boys, and affected girls had more congenitally missing teeth than affected boys. Unilateral agenesis of the second premolars was more frequent than bilateral agenesis. In children with only one congenitally missing tooth, agenesis of the upper lateral incisors was asymmetrical in girls, but not in boys, whereas the opposite was true for the lower second premolars in boys. Conclusion., The prevalence of agenesis of permanent teeth in Danish schoolchildren seems to be constant over time, and similar to that found in other large, population-based studies. Intra-oral distributions of congenitally missing teeth indicate gender-specific patterns. [source] Variations in number and morphology of permanent teeth in 7-year-old Swedish childrenINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, Issue 1 2001B. Bäckman Summary.Objectives. To establish the prevalence of numerical and morphological variations of permanent teeth in Swedish 7-year-olds and to accept or reject the hypothesis of a higher prevalence for these conditions in northern Sweden compared to other areas. Design. Cross-sectional. Setting. Department of Odontology/Pedodontics, Umeå University, Sweden. Sample and methods. A total of 739 healthy Caucasian 7-year-olds residing in the city of Umeå, northern Sweden in 1976. The children were examined clinically and radiographically. Results. The prevalence of hypodontia (excluding third molars) in girls was 8·4%, in boys 6·5%, and in both sexes combined 7·4%. Of the children with hypodontia, the majority (90·9%) lacked one or two teeth. Lower second premolars were the teeth most frequently missing. The prevalence of hyperdontia was 1·9%; 11 girls and three boys were affected; 78% of the supernumerary teeth were mesiodenses. Of the morphological variations, peg-shaped upper lateral incisors were found in 0·8% of the children, double-formation (gemination) in 0·3%, taurodontism in 0·3% and dens invaginatus in 6·8%. One diagnosis was found in 18% of the children, and in almost 8% of them more than one diagnosis was found. Conclusions. The results agree with those obtained in similar populations and are considered representative of this ethnic group. The hypothesis of a genetically determined higher prevalence of numerical and morphological variations in the study population was not verified. [source] Prevalence of Noncarious Cervical Lesions and Their Relation to Occlusal Aspects: A Clinical StudyJOURNAL OF ESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY, Issue 1 2000DANIEL TELLES DDS ABSTRACT Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess noncarious cervical lesions in young patients and to establish a possible relation with occlusal aspects. Materials and Methods: Forty-eight dental students (28 males; 20 females) between the ages of 16 and 24 years, were investigated to verify the presence of noncarious cervical lesions and their relation to some occlusal aspects. The assessment involved a questionnaire, clinical examinations, and model analysis. Results: The results indicated that the lower first molars (21.3%), the upper first molars (16.0%), the upper first premolars (12.8%), the lower first premolars (11.7%), and the lower second premolars (11.7%) were the teeth most affected by the lesions. Age was a significant factor with respect to the presence of lesions; the students with noncarious cervical lesions were older than the students who showed no lesions. Among the 79 teeth exhibiting lesions, 62 (78.5%) showed wear facets. In the group with lesions, the mean, per subject, was 15.0 teeth with wear facets, whereas in the group without lesions the mean was 10.8 teeth with wear facets per subject, suggesting that occlusal stress has some effect on lesion development. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Noncarious cervical lesions are characterized by loss of tooth structure on the cervical area of the tooth and can result in esthetic problems for the patient, as well as discomfort due to the hyper-sensibility that often occurs at the location of the lesion. The results obtained reinforce the multifactorial theory, shared by several authors, for the etiology of such lesions. However, as the limitations of each etiologic agent begin to be understood, there will be a decrease in the possibility of misleading interpretations of the result of present or future investigations. [source] Cephalometric evaluation of the effects of pendulum appliance on various vertical growth patterns and of the changes during short-term stabilizationORTHODONTICS & CRANIOFACIAL RESEARCH, Issue 1 2001Ms Toro The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the pendulum appliance in dental Class II patients with varying vertical growth patterns and to evaluate the changes during the short-term stabilization period of 3 months. The sample (n=30) was divided into two groups based on their FMA°. The high-angle group consisted of 14 patients (10 girls and 4 boys) and had a mean age of 157.7±8.0 months. The low-angle group consisted of 16 patients (8 girls and 8 boys) and had a mean age of 155.5±18.6 months. Pretreatment, posttreatment and poststabilization cephalometric radiographs were obtained to measure the changes. Mann,Whitney U and Wilcoxon tests were used for statistical evaluation. The amount of upper molar distalization was 5.9 mm (p<0.001) in the high-angle group and 1 mm (p<0.001) in the low-angle group, showing no intergroup difference. The amount of anchorage loss at the second premolars was 4.8 mm (p<0.001) in the high-angle group and 6.6 mm (p<0.001) in the low-angle group. Upper incisors moved anteriorly for 2.1 mm (p<0.05) in the high-angle group and 4.1 mm (p<0.001) in the low-angle group. Intergroup difference was statistically significant (p<0.001). During the stabilization period, 1.5 mm of anchorage loss was measured at the upper molar region in the high-angle group and 1.7 mm of anchorage loss was measured at the upper molar region in the low-angle group. During the stabilization period, upper second premolars and incisors tended to move back to their original places. The results of this study showed that pendulum appliance could move the upper molars distally in a short period of time without depending on the patient compliance. Care should be taken to prevent anchorage loss and to stabilize the upper molars for, at least, 3 months. [source] Root canal treatment of three-rooted maxillary second premolars: Report of four casesAUSTRALIAN ENDODONTIC JOURNAL, Issue 2 2009Danilo Barbosa Barros dds Abstract The aim of this report is to contribute to a better understanding of the radiographic, clinical and anatomic findings in maxillary second premolars. This paper reports the endodontic treatment of two cases of three-rooted three-canal maxillary second premolars in different patients, and two sound maxillary second premolars also with three canals and three independent roots in a sibling of one of the patients. Although the presence of maxillary second premolars with one or two canals and one root is much more common, other anatomic conditions can be found. A correct clinical and radiographic diagnosis based on knowledge of root canal anatomy and critical interpretation of radiographs is necessary for a safer and successful endodontic treatment of these teeth. [source] Which region of the median palate is a suitable location of temporary orthodontic anchorage devices?CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 3 200920 years, A histomorphometric study on human cadavers aged 1 Abstract Introduction: Endosseus implants can provide a reliable anchorage during orthodontic treatment. The midpalatal structures around the sutura palatina mediana (SPM) are of special interest due to increasing placement of orthodontic implants in this area. Knowledge about the osseous conditions at this site is necessary to predict the expected degree of implant osseointegration. Methods: The upper jaws of 10 human cadavers, aged 15,20 years, were decalcified, and cross-sectional specimens were obtained from four anterior-to-posterior palatal regions for histomorphometric analysis. The analyses focused on the amount of bone and the width of the SPM to determine the anatomical requirements for reliable insertion of palatal implants. Results: Bone density [bone-volume (BV)/ tissue-volume (TV)] in all measured areas was 40,60%. The maximum density was measured at the level of the first premolars (54.9±5.9%) and the least values (44.2±9.6%) were measured at the level of the interconnecting line of the canines. The mean width of the SPM varies from 1.2 to 0.3 mm in different sections of the palate. In the median sagittal plane, the mean values of bone height to nasal cavity reached >5 mm as far as the level distal of the second premolars. Bone height 2 mm paramedian to the SPM decreased consistently from anterior (4.3±0.9 mm) to posterior (2.5±0.8 mm). Conclusions: Our results indicate that the amount and quality of bone along the anterior palatal midline in 15-to-20-year olds is sufficient for orthodontic implantation. Even implantation posterior to the recommended first premolar level, at which orthodontic implants are most often placed, may be suitable. There are some limitations, however, due to small number of samples and variations of anatomical structures. [source] Partial generation of periodontal ligament on endosseous dental implants in dogsCLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 4 2005Leila Jahangiri Abstract Objectives: The objective of this pilot study was to investigate the feasibility of periodontal ligament (PDL) generation on an implant surface by approximating a tooth-to-implant contact using orthodontics. Methods: Maxillary second premolars of six beagle dogs were extracted bilaterally. After 2 weeks of healing, hydroxyapatite (HA) coated titanium implants, 5 mm in length and 3.3 mm in diameter, were placed in the extraction sites. One side of the arch was used as control. Orthodontic tooth movement was initiated following implant placement to tip the first premolar roots into contact with the implant. This was achieved in 4,6 weeks as confirmed radiographically. Tooth-to-implant contact was maintained for further 6 weeks after which time, teeth were separated from implant contact orthodontically. After further 2 weeks of stabilization, the animals were sacrificed. Samples were analyzed by Faxitron radiographs before histology. Histology samples were prepared with Stevenel's Blue and Van Gieson stain and were subjected to polarized light microscopy. Results: Histologic analysis revealed transfer and formation of PDL-like structure with formation of cellular cementum on the implant surfaces, in four out of six animals, where tooth-to-implant contact had been achieved. Direct bone-to-implant contact was noted in the areas coronal to the PDL-like tissue, an important sign to distinguish between PDL-like tissue and connective tissue that could originate from the coronal portion of a failing implant. Additionally, at the site of contact, the implant surface revealed some resorption of the HA coating. Conclusion: An animal model was established in which the proximity of tooth-to-implant contact lead to partial generation of PDL on a bioactive implant surface in four out of six animals. Résumé L'objectif de cette étude pilote a été d'analyser la possibilité d'obtenir une régénération du ligament parodontal (PDL) sur une surface implantaire en rapprochant le contact implant-dent par l'orthodontie. Les deuxièmes prémolaires maxillaires de six chiens beagle ont été avulsées bilatéralement. Après deux semaines de guérison, des implants en titane recouverts d'hydroxyapatite de 5 mm de long et de 3,3 mm de diamètre ont été insérés dans les sites d'avulsion. Un site de chaque arche était utilisé comme contrôle. Le mouvement orthodontique de la dent était initialisé après le placement de l'implant pour mettre en contact les raçines des premières prémolaires avec l'implant. Ceci a été réalisé en quatre à huit semaines comme l'a confirmé la radiographie. Le contact dent-implant a été maintenu pour une durée supplémentaire de six semaines après lesquelles les dents ont été séparées du contact des implants de manière orthodontique. Après deux semaines de stabilisation, les animaux ont été euthanasiés. Les échantillons ont été analysés par radiographie Faxitron avant l'histologie. Les échantillons histologiques ont été préparés par les colorations du Bleu de Stevenel et de Van Gieson et ont été analysés au microscope optique à polarisation. L'histologiea révélé un transfert et une formation d'une structure ressemblant à PDL avec la formation d'un cément cellulaire à la surface des implants chez quatre des six animaux chez lesquels le contact dent-implant avaient été réalisés. Le contact direct os-implant a été noté dans les zones coronaires au tissu qui ressemblait à PDL, un signe important pour distinguer le tissu ressemblant à PDL et le tissu conjonctif qui pouvait provenir de la portion coronaire de l'implant qui échoue. De plus, au site de contact, la surface implantaire révélait quelques résorptions du recouvrement d'hydroxyapatite. Un modèle animal a donc étéétabli dans lequel la proximité du contact dent-implant était suivie d'une génération partielle de PDL sur une surface implantaire bioactive chez quatre des six animaux. Zusammenfassung Ziele: Das Ziel dieser Pilotstudie war, zu untersuchen, ob es möglich sei, ein parodontales Ligament (PDL) auf einer Implantatoberfläche durch Herstellung eines Zahn-Implantat-Kontakts mittels Orthodontie zu generieren. Methoden: Bei sechs Beagle-Hunden wurden bilateral die zweiten Prämolaren extrahiert. Nach einer Abheilzeit von zwei Wochen wurden Hydroxyapatit beschichtete Titanimplantate mit einer Länge von 5 mm und einem Durchmesser von 3.3 mm in die Extraktionsstellen eingesetzt. Eine Seite des Zahnbogens diente als Kontrolle. Nach der Implantatplatzierung wurde mit der orthodontischen Zahnbewegung begonnen, um die Wurzeln der ersten Prämolaren in Kontakt mit den Implantaten zu bringen. Es wurde radiologisch bestätigt, dass dies nach 4,6 Wochen erreicht wurde. Der Zahn-Implantat-Kontakt wurde für weitere sechs Wochen belassen, danach wurden die Zähne wieder orthodontisch vom Kontakt mit den Implantaten separiert. Nach weiteren zwei Wochen zur Stabilisierung wurden die Tiere geopfert. Die Proben wurden vor der Histologie mittels Faxitron Röntgen analysiert. Die histologischen Proben wurden mit Stevenel`s Blau und van Gieson Färbungen bearbeitet und durch Lichtmikroskopie mit polarisiertem Licht untersucht. Resultate: Die histologische Analyse zeigte einen Transfer und eine Formation von Parodontalligament ähnlichen Strukturen mit der Bildung von zellulärem Zement auf der Implantatoberfläche bei 4 von 6 Tieren, bei welchen ein Zahn-Implantat-Kontakt erreicht worden war. Koronal des PDL-ähnlichen Gewebes bestand ein direkter Knochen-Implantat-Kontakt. Dies war ein wichtiges Merkmal, um zwischen PDL-ähnlichem Gewebe und Bindegewebe, welches vom koronalen Anteil eines fehlgeschlagenen Implantats stammen könnte, zu unterscheiden. Zusätzlich zeigten die Implantatoberflächen im Bereich der Berührungsfläche etwas Resorption der Hydroxyapatit Beschichtung. Schlussfolgerung: Es wurde ein Tiermodell etabliert, in welchem ein Zahn-Implantat-Kontakt bei 4 von 6 Tieren zu einer partiellen Generation eines PDL auf einer bioaktiven Implantatoberfläche führte. Resumen Objetivos: El objetivo de este estudio piloto fue investigar la viabilidad de generación de ligamento periodontal (PDL) en la superficie de un implante por aproximación de un contacto diente a implante usando ortodoncia. Métodos: Se extrajeron los segundos premolares de seis perros beagle bilateralmente. Tras dos semanas de cicatrización, se colocaron en los lugares de extracción implantes de titanio cubiertos de hidroxiapatita, de 5 mm de longitud y 3.3 mm de diámetro. Un lado del arco se usó como control. El movimiento dental ortodóntico se inició tras la colocación del implante para apuntar las raíces del primer premolar hacia el contacto con el implante. Esto se logró en 4-6 semanas tal como se confirmó radiograficamente. El contacto diente a implante se mantuvo durante seis semanas mas tras lo cual, los dientes se separaron del contacto con el implante ortodonticamente. Tras dos semanas más de estabilización, los animales se sacrificaron. Las muestras se analizaron por medio de radiografías Faxitron antes de la histología. Las muestras histológicas se prepararon con azul de Stevenel y tinción de Van Gieson y se sometieron a microscopio de luz polarizada. Resultados: El análisis histológico reveló transferencia y formación de estructuras tipo ligamento periodontal con formación de cemento celular en las superficies del implante, en 4 de 6 animales, en los que se logró el contacto diente a implante. Se notó contacto en las áreas coronales al tejido tipo PDL, un signo importante para distinguir tejido tipo PDL y tejido conectivo que se podría originar de la parte coronal de un implante en vías de fracaso. Además, en el lugar del contacto, la superficie del implante reveló algo de reabsorción de la cubierta de hidroxiapatita. Conclusión: Se estableció un modelo animal en el que la proximidad del contacto diente a implante llevó a la generación parcial de PDL en una superficie de implante bioactiva en 4 de 6 animales. [source] | |||||||||||||||||||