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Selected AbstractsPolymeric Nanohairs: Stooped Nanohairs: Geometry-Controllable, Unidirectional, Reversible, and Robust Gecko-like Dry Adhesive (Adv. Mater.ADVANCED MATERIALS, Issue 22 200922/2009) Kahp Suh, Hong Lee, and co-workers present on p. 2276 a simple, yet robust method for fabricating an array of stooped "nanohairs" by applying a proper choice of materials and post e-beam exposure, even for an aspect ratio of 10. The stooped nanohairs possess the unidirectional feature of frictional adhesion with a remarkably high adhesion force (,11 N cm,2). [source] Stooped Nanohairs: Geometry-Controllable, Unidirectional, Reversible, and Robust Gecko-like Dry AdhesiveADVANCED MATERIALS, Issue 22 2009Tae-il Kim A simple yet robust method to fabricate an array of stooped nanohairs is presented, with a proper choice of material and post e-beam exposure even for an aspect ratio of 10. The stooped nanohairs have the unidirectional feature of frictional adhesion with a remarkably high adhesion force (,11,N cm,2). [source] Root canal preparation with FlexMaster: asessment of torque and force in relation to canal anatomyINTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL, Issue 12 2003W. Hübscher Abstract Aim, To investigate physical parameters of FlexMaster nickel-titanium instruments while preparing curved canals in maxillary molars in vitro. Methodology, A torque-testing platform was used to prepare root canals in 11 extracted human maxillary molars with FlexMaster rotary instruments. Peak torque and force was registered along with numbers of rotations required to shape the canals. Canals were divided into ,wide' and ,constricted' groups depending on canal volumes assessed by microcomputed tomography. Resistance to cyclic fatigue was also tested. Mean scores for each instrument type were calculated and statistically compared using anova and Scheffé post hoc tests. Results, Mean torque varied between 0.1 ± 0.1 and 0.8 ± 0.5 N cm while mean force ranged from 4.2 ± 2.0 to 7.3 ± 3.5 N. Mean numbers of rotations totalled up to 18. All three variables registered showed weak correlations to preoperative canal volumes (P < 0.01) and differed significantly between ,wide' and ,constricted' canals (P < 0.001). Numbers of rotations to fracture in a cyclic fatigue test were between 348 and 1362. Conclusion, FlexMaster instruments generated low torque scores and were highly resistant to cyclic fatigue, whilst three instruments fractured in extremely narrow canals. Consequently, more research is required to limit fracture incidence and to optimize instrumentation guidelines. [source] Diversity examination based on physical, technological and chemical traits in a locally grown landrace of faba bean (Vicia faba L. var. major)INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, Issue 12 2009Giovanni Avola Summary Fifteen accessions of a locally adapted Sicilian population (,Larga di Leonforte') of faba bean were evaluated for their physical and technological properties and chemical composition. Results showed a high seed weight (1000 seed weight around 2500 × g) along with a great seed size with wide variability among accessions. When all data were combined, the seeds initial water uptake was 0.21 g min,1. Differences between accessions were found in hydration capacity (ranging between 133% and 160%) and retainable firmness after 40 min of cooking (ranging between 18.8 and 13.6 N cm,2). In addition, the average contents of 46.0, 25.2 and 2.6 g 100 g,1 dry weight basis were ascertained for starch, protein and tannin, respectively, with considerable variation among accessions. The result's interpretation, carried out through a methodological approach based on multivariate analysis, seem to support the view that parameters such as seed dimension, starch, protein and tannin content, can be effectively adopted as elements of comparison among landraces in grain legumes. [source] A biomechanical assessment of the relation between the oral implant stability at insertion and subjective bone quality assessmentJOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY, Issue 4 2007Ghada Alsaadi Abstract Aim: The study was set to evaluate the validity of subjective jaw bone quality assessment. Materials and Methods: A total of 298 patients (198 females, mean age 56.4) were treated with oral implants at the Periodontology Department at the University Hospital of KUL. A total of 761 TiUniteÔ implants have been installed. Subjective bone quality assessment was performed on radiographs and by the surgeon's tactile sensation and was compared with torque measurements. In a subset of patients, implant stability was also assessed by implant stability quotient and/or periotest values. Results: Subjective assessment of bone quality was related to the PTV, ISQ and placement torque [in the crestal, the second and the apical third (N cm)], respectively; in grade 1: ,5.3, 73.3 (4.2, 9.6, 15.2), and grade 3 or 4: ,1.6, 55 (3.3, 5.5, 8.4). For the surgeon's tactile sensation, a good correlation was noted for the presence of a thick cortex: ,4.6, 70.3 (4.2, 9.7, 15.1), or a thin one: ,0.3, 65.9 (3.6, 6.9, 10.1). For dense trabecular bone, the values were ,2.8, 69.4 (4.4, 9.7,14.8), while for poor trabecular bone, the values were,1.7, 66.4 (3.6, 6.4, 9.8). Conclusions: Subjective assessment of bone quality is related to PTV, ISQ and placement torque measurements at implant insertion. [source] Application of poly(acrylic acid) superporous hydrogel microparticles as a super-disintegrant in fast-disintegrating tabletsJOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY: AN INTERNATI ONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE, Issue 4 2004Shicheng Yang ABSTRACT Poly(acrylic acid) superporous hydrogel (SPH) microparticles possessing a unique porous structure were used as a wicking agent to decrease disintegration time of fast-disintegrating tablets (FDTs). The compression behaviour of poly(acrylic acid) SPH microparticles was evaluated using the Kawakita equation. Effects of various SPH microparticle sizes and a 19-run fractional factorial design were evaluated. The factorial design was based on four factors consisting of ketoprofen, SPH microparticle, filler, and tableting pressure, and each factor contained three levels on the disintegration time and tensile strength of the prepared FDTs. The poly(acrylic acid) SPH microparticles existed in an amorphous state and swelled approximately 80-times in distilled water and 50-times in pH 6.8 0.2 m phosphate buffer. The compressibility of SPH microparticles increased significantly as the microparticle size increased. The FDTs made of SPH microparticles in the range of 75,106 ,m showed the fastest disintegration time and higher tensile strength. SPH microparticle, tableting pressure and ketoprofen had significant effects on disintegration time and tensile strength of ketoprofen FDTs. The FDTs that were prepared with 2.5% w/w SPH microparticles of 75,106 ,m at 63 MPa pressure possessed a tensile strength of 84.4+4.1 N cm,2 and disintegrated in 15.0+2.0 s. It was concluded that the poly(acrylic acid) SPH microparticles could serve as a good super-disintegrant decreasing the disintegration time of FDTs. [source] A comparison between immediate loading and immediate restoration in cases of partial posterior mandibular edentulism: a 3-year randomized clinical trialCLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 7 2010Marco Degidi Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the survival rate, the bone loss and soft-tissue healing patterns of immediately loaded and immediately restored implants in cases of partial posterior mandibular edentulism. Material and methods: Fifty patients with partial posterior mandibular edentulism were randomly selected for two treatments: 25 were included in the immediate loading group (test) and 25 in the immediate restoration group (control). All implants were placed in healed sites with a torque of >25 N cm. The temporary prosthesis of the immediate restoration group was placed so as to avoid occlusal contact in centric and lateral excursions. Both groups received fully occluding final restorations 6 months after surgery. Mean marginal bone loss was assessed at 6-, 12-, 24- and 36-month follow-up examinations by a blinded examiner. Results: A total of 100 implants were placed in the period between February 2004 and October 2006, of which 42 (42%) were for men and 58 (58%) for women. Five and 7 weeks after surgery, mobility of one implant was assessed in one (4%) patient in the test group and one (4%) patient in the control group, respectively. At the 36-month follow-up, the accumulated mean marginal bone loss was 0.987 mm (SD=0.375) for the immediate restoration group (n=48) and 0.947 mm (SD=0.323) for the immediate loading group (n=48). There was no statistically significant difference (P>0.05) for the tested outcome measures between the two procedures. Conclusions: This study was unable to detect any statistically significant difference in the survival rate, bone loss and soft tissue healing patterns between the immediately loaded and the immediately restored implants in cases of partial posterior mandibular edentulism. The immediate temporary rehabilitation of the partially edentulous posterior mandible is a predictable procedure using both procedures. To cite this article: Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A. A comparison between immediate loading and immediate restoration in cases of partial posterior mandibular edentulism: a 3-year randomized clinical trial. Clin. Oral Impl. Res. 21, 2010; 682,687. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2009.01910.x [source] Influence of repeated screw tightening on bacterial leakage along the implant,abutment interfaceCLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 12 2009Cássio Do Nascimento Abstract Objectives: Bacterial penetration along the implant,abutment interface as a consequence of abutment screw loosening has been reported in a number of recent studies. The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the influence of repeated tightening of the abutment screw on leakage of Streptococcus mutans along the interface between implants and pre-machined abutments. Materials and methods: Twenty pre-machined abutments with a plastic sleeve were used. The abutment screws were tightened to 32 N cm in group 1 (n=10 , control) and to 32 N cm, loosened and re-tightened with the same torque twice in group 2 (n=10). The assemblies were completely immersed in 5 ml of Tryptic Soy Broth medium inoculated with S. mutans and incubated for 14 days. After this period, contamination of the implant internal threaded chamber was evaluated using the DNA Checkerboard method. Results: Microorganisms were found on the internal surfaces of both groups evaluated. However, bacterial counts in group 2 were significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: These results suggest that bacterial leakage between implants and abutments occurs even under unloaded conditions and at a higher intensity when the abutment screw is tightened and loosened repeatedly. [source] Immediate functional loading of TiOblast dental implants in full-arch edentulous mandibles: a 3-year prospective studyCLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 7 2008H. De Bruyn Abstract Introduction: Implant-prosthetic rehabilitation of the completely edentulous mandible has evolved to a simplified procedure with shorter treatment time and survival rates of 95,100% depending on the implant system used. Purpose: The aim was to evaluate the 3-year clinical success of Astra Tech TiOblast implants, functionally loaded on the day of surgery with a fixed full-arch bridge in the mandible. Materials and methods: One hundred and twenty-five implants of 3.5,4 mm width and 11,17 mm length were installed in 25 edentulous mandibles of 15 female and 10 male patients. Implants were functionally loaded on the day of surgery with a provisional, acrylic, glassfibre reinforced, 10 unit bridge. After 3,4 months, the final 12-unit bridge was constructed. Radiographical bone loss was measured on peri-apical radiographs after 3, 12, 24 and 36 months. Results: All implants were functional during the whole study period yielding a survival rate of 100%. None of the fixtures showed pain or mobility after manual torque with 20 N cm at the 3-month control. Mean radiographical bone loss after 3 months and 1, 2 and 3 years was 0.6 mm (SD 0.7), 0.8 mm (SD 0.8), 1 mm (SD 0.8) and 1.3 (SD 1) respectively, which was statistically significantly increasing up to 1 year. Conclusion: Immediate loading of full-arch mandibular bridgework on five TiOblast implants offers a long-lasting clinical result with 100% fixture survival and stable bone-to-implant contact up to 3 years. [source] Immediate non-occlusal vs. early loading of dental implants in partially edentulous patients: a multicentre randomized clinical trial.CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 6 2008Peri-implant bone, soft-tissue levels Abstract Objectives: To compare peri-implant bone and soft-tissue levels of immediately non-occlusally loaded vs. non-submerged early loaded implants in partially edentulous patients up to 14 months after placement. Material and methods: Fifty-two patients were randomized in five Italian private practices: 25 in the immediately loaded group and 27 in the early loaded group. To be immediately loaded, single implants had to be inserted with a torque of ,30 N cm, and splinted implants with a torque of ,20 N cm. Immediately loaded implants were provided with non-occluding temporary restorations within 48 h. After 2 months, the provisional restorations were placed in full occlusion. Implants were early loaded after 2 months. Final restorations were provided 8 months after placement. Blinded assessors evaluated peri-implant bone and soft-tissue levels. Results: Fifty-two implants were immediately loaded and 52 were early loaded. No drop-out occurred. One single immediately loaded implant failed 2 months after placement. Both groups gradually lost peri-implant bone in a highly statistically significant manner at 2, 8, and 14 months. After 14 months, patients of both groups lost an average of 1.1 mm of peri-implant bone. There were no statistically significant differences between the two loading strategies for peri-implant bone and soft-tissue level changes (P>0.05). After 14 months, the position of the soft tissues did not change significantly from baseline (delivery of the final restorations 8 months after placement). Conclusions: There were no statistically or clinically significant differences between immediate and early loading of dental implants with regard to peri-implant bone and soft-tissue levels as evaluated in the present study. [source] Osteotome sinus floor elevation without grafting material: a 1-year prospective pilot study with ITI implantsCLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 6 2006Rabah Nedir Abstract Objective: The aim of the present pilot study was to evaluate: (1) the predictability of an osteotome sinus floor elevation procedure with ITI-SLA implants without placing a bone grafting material, and (2) the possibility to gain bone height without filling the created space with a bone grafting material. Material and methods: Seventeen patients received 25 implants protruding in the sinus. Most implants (21/25) were 10 mm long, eight were inserted in type 2 bone, 12 in type 3 and five in type 4 bone. At implant placement, the mean residual bone height (RBH) under the maxillary sinus was 5.4±2.3 mm; it was 5.7±2.6 mm on the mesial side and 5.1±1.9 mm on the distal side. Nineteen implants had less than 6 mm of bone on at least one side and six implants had less than 6 mm on both sides. A healing period of 3,4 months was allowed before abutment tightening at 35 Ncm. The percentage of stable implants at abutment tightening and at the 1-year control was calculated. The endo-sinus bone gain and the crestal bone loss (CBL) at the mesial and distal sides were measured. Results: Abutments were tightened after 3.1±0.4 months. All implants but one (96%) resisted the applied 35 Ncm torque. At the 1-year control, all implants were clinically stable and supported the definitive prosthesis. All showed endo-sinus bone gain; the mean gain was 2.5±1.2 mm. The mean CBL was 1.2±0.7 mm. Endo-sinus bone gain and RBH showed a strong negative correlation (r=,0.78 on the mesial side and ,0.80 on the distal side). A good correlation (r=0.73) was found between implant penetration in the sinus and endo-sinus bone gain. Conclusion: Elevation of the sinus membrane alone without addition of bone grafting material can lead to bone formation beyond the original limits of the sinus floor. Despite a limited RBH at implant placement, a healing period of 3 months was sufficient to resist a torque of 35 N cm and to lead to a predictable implant function at the 1-year control. [source] Early loading (2 or 6 weeks) of sandblasted and acid-etched (SLA) ITI® implants in the posterior mandibleCLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 2 2004A 1-year randomized controlled clinical trial Abstract: The aim of this 1-year prospective controlled clinical trial was to evaluate the effect of early loading of ITI® solid screw titanium implants with a sandblasted and acid-etched (SLA) surface on clinical and radiographic parameters. Material and methods: Twenty-seven consecutively admitted patients presenting bilateral edentulous posterior mandibular areas and in need of prosthetic reconstruction were recruited. Sixty-seven ITI® standard solid screw implants with an SLA surface, a diameter of 4.1 mm and a length of 8, 10 or 12 mm were installed bilaterally in molar and premolar areas according to a one-stage surgical protocol. One week (test) and 5 weeks (control) after implant placement, solid ITI® prosthetic abutments were connected using a torque of 35 N cm. No provisional restoration was fabricated. Two weeks (test) and 6 weeks (control) after implant placement, porcelain-fused-to-metal single-tooth crowns were cemented. Clinical measurements were obtained at day 0 and 2, 6, 12, 24 and 52 weeks thereafter. Periapical radiographs were taken immediately after implant placement, after 6 weeks and at the 1-year examination. Results: After 1 year, implant survival was 100%. Two test and one control implants rotated at the time of abutment connection and were left unloaded for 12 additional weeks. At the 1-year examination, no statistically significant differences were found between the test and control sites with respect to pocket probing depths (2.6 mm±0.5 vs. 2.7 mm±0.5), mean clinical attachment levels (3.1 mm±0.4 vs. 3.2 mm±0.5), mean percentages of sites bleeding on probing (9.7% vs. 8.3%), mean widths of keratinized mucosa (1.8 mm±0.4 vs. 1.9 mm±0.5), mean PerioTest® values (,1.4 PTV±0.9 vs. ,1.6 PTV±0.8) or mean crestal bone loss measurements (0.57 mm±0.49 vs. 0.72 mm±0.50). Conclusion: Based on these results, loading of titanium implants with an SLA surface as early as 2 weeks did not appear to jeopardize the osseointegration healing process in the posterior mandible. Furthermore, implants rotating at 35 N cm, if left unloaded for additional 12 weeks, did not negatively affect clinical and radiographic outcomes. Résumé Le but de cet essai clinique contrôlé prospectif d'une année a été d'évaluer l'effet de la mise en charge précoce d'implants en titane vis solide ITI® avec une surface sablée et mordancée (SLA) sur des paramètres cliniques et radiographiques. Vingt-sept patients présentant des aires bilatérales mandibulaires postérieures édentées et nécessitant donc une reconstruction prothétique ont été recrutés. Soixante-sept implants ITI® d'un diamètre de 4,1 mm et d'une longueur de 8, 10 ou 12 mm ont été placés bilatéralement dans les zones molaires et prémolaires suivant le processus chirurgical en une étape. Une semaine (test) et cinq semaines (contrôle) après leur placement des piliers prothétiques ITI® ont été serrés avec une force de 35 Ncm. Aucune restauration provisoire n'a été fabriquée. Deux semaines (test) et six semaines (contrôle) après le placement des implants des couronnes céramo-métalliques indépendantes ont été cimentées. Des mesures cliniques ont été obtenues aux jours 0 et deux, et aux semaines 6, 12, 24 et 52. Des radiographies périapicales ont été prises immédiatement après le placement des implants, après six semaines et une année. Après une année, le taux de survie implantaire était de 100%. Deux implants tests et un contrôle pivotaient au moment de la connexion du pilier et ont été laissés non-chargés pour 12 semaines supplémentaires. Après une année, aucune différence statistique n'a été trouvée entre les sites tests et contrôles en ce qui concerne les profondeurs de poches au sondage (2,6 ±0,5 mm vs 2,7± 0,5 mm), les niveaux d'attache clinique moyens (3,1±0,4 vs 3,2±0,5 mm,) les pourcentages moyens de sites saignant au sondage (9,7% vs 8,3%), les largeurs moyennes de muqueuse attachée (1,8±0,4 mm vs 1,9±0,5 mm), les valeurs Periotest moyennes (,1,4±0,9 PTV vs ,1,6 ±0,8 PTV) ou les mesures de perte osseuse crestale moyennes (0,57 ± 0,49 mm vs 0,72±0,52 mm). La charge d'implants en titane avec surface SLA aussitôt que deux semaines après leur placement ne semblait pas mettre en danger le processus d'ostéoïntégration dans la partie postérieure de la mandibule. De plus, les implants pivotant à 35 Ncm, si laissés non-chargés pour douze semaines supplémentaires, n'affectaient pas de manière négative les mesures cliniques et radiographiques. Zusammenfassung Material und Methoden: Es wurden siebenundzwanzig Patienten mit beidseits zahnlosem Seitenzahnbereich im Unterkiefer, welche eine prothetische Versorgung benötigten, in die Studie aufgenommen. Es wurden 67 ITI® Standard Vollschraubenimplantate mit einem Durchmesser von 4.1 mm und einer Länge von 8, 10 oder 12 mm beidseits in der Molaren- und Prämolarenregion transmukosal eingesetzt. Eine Woche (Test) und 5 Wochen (Kontrolle) nach Implantation wurden ITI® Massivsekundärteile mit einem Drehmoment von 35 Ncm eingesetzt. Es wurde keine provisorische Versorgung angefertigt. Zwei Wochen (Test) und 6 Wochen (Kontrolle) nach Implantation wurden Gold-Porzellan Einzelkronen einzementiert. Klinische Messungen wurden am Tag 0 und nach 2, 6, 12, 24, und 52 Wochen aufgenommen. Periapikale Röntgenaufnahmen wurden sofort nach der Implantation, nach 6 Wochen und anlässlich der 1 Jahreskontrolle angefertigt. Resultate: Nach einem Jahr betrug die Implanta-tüberlebensrate 100%. Zwei Test- und ein Kontrollimplantat drehten sich beim Einschrauben der Sekundärteile und wurden für zusätzliche 12 Wochen unbelastet belassen. Bei der 1 Jahresuntersuchung konnten zwischen Test- und Kontrolli-mplantaten keine statistisch signifikanten Unterschiede bezüglich Sondierungswerten (2.6mm+/,0.5 gegenüber 2.7mm +/,0.5), mittlerem klinischem Attachmentniveau (3.1mm +/,0.4 gegenüber 3.2mm +/,0.5), mittlerem Prozentanteil beim Bluten auf Sondieren (9.7% gegenüber 8.3%), mittlerer Breite der keratinisierten Mukosa (1.8mm +/,0.4 gegenüber 1.9mm +/,0.5), mittleren Periotest® Werten (,1.4 PTV +/,0.9 gegenüber ,1.6 PTV +/,0.8) oder mittlerem marginalem Knochenverlust (0.57mm +/,0.49 gegenüber 0.72mm +/,0.50) gefunden werden. Schlussfolgerung: Gemäss dieser Resultate schien die Belastung von Titanimplantaten mit SLA Oberfäche bereits nach 2 Wochen den Heilungsprozess der Osseointegration im posterioren Unterkiefer nicht zu beeinträchtigen. Implantate, die bei 35Ncm rotierten und daraufhin für weitere 12 Wochen unbelastet blieben, beeinflussten die klinischen und radiologischen Resultate nicht negativ. Resumen La intención de este ensayo clínico prospectivo controlado fue evaluar el efecto de una carga temprana sobre implantes macizos roscados de titanio con una superficie pulverizada con arena y gravada con ácido (SLA) sobre parámetros clínicos y radiográficos. Material y Métodos: Se reclutaron veintisiete pacientes consecutivamente admitidos que presentaron áreas edéntulas bilaterales en la mandíbula posterior y necesitando reconstrucción protésica. Se instalaron bilateralmente en las áreas molar y premolar sesenta y siete implantes ITI® estándar macizos roscados de titanio con una superficie SLA, un diámetro de 4.1 mm y una longitud de 8, 10 o 12 mm de acuerdo con un protocolo quirúrgico de una sola fase. Una semana (prueba) y 5 semanas (control) tras la colocación del implante, se conectaron pilares prostéticos macizos ITI usando un torque de 35 Ncm. No se fabricaron restauraciones provisionales. Dos semanas (prueba) y 6 semanas (control) tras la colocación de los implantes, se cementaron coronas unitarias metalocerámicas. Se obtuvieron medidas clínicas en el día 0 y tras 2, 6, 12, 24 y 52 semanas. Se tomaron radiografías periapicales inmediatamente tras la colocación del implante, a las 6 semanas y en el examen de 1 año. Resultados: Tras 1 año, la supervivencia de los implantes fue del 100%. Dos implantes de prueba y uno de control rotaron en el momento de la conexión del pilar y se dejaron sin carga durante 12 semanas más. En el examen de 1 año, no se encontraron diferencias significativas entre los lugares de prueba y los de control respecto a las profundidades de sondaje (2.6 mm±0.5 vs. 2.7 mm±0.5), niveles medios de inserción clínica (3.1±mm±0.4 vs. 3.2 mm±0.5), porcentaje medio de lugares con sangrado al sondaje (9.7% vs. 8.3%), anchura media de mucosa queratinizada (1.8 mm±0.4 vs. 1.9 mm±0.5), valores medios de Perio Test® (,1.4 PTV±0.9 vs. ,1.6 PTV±0.8) o a las medidas medias de perdida de hueso crestal (0.57 mm±0.49 vs. 0.72 mm±0.50). Conclusiones: Basándose en estos resultados, la carga de implantes de titanio con superficie SLA tan pronto como a las 2 semanas no pareció comprometer el proceso de cicatrización de la osteointegración en la mandíbula posterior. Mas aun, los implantes que rotaron a 35 Ncm, si se dejan sin carga durante 12 semanas más, no afectaron negativamente los resultados clínicos y radiográficos. [source] A 7-year life table analysis from a prospective study on ITI implants with special emphasis on the use of short implantsCLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 2 2004Results from a private practice Abstract: This paper reports on a 7-year life table analysis on ITI titanium plasma-sprayed (TPS) and sandblasted and etched (SLA) implants placed in a private practice and loaded for at least 1 year. In 236 patients, 528 (264 TPS and 264 SLA) implants were placed, 351 (66.5%) implants rehabilitated the posterior region and 71.1% implants were ,11 mm. In the posterior mandible and maxilla, the mean implant length was 9.90 and 9.74 mm respectively. Implant length was determined through standard radiographs only. Increase of the number of implants or reduction of the width or the length of the rehabilitations was not specifically sought for the shorter implants. One hundred and twenty-two SLA implants were loaded within 63 days. All early loaded SLA implants resisted the applied 35 N cm without rotation or pain. Three implants failed, one early and two late failures, all were SLA implants placed in the mandible. Shorter implants did not fail more than longer ones. The cumulative success rate was 99.40%. The predictable use of short implants supporting single crowns and small fixed partial dentures of 2,4 units supported by two to three implants permitted (1) restricting the need for sophisticated and expensive presurgical procedures aimed to determine precisely the available bone height by computerized radiographic methods, (2) the placement of prosthetically driven restoration instead of surgically driven ones, (3) reducing the indications span for complex invasive procedures like sinus lift and bone grafting procedures, (4) facilitating the surgery, without attempting to place the longest implant and (5) avoiding the occurrence of sensation disturbance. The safe use of short implants in a private practice should make implant therapy simpler and accessible to a higher number of patients and practitioners. Résumé Ce manuscript rapporte une analyse sur sept ans d'implants ITI® TPS et SLA placés dans un cabinet privé et chargés pendant au moins une année. Chez 236 patients, 528 implants (264 TPS et 264 SLA) ont été placés, 351 (66,5%) d'entre eux pour reconstruire la région postérieure et 71,1 étaient ,11 mm. Dans les parties postérieures de la mandibule et du maxillaire la longueur implantaire moyenne était respectivement de 9,90 et 9,74 mm. La longueur de l'implant était déterminée à partir uniquement de radiographies standards. L'augmentation du nombre d'implants ou la réduction de la largeur ou la longueur des reconstructions n'étaient pas spécifiquement recherchées pour les implants les plus courts. Cent vingt-deux implants SLA ont été mis en charge avant 63 jours. Tous les implants SLA avec mise en charge précoce ont resistéà la force de 35 Ncm appliquée sans rotation ni douleur. Trois implants ont échoué: 1) de manière précoce et 2) plus tard, tous étaient des implants SLA placés dans la mandibule. Les implants les plus courts n'avaient pas davantage d'échec que les plus longs. Le taux de succès cumulatif était de 99,40%. L'utilisation prévisible des implants courts portant des couronnes uniques et des petites prothèses fixées de deux à quatre unités supportées par deux à trois implants permettait 1) de réduire la nécessité de processus préchirurgicaux sophistiqué et cher visant ,a d"terminer précisemnentla hauteur osseuse disponible par des méthodes radiographiques avec ordinateur, 2) le placement de restaurations axées sur la prothèse plutôt que sur la chirurgie, 3) de diminuer la portée des indications des processus invasifs complexes comme l'épaississement du plancher buccal et les processus de greffe osseuse, 4) de faciliter la chirurgie sans essayer de placer l'implant le plus long, 5) d'éviter l'apparition de troubles de sensation. L'utilisation s,re d'implants court dans une pratique privée pourrait rendre la thérapie plus simple et accessible à un polus grand nombre de patients et de praticiens. Zusammenfassung Diese Arbeit berichtet über eine 7 Jahre Life Time Analyse von ITI TPS und SLA Implantaten, welche in einer Privatpraxis gesetzt wurden und für mindestens 1 Jahr unter Belastung standen. Bei 236 Patienten wurden 528 Implantate (264 TPS und 264 SLA) eingesetzt, 351 Implantate (66.5%) dienten der Wiederherstellung der posterioren Region und 71.1% der Implantate waren 11 mm lang. In der posterioren Mandibula bzw. Maxilla betrug die mittlere Implantatlänge 9.9 bzw. 9.74 mm. Die Implantatlänge wurde nur auf Standardröntgenbildern bestimmt. Bei Rekonstruktionen mit kurzen Implantaten wurden nicht speziell mehr Implantate verwendet oder die Breite oder die Länge der Rekonstruktionen reduziert. 122 SLA Implantate wurden innerhalb von 63 Tagen belastet. Alle frühbelasteten SLA Implantate widerstanden den applizierten 35Ncm ohne Rotation oder Schmerzen. 3 Implantate zeigten Misserfolge, einen Früh- und 2 Spätmisserfolge. Es handelte sich dabei ausschliesslich um SLA Implantate, welche im Unterkiefer eingesetzt worden waren. Kurze Implantate zeigten nicht mehr Misserfolge als lange. Die kumulative Erfolgsrate betrug 99.4%. Die Verwendung von kurzen Implantaten, welche Einzelkronen und kleine festsitzende Brücken mit 2,4 Einheiten auf 2,3 Implantanten trugen, erlaubte, 1) die Notwendigkeit von komplizierten und teuren prächirurgischen Abklärungen zur genauen Bestimmung der zur Verfügung stehenden Knochenhöhe durch computerisierte radiologische Methoden zu beschränken, 2) die Platzierung von prothetisch diktierten Rekonstruktionen anstelle von chirurgisch diktierten Rekonstruktionen, 3) eine Reduktion der Indikationsbreite von komplexen invasiven Prozeduren wie Sinuslift und Knochentransplantationen, 4) eine Erleichterung der Chirurgie indem nicht ein möglichst langes Implantat gesetzt werden musste, 5) das Auftreten von Sensibilitätsstörungen zu vermeiden. Die sichere Verwendung von kurzen Implantaten in einer Privatpraxis sollte die Implantattherapie einfacher machen. Dadurch sollte die Behandlung mit Implantaten einer grösseren Anzahl Patienten und Praktikern zugänglich werden. Resumen Este estudio informa sobre un análisis de un cuadro de vida de implantes ITI TPS y SLA colocados en una consulta privada y cargados durante al menos un año. Se colocaron 528 implantes (264 TPS y 264 SLA) en 236 pacientes, 351 implantes (66.5%) rehabilitaron el maxilar posterior y el 71.1% de los implantes fueron ,11 mm. La longitud media de los implantes en la mandíbula posterior y el maxilar fue de 9,90 y 9.74 mm respectivamente. La longitud del implante se determinó solamente a través de radiografías. No se buscaron específicamente incrementos en el número de implantes o reducción en la anchura o longitud de las rehabilitaciones para los implantes cortos. Se cargaron 122 implantes dentro de los 63 días. Todos los implantes SLA cargados tempranamente resistieron la fuerza de 35 Ncm aplicada sin rotación ni dolor. 3 implantes fracasaron, uno tempranamente y 2 tardíos, todos fueron implantes SLA colocados en la mandíbula. Los implantes mas cortos no fracasaron más que los implantes largos. El índice acumulativo de éxito fue del 99.4%. El uso predecible de implantes cortos soportando coronas unitarias y pequeñas prótesis fijas parciales de 2,4 unidades soportadas por 2,3 implantes permitieron, 1) restringir la necesidad de procedimientos quirúrgicos sofisticados y costosos con la intención de determinar con precisión la altura de hueso disponible por medio de métodos de radiografías computarizadas, 2) la colocación de restauraciones orientadas prosteticamente en vez de quirúrgicamente, 3) reducir el abanico de indicaciones para procedimientos complejos invasivos tales como procedimientos de elevación del seno e injertos, 4) facilitar la cirugía, sin intentar colocar el implante mas largo, 5) evitar la aparición de sensación de molestia. El uso seguro de implantes cortos en una consulta privada debería hacer el tratamiento de implantes mas simple y accesible para un mayor número de pacientes y profesionales. [source] | ||||||||||