Assessment of correlation between computerized tomography values of the bone, and maximum torque and resonance frequency values at dental implant placement

summary The aim of this study was to determine the bone density in the designated implant sites using computerized tomography (CT), the fastening torque values of dental implants, and the implant stability values using resonance frequency analysis. Further aim was to evaluate a possible correlation between bone density, fastening torque and implant stability. Eighty‐five patients were treated with 158 Brånemark System implants. CT machine was used for preoperative evaluation of the jawbone for each patient, and bone densities were recorded in Hounsfield units (HU). The fastening torque values of all implants were recorded with the OsseoCare equipment. Implant stability measurements were performed with the Osstell machine. The average bone density and fastening torque values were 751·4 ± 256 HU and 39·7 ± 7 Ncm for 158 implants. The average primary implant stability was 73·2 ± 6 ISQ for seventy implants. Strong correlations were observed between the bone density, fastening torque and implant stability values of Brånemark System TiUnite MKIII implants at implant placement (P < 0·001). These results strengthen the hypothesis that it may be possible to predict and quantify initial implant stability and bone quality from pre‐surgical CT diagnosis.     

Smo基因在小鼠胚胎颌面部的表达

目的:探讨Smoothened(Smo)基因在小鼠胚胎颌面部正常发育中的表达。方法: 应用免疫组织化学ABC法和图像分析系统研究Smo基因在小鼠胚胎11.5、13.5及17.5d颌面部的表达情况。结果:Smo基因在胚胎11.5、13.5及17.5d的颌面上下颌突均有表达,且较对照组有显著性差异(P<0.05),但在上下颌突之间表达没有显著性差异,在上皮和结缔组织之间表达基本无差异。结论: Smo基因在小鼠胚胎颌面部正常发育有明显表达,提示Smo基因可能参与颌面部生长发育。     

快速建立无牙颌上颌骨及颅骨三维有限元模型的方法探讨

目的 探索快速建立完整无牙颌上颌骨及颅骨三维有限元模型的方法。方法对无牙颌志愿者头颅部进行多层螺旋CT扫描，利用Mimics软件和Geomagic Studio软件完成三维实体模型的重建，在此基础上通过Ansys软件建立完整无牙颌上颌骨及颅骨的三维有限元模型，并观察计算机模拟全口义齿修复后袷力作用下上颌骨的应力分布情况。结果建立了无牙颌上颌骨及颅骨的三维有限元模型。观察加载后上颌骨应力分布，发现右侧鼻底骨皮质处等效应力最大，为3．04MPa；上颌窦鼻腔开口处的前方、后方以及上颌窦颊侧壁的下方最大等效应力为1．43MPa。结论以多面体面的形式可以重建上颌骨及颅骨三维模型，运用专业造型软件可以将其转化为实体模型进行有限元建模。     

Classification of oral clefts by affection site and laterality: a genotype-phenotype correlation study

Objectives – The aim of this study was to classify the phenotypes found in a series of patients with non‐syndromic cleft lip (CL) with or without cleft palate (CP) and isolated cleft palate. Additionally, the frequency distribution of cases belonging to families linked to markers on chromosomes 6 and 2 within these phenotypic patterns were estimated. Design – A retrospective examination of all the available affected cases collected in Italy. Setting and Sample Population – Ninety‐seven affected subjects aged 5–18 years belonging to 38 families were considered. Patterns were identified by variance of the cleft (lip, primary palate, secondary palate) and stratified according to the side of occurrence (right, left, or bilateral). Latent class analysis was used as main statistical tool for carrying out the results. Results – Three homogenous classes were identified (P < 0.0001) by means of latent class analysis. Individuals were assigned to the most suited class. All three variables (lip, primary and secondary cleft palate) generated a specific class. Optimal findings were reported in cases having `any isolated cleft lip' (class 1); `secondary CP with or without bilateral/right primary cleft palate + bilateral/right cleft lip' (class 2); and `left primary cleft palate + left/bilateral cleft lip with or without secondary CP' (class 3). Correspondence to the evidence of linkage to chromosome 6 showed that 9 of 10 cases presenting with `right primary CP + right CL with secondary cleft palate' (class 2) belonged to a linked family. The same combination, but occurring on the left side (class 3), revealed that only three of nine cases belong to families linked to chromosome 6 (P‐value=0.02). The two patterns (right and left) never occurred in the same family. Three reliable groups were identified based on laterality and the presence of a cleft. A single right sided pattern displayed a statistically different distribution of linkage to chromosome 6 when compared with the homologous left side. Conclusion – Non‐syndromic CL with/without CP can be classified according to laterality that can be under genetic control.     

临界病例拔牙与非拔牙矫治的判别分析

目的 用判别分析对临界病例拔牙非拔牙治疗进行判别及预测.方法 收集69例临界拔牙病例,其中35例接受拔牙矫治,其余34例接受了非拔牙矫治.两组之间的性别及年龄差异无显著性.为了评价所形成判别方程的准确性,其中9例患者被随机选出形成验正样本不参与判别分析,刺余60例患者作为研究样本进行判别分析.结果 判别分析选出了六项敏感的测量项目:Pog-NB、ANB、ANS-Me、U1-L1、L1-NP、L1-NB.判别1方程为:P=1/-(-4.07PONB 0.43ANB 0.37ANSME-0.13UILI 1.25LINB-2.22LINB)结论 (亥页)突度、上下齿槽突角、面下部高度、下中切牙突度、上下中切牙交角的变化对判别临界拔牙病例拔牙与非拔牙矫治有明显的影响作用.同时惠者本人对美 现标准的认可和功能性因素应加以考虑.     

Subcritical crack growth behavior and life data analysis of two types of dental Y-TZP ceramics

Objectives

The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties and the subcritical crack growth behavior of a presintered dental Y-TZP (Kavo Everest ZS) and a hot isostatic pressed Y-TZP (Kavo Everest ZH) and to perform life data analysis.

Methods

For each material 150 bending bars were produced. The initial fracture strength was determined in a four-point bending test. The subcritical crack growth parameters n and A were determined in a dynamic fatigue method at four decreasing loading rates from 110 MPa/s to 0.11 MPa/s in distilled water at 38 °C. For each loading rate Weibull statistics were performed and the Weibull moduli m and characteristic strengths σ₀ were calculated. Using these data, strength-fracture probability-life time (SPT) predictions were derived for 1 day, 1 year, 5 years and 10 years, based on a static crack growth mechanism.

Results

The “hipped” Y-TZP ceramic exhibited a higher initial strength (σ_c = 1618.18), characteristic strength (σ₀ = 837.15) and fracture toughness (K_IC = 4.52 MPa/m^1/2) than the pre-sintered ceramic (σ_c = 1431, σ₀ = 745.46 and K_IC = 3.17 MPa/m^1/2, respectively). Fatigue parameters, n and A, were 28.5 and 7.97 × 10⁻²⁴ for Everest ZH and 30.15 and 5.47 × 10⁻²⁰ for Everest ZS. The predicted fracture stress at 5% failure probability for a lifetime of 10 years was 259.34 MPa for Everest ZH and 263.2 MPa for Everest ZS.

Conclusions

Although the “hipped” Y-TZP showed favorable initial mechanical properties, no significant difference could be found in the susceptibility of both ceramics to subcritical crack growth and their long-term strength.     

A comparative study on the initial stability of different implants placed above the bone level using resonance frequency analysis

PURPOSE

This study evaluated the initial stability of different implants placed above the bone level in different types of bone.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

As described by Lekholm and Zarb, cortical layers of bovine bone specimens were trimmed to a thickness of 2 mm, 1 mm or totally removed to reproduce bone types II, III, and IV respectively. Three Implant system (Brånemark System® Mk III TiUnite™, Straumann Standard Implant SLA®, and Astra Tech Microthread™-OsseoSpeed™) were tested. Control group implants were placed in level with the bone, while test group implants were placed 1, 2, 3, and 4 mm above the bone level. Initial stability was evaluated by resonance frequency analysis. Data was statistically analyzed by one-way analysis of variance in confidence level of 95%. The effective implant length and the Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ) were compared using simple linear regression analysis.

RESULTS

In the control group, there was a significant difference in the ISQ values of the 3 implants in bone types III and IV (P<.05). The ISQ values of each implant decreased with increased effective implant length in all types of bone. In type II bone, the decrease in ISQ value per 1-mm increase in effective implant length of the Brånemark and Astra implants was less than that of the Straumann implant. In bone types III and IV, this value in the Astra implant was less than that in the other 2 implants.

CONCLUSION

The initial stability was much affected by the implant design in bone types III, IV and the implant design such as the short pitch interval was beneficial to the initial stability of implants placed above the bone level.     

Applied behavior analysis: behavior management of children with autism spectrum disorders in dental environments

BackgroundThere are a limited number of studies addressing behavior management techniques and procedural modifications that dentists can use to treat people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).MethodsThe authors conducted a search of the dental and behavioral analytic literature to identify management techniques that address problem behaviors exhibited by children with ASDs in dental and other health-related environments.ResultsApplied behavior analysis (ABA) is a science in which procedures are based on the principles of behavior through systematic experimentation. Clinicians have used ABA procedures successfully to modify socially significant behaviors of people with ASD. Basic behavior management techniques currently used in dentistry may not encourage people with cognitive and behavioral disabilities, such as ASD, to tolerate simple in-office dental procedures consistently. Instead, dental care providers often are required to use advanced behavior management techniques to complete simple in-office procedures such as prophylaxis, sealant placement and obtaining radiographs. ABA procedures can be integrated in the dental environment to manage problem behaviors often exhibited by children with an ASD.ConclusionsThe authors found no evidence-based procedural modifications that address the behavioral characteristics and problematic behaviors of children with an ASD in a dental environment. Further research in this area should be conducted.Clinical ImplicationsKnowledge and in-depth understanding of behavioral principles is essential when a dentist is concerned with modifying behaviors. Using ABA procedures can help dentists manage problem behaviors effectively and systematically when performing routine dental treatment. Being knowledgeable about each patient’s behavioral characteristics and the parents’ level of involvement is important in the successful integration of the procedures and reduction of in-office time.     

人工楔状缺损对牙颈部硬组织应力分布的影响

目的 分析楔状缺损患牙颈部硬组织的应力分布.方法 在下颌前磨牙沿釉牙本质界建立三角形缺损,设计楔状缺损模型,模拟侧方运动中牙齿的受力情况,对下颌前磨牙颈部硬组织行非线性接触分析.结果 斜向载荷下,釉牙本质界缺损的下颌前磨牙缺损区尖端存在明显的拉应力集中.随缺损高度的增加,应力值增大,应力集中程度也增加:应力集中区沿釉牙...     

Top-cited articles in endodontic journals

Introduction

The purpose of this study was to identify the 100 top-cited articles published in journals dedicated to endodontology and analyze their characteristics to describe the quality and evolution of research in the field of endodontology.

Methods

The Institute for Scientific Information Web of Knowledge Database and the Journal Citation Report Science Editions were used to retrieve the 100 most cited articles published in journals dedicated to endodontics. The top-cited articles were selected and analyzed with regard to journals, authors, institution, country of origin, publication title and year, number of citations, article type, study design, level of evidence, and field of study.

Results

The top 100 articles were cited between 87 and 554 times. These articles appeared in 4 different journals, with more than half in the Journal of Endodontics, followed by the journals Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology and Endodontology, the International Endodontic Journal, and Endodontics & Dental Traumatology. Forty-eight articles were published between 1990 and 1999. All articles were published in English and primarily originated from the United States (n = 52). The majority of articles were basic science articles (n = 55), followed by clinical research studies (n = 28) and nonsystematic reviews (n = 17). Uncontrolled case series with level IV of evidence and narrative reviews with level V of evidence were the most frequent types of study design. The main topics covered by the top-cited articles were microleakage and endodontic microbiology.

Conclusions

This analysis of citation rates reveals useful and interesting information about scientific progress in the field of endodontics. Basic research and observational studies published in high-impact endodontic journals had the highest citation rates.