Factors influencing survival of reconstructions. Consensus report of Working Group 2

Abstract: In order to evaluate the level of evidence of factors influencing the survival of reconstructions, systematic reviews of the relevant literature were prepared by a group of rapporteurs. The review papers were circulated to the members of the group before the conference and formed the basis for group and panel discussions. Subsequently, modifications were added to the review papers, and suggestions for consensus statements concerning the following topics were prepared and again critically reviewed in the group and in the plenum: Impact of (i) periodontal disease on the survival of tooth-supported reconstructions, (ii) post-surgical factors as supportive therapy on the survival of implant supported reconstructions, (iii) technical and/or biological complications on the survival of different types of reconstructions, (iiii) material choice for reconstructions on the survival of single crowns and fixed dental prostheses.     

高频电刀龈成形术后烤瓷冠修复的牙周情况分析

目的:观察烤瓷冠修复前行高频电刀龈成形术对基牙牙周组织的影响.方法:收集需行高频电刀龈成形术后再作烤瓷冠修复的患者91例135颗牙,修复后1年复查牙周情况,分析患者术后1年牙龈成形效果、牙龈指数、牙菌斑指数、牙周探诊深度、牙齿动度.结果:龈成形术后烤瓷冠修复1年5.9%患者出现牙龈增生或退缩;牙龈指数轻度上升,有显著性差异;菌斑指数、牙周探诊深度、牙齿动度无明显差异.结论:高频电刀龈成形术对其后烤瓷冠修复基牙牙龈成形效果良好,对基牙牙周健康无明显不良影响.     

磨牙残根残冠分根保存修复的临床应用

目的 尽可能保存磨牙的残根残冠,提高患牙的保存率.方法 选择磨牙的残根残冠,经完善的根管治疗后,采用分根法作保存修复.结果 经1年观察,保存成功率91.2%,患牙能正常行使咀嚼功能.结论 应用分根后修复是提高磨牙残冠保存率的好方法.     

Oral Rehabilitation of a Patient With Amelogenesis Imperfecta

A patient with Type I hypoplastic patterned amelogenesis imperfecta, subtype D, presented for prosthodontic evaluation. This article describes the developmental and pathophysiological background of this disease. A clinical report describing the diagnosis, treatment planning, and dental rehabilitation of the patient is reviewed.     

Dental abnormalities in individuals with pathogenic germline variation in DICER1

Pathogenic germline variation in the microRNA processing gene DICER1 gives rise to an autosomal dominant, tumor‐predisposition disorder. Conditional deletion of Dicer1 in murine dental epithelium shows that it controls tooth patterning, size, number, and shape. The human dental phenotype of people with germline pathogenic variation in DICER1 is unknown. DICER1‐carriers (n = 57) and family controls (n = 55) were evaluated at the NIH Clinical Center dental clinic as part of a comprehensive medical evaluation. Digital panoramic radiographs, bite‐wing radiographs, and oral photographs were collected. A single observer, blind to DICER1 status, reviewed the dental records and determined the presence or absence of 11 dental characteristics as described in the clinic notes, radiographs, or oral photographs. Subjective phenotypes were reviewed on radiographs by two examiners (blind to DICER1 status) for the presence or absence of the dental characteristics to reduce inconsistencies. By simple association, bulbous crown, periodontitis, and taurodontism were all significant (p < .05). Logistic regression with chi‐square maximum likelihood estimates showed that bulbous crown and periodontitis remained significant. Recognition of these phenotypes may aid identification of individuals and families at risk for DICER1‐associated neoplasms. These findings may also guide dental care for individuals with germline DICER1 pathogenic variation.     

Clinical assessment of enamel wear caused by monolithic zirconia crowns

The purpose of this study was to measure enamel wear caused by antagonistic monolithic zirconia crowns and to compare this with enamel wear caused by contralateral natural antagonists. Twenty monolithic zirconia full molar crowns were placed in 20 patients. Patients with high activity of the masseter muscle at night (bruxism) were excluded. For analysis of wear, vinylpolysiloxane impressions were prepared after crown incorporation and at 6‐, 12‐, and 24‐month follow‐up. Wear of the occlusal contact areas of the crowns, of their natural antagonists, and of two contralateral natural antagonists (control teeth) was measured by use of plaster replicas and a 3D laser‐scanning device. Differences of wear between the zirconia crown antagonists and the control teeth were investigated by means of two‐sided paired Student's t‐tests and linear regression analysis. After 2 years, mean vertical loss was 46 μm for enamel opposed to zirconia, 19–26 μm for contralateral control teeth and 14 μm for zirconia crowns. Maximum vertical loss was 151 μm for enamel opposed to zirconia, 75–115 μm for control teeth and 60 μm for zirconia crowns. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences between wear of enamel by zirconia‐opposed teeth and by control teeth. Gender, which significantly affected wear, was identified as a possible confounder. Monolithic zirconia crowns generated more wear of opposed enamel than did natural teeth. Because of the greater wear caused by other dental ceramics, the use of monolithic zirconia crowns may be justified.