Avoiding errors and complications related to immediate implant placement in the esthetic area with a mucogingival approach

Immediate implant placement is considered the treatment of choice for single tooth replacement in the esthetic area. However, this treatment is associated with several critical drawbacks related to the inadequate assessment/management of the soft and hard peri-implant tissues and their subsequent remodeling, resulting in peri-implant soft-tissue defects that can lead to impaired esthetic outcomes in time. We describe in detail how the mucogingival approach to immediate implant placement ensures a standard result regardless of the baseline soft-hard tissue situation. Fully guided implant placement guarantees an adequate three-dimensional implant placement, the flap design makes it possible to perform bone augmentation with complete visibility of the area being treated, allows soft tissue augmentation with proper fixation of the connective tissue graft, and the placement of an immediate provisional ensures stabilization of the peri-implant tissues throughout the healing period.     

The gingival biotype assessed by experienced and inexperienced clinicians

Aim: A recent cluster analysis has identified three gingival biotypes among 100 periodontally healthy subjects based on different combinations of morphometric data related to maxillary front teeth and surrounding soft tissues. Patients with a thin-scalloped biotype are considered at risk because they have been associated with a compromised soft tissue response following surgical and/or restorative therapy. Hence, an accurate identification of these high-risk patients is warranted. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the precision of simple visual inspection as a method to identify the gingival biotype by experienced and inexperienced clinicians.  

Material and Methods:

Fifteen clinicians (five Restorative Dentists, five Periodontists and five Students) were invited to assess the gingival biotype (thin-scalloped, thick-flat, thick-scalloped) of 100 periodontally healthy subjects based on clinical slides. Cluster analysis on these subjects was used as the gold standard and the accuracy in identifying the gingival biotype was determined using percentile agreement and κ statistics. Intra- and inter-examiner reliability were also calculated.  

Results:

The gingival biotype was accurately identified only in about half of the cases irrespective of the clinician's experience. The thick-flat biotype was mostly recognized especially by experienced clinicians (70% of the cases). Nearly half of the thin-scalloped cases were misclassified. The intra-examiner repeatability was fair to substantial ( κ : 0.328–0.670) and the inter-examiner reproducibility was slight to moderate ( κ : 0.127–0.547).  

Conclusions:

Simple visual inspection may not be considered a valuable method to identify the gingival biotype as nearly half of the high-risk patients are overlooked.     

Bone augmentation ability of autogenous bone graft particles with different sizes: a histological and micro-computed tomography study

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the augmentation process and ability of autogenous bone graft particles of two different sizes in a vertical augmentation chamber.
Material and methods: The cranial bones of 24 rabbits were used. Two polytetrafluoroethylene chambers were filled with harvested bone from tibia with small bone (SB; 150–400 μm) and large bone (LB; 1.0–2.0 mm) of the same weight. Animals were sacrificed after 1, 2, 4 and 8 weeks. The samples were analyzed by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) for quantitative analysis, and embedded in polyester resin as non-decalcified specimens for histological analysis. Total bone volume (TBV), bone height (BH) and distribution of bone structure were calculated by micro-CT.
Results: Micro-CT evaluation and histology revealed a significant difference between the investigated specimens. TBV and BH of SB decreased to about 50% of the initial situation, and there was a statistically significant difference between 1 and 8 weeks. In contrast, TBV and BH of LB were almost retained at all experimental time points. Significant differences in TBV and BH were also observed between LB and SB at 8 weeks. Bone volume of SB decreased predominantly in the upper half of the chamber at 4 and 8 weeks. In the histological observations, SB showed favorable new bone formation and rapid bone resorption in a time-dependent manner during the entire experimental period. However, LB exhibited favorable morphological stability and continued new bone formation.  

Conclusion:

SB follows a smooth osteogenic process, whereas it is not effective in volume augmentation. LB is superior to SB in augmentation ability.     

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??Objective    Implant therapy combined with simultaneous guided bone regeneration??GBR??and different soft tissue management was applied to patients to repair their missing maxillary center incisors. This article aims to analyze the effects of hard and soft tissue augmentation quantitatively. Methods    Six patients who accepted implant therapy in combination with simultaneous GBR and different soft tissue management for their single missing maxillary central incisor were screened. They were called for a review visit at 7 to 24 months after final restoration. The clinical periodontal status of the maxillary anterior teeth was examined??and the bone height and thickness at middle labial aspect of implants were measured by CBCT quantitatively. The relationship of gingival zenith position between implants and the control teeth??as well as the papilla height and filling degree of implants were measured quantitatively on the standardized photographs. Pink esthetic score??PES??was applied to evaluate the esthetic effect. Results    All the implants were in stable and healthy periodontal status at the review visit. Vertical and horizontal bone augmentation could be observed on 5 implants. The mean facial bone thickness at 2??4??and 6 mm apical to implant shoulder was??1.7 ± 1.1??mm????2.3 ± 1.1??mm??and??2.2 ± 1.3??mm??respectively. The mean position of gingival zenith of implants was??1.0 ± 0.6??mm more distally??and??0.4 ± 0.8??mm more apically??compared to the control teeth. The mean height??2.8 ± 0.5??mm and filling ??76.9 ± 19.2??% of distal papilla of implants were less than those of mesial papilla??4.2 ± 0.7??mm??and ??89.8 ± 11.1??%. Mean PES was 11.5 ± 1.4. Conclusion    For the patients with bone and soft tissue defect at edentulous areas??implant therapy combined with GBR and different soft tissue management for the missing maxillary center incisors can obtain adequate bone augmentation and harmonious soft tissue profile to the control teeth??and consequently improve esthetic outcomes in a certain degree.     

上颌中切牙种植修复结合软硬组织增量后的临床和影像学效果初步分析

目的    应用种植同期结合引导性骨再生（guided bone regeneration,GBR）技术及不同软组织处理方式修复缺失的单颗上颌中切牙,评价其软硬组织的增量效果。方法    纳入于2013—2014年就诊于北京大学口腔医院牙周科因单颗上颌中切牙缺失而接受种植治疗的患者6例。所有患者在种植同期行GBR,并接受不同软组织处理方式。最终修复7 ~ 24个月后,记录患者上颌前牙区牙周状况,通过影像学检查定量测量种植体唇侧骨高度及骨壁厚度,利用标准化临床照片,定量测量种植体与对照牙牙龈顶点的位置关系,以及种植体近远中龈乳头高度和充满程度,并应用粉色美学评分（pink esthetic score,PES）评价美学效果。结果    所有种植体在复查时均处于健康稳定的牙周状态。5颗种植体在复查时可观察到垂直向及水平向骨增量,种植体唇侧中央肩台根方2、4、6 mm处平均骨壁厚度分别为（1.7 ± 1.1）mm、（2.3 ± 1.1）mm、（2.2 ± 1.3）mm。种植体牙龈顶点相比对照牙（同颌对侧中切牙）平均更偏向远中（1.0 ± 0.6）mm,偏向根方（0.4 ± 0.8）mm;远中龈乳头平均高度（2.8 ± 0.5）mm和充满程度（76.9 ± 19.2）%低于近中龈乳头［（4.2 ± 0.7）mm,（89.8 ± 11.1）%］,平均PES为（11.5 ± 1.4）分。结论    对于缺牙区存在软硬组织缺损的患者,上颌中切牙种植同期结合GBR及不同软组织处理方式,可获得较为充足的骨增量效果及与对照牙相对协调的软组织形态,一定程度上改善美学效果。     

Closure of Diastema and Gingival Recontouring Using Direct Adhesive Restorations: A Case Report

One of the challenges in clinical esthetic dentistry is closing anterior diastemas without creating "black triangles" between the teeth. The success of a restorative treatment in anterior teeth depends on the esthetic integration between soft tissues and hard tissues. The conditioning of the interdental papilla is a simple, direct, predictable, and low-cost alternative. This paper reports a case on diastema closure in anterior teeth that was successfully treated using gingival recontouring and composite resin restorations.

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The closure of diastemas in anterior teeth using direct adhesive restorations and gingival recontouring is a viable option for the clinician because it restores esthetic harmony between soft and hard tissues.     

Esthetic correction of gingival recession using a modified tunnel technique and an acellular dermal connective tissue allograft

Esthetic correction of gingival recession is an important goal of periodontal therapy. This article describes a surgical technique that combines a modified tunnel technique and an acellular dermal connective tissue allograft. With the aid of vertical incisions, a tunnel is created under the buccal mucosa of the affected tooth. These incisions enable easy access for graft placement and create mobility for gingival coronal positioning. The use of an acellular dermal connective tissue allograft eliminates the need for a surgical palatal donor site. This minimizes postsurgical complications.

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The combination of a modified tunnel technique and an acellular dermal connective tissue allograft permits esthetic root coverage in a manner that reduces postsurgical complications.     

Long‐Term Stability of Contour Augmentation With Early Implant Placement Following Single Tooth Extraction in the Esthetic Zone: A Prospective,Cross‐Sectional Study in 41 Patients With a 5‐ to 9‐Year Follow‐Up

Background: Early implant placement with simultaneous contour augmentation is documented with short‐ and medium‐term studies. The long‐term stability of contour augmentation is uncertain. Methods: In this prospective, cross‐sectional study, 41 patients with an implant‐borne single crown were examined twice, in 2006 and 2010. Clinical, radiologic, and esthetic parameters were assessed at both examinations. In addition, a cone beam computed tomographic (CBCT) image was obtained during the second examination to assess the dimensions of the facial bone wall. Results: All 41 implants demonstrated ankylotic stability without signs of peri‐implant infection at both examinations. The clinical parameters remained stable over time. Satisfactory esthetic outcomes were noted, as assessed by the pink and white esthetic score (PES/WES) indices. Overall, the PES scores were slightly higher than the WES scores. None of the implants developed mucosal recession over time, as confirmed by values of the distance between implant shoulder and mucosal margin and cast measurements. The periapical radiographs yielded stable peri‐implant bone levels, with a mean distance between implant shoulder and first visible bone‐implant contact value of 2.18 mm. The CBCT analysis demonstrated a mean thickness of the facial bone wall ≈2.2 mm. In two implants (4.9%) no facial bone wall was detectable radiographically. Conclusions: This prospective cross‐sectional study demonstrates stable peri‐implant hard and soft tissues for all 41 implants examined and satisfactory esthetic outcomes overall. The follow‐up of 5 to 9 years confirmed again that the risk for mucosal recession is low with early implant placement. In addition, contour augmentation with guided bone regeneration was able to establish and maintain a facial bone wall in 95% of patients.     

钛网结合异体骨移植和人骨形成蛋白在上颌前牙种植前牙槽嵴骨增量中的应用研究（附1例报告）

编者按：本刊特邀美国德克萨斯健康研究中心牙学院Bing-Yan Wang副教授介绍1例在上颌前牙牙槽骨严重缺损区实现骨增量的病例。在拔牙同期用异体骨和Bio-Mend延展膜进行引导骨再生术后未获得满意骨量的情况下,无法进行种植手术,术者用钛网结合异体骨移植材料和人骨形成蛋白在种植体植入前修复上前牙区部分牙缺失部位的牙槽骨缺损,最终获得成功。通过这种方法扩大了在上前牙牙槽骨严重骨缺损区种植的适应证,为患者提供了除自体骨移植以外的另一个选择。     

Risk factors in bone augmentation procedures

Bone augmentation is an extremely common procedure in implant dentistry today because of significant advancements with reactive biomaterials, a better understanding of the mechanism of action that is found with growth factors contained in platelets, and improvements in surgical techniques. The expectation is for the surgeon to place the dental implant in the position that best serves the requirements of the prosthetic restorations. With the increasing demands that patients have for ideal prosthetic results, surgeons are expected to predictably augment both hard and soft tissues to provide the anticipated esthetic and functional outcomes. Bone grafting can be performed before, during, and after the implant placement; however, these augmentation procedures come with increased cost, the risk of complications such as infection or failure, and lengthening of the total treatment time. In addition, a plethora of grafting materials are available commercially, where they are often inadequately studied, or there is minimal information regarding their predictability or long‐term success, or ability to support dental implants. It is clear that although the surgical field has seen major progress since early implant surgical techniques in the 1980s, major challenges still exist with hard tissue augmentation procedures. This review will discuss these challenges that are increased and often specific to bone graft healing, and which are becoming more common as implant site development often requires bone augmentation to improve volume or contour deficiencies. The risk factors that patients may present with that will affect outcomes with bone augmentation procedures are identified, and recommendations for the prevention of complications or managing complications once they have occurred are provided.     

Cortical Tibial Bone Graft for Nasal Augmentation

Background

This study sought to determine the efficacy of cortical tibial bone graft for nasal augmentation. Nine cases of augmentation rhinoplasty with cortical tibial bone graft are presented.

Methods

This prospective study evaluated the postoperative results of nine patients who underwent augmentation rhinoplasty using cortical tibial bone graft. There were six males and three females aged between 21 and 36 years (mean age 29). All the nine cases were treated through closed rhinoplasty incisions.

Results

Nine patients were operated on and the average follow up was 18 months. The results were favorable. The aesthetic results were gratifying; with good nasal projection in every case without any significant postoperative effects or complications requiring surgery were noted during the follow up.

Conclusion

The findings of this study support the use of cortical tibial bone graft for nasal augmentation although further studies with more sample size are required.     

The Need for Lateral Piriform Rim Augmentation in Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip/Palate During Alveolar Cleft Bone Grafting

Background

Alveolar bone grafting in unilateral cleft lip/palate (CLP) patients can improve nasal symmetry and facial esthetic. In some cases lateral piriform hypoplasia cannot be compensated by soft tissue thickness of the face, necessitating onlay bone grafting. This study was designed to estimate the proportion of patients among unilateral CLP patients requiring this procedure.

Materials and Methods

In a retrospective study, unilateral CLP patients with severe paranasal deficiency, who were managed by paranasal augmentation with cortico-cancellous bone graft during the alveolar cleft bone grafting, were included.

Results

From 85 unilateral CLP patients treated from 2005 to 2011 in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, fourteen patients were treated with lateral piriform augmentation technique. Mean age of the patients at the time of operation was 16 ± 4.8 years. Follow-up period was 2–6 years.

Conclusion

Concomitant alveolar bone grafting and lateral piriform augmentation is needed at least in 16.5 % of unilateral CLP patients.     

Comparison of two different surgical approaches to increase peri‐implant mucosal thickness: A randomized controlled clinical trial

1 Background

Current evidence supports the positive effect of adequate peri‐implant mucosal thickness (PMT) on both marginal bone level stability and esthetic outcomes. While the subepithelial connective tissue graft (sCTG) has been traditionally considered as the gold standard for peri‐implant mucosal augmentation, acellular dermal matrix (ADM) may be a valid alternative. The primary aim of this randomized clinical trial was to determine the clinical efficacy of ADM in the augmentation of PMT as compared to an autologous sCTG.

2 Methods

Patients who could benefit from peri‐implant mucosal augmentation at the time of implant placement were recruited. Participants were randomized to the control (simultaneous sCTG) or test (simultaneous ADM) group. The primary outcome in this study was changes in PMT between baseline and 16 weeks later. Keratinized mucosal width (KMW) changes, modified wound healing index (MWHI) variations and patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) were recorded, as well.

3 Results

A total of 20 participants were recruited per an a priori power analysis. There were no statistically significant differences between groups at baseline for any of the parameters analyzed. The gain in PMT at 1 mm, 3 mm, and 5 mm from the expected mucosal margin was 0.44 ± 2.04 mm, 1.20 ± 1.48 mm, and 1.20 ± 0.89 mm in the sCTG group, and 0.05 ± 1.57 mm, 0.85 ± 1.29 mm, and 1.45 ± 1.17 mm in the ADM group. No statistically significant differences in terms of PMT, KMW, and MWHI changes were observed between groups. The perceived discomfort was higher at 2 and 4 weeks for patients in the sCTG group.

4 Conclusion

ADM produces similar outcomes to sCTG in terms of mucosal augmentation at the time of implant placement.     

Predictable periimplant gingival esthetics: use of the natural tooth as a provisional following implant placement

Maintaining the interdental papilla and bone height following implant placement has been a challenge for the restorative dentist. Bone resorption following anterior tooth extraction is common and often compromises the esthetics of the final restoration. The tissue must be maintained during the surgical and healing phases to achieve an esthetic outcome. Using the patient's natural tooth as a provisional can help maintain the volume and support the papilla. This article describes a technique to achieve maximum esthetics and preservation of tissue following tooth extraction and implant placement.

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

By using the patient's extracted natural tooth, the tissue should maintain itself with minimal recession. This will allow for a more esthetic outcome.     

口腔种植成骨材料的研究现状及进展

随着口腔种植技术的快速发展，种植修复已逐渐成为牙列缺损和牙列缺失患者的首选治疗方案。种植区牙槽骨骨量充足是种植修复成功的前提条件及关键因素。然而，临床上种植区牙槽骨骨量不足十分常见，影响种植修复体的功能发挥、美学效果及远期疗效。口腔植骨材料配合骨增量手术是目前临床常用重建缺失骨组织，使其骨量满足种植要求的方法之一。口腔植骨材料的自身特性如生物相容性、骨传导、骨诱导及骨生成等性能对植骨成功率具有至关重要的影响。该文从植骨材料的性能、分类及临床运用三个方面重点介绍口腔种植成骨材料的研究现状及最新进展，以期为成骨材料的临床选择及种植修复成功率的提高提供理论指导。     

Clinical outcomes of vertical bone augmentation to enable dental implant placement: a systematic review

Background: This review addressed the focused question of what is the predictability of vertical ridge augmentation techniques for patients, who were diagnosed with insufficient alveolar bone volume for the placement of dental implants.
Material and Methods: A systematic online review of three main databases was performed between 1966 and 1 November 2007. Four groups of vertical bone augmentation techniques have been identified and evaluated: (1) guided bone regeneration, (2) distraction osteogenesis, (3) onlay bone grafting, and (4) an array of different techniques. Data extraction was based on the following outcomes: (a) success and failure rate of the procedure (vertical bone gain/loss), (b) complication rate of the procedure, and (c) implant survival, success and failure rate.
Results: The initial search identified 189 papers from the electronic database. The review produced seven papers for GBR, 13 reporting distraction osteogenesis, five for onlay bone grafting and three describing different techniques.
Conclusions: For the concept of vertical ridge augmentation to enable dental implant placement, there are clinical and histological data supporting its potential use. Given the confined number of investigators using these techniques and the low number of patient treatments reported in the literature, the generalizability of this approach is limited at this time.     

薄龈生物型患者前牙区的即刻种植即刻修复

目的 评估美学区不翻瓣即刻种植即刻修复+软组织增量技术在薄龈生物型患者中的临床应用效果。方法 选择12例薄龈生物型患者,上颌中切牙或侧切牙无法保留,进行不翻瓣即刻种植、即刻修复,4个月后进行软组织移植,再过3个月后完成最终修复。修复后随访1年,观察种植体周围软硬组织情况,统计种植体存留率、种植体唇侧骨板厚度、种植修复体与邻牙唇侧牙龈的协调性和患者主观满意度。结果 在观察期内,所有种植体均获得了良好的骨整合,存留率100%。CBCT测量,3例种植体唇侧骨板厚度大于1.5 mm,9例大于2 mm。10例种植修复体唇侧龈缘位置与邻牙协调无差异,2例轻度差异;全部12例种植修复体与邻牙牙龈颜色质地协调无差异。患者主观满意度VAS平均值为95。结论 不翻瓣即刻种植即刻修复+软组织增量是针对薄龈生物型患者美学区种植的有效技术,能减少美学并发症,获得稳定的美学效果以及很高的患者满意度。     

Concurrence Between the Maxillary Midline and Bisector to the Interpupillary Line

Purpose:  Symmetry is one of the factors that contributes to facial harmony, and in oral rehabilitation it determines the success of esthetic treatment. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to analyze the axial symmetry between the bipupillar midline and maxillary central incisors midline of 102 dental students (both genders) distributed across five Brazilian dental schools.
Materials and Methods:  Students with no teeth missing and who had never been subjected to any dental treatment were selected. Photographs were taken with a Dental Eye III camera with a 100-mm macro objective and ratio of 1 : 10 from natural size, recorded on an Ektachrome ASA/ISO 100 film. The images were developed and applied to Microsoft Office Power Point 2007 software. The results were analyzed by analysis of variance and Student's t -test (α = 0.05).
Results:  There was no significant correlation between bipupillar midline and the maxillary dental midline, irrespective of gender.
Conclusion:  No significant coincidence was observed between the interpupillary and dental midline. However, the interpupillar distance and its relationship with other anatomic structures may be used as a reference in treatment, but measurements must be assessed individually.  

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Anatomic measurements and facial proportions can be helpful during the planning of esthetic oral rehabilitation.     

Vertical alveolar ridge augmentation by means of a titanium mesh and autogenous bone grafts

The aim of this study is to evaluate a surgical protocol for vertical ridge augmentation in the maxilla and mandible using autogenous onlay bone graft associated with a titanium mesh. A group of 18 partially edentulous patients, presenting the need for vertical bone augmentation of at least 4 mm, were treated before implant placement. During the first surgery, an autogenous bone graft was harvested from either the mandibular ramus or the mental symphysis and secured by means of titanium screws. Particulate bone was added and a titanium micro-mesh was used to stabilize and protect the graft. After a mean interval of 4.6 months, meshes and screws were removed and 37 endosseous implants were successfully placed. The desired bone gain was reached in all patients. Mean vertical bone augmentation obtained was 4.8 mm (range 4-7 mm). No major complications were recorded at recipient or donor sites. Abutment connection was carried out 2-3 months after implant placement. No implant was lost. Clinical parameters and probing depth, after prosthetic reconstruction, demonstrated the presence of a healthy peri-implant mucosa. The preliminary results suggest that, by using the presented technique, patients can be successfully rehabilitated by means of implant-supported prosthesis 6-7 months after the first surgery, even in case of severely atrophied maxilla.     

自体植骨上颌窦底提升同期种植体植入术近期疗效观察

目的:评价自体骨开窗式上颌窦提升术对上颌后牙区牙槽骨高度严重不足(高度4～6mm)的患者种植治疗的近期疗效。方法:对4例上颌后牙骨量不足(高度4～6mm)而需种植修复的病例,实施自体植骨的开窗式上颌窦提升术,并同期植入种植体共9枚。自体移植骨来自种植窝制备时中空钻取骨,在需做牙槽嵴修整处的牙槽骨棘取骨,如不够再用刮骨器取骨或从颏部手术取骨,将所取之骨碾碎备用。结果:术后7个月拍片,均显示骨性愈合;冠修复后行使功能18～24个月效果理想。结论:自体取骨植骨用于上颌窦提升,可扩大种植手术适应证,降低种植成本。