ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to investigate the influence of metal artifact reduction (MAR) on two cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) units in the evaluation of bone graft loss adjacent to titanium (Ti) and zirconium (Zr) implants.Material and MethodsTwelve Ti and twelve Zr implants were placed in the posterior region of dry human mandibles. Bone graft was applied to the level of the cover

ObjectivesThis retrospective study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes associated with zygomatic implant (ZI) rehabilitation in partially atrophic edentulous maxillae over a mean follow‐up period of more than 10.3 years.MethodsAll consecutive patients underwent ZI rehabilitation between 1999 and 2020, with a minimum follow‐up period of 3 years. The primary outcome was the implant survaival rate

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to compare open versus closed healing of soft and hard tissue following alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) procedures in damaged extraction sockets.Materials and MethodsARP was performed in five mongrel dogs using collagenated deproteinized bovine bone mineral (cDBBM) and a resorbable non‐cross‐linked collagen membrane (NCCM) in damaged extraction sockets, with

ObjectivesTo evaluate and compare the accuracy of task‐autonomous robot‐assisted implant surgery (RAIS) and dynamic computer‐assisted implant surgery (dCAIS) for zygomatic implant placement.Materials and MethodsTen atrophic edentulous maxilla models requiring zygomatic implant (ZI) placement were randomly divided into the RAIS and dCAIS groups. Osteotomies and implant placement were performed under

AimTo evaluate long‐term survival and success of dental implants and evaluate indicators affecting the long‐term outcome.Materials and MethodsImplant survival, success and crestal bone loss (BL) over time were evaluated. For covariates at patient level, Kaplan–Meier estimates of implant survival were compared between groups with the log‐rank test. Observed mean bone loss (MBL) was plotted as a function

ObjectivesTo evaluate the influence of the three‐dimensional (3D) printing technology, material, sterilization, and disinfection on the accuracy of guided surgical templates.Material and MethodsFifty printed resin surgical templates were designed and fabricated using a digital light processing 3D printer with a photopolymerizing resin, and 50 printed metal surgical templates were designed and fabricated

ObjectiveThe present trial evaluated the first‐time application of autogenous demineralized dentin graft with injectable platelet‐rich fibrin (ADDG + i‐PRF) versus autogenous demineralized dentin graft (ADDG), in alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) in the maxillary aesthetic zone.Material and MethodsTwenty‐two maxillary (n = 22) non‐molar teeth indicated for extraction were randomized into two groups

ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the effect of an oscillating chitosan brush (OCB) compared with an ultrasonic device with PEEK tip (US‐PEEK) for mechanical implant surface decontamination using an in vitro model combining 3D models and a validated dynamic multispecies biofilm.Materials and MethodsA multispecies biofilm using six bacterial strains (Streptococcus oralis, Veillonella parvula, Actinomyces

ObjectiveTo evaluate whether a two‐piece abutment is equivalent to a one‐piece in peri‐implant esthetics, patients' satisfaction, and oral health–related quality of life (OHRQOL) for implant‐supported anterior single crown placement.Material and MethodsThirty implants were allocated sequentially: 15 in the one‐piece abutment group (OP) and 15 in the two‐piece abutment group (TP). Peri‐implant esthetics

ObjectivesThis controlled preclinical study analyzed the effect of implant surface characteristics on osseointegration and crestal bone formation in a grafted dehiscence defect minipig model.Material and MethodsA standardized 3 mm × 3 mm acute‐type buccal dehiscence minipig model grafted with deproteinized bovine bone mineral and covered with a porcine collagen membrane after 2 and 8 weeks of healing

ObjectivesThe primary aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of peri‐implant diseases in a randomly selected Norwegian population. The secondary aims were to explore risk indicators for peri‐implant diseases and to validate self‐reported outcome measures from a survey with clinical parameters.Material and MethodsPatients (n = 3083) rehabilitated with dental implants in 2014 were mailed

ObjectivesThis study aims to examine differences in trueness and precision between surgical guides with (S) and without sleeves (SL). A secondary aim was to assess the impact of the sleeve‐to‐bone distance.Materials and MethodsMandible replicas (n = 120) were printed from an STL file obtained from a clinical CBCT. The mandibles were divided into sleeved (S, n = 60) and sleeveless (SL, n = 60) groups

ObjectiveAssess whether horizontal ridge augmentation with guided bone regeneration (GBR) using deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM), autologous bone, and a resorbable collagen membrane supports successful implant placement.Materials and MethodsThis open, prospective, single‐cohort, multicenter clinical study included patients with ridge defects that required GBR prior to implant insertion. The

AimPeri‐implant mucositis, a dysbiosis‐driven inflammatory disease, is a precursor to peri‐implantitis, underscoring the need for early disease management. Therefore, we investigated the efficacy of glycine powder in resolving clinical inflammation and restoring host‐microbial homeostasis.MethodsThirty subjects were randomized to receive either glycine powder air‐abrasive debridement or ultrasonic

PurposeTo evaluate the dimensional stability over time of additively manufactured surgical templates, fabricated by different resins, and stored by different methods.Materials and MethodsUsing a 3D printer with DLS technology and two different resins (Surgical Guide (SG)‐WhipMix and Key Guide (KG)‐KeystoneIndustries), 96 surgical guides were additively manufactured. The guides were stored in three

AimTo assess the feasibility of immediate (IIP), early (EIP) and delayed implant placement (DIP) for single tooth replacement in the premaxilla on the basis of the complete indication area of each approach in routine practice.Materials and MethodsData from 100 patients (59 women, 41 men, all Caucasians) aged between 19 and 81 years old (mean age 51.71) who had been consecutively treated with a single

ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore multiple effects of hyperbranched poly‐l‐lysine (HBPL) titanium (Ti) surfaces on osseointegration, bacteriostasis, and anti‐inflammation across three different animal models.MethodsTi surfaces were covalently modified with HBPL, with uncoated surfaces as controls. Characterization included scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and surface chemistry and elemental analysis

ObjectiveComputer‐assisted implant surgery (CAIS) has been introduced as a tool to aid in reaching a more accurate implant position. The aim of this network meta‐analysis was to compare all the available CAIS techniques and obtain collective evidence on the method that offers the highest accuracy compared to freehand implant placement.Materials and MethodsDatabase search was done in PubMed, Scopus

BackgroundPrimary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by hyposalivation. Currently, there is limited evidence for the prognosis of dental implant treatment in Sjögren's syndrome.Aim/HypothesisWe hypothesized comparable clinical outcomes of implant‐supported restorations in pSS‐patients and control subjects, and improvement in oral health‐related quality of

ObjectivesThis study aimed to compare the accuracy of digital complete‐arch implant impressions with prefabricated aids using three intraoral scanners (IOSs) and explore the correlation between virtual deviation measurement and physical framework misfit.Materials and MethodsFour edentulous maxillary master models with four and six parallel and angular implants were fabricated and scanned by a laboratory

ObjectiveTo investigate the pull‐off forces on implant‐supported restorations caused by sticky food, to understand how much retention force cemented restorations must have to withstand chewing forces without unintentional retention loss. The influence of food type, restoration design, and surface treatment were investigated.Material and MethodsMonolithic implant‐supported CAD/CAM zirconia crowns were

ObjectivesThe objective of this study is to investigate the outcomes of clinically relevant laboratory studies regarding the cementation of implant‐supported restorations over ti‐bases.Materials and MethodsThe present study has been conducted according to PRISMA statement. An electronic search was performed, including publications up to March 2024, to identify studies investigating the parameters affecting

ObjectiveThe aim of this non‐inferiority randomized clinical trial was to compare the surgical and healing complications, vertical bone gain, and volumetric bone changes after vertical ridge augmentation using two different approaches: customized Ti‐reinforced d‐PTFE mesh versus customized CAD/CAM Ti‐mesh.Materials and MethodsFifty patients with vertical bone defects were randomly treated with Ti‐reinforced

BackgroundTooth‐ and implant‐supported fixed dental prostheses are well‐documented and aesthetic treatment alternatives, and after a comprehensive periodontal treatment, a protocol with a good long‐term prognosis if the maintenance program is strictly followed.AimTo reexamine a pre‐existing patient cohort in order to obtain estimated long‐term survival and complication outcomes of fixed dental prostheses

ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess clinical efficacy of 4‐mm‐short implants in patients with posterior severe vertical bone atrophy in the medium‐ and long‐term follow‐up.Materials and MethodsPatients rehabilitated with 4‐mm‐short implants in the posterior atrophic jaws, with a minimum follow‐up of 3 years post‐loading, were included in the study. Data were collected for eligible patients, and marginal

ObjectivesTo investigate the effects of alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) on ridge height, sinus pneumatization and the potential need for lateral sinus augmentation following extraction in the posterior maxilla.Materials and MethodsThis randomized controlled pilot study included 28 patients requiring extraction in the posterior maxilla with bone height between 6 and 8 mm. The sites were randomly allocated

ObjectivesCollagen membranes are extensively used for guided bone regeneration procedures, primarily for horizontal bone augmentation. More recently, it has been demonstrated that collagen membranes promote bone regeneration. Present study aimed at assessing if structural modifications of collagen membranes may enhance their osteoconductive capacity.MethodsTwenty‐four adult Wistar rats were used. Bilateral

ObjectivesTo compare marginal bone levels, biological, and technical outcomes of screw‐retained versus cemented all‐ceramic implant‐supported zirconia‐based single crowns after an observation period of 7.5 years.MethodsForty‐four single implants in the esthetic zone in 44 patients (22 females, 22 males) were randomly assigned to two types of restorations: SR (screw‐retained); veneered one‐piece zirconia

ObjectiveTo describe the evolution and aims of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) Junior Committee (JC).Materials and MethodsFormer members of the EAO JC and members of the board were interviewed, and current projects and initiatives were summarized.ResultsThe EAO JC was launched in 2007 as the first young committee in Europe. Despite initial skepticism, it became a famous initiative

ObjectiveDental implants are a considerable financial burden for elderly people and their caregivers. This study aimed to calculate the estimated economic costs of dental implants on the Korean older population.Materials and MethodsThe economic costs of dental implants for adults aged 75 years and older were estimated from a societal perspective, considering both direct and indirect expenditures. We

ObjectiveThe use of extracted teeth has been introduced as an option for bone grafting. However, the current method requires special machines and solutions, posing significant time and cost. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of autogenous raw tooth particles (RTP), a grafting material made from a ground tooth using basic equipment, for alveolar ridge preservation.Materials

BackgroundThis case report demonstrates the effective clinical application of a 3D‐printed, patient‐specific polycaprolactone (PCL) resorbable scaffold for staged alveolar bone augmentation.ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of a 3D‐printed PCL scaffold in facilitating alveolar bone regeneration and subsequent dental implant placement.Materials and MethodsA 46‐year‐old man with a missing tooth

ObjectivesTo date, no studies have exploited micro‐CT in humans to evaluate bone morphology and structure after bone augmentation with CAD/CAM‐customized titanium mesh, in mandible and maxilla. The aim of this study was to assess the composition and microstructure of bone biopsy through micro‐CT analysis.Materials and MethodsBone augmentation at both maxillary and mandible sites was performed on 30

ObjectivesExamine the histomorphometric bone composition, following alveolar ridge preservation techniques and unassisted socket healing.Materials and MethodsForty‐two patients (42) requiring a single rooted tooth extraction were randomly allocated into three groups (n = 14 per group): Group 1: Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) using deproteinised bovine bone mineral (DBBM) and a porcine collagen membrane;

PurposeTo assess how well torque‐limiting devices (TLDs) are known and used by European dentists, and their adherence to screw tightening protocols and screw loosening occurrence through a survey, including the correlation between the dental specialty‐of‐interest and the recognition, the tightening protocol used, and between the calibration and the occurrence of screw loosening.Materials and methodsA

ObjectiveTo compare fully guided flapless implant surgery using a light‐cured surgical guide (FG group) with partially guided open flap surgery (PG group) in the posterior maxilla when performing simultaneous sinus floor elevation in terms of the accuracy, time requirements, and patient/clinician‐reported outcomes (PROMs and CROMs).Materials and MethodsIn this study, 56 tissue‐level implants were placed

ObjectivesThe objective of this study is to assess accuracy, time‐efficiency and consistency of a novel artificial intelligence (AI)‐driven automated tool for cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT) and intraoral scan (IOS) registration compared with manual and semi‐automated approaches.Materials and MethodsA dataset of 31 intraoral scans (IOSs) and CBCT scans was used to validate automated IOS‐CBCT registration

ObjectivesThe objective of this long‐term retrospective study was to evaluate the fracture rate and the risk factors associated with the fracture of 3.3 mm narrow diameter implants (NDIs).Materials and MethodsA total of 524 records of patients rehabilitated with 3.3 mm NDIs between 1997 and 2015 were assessed. Data on patients, implants, and prostheses were collected, and descriptive analysis of the

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the systemic effect of non‐surgical peri‐implantitis treatment (NSPIT) with or without the administration of systemic metronidazole.MethodsIn this secondary analysis from a previously published clinical trial (NCT03564301), peri‐implantitis patients were randomized into two groups: test, receiving NSPIT plus 500 mg of oral systemic metronidazole three

ObjectivesTo investigate long‐term alveolar ridge bone changes in patients treated with the split‐crest technique (SCT) with simultaneous implant placement.Materials and MethodsAlveolar ridge width (ARW) was measured with a caliper immediately before (ARW1) and after SCT (ARW2) with a caliper. Existing CBCT scans taken at least 5 years postoperatively were used to assess the healed ARW (ARWF), buccal

ObjectivesTo evaluate the influence of multiplanar reconstruction thickness on the detection of peri‐implant bone defects with a standalone zirconia implant and compare it to when another implant is in the vicinity using cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT).Materials and MethodsFive dry human mandibles were used to create twenty implant sites in the second premolar and first molar regions. The OP300

ObjectiveTo assess the clinical, radiographic and patient‐reported outcomes (PROMs) of posterior zirconia and titanium implants at 1 year of implant loading.Materials and MethodsForty‐two patients with two adjacent missing teeth were enrolled in a randomized controlled trial with a within‐subject controlled design. Each patient received one zirconia (Zr) and one titanium (Ti) implant, with the mesial

ObjectiveTo compare bone volume and height changes of two types of deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) for lateral window sinus floor elevation (LSFE) with simultaneous implant placement.Materials and MethodsThis retrospective cohort study involved 72 patients who underwent LSFE using low‐temperature sintered cancellous bone‐derived DBBM (C‐DBBM) or high‐temperature two‐step sintered epiphyseal‐derived

ObjectiveTo assess the relative position of mini‐implants to retain a mandibular overdenture, according to the surgical protocol, technical and anatomical factors.MethodsMandibular cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were analyzed for 73 patients who received four one‐piece titanium‐zirconium mini‐implants. Drilling was performed using a 1.6 mm needle drill and a 2.2 mm Pilot Drill, according

PurposeTo histometrically compare the osseointegration and crestal bone healing of a novel tapered, self‐cutting tissue‐level test implant with a standard tissue‐level control implant in a submerged healing regimen.Materials and MethodsIn a mandibular minipig model, implants were inserted and evaluated histometrically after a healing period of 3, 6, and 12 weeks. The primary outcome was the evaluation

ObjectiveTo evaluate the influence of patient and implant‐related factors on the changes of marginal bone levels (MBL) at implants with a follow‐up ≥5 years.Materials and MethodsAt baseline (within 6 months from prosthetic insertion) and long‐term (≥5 years after implant placement) visits, interproximal (mesial and distal) MBL were radiographically evaluated. To analyze factors predicting MBL change

AimTo evaluate the performance of low‐dose cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) protocols with regard to linear bone measurements in the posterior mandible for implant planning compared with higher dose protocols.Materials and MethodsForty‐two edentulous posterior sites in human cadaveric mandibles were imaged in three CBCT scanners using three or four protocols with varying exposure parameters to

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to explore the effect of depression and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on implant osseointegration and bone healing.MethodsForty‐eight 6‐ to 8‐week‐old SPF Sprague–Dawley male rats were randomly divided into four groups: the Control group, the Fluoxetine group, the Depression group and the De&Flu group. The rats in the Depression group and the De&Flu group