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Compendium of Continuing Education in... 2020Achieving predictable outcomes in implant dentistry requires not only an understanding of surgical and prosthetic protocols but also knowledge of bone biology. Regarding... (Review)
Review
Achieving predictable outcomes in implant dentistry requires not only an understanding of surgical and prosthetic protocols but also knowledge of bone biology. Regarding implant stability, a distinction exists between non-osseointegrated and osseointegrated implants. Primary or mechanical stability at implant placement is different than secondary or biological stability. Bone quality, implant length, and implant width all influence the achievement of primary stability. This article reviews the contemporary literature on dental implant osseointegration, with the intent of presenting clinicians scientific information concerning the biomechanical parameters and limitations of endosseous implants and their components during the osseointegration phase, as well as their behavior once occlusal forces are present following osseointegration.
Topics: Dental Implantation, Endosseous; Dental Implants; Dental Prosthesis Design; Osseointegration
PubMed: 32687377
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Journal of the American Dental... Sep 2022
Topics: Dentistry; Humans
PubMed: 36031199
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BioMed Research International 2019
Topics: Biocompatible Materials; Esthetics, Dental; Humans; Periodontics; Regenerative Medicine; Surgery, Oral
PubMed: 31915677
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Compendium of Continuing Education in... Oct 2022Indirect ceramic restorations are commonly used to restore function and esthetics of vital and nonvital teeth as well as dental implants. With advancements in digital...
Indirect ceramic restorations are commonly used to restore function and esthetics of vital and nonvital teeth as well as dental implants. With advancements in digital dentistry and the massive adoption of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems, clinicians and dental assistants are now more involved in the manufacturing process of indirect ceramic restorations and need to understand the best clinical indication for each material and its respective adhesive protocols.
Topics: Ceramics; Computer-Aided Design; Dental Cements; Dental Implants; Dental Porcelain; Dental Prosthesis Design; Esthetics, Dental
PubMed: 36227133
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JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan... Feb 2022Artificial intelligence is the ability of machines to work like humans. The concept initially began with the advent of mathematical models which gave calculated outputs... (Review)
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Artificial intelligence is the ability of machines to work like humans. The concept initially began with the advent of mathematical models which gave calculated outputs based on inputs fed into the system. This was later modified with the introduction of various algorithms which can either give output based on overall data analysis or by selection of information within previous data. It is steadily becoming a favoured mode of treatment due to its efficiency and ability to manage complex conditions in all specialities. In dentistry, artificial intelligence has also popularised over the past few decades. They have been found useful for diagnosis in restorative dentistry, oral pathology and oral surgery. In orthodontics, they have been utilised for diagnosis, assessment of treatment needs, cephalometrics, treatment planning and orthognathic surgeries etc. The current literature review was planned to highlight the uses of artificial intelligence in dentistry, specifically in orthodontics and orthognathic surgery.
Topics: Artificial Intelligence; Cephalometry; Dental Care; Humans; Orthodontics; Orthognathic Surgery
PubMed: 35202378
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Evidence-based Dentistry Sep 2023
Topics: Humans; Evidence-Based Dentistry
PubMed: 37737328
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International Journal of Biological... Jan 2021Chitosan is a biodegradable and biocompatible natural polysaccharide that has a wide range of applications in the field of dentistry due to its functional versatility... (Review)
Review
Chitosan is a biodegradable and biocompatible natural polysaccharide that has a wide range of applications in the field of dentistry due to its functional versatility and ease of access. Recent studies find that chitosan and its derivatives can be embedded in materials for dental adhesives, barrier membranes, bone replacement, tissue regeneration, and antimicrobial agent to better manage oral diseases. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive overview on the preparation, applications, and major breakthroughs of chitosan biomaterials. Furthermore, incorporation of chitosan additives for the modification and improvement of dental materials has been discussed in depth to promote more advanced chitosan-related research in the future.
Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Biocompatible Materials; Chitosan; Dentistry; Endodontics; Humans; Periodontics; Preventive Dentistry; Prostheses and Implants; Prosthodontics; Stomatognathic Diseases; Surgery, Oral; Tissue Engineering; Wound Healing
PubMed: 33202273
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Compendium of Continuing Education in... 2023The treatment of a peri-implant soft-tissue dehiscence (PSTD) can be quite challenging for many clinicians and leave gravely disappointing esthetic remarks for patients...
The treatment of a peri-implant soft-tissue dehiscence (PSTD) can be quite challenging for many clinicians and leave gravely disappointing esthetic remarks for patients to bear. The present article describes the treatment of two adjacent PSTDs in the forefront of the anterior region, where papilla deficiency also was exhibited. The case was treated with a coronally advanced flap and connective tissue graft (CTG) with submerged healing. The implant-supported crowns and abutments were removed, and soft-tissue augmentation was performed using a CTG that was sutured to the buccal site of the implants. The flap was released and sutured over the implants, which were submerged aiming for a closure by primary intention. After 3 months, a combination of an apically positioned flap and roll flap was performed to increase keratinized mucosa width around the implants and augment the peri-implant papilla. Clinical and esthetic satisfactory outcomes were obtained at 1 year.
Topics: Humans; Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; Treatment Outcome; Esthetics, Dental; Dental Implantation, Endosseous; Gingivoplasty; Dental Implants; Connective Tissue
PubMed: 37450675
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Journal of the World Federation of... Dec 2022In the digital dentistry era, new tools, algorithms, data science approaches, and computer applications are available to researchers and clinicians. However, there is... (Review)
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In the digital dentistry era, new tools, algorithms, data science approaches, and computer applications are available to researchers and clinicians. However, there is also a strong need for better knowledge and understanding of multisource data applications, including three-dimensional imaging information such as cone-beam computed tomography images and digital dental models for multidisciplinary cases. In addition, artificial intelligence models and automated clinical decision systems are rising. The clinician needs to plan the treatment based on state-of-the-art diagnosis for better and more personalized treatment. This article aimed to review basic concepts and the current panorama of digital implant planning in orthodontics, with open-source and closed-source tools for assessing cone-beam computed images and digital dental models. The visualization and processing of the three-dimensional data allow better implant planning based on bone conditions, adjacent teeth and root positions, and the prognosis of the case. We showed that many tools for assessment, segmentation, and visualization of cone-beam computed tomographic images and digital dental models could facilitate the treatment planning of patients needing implants or space closure. The tools and approaches presented are toward personalized treatment and better prognosis, following the path to a more automated clinical decision system based on multisource three-dimensional data, artificial intelligence models, and digital planning. In summary, the orthodontist needs to analyze each patient individually and use different software or tools that better fit their practice, allowing efficient treatment planning and satisfactory results with an adequate prognosis.
Topics: Humans; Orthodontics; Artificial Intelligence; Dental Implants; Dental Care; Orthodontists
PubMed: 36400658
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BMC Oral Health May 2023Under dentistry's social contract with the public, dental professionals have a social responsibility to address the oral health needs of the population at large....
BACKGROUND
Under dentistry's social contract with the public, dental professionals have a social responsibility to address the oral health needs of the population at large. However, dental education places little emphasis on such moral commitments. By ascertaining dental students' stance regarding these notions, we may be able to inform changes in dental education. This paper thus explores dental students' comprehension of dentistry's social contract using the concepts of moral inclusion, moral community and empathy.
METHODS
A cross-sectional online survey collected information from undergraduate dental students at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto (N = 430). Moral inclusion was assessed through the breadth of students' moral community by computing a "moral inclusion score" (MIS) from Likert scale responses to statements that asked students about their duty of care for different population groups, wherein a higher MIS indicated a broader moral community and in turn greater moral inclusiveness. Empathy was assessed using Likert scale responses to statements that gauged the extent to which students understood the effect of social determinants on people's health. Association of the MIS with environmental, institutional and student-related factors was also investigated using non-parametric tests and linear regression.
RESULTS
The survey yielded a response rate of 51.4% (n = 221). Overall, students in this sample were morally inclusive and displayed empathy. Regression results showed that the MIS was most strongly associated with choosing a small town/rural area as a future practice location (β = 4.76, 95% CI: 0.52, 9.01) and viewing patients as consumers (β = -3.71, 95%CI: -7.13, -0.29).
CONCLUSION
Students in this sample made morally inclusive choices, which implied that they had a basic understanding of the obligations under dentistry's social contract. Improving knowledge and experience with regards to addressing the social and economic determinants of oral health and access to oral health care may positively influence students' perceptions of their professional duties under the social contract.
Topics: Humans; Students, Dental; Cross-Sectional Studies; Morals; Faculty; Dentistry
PubMed: 37165354
DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02994-0