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Frontiers in Dentistry 2023The focused question of this systematic review was "does hyaluronic acid (HA) injection in areas of interdental papillary deficiency reduce black triangles?" A...
The focused question of this systematic review was "does hyaluronic acid (HA) injection in areas of interdental papillary deficiency reduce black triangles?" A systematic literature search was performed to find clinical studies on human patients with a minimum of 6-month follow-up, published in English from 2005 to May 2020. There were two outcome variables: black triangle area (BTA) change after treatment at different measurement time points compared with baseline, and patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), when available. Of eight eligible articles (2 randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and 6 non-randomized, non-placebo controlled clinical studies), seven reported that HA injections had a positive impact on reduction of BTA and subsequent papillary augmentation. Six studies were included in meta-analysis and showed that the intervention led to a pooled reduction percentage of 57.7% in BTA after 6 months. Although there were clinical diversities between the studies, all the studies applied the same concentration of HA (approximately 2%), 2-3 mm apical to the papilla tip in several intervals. Some degrees of relapse were reported in some studies. Within the limits of this study, this systematic review and meta-analysis showed that HA injection can serve as an efficient minimally-invasive treatment for small interdental papillary deficiencies. It is essential to conduct further randomized clinical studies with prolonged follow-ups in order to support this conclusion.
PubMed: 37701648
DOI: 10.18502/fid.v20i19.12867 -
Clinical and Experimental Dental... Dec 2023The aim of the systematic review was to compare studies on implant-supported two-unit cantilever crowns with two adjacent implant-supported crowns in the anterior...
OBJECTIVES
The aim of the systematic review was to compare studies on implant-supported two-unit cantilever crowns with two adjacent implant-supported crowns in the anterior region. The second aim was to assess in a 10-year prospective comparative pilot study, hard and soft peri-implant tissue changes in patients with a missing central and adjacent lateral upper incisor, treated with either an implant-supported two-unit cantilever crown or two single implant-supported crowns.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched (last search March 1, 2023). Inclusion criteria were studies reporting outcomes of two missing adjacent teeth in the esthetic region and treated with a single implant-supported two-unit cantilever fixed dental prosthesis, or with two solitary implant-supported crowns. Outcome measures assessed included implant survival (primary), changes in marginal bone and gingiva level, restoration survival, subjective and objective esthetic scores, papilla volume, mid-facial marginal mucosa level, probing depth, bleeding on probing, and biological and technical complications with ≥1-year follow-up. In addition, in a 10-year pilot study, the same outcome measures were assessed of five patients with a single implant-supported two-unit cantilever crown and compared with five patients with two adjacent single implant-supported crowns in the esthetic zone.
RESULTS
Nine articles with 11 study groups were found eligible for data extraction. Meta-analyses of implant survival rates were 96.9% (mean follow-up 3.4 ± 1.4 years) for the implant-cantilever treatment and 97.6% (mean follow-up 3.0 ± 1.8 years) for the adjacent implants treatment (p = .79). In the 10-year comparative pilot study, no clinically relevant changes in hard and soft peri-implant tissue levels occurred in both groups. Patient satisfaction was also high in both groups.
CONCLUSION
Single implant-supported two-unit crowns can be a viable alternative to the placement of two adjacent single implant crowns in the esthetic zone.
Topics: Humans; Dental Implants; Treatment Outcome; Pilot Projects; Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; Prospective Studies; Esthetics, Dental
PubMed: 37592440
DOI: 10.1002/cre2.773 -
Journal of Clinical and Experimental... Jan 2023Using dental implants to replacing missing teeth and satisfy both functional and aesthetic needs is one of the mainstream dental treatments. New approaches including... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Using dental implants to replacing missing teeth and satisfy both functional and aesthetic needs is one of the mainstream dental treatments. New approaches including computer-aided design and computer-assisted manufacture (CAD/CAM) have been introduced to improve these elements. This systematic review aimed to compare CAD/CAM zirconia (Zr) implant abutments with other available abutments in terms of peri-implant health and aesthetics.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Five electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, and Embase) were scoured for clinical studies evaluating Zr abutments reporting on the outcomes of interest including interproximal papilla stability (PS), papilla recession (REC), pink and white esthetic score (PES, WES), marginal bone level (MBL), color, and soft tissue contour. A hand searches in English language journals until September 2020 complemented the search. Two tools of Joanna Briggs Institute and Jaded Score calculation were used for the risk of bias assessment. No quantitative synthesis of the data was done due to high heterogeneity.
RESULTS
A total of six studies from the 412 ones obtained from the search were included. The study designs were either prospective cohort (n=3) or randomized clinical trial (n=3). Papilla fill, WES, PES, and the distance from the bone crest of adjacent teeth to the contact point (CPB) and inter-tooth-implant distance (ITD) was not significantly different between Zr CAD/CAM and Zr stock abutments. However, soft tissue stability and REC index were better in Zr CAD/CAM abutments.
CONCLUSIONS
Higher soft tissue stability can be achieved for Zr compared to titanium abutments with either stock or CAD/CAM abutments. Dental implants, Dental abutment, Computer-Assisted Design, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Zirconia abutment, Soft tissue stability.
PubMed: 36755676
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European Endodontic Journal Oct 2022This systematic review aimed to evaluate the cytotoxicity of intracanal medicaments used for root canal disinfection and assess their effect on the proliferation and...
This systematic review aimed to evaluate the cytotoxicity of intracanal medicaments used for root canal disinfection and assess their effect on the proliferation and differentiation potential of stem cells from apical papilla (SCAP). The PubMed/Medline, Cochrane, Scopus, EMBASE, CINAHL and Web of Science databases were searched. Studies evaluating the effect of intracanal medicament on human SCAP (in-vitro primary cell culture experiment) were included in this systematic review. The risk of bias analysis of included studies was carried out using the Toxicological data Reliability Assessment tool. The data was analysed for qualitative characteristics. A meta-analysis was not carried out considering the heterogeneity of selected studies in terms of cell culture experiments, methods of analysis and the interpretation of results. Four studies fulfilled the desired inclusion criteria. The different antibiotic pastes and their intracanal concentrations lead to reduction in the SCAP survival compared to calcium hydroxide medicament. The findings were insufficient to make a clear distinction between different antibiotic pastes regarding their cytotoxicity. Within the limitations of the present systematic review, it can be concluded that calcium hydroxide is a relatively better intracanal medicament than antibiotic paste mixtures in terms of their cytotoxicity and effect on proliferation of SCAP.
Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Calcium Hydroxide; Cell Proliferation; Humans; Reproducibility of Results; Stem Cells
PubMed: 36217639
DOI: 10.14744/eej.2022.63835 -
Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Research 2022The primary objective of the present systematic review is to test the hypothesis - the revision of the complexity of the extraction sockets morphology classifications... (Review)
Review
OBJECTIVES
The primary objective of the present systematic review is to test the hypothesis - the revision of the complexity of the extraction sockets morphology classifications will reveal the most important parameters for implant aesthetic and functional success in case of immediate dental implant placement in aesthetic zone. The secondary objective is to revise the most important parameters of aesthetic indexes created for implant-supported restoration in aesthetic zone.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
MEDLINE (PubMed) and Cochrane Library search in combination with hand-search of relevant journals was conducted including human studies published in English between 1 January 2005 and 1 February 2022. After evaluation of the titles and abstracts in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines, risk-of-bias assessment was evaluated and data was extracted from the full papers.
RESULTS
Electronic and hand searching resulted in 477 entries. Five systematic reviews, research syntheses and 7 prospective studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final data synthesis. Selected articles reported the different classifications complexity of the extraction sockets morphology and aesthetic indexes for implant supported restoration in aesthetic zone.
CONCLUSIONS
The most important parameters for implant aesthetics and functional success, incorporated in classifications of extraction sockets are facial soft tissue level and quality, gingival biotype, keratinized gingival, mesial and distal papillae appearance, buccal bone level and thickness, labial and buccal bone plates damage and bone lesions. The most important aesthetic indexes parameters are soft tissue contour position, including colour and texture, interdental papilla, mesial and distal interproximal bone height, gingival biotype.
PubMed: 35949544
DOI: 10.5037/jomr.2022.13201 -
Materials (Basel, Switzerland) Jul 2022: Immediate implant placement with immediate esthetics has become a more common procedure over time, though ensuring good emergence of the axis of the implant has been a... (Review)
Review
: Immediate implant placement with immediate esthetics has become a more common procedure over time, though ensuring good emergence of the axis of the implant has been a challenge. A novel macroimplant design with an angled platform (Co-Axis) has been developed to ensure exit of the head of the implant in the correct prosthetic position. A systematic literature review was carried to determine the survival rate and marginal bone loss associated with these implants. : An electronic and manual literature search was made in accordance with the PRISMA statement. The search strategy was limited to human studies, retrospective and prospective clinical trials, cross-sectional studies, and cohort studies reporting outcomes of a novel macrohybrid implant with a 12° angled implant connection. : Three articles met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed in the analysis. The estimated success rate was 95.9%. The global marginal bone loss was estimated to be -0.17 ± 0.58 mm in an environment characterized by great heterogeneity (I = 99%). The estimated mean implant stability was 69.6 ± 0.92 (ISQ). As only two studies provided the required information, it was not possible to determine publication bias. Lastly, mean recession was estimated to be practically zero (0.06 ± 0.23 mm), with great heterogeneity. : Within the limitations of this systematic review, it can be affirmed that immediate implant treatment with Co-Axis implants shows a survival rate of 95.9% at one year of follow-up, with low marginal bone loss values, near-zero soft tissue recession, and favorable papilla index values. Nevertheless, the great heterogeneity of the data requires the findings to be interpreted with caution.
PubMed: 35888482
DOI: 10.3390/ma15145011 -
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry 2022Minimally invasive therapeutic approaches have become the standard of care for many medical procedures. Conventional periodontal surgical therapies involve extensive... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Minimally invasive therapeutic approaches have become the standard of care for many medical procedures. Conventional periodontal surgical therapies involve extensive tissue reflection, resulting in increased morbidity which stands to reason out that Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) approach for periodontal therapy would result in less morbidity and better esthetics for the patient. Thus, the aim of this review is to assess the clinical efficacy of MIS periodontal therapy compared to conventional access flap surgery for the treatment of intrabony periodontal defects.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
An electronic and manual search was done to identify and collect studies evaluating MIS periodontal therapy for the treatment of intrabony periodontal defects in terms of periodontal probing depth (PPD) reduction, clinical attachment level (CAL) gain, and gingival recession (REC) with a minimum of 6 month follow-up published in English. Six studies which satisfied the inclusion criteria were included for the review and the data extracted.
RESULTS
The six included studies contributed to a total of 193 patients who underwent 93 MIS therapies for treating intrabony defects with at least a 6-month follow-up. Clinical evaluation showed a PPD reduction ranging from 3.55 ± 0.88 mm to 5.2 ± 1.6 mm, while CAL gain ranged from 2.82 ± 1.19 mm to 4.5 ± 1.1 mm, while the change in gingival margin level ranged from 0.06 mm to 0.5 mm. Only one study directly compared single flap approach (SFA) (a type of MIS) to double flap approach (papilla preservation flap) which reported PPD reduction and CAL gain to be better in SFA.
CONCLUSION
Even though the above evidence compels us to believe that minimally invasive periodontal surgery is less invasive, less time consuming, and less morbid, the lack of enough studies directly comparing MIS with conventional access flap surgeries suggest that these conclusions are arbitrary. Thus, there is currently an absence of adequate evidence to substantiate the beneficial effect of minimally invasive periodontal surgical approach compared to a conventional access flap surgery for the treatment of intrabony periodontal defects.
PubMed: 35846580
DOI: 10.4103/ccd.ccd_1046_20 -
Clinical Oral Implants Research Jun 2022In systematically healthy patients with an implant-supported fixed restoration (P), what is the influence of thin (E) as compared to thick (C) peri-implant soft tissues... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
OBJECTIVES
In systematically healthy patients with an implant-supported fixed restoration (P), what is the influence of thin (E) as compared to thick (C) peri-implant soft tissues on aesthetic outcomes (O)?
METHODS
Following an a priori protocol, a literature search of six databases was conducted up to August 2020 to identify prospective/retrospective clinical studies on healthy patients with an implant-supported fixed reconstruction. Measurement of the buccal soft tissue thickness and an aesthetic outcome was a prerequisite, and sites presenting with a buccal soft tissue thickness of <2 mm or shimmering of a periodontal probe were categorized as a thin phenotype. After study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment, random-effects meta-analysis of Mean Differences (MD) or Odds Ratios (OR) with their corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (CI) were conducted, followed by sensitivity analyses and assessment of the quality of evidence.
RESULTS
Thirty-four unique studies reporting on 1508 patients with 1606 sites were included (9 randomized controlled trials, one controlled trial, 10 prospective cohort studies, 8 cross-sectional studies, and 6 retrospective cohort studies). The mean difference of the pink aesthetic score (PES) after the follow-up was not significantly different between thin (<2.0 mm) or thick soft tissues (≥2.0 mm) or phenotypes (12 studies; MD = 0.15; [95% CI = -0.24, 0.53]; p = .46). PES changes during the follow-up, however, were significantly in favour of thick soft tissues (≥2.0 mm) or phenotypes (p = .05). An increased mean mucosal thickness was associated with an increased papilla index (5 studies; MD = 0.5; [95% CI = 0.1, 0.3]; p = .002) and an increase in papilla presence (5 studies; OR = 1.6; [95% CI = 1.0, 2.3]; p = .03). Thin soft tissues were associated with more recession, -0.62 mm (4 studies; [95% CI = -1.06, -0.18]; p = .006). Patient-reported outcome measures (patient satisfaction) were in favour of thick soft tissues -2.33 (6 studies; [95% CI = -4.70, 0.04]; p = .05). However, the quality of evidence was very low in all instances due to the inclusion of non-randomized studies, high risk of bias and residual confounding.
CONCLUSION
Within the limitations of the present study (weak study designs and various soft tissue measurements or time-points), it can be concluded that increased soft tissue thickness at implant sites was associated with more favourable aesthetic outcomes.
Topics: Cross-Sectional Studies; Dental Implants; Esthetics; Humans; Prospective Studies; Retrospective Studies
PubMed: 35763024
DOI: 10.1111/clr.13789 -
The Journal of Evidence-based Dental... Jun 2022To systematically evaluate the application of stem cells in tissue engineering for regeneration of periodontal defects and to provide a basis for clinical application. (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
OBJECTIVE
To systematically evaluate the application of stem cells in tissue engineering for regeneration of periodontal defects and to provide a basis for clinical application.
METHODS
PubMed, The Cochrane Library, EMbase, SinoMed, CNKI and Wanfang database were searched for randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies on periodontal defect regeneration using bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, adipose tissue-derived stem cells, periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs), dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs), gingival mesenchymal stem cells, stem cells from apical papilla and other odontogenic stem cells. Chinese and English literature as of May 9, 2021 (without limitation on retrieve starting date) were searched, and included RCT studies were followed for at least 3 months. Two reviewers independently screened the literature, extracted basic research information, the situation of the research object and outcome measures including probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), bone defect depth (BDD) and gingival recession (GR). Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions (Version 5.1.0) was used to evaluate bias risk in included studies and Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4 software.
RESULTS
A total of 182 teeth were included in 7 RCT studies. The experimental group was treated with stem cell tissue engineering technology (87 cases), and the control group was treated with conventional periodontal regeneration therapy without stem cell (95 cases). In the meta-analysis, a significant difference between experimental and control groups was found for PD [mean difference (MD) = -0.66, 95% CI (-1.11, -0.22), P = .004], CAL [MD = -1.11, 95% CI (-1.45, -0.77), P < .00001], BDD [MD = -0.99, 95% CI (-1.42, -0.57), P < .00001] and GR [MD = -0.35, 95% CI (-0.62, -0.07), P = .01]. By observing the 4 outcome indicators of periodontal tissue regeneration, the improvement of CAL was the best, while the improvement of GR was poor. In the subgroup analysis of follow-up time, PD improved best at 6 months compared with other follow-up times [MD = -1.07, 95% CI (-1.58, -0.55), P < .0001]. However, in the subgroup analysis of CAL, BDD and GR, there was no statistical significance among follow-up time.
CONCLUSIONS
Compared with conventional periodontal regeneration therapy, the application of stem cells in tissue engineering exhibits a significant advantage in promoting periodontal defect regeneration and allows for complete periodontal regeneration possibly. Due to limitations related to the number and quality of the included studies, additional large-sample and high-quality clinical studies are needed to support future meta-analyses.
Topics: Alveolar Bone Loss; Gingival Recession; Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; Humans; Periodontal Attachment Loss; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Stem Cells; Tissue Engineering; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 35718427
DOI: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2022.101713 -
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica May 2022To assess the efficacy and safety of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections to restore the lost interproximal papilla. (Review)
Review
OBJECTIVES
To assess the efficacy and safety of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections to restore the lost interproximal papilla.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus and Cochrane electronic databases with no time restriction up to September 2021. Any clinical study evaluating HA injection into the interproximal papilla loss Class I and II according to Norland & Tarnow, were included based on the following PICO questions (1) Are HA injections effective for the reconstruction of the interproximal papilla loss? (2) What are the side/adverse effects of using HA for the reconstruction of interproximal papilla loss? The risk of bias assessment was performed using the Cochrane Collaboration's the Newcastle Ottawa and Joanna Briggs institute tools.
RESULTS
A total of 1497 titles were retrieved. From these, eleven were included and underwent full data extraction. However, due to heterogeneity in the data among the included articles, a meta-analysis could not be performed. Three articles reported no-differences in term of papilla tip to contact point distance or the papilla fill reduction. Finally, five studies showed a reduction in the black triangle with a percentage range between 19 and 47%.
CONCLUSION
The non-surgical use of HA injection seems to have a positive effect on the re-establishment of interproximal papilla lost. However post-operative complications might develop.
Topics: Esthetics, Dental; Gingiva; Humans; Hyaluronic Acid; Injections
PubMed: 34855562
DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2021.2007282