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Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral... Sep 2022The conventional alveoloplasty approach which uses manual equipment results in more resorption of the underlying alveolar ridge that makes denture prosthesis unstable....
PURPOSE
The conventional alveoloplasty approach which uses manual equipment results in more resorption of the underlying alveolar ridge that makes denture prosthesis unstable. The goal of this study was to compare results of piezosurgery alveoloplasty to those of conventional alveoloplasty.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
This was an in-vivo comparative study consisting of ten edentulous individuals who needed alveoloplasty due to bilateral bony projection. On one side, a conventional alveoloplasty was performed with a bone rongeur and bone file, whereas the contralateral side was treated with a piezosurgery unit. The clinical parameters were analyzed using SPSS version 21 software including operating time, postoperative pain evaluation on day 3 and a healing on day 7.
RESULTS
There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of outcome variables such as operating time, pain and healing. The Conventional group has a lower mean of operating time, a higher mean rank of VAS and a lower mean rank of healing index compared to the piezosurgery group.
CONCLUSION
Piezosurgery alveoloplasty not only lowers postoperative patient discomfort but also preserves alveolar bone integrity by not disrupting soft and hard tissue architecture thus allowing faster tissue healing and easier prosthesis replacement in the future.
PubMed: 36274873
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Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2018Conventional alveoloplasty procedure using manual instruments results in higher resorption of the residual alveolar ridge, which is unsuitable for denture construction....
PURPOSE
Conventional alveoloplasty procedure using manual instruments results in higher resorption of the residual alveolar ridge, which is unsuitable for denture construction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of piezosurgery-assisted alveoloplasty using minimally invasive technique compared to that of the conventional technique.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
This was a comparative study. The study sample consisted of 35 edentulous patients with bilateral bony spicules requiring alveoloplasty. The primary outcome variables assessed were time required for alveoloplasty, postoperative pain using visual analogue scale (VAS), and postoperative healing using Landry, Turnbull, and Howley healing index. The differences between the outcome variables were statistically analyzed using paired -test.
RESULTS
The participants consisted of 35 patients (25 men and 10 women; age range: 38-83 years) diagnosed with bilateral bony spicules on the edentulous alveolar ridge. There was a statistically highly significant difference between both groups with respect to the outcome variables such as time required, VAS at 2 day, and healing index at 7 day with higher mean of time required (in sec), higher mean of VAS, and lower healing index for conventional group as compared to piezo group ( < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
Alveoloplasty done using piezosurgery not only reduces patient's postoperative discomfort but also maintains the alveolar bone integrity by not disturbing the soft-tissue and hard-tissue architecture, allowing faster healing of tissues, which makes the future prosthesis replacement easier.
PubMed: 30693229
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Anales de Pediatria Sep 2020To compare the results of secondary alveoloplasty performed in one Hospital when osteosynthesis material was used and when the bone graft does not require this material,... (Comparative Study)
Comparative Study
OBJECTIVES
To compare the results of secondary alveoloplasty performed in one Hospital when osteosynthesis material was used and when the bone graft does not require this material, and relating them to factors such as gender and age.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
A retrospective study was conducted from the years 2014 to 2019 in this Hospital on the selected patients who met the inclusion criteria. Two periods of ages, period A: ages between 5-12 years (mixed secondary alveoloplasty) and period B: greater than 12 years (late secondary alveoloplasty). Autologous bone from the iliac crest or parietal calotte was used for the bone graft. The patients were divided into 2 groups: group I: patients with alveoloplasties that required osteosynthesis material. Group II: patients who did not require osteosynthesis material. Parameters evaluated: the success criteria for alveoloplasty were assessed according to the clinical parameters described by Precious. Alveoloplasty was successful if they met all the criteria of Precious in the year of intervention. Postoperative complications in both groups were evaluated. The statistical analysis was performed using the exact Fisher test for qualitative variables.
RESULTS
Alveoloplasty was successful in 89.4% of patients in group I, while it was 90.3% in group II. Alveoloplasty was successful in 87.5% of females compared to 91.17% of males. The intervention was a success in 91.48% of patients in group A, compared to 66.6% in group B. The osteosynthesis material in two patients of group I was not degraded in the annual assessment. There were no significant differences in any of the comparisons.
CONCLUSIONS
The use of osteosynthesis material does not alter the integration of the bone graft in patients that undergo alveoloplasty. Factors such as gender or age do not influence the results of the interventions.
Topics: Age Factors; Alveolar Process; Alveoloplasty; Bone Transplantation; Child; Child, Preschool; Cleft Lip; Cleft Palate; Female; Humans; Male; Retrospective Studies; Sex Factors
PubMed: 32094091
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Journal of the Korean Association of... Feb 2020The need for proper wound closure is of paramount importance after any intra-oral surgery. Various wound closure techniques have been described in literature using...
OBJECTIVES
The need for proper wound closure is of paramount importance after any intra-oral surgery. Various wound closure techniques have been described in literature using traditional non-absorbable suture materials. These include like synthetic absorbable sutures, surgical staples and tissue adhesives. Cyanoacrylates are among the most commonly used biocompatible tissue adhesives. To evaluate and compare intraoral wound healing using 3-0 silk sutures and n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate after alveoloplasty.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A total of 20 patients requiring bilateral alveoloplasty in the same arch (upper or lower) were included in this study. Patients with any pre-existing pathology or systemic disease were excluded. After alveoloplasty was performed, the wound was closed using 3-0 braided silk sutures on one side, and using n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate bio adhesive on the other side. Patients were evaluated based on the following parameters: time required to achieve wound closure; the incidence of immediate and postoperative hemostasis; the time to the use of the first rescue medication; the side where pain first arises; and the side where wound healing begins first.
RESULTS
Compared to 3-0 silk sutures, cyanoacrylate demonstrated better hemostatic properties, reduced operative time, reduced postoperative pain and better wound healing.
CONCLUSION
These data suggest that cyanoacrylate glue is an adequate alternative to conventional sutures to close the surgical wound after alveoloplasty, and better than are 3-0 silk sutures.
PubMed: 32158678
DOI: 10.5125/jkaoms.2020.46.1.28 -
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences Aug 2012Pre-prosthetic surgery is that part of oral and maxillofacial surgery which restores oral function and facial form. This is concerned with surgical modification of the...
Pre-prosthetic surgery is that part of oral and maxillofacial surgery which restores oral function and facial form. This is concerned with surgical modification of the alveolar process and its surrounding structures to enable the fabrication of a well-fitting, comfortable, and esthetic dental prosthesis. The ultimate goal of pre-prosthetic surgery is to prepare a mouth to receive a dental prosthesis by redesigning and smoothening bony edges.
PubMed: 23066301
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Advances in Clinical and Experimental... 2012Cleft of lip, alveolar process and palate is the most common congenital defect affecting the face. It occurs at the time of early embryogenesis as a result of disturbed... (Review)
Review
Cleft of lip, alveolar process and palate is the most common congenital defect affecting the face. It occurs at the time of early embryogenesis as a result of disturbed differentiation of the primordial cell layer and is associated with genetic and environmental factors. The most severe type of the defect is complete cleft of the lip, alveolar process and palate, unilateral or bilateral, which is accompanied by impaired breathing, sucking, swallowing, chewing, hearing and speaking. The treatment consists in the surgical reconnection (reconstruction) of the cleft anatomical structures and their formation to gain proper appearance, occlusal conditions and speech. The part of the surgical treatment is reconstruction of alveolar bone by means of autogenic spongy bone grafting (osteoplasty). The surgery performed at the stage of mixed dentition following an orthodontic treatment is a recognized standard management modality. Its effects provide stabilization of the dental arches fixed in the orthodontic treatment, possibility of growth of permanent teeth adjoining the cleft as well as separation of the nasal and oral cavities. The grafted bone becomes a platform for the collapsed base of the ala nasi and facilitates restoration of teeth loss. In the graft healing process the volume of the regenerated bone tissue is lower than the graft volume. Methods to augment the healed bone volume are being searched for, as this factor decides substantially on successful outcome of the surgery.
Topics: Alveolar Process; Alveoloplasty; Bone Transplantation; Child; Cleft Lip; Cleft Palate; Humans; Maxillofacial Development; Osseointegration; Recovery of Function; Surgical Flaps; Time Factors; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 23214291
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Journal of the Korean Association of... Aug 2021Wound healing is an integral part of any surgical procedure. Appropriate wound closure is critical to any successful surgical procedure, especially intraoral procedures....
OBJECTIVES
Wound healing is an integral part of any surgical procedure. Appropriate wound closure is critical to any successful surgical procedure, especially intraoral procedures. Various factors aid in wound healing, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological. Dehydrated human amniotic/chorionic membrane (dHACM) is an emerging bioinert material that contains anti-inflammatory properties, angiogenetic properties, osteogenic potential, and various growth factors. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of wound healing properties of dHACM in bilateral alveoloplasty patients.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A prospective split-mouth study was conducted on 10 patients. Site A received sutures with dHACM and site B was sutured without dHACM. Wound healing was assessed with the Landry, Turnbull, and Howley Index.
RESULTS
Sites A and site B were compared. A <0.05 and a test value of 22 was obtained, indicating a statistical difference between the two sites.
CONCLUSION
Our study showed better healing with dHACM than without.
PubMed: 34462385
DOI: 10.5125/jkaoms.2021.47.4.279 -
Journal of Clinical and Experimental... Oct 2012When the clinical crowns of teeth are dimensionally inadequate, esthetically and biologically acceptable restoration of these dental units is difficult. Often an... (Review)
Review
When the clinical crowns of teeth are dimensionally inadequate, esthetically and biologically acceptable restoration of these dental units is difficult. Often an acceptable restoration cannot be accomplished without first surgically increasing the length of the existing clinical crowns; therefore, successful management requires an understanding of both the dental and periodontal parameters of treatment. The complications presented by teeth with short clinical crowns demand a comprehensive treatment plan and proper sequencing of therapy to ensure a satisfactory result. Visualization of the desired result is a prerequisite of successful therapy. This review examines the periodontal and restorative factors related to restoring teeth with short clinical crowns. Modes of therapy are usually combined to meet the biologic, restorative, and esthetic requirements imposed by short clinical crowns. In this study various methods for treating short clinical crowns are reviewed, the role that restoration margin location play in the maintenance of periodontal and dental symbiosis and the effects of violation of the supracrestal gingivae by improper full-coverage restorations has also been discussed. Key words:Short clinical crown, surgical crown lengthening, forced eruption, diagnostic wax up, alveoloplasty, gingivectomy.
PubMed: 24558561
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Clinical Case Reports Oct 2020Various cases of introduction of air into soft tissues have been reported in the dental literature. Here, we report a rare case of localized sublingual emphysema after...
Various cases of introduction of air into soft tissues have been reported in the dental literature. Here, we report a rare case of localized sublingual emphysema after alveoloplasty. There was no facial involvement. The patient responded to treatment and recovered uneventfully.
PubMed: 33088550
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3106 -
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2023Traditionally, sutures have been widely used to close intraoral wounds. Various alternatives have been developed amongst which newer tissue adhesives such as...
INTRODUCTION
Traditionally, sutures have been widely used to close intraoral wounds. Various alternatives have been developed amongst which newer tissue adhesives such as N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate having accepted clinical properties are gaining popularity. The primary purpose of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate for intraoral attached mucosal wound closure following alveoloplasty.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
In this prospective split-mouth study, 25 patients requiring alveoloplasty in either maxillary or mandibular arch bilaterally with a total of 50 sites were divided into two equal groups, namely silk suture (Group 1) and cyanoacrylate (Group 2). Each patient was evaluated on the first, third, seventh, 14 and 21 post-operative days. Parameters evaluated were time taken to close incision and to achieve haemostasis, pain, oedema, post-operative wound healing, patient discomfort and possible complications.
RESULTS
Time taken to close incision, time taken to achieve haemostasis, post-operative pain and oedema were found to be less in Group 2. Wound healing too was found to be better in Group 2. There was one case of adhesive peel off on the first post-operative day which was managed by reapplying the tissue adhesive. The incidence of wound dehiscence and wound infection was observed more in Group 1 on the third post-operative day. Suture breakage (16%) and adhesive dislodgement (8%) were reported on the seventh post-operative day.
DISCUSSION
The use of cyanoacrylates' inherent benefits, such as improved wound seal off in attached mucosa, quick polymerisation and bacteriostatic characteristics can be beneficial when performing minor oral surgical procedures on elderly, young and mentally challenged patients.
PubMed: 37711540
DOI: 10.4103/ams.ams_2_23