Categoria: 2013

LASER-ASSISTED THERAPY OF PERI-IMPLANTITIS: TWO CASE REPORTS

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Peri-implantitis is a physiological process affecting the soft and hard tissues surrounding the peri-implant unit and causing loss of osseointegration and bone support. It is associated with bleeding, often with suppuration, and it is considered as the implant equivalent of periodontal disease. S...

Computer-assisted implant surgery VS Traditional implant surgery

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The present study aims at evaluating computer-aided dental implant planning, comparing the results to traditional implant surgery. METHODS 24 patients aged between 25 and 65 years were included in this study, 11 males and 13 females. The patients were divided into two groups made of 12 patients. ...

“ALL ON FOUR” IMMEDIATE LOADING IMPLANT-PROSTETIC REHABILITATION

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The aim of the present study is to assess the possible successes and failures of an immediately loaded implant prosthetic rehabilitation called “All on Four”, where the appropriate prosthetic structure is loaded in the same session of implant placement (four implants in this specific study), with...

Histomorphometric evaluation of PRF® regenerative potential in the sinus lift procedure

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The aim of the present study is to assess, through clinical and histological evaluations, the regenerative potential of PRF® in association with heterologous bone grafts (Bio-Oss®) for the treatment of maxillary atrophies using the sinus-lift procedure, in comparison with the use of heterologou...

Influence of Endodontic Treatment on Systemic Oxidative Stress

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ABSTRACT Introduction: An increased production of oxidizing species related to reactive oral diseases, such as chronic apical periodontitis, could have systemic implications such as an increase in cardiovascular morbidity. Based on this consideration, we conducted a prospective study to assess w...

Three-Point Bending Tests of Zirconia Core/Veneer Ceramics for Dental Restorations

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Abstract The mechanical strength and the surface hardness of commercially available yttrium-doped zirconia were investigated. Furthermore, a comparative study of eight different ceramic veneers, to be used for the production of two-layered all-ceramic restorative systems, was carried out. Materia...