Osseoperception: a clinical study on 24 patients

Between 1950 and 1960, Branemark established that bone is a dynamic living tissue. The importance of nervous fibers accompanying the bone vessels was recognized only 10 years later. These fibers, among other things, release neuropeptides like CGRP and s(P), which orchestrate bone remodeling proce...

One to one – immediate-loading implant-prosthetic rehabilitation: a case report

The aim of the present study is to show the aesthetic and functional advantages of a “one to one” immediate-loading protocol, in terms of proper distribution of occlusal loads. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The clinical case concerns a 54-year-old male patient with a mobile prosthesis. At first, 6 i...

Clinical evaluation of a new micro-hybrid composite material for direct restoration of posterior sectors

The aim of the present study is the clinical evaluation of a new composite material, specifically designed for direct restorations of posterior sectors of the oral cavity (Estelite Sigma Quick Posterior® – Tokuyama Dental). This material has excellent mechanical, physical properties and introduc...

Facets

Facets are the strong point of esthetic, less-invasive dentistry. They are extremely-thin prosthetic manufactures, such as Lumineers, which can be around 0,1 – 0,3mm thick and sacrifice little tissue of affected teeth. Therefore, they can soon solve those problems caused by dyschromia, fractures ...

Cisti odontogena dentigera in un giovane paziente con dentizione mista

La cisti odontogena dentigera del mascellare è una cavità patologica contenente fluido, rivestita da epitelio e circondata da una parete connettivale ben definita, associata alla corona di uno o più elementi dentari. La terapia prevede l’asportazione chirurgica, con eventuale estrazione dell...