Dental implants: A boon to dentistry

Rao, BH Sripathi; Bhat, Vidya

doi:10.4103/2321-4848.154965

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“…In 1989, Misch proposed five prosthetic options for the use of implants, which may replace partial or total dentition 26 . The implant-supported prosthesis is an option for maxillofacial prostheses where they serve for support as well as for retention 27 . Osseo-integrated implants have been used as a valuable adjunct for orthodontic treatment when there is a need for anchorage because they serve as ankylosed teeth and are incapable of being moved by orthodontic forces 28 .…”

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Knowledge and attitude to dental implant placement amongst a group of Nigerian dentists

Enabulele¹,

Omo²,

Ibhawoh³

2022

Afr H. Sci.

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Background: The perceptions and experiences of dentists from different specialties on the use of dental implant and its applications can be instrumental in its use exhaustively. Objectives: To determine the opinions and experiences of a population of Nigerian dentists towards dental implant. Methods: Data for the study were collated using a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire assessed the familiarity of the participants with various implant systems, their designs, sizes and loading as well as the provision of replacement for missing teeth. Result: The estimated functional life of an implant was reported to be less than 5 years by 2.5% of the respondents; 5 to 10 years by 11.3% of the respondents; 10 to 20 years by 26.3% and more than 20 years by 28.7% of the respondents while 31.3% had no idea about the estimated functional life of an implant. Exposure and experience with dental implants were low as only 30.0% of the respondents had attended any dental implant course/training with 95.0% of the respondents expressing the opinion that they did not have enough training in dental implantology. Conclusion: The exposure and experience with dental implants was low among the respondents. Keywords: Dental implant; Dentist; Knowledge.

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Knowledge and attitude to dental implant placement amongst a group of Nigerian dentists

Enabulele¹,

Omo²,

Ibhawoh³

2022

Afr H. Sci.

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“…The success of the first titanium dental implants in the 20th century led to a greater improvement in the tooth replacement technique [ 2 ]. Currently, titanium implants are widely used, and they play a major role in restoring the lost tooth and helping in maintaining the aesthetic and function of the tooth inside the patient’s oral cavity [ 3 ]. A titanium implant is used to replace lost teeth because of its high level of biocompatibility and it can last longer due to its high resistance to corrosion [ 4 ].…”

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Effects on the Titanium Implant Surface by Different Hygiene Instrumentations: A Narrative Review

Nee¹,

Awang²,

Ali³

2022

Cureus

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Peri-implant disease is usually caused by the accumulation of dental biofilm around the implant, and this biofilm can irradiate the gingiva tissue, which leads to inflammation and, more severely, to a deterioration of the bone structure. There is a concern regarding the removal of biofilm from the implant surface by using different hygiene instruments. Some hygiene instruments may have some effect on the dental implant surface, resulting in roughening or damage to the implant surfaces. This study reviewed the effects of titanium implant surfaces on different hygiene instruments. A literature search was conducted from PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus databases for articles published from 1992 to 2021. A total of 19 full-text papers with keywords of interest that met all the eligibility criteria were selected. Surface roughness was evaluated with a scanning electron microscope and also using a profilometer, laser scanning, scanning probe, and atomic force microscopes. A metal curette produced a roughened surface on the titanium implant, but a plastic curette did not alter the surface. Instrumentation with rubber cups left the surface unchanged and appeared to smoothen the surface, whereas the air-powder abrasive instrumentation altered the surface with the presence of micro pits and pores. A conventional metal ultrasonic scaler showed significant surface topographical changes and scratches on both titanium surfaces, as a diode laser, lightemitting diode (LED), and laser treatment did not show any alteration on the rough and smooth titanium surfaces. Thus, a non-metallic instrument such as a plastic curette, rubber cups, and novel technology including diode laser, LED, and laser treatment is appropriate and can be used for debridement on smooth and machined titanium implant surfaces as well as sandblasted and acid-etched (SLA), titanium plasmasprayed (TPS), and resorbable blasted media (RBM) surfaces. The use of metallic instruments should be avoided, and it is not recommended.

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“…The use and acceptance of dental implants have improved and expanded treatment alternatives for fixed and removable dental prosthesis (Sripathi & Bhat, 2015). Currently, clinical success and outcomes of implants are well documented in the scientific literature.…”

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Dynamic UCLA for aesthetic rehabilitation on implant in a patient with special needs: A 4-year follow-up case report

Volp

Scandinari

Borges

et al. 2020

RSD

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This study aims to present the dynamic UCLA as a prosthetic option to restore a tilted implant, replacing a missing maxillary left lateral incisor with a functional and aesthetic screw-retained crown. Dental implants show high success rates; however, complications related to three-dimensional positioning of the implant are common. The correction of the implant position usually requires machined angled abutments or complex surgical procedures, which results in long and difficult treatment, and increases the treatment final cost. A 45-years-old male patient sought for specialized dental care to restore the front missing tooth esthetic area. The patient has limited mouth opening, mental and physical disabilities, so the construction of a metal-ceramic prosthesis with the aid of dynamic UCLA was proposed as a straightforward and low-cost procedure under the sign of free and informed consent. The prosthetic treatment provided aesthetic results and patient satisfaction without complications after a four-year follow-up.

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Dental implants: A boon to dentistry

Cited by 6 publications

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Knowledge and attitude to dental implant placement amongst a group of Nigerian dentists

Knowledge and attitude to dental implant placement amongst a group of Nigerian dentists

Effects on the Titanium Implant Surface by Different Hygiene Instrumentations: A Narrative Review

Dynamic UCLA for aesthetic rehabilitation on implant in a patient with special needs: A 4-year follow-up case report

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