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Background: To evaluate the effect of different communication strategies on comprehension and recall of information about factors associated to peri-implantitis.Methods: A prospective, randomized controlled trial was conducted in consecutive patients diagnosed with peri-implantitis. The sample was divided into three groups according to the communication strategy used: Test group 1-Written communication via leaflet with visual aids (L-VA); Test group 2-Written communication via leaflet with no visual aids (L-NVA); and control group-only verbal communication with no leaflet (NL). A questionnaire assessing comprehension at baseline (T0) and recall at 3 months (T1) and 6 months (T2) was administered following the fuzzy trace theory with a combination of 11 "gist" and seven "verbatim" items. The "health belief model" dimensions were further examined to test the influence of the communication strategy upon perceived severity, susceptibility, benefits, barriers, self-efficacy, and behavioral intentions.Results: Ninety-nine patients that fulfilled the eligibility criteria were included. Gist and verbatim comprehension of the control, risk factors, and preventive measures for peri-implantitis overall was significantly greater in the test groups, in particular in L-VA at T0 (n = 99). Nevertheless, recall was not influenced by the communication strategy at T1 (n = 85) or T2 (n = 78). No significant differences were noted between groups or as a function of time for any of the "health belief model" constructs with the sole exception of perceived barriers (P = 0.045), which proved lower in the test groups.Conclusion: The comprehension of information about factors associated to peri-implantitis can be efficiently improved by using written communicative strategies, in particular when supplemented with visual aids. Nevertheless, this approach failed to show effectiveness in modulating recall or in changing behavioral intentions over follow-up (NCT04543604). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Short- or long-term implant survival and success are related to peri-implant marginal bone loss (MBL), among other key factors. The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of clinical and implant-related variables in MBL over a long-term follow-up. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of 558 implants in 172 patients was conducted, analyzing the relationship between MBL and clinical, implant-related, and prosthetic design-related variables. MBL was measured on digital radiographs with specific software, using implant threads as reference. Results: Linear mixed analysis revealed the following significant effects: a lower mean MBL for type IV bone (0.047 mm/year, 95% Cl [-0.019, 0.119]) than for type III bone (0.086 mm/year, 95% Cl [0.038, 0.138]), type II bone (0.112 mm/year, 95% Cl [0.070, 0.167]), or type I bone (0.138 mm/year, 95% Cl [0.052, 0.23]); an increased MBL of 0.033 mm/year for each increment of 1 mm in diameter (95% Cl [0.002, 0.065]); a lower mean MBL in smooth implants (0.103 mm/year, 95% Cl [0.090, 0.117]) vs rough implants (0.122 mm/year, 95% Ci [0.102, 0.142]). The mean MBL was > 0 mm/year for all prostheses except for fixed complete dental prostheses. Conclusion: Within the limits of a retrospective follow-up study, a lower mean peri-implant MBL was associated with type IV bone, a smaller diameter, a smooth surface, and a fixed complete dental prosthesis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) densitometries of maxillary sinuses augmented with human bone allograft. In addition, previously obtained microradiographic specimens were used to verify the diagnostic potential of CBCT. Materials and Methods: A two-stage protocol was conducted in 21 consecutive patients, all with a crestal bone height < 2 mm. Mineralized human bone allograft particles were used to augment sinuses using a lateral window approach. A succession of CBCT scans of the maxilla were taken before surgery, immediately after sinus augmentation, and 6,10, and 18 months after implant placement. Using virtual probes, CBCT images taken at 6, 8, and 10 mm from the crestal surface were processed with medical imaging software and expressed as gray level (GL). Results: A total of 24 sinus augmentation procedures were performed in 21 patients. The average values of CBCT-GL ranged from 571 to 654, presenting the maximum value at 8 mm immediately after implant placement and the minimum value at 6 mm after 10 months. Furthermore, it was found that the graft mineral content decreased over time, completely disappearing between 10 and 11 months. Conclusion: CBCT and the medical imaging software employed for imaging visualization are reliable tools to study biomaterial behavior after sinus augmentation procedures. In addition, results from this study demonstrate that a complete resorption of human bone allograft is possible. Due to the limited sample size, further clinical and morphometric studies are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Sinus floor elevation via the lateral window approach represents a reliable technique for augmenting bone volume in the atrophic posterior maxilla. However, controversy remains regarding the effect of placement of a barrier membrane over the lateral window. This histomorphometric meta-analysis sought to clarify the effect of barrier membranes in lateral window sinus augmentation. Materials and Methods: An electronic search of three databases and a hand search in implant-related journals for studies published through January 2013 in the English language was conducted. Randomized controlled trials, prospective human clinical studies, retrospective investigations, and case series reporting histomorphometric results after sinus elevation using the lateral window approach with at least six patients and a minimum follow-up period of 6 months were included. Results: The initial search yielded 1,040 articles, of which 94 were further evaluated for eligibility. Finally, 37 studies were chosen and separated into membrane (group 1) and no-membrane (group 2) groups. Similar vital bone formation was found in both groups: 32.36% for group 1 and 33.07% for group 2. Conclusion: Based upon this meta-analysis, the presence of a barrier membrane over the window does not influence the amount of vital bone formation after sinus augmentation. Additionally, the type of grafting material used and healing time did not influence the histomorphometric outcome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Control over marginal bone loss (MBL) and its progression is critical for preserving peri-implant tissue health. A moderate MBL over the first year has conventionally been associated with clinical success. However, different implants are associated with distinct amounts of MBL during their first functional year. Therefore, this study evaluated the MBL in pristine maxillary bone around implants with different types of implant-abutment connections and sought to determine the effect of other clinical factors on this tissue response. Materials and Methods: Two hundred forty-six implants were placed in 101 patients with a mean age of 54.43 years. The MBL around two different types of implants (internal versus external prosthetic connection) was evaluated at 6 and 18 months after loading. Different variables were recorded to analyze their influence on radiographic parameters using a complex samples general linear model. Results: At 18 months, MBL ranged from 0 to 3.56 mm; less than 1 mm was lost around 46.3% (mesial) and 40.2% (distal) of the implants, while no bone was lost around 19.5% (mesial) and 19.9% (distal). The MBL was significantly higher around external than internal connections (0.714 vs 0.516 mm/year, respectively). Age, smoking habit, and connection type were directly related to mesial and distal MBL at 6 and 18 months postloading. Conclusion: Implant design is a key factor in peri-implant MBL. Age and smoking also play major roles in maintaining the stability of peri-implant bone. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]