AIM The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate morbidity and possible complications in augmentation procedures before implant placement. METHODS Records from 93 consecutive patients with indication for autogenous bone grafting before implant placement, treated at Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology of Uberlândia Federal University, in a 7-year period (July 2...

INTRODUCTION The present case series evaluates the efficacy of a hydroxyapatite graft material in the management of grade II furcation involvement in first molars. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eight patients presenting with a total of 9 grade II furcation defects in relation to the facial aspect of either maxillary or mandibular first molars were treated with a porous hydroxyapatite alloplast. The cl...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to analyze the survival rate of reconstruction plates that were used to correct mandibular discontinuity defects. MATERIALS AND METHODS We analyzed clinical and radiological data of 36 patients. Only discontinuous mandibular defect cases were included in the study. Reconstruction plate survival rate was analyzed according to age, gender, location of de...

PURPOSE This prospective, controlled split-mouth study evaluated the stability of dental implants placed in the augmented mandibular areas with alveolar segmental "sandwich" osteotomies using nonceramic hydroxyapatite (ncHA) or autogenous bone. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study included 11 bilaterally partially edentulous mandibular patients in a split-mouth design. Alveolar augmentation osteot...

introduction the nasolabial flap (nlf) has many advantages in oromaxillary reconstruction, but the majority of cases are reconstructions after pathologic resections. its usage in trauma surgery, especially in the management of gunshot wounds, is rarely mentioned. case presentation three cases involving gunshot injuries to the face are presented: one for reconstruction of the nasal ala, another ...

Relevance . Autografts are nowadays the gold standard for soft tissue augmentation and gingival recession coverage. However, as this method has a number of significant disadvantages, xenografts various origins more frequently used in dental practice. The study aimed to conduct comparative morphological assessment crosslinked non-crosslinked xenogenous scaffold biointegration quality at differen...

Background and Aim: Tissue adhesives can be used as an alternative to conventional sutures in periodontal surgery. The free gingival graft (FGG) is a technique used to increase the zone of keratinized gingiva. The shrinkage of FGGs is a well-known clinical phenomenon. However, to our knowledge, there is no data available regarding the dimensional changes in FGG procedure using non-suturing tech...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) involves metabolic changes that can impair bone repair, including a prolonged inflammatory response. A salicylic acid-based poly(anhydride-ester) (SA-PAE) provides controlled and sustained release of salicylic acid (SA) that locally resolves inflammation. This study investigates the effect of polymer-controlled SA release on bone regeneration in diabetic rats where enhanc...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) is a concentrated suspension of growth factors, which is used to promote periodontal tissue regeneration. The aim of this randomized, controlled, clinical trial was to evaluate of the treatment of grade II mandibular molar furcation involvement using autogenous bone graft with and without PRGF. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this double-blind...

Background: Gingival recession is characterized by the gingival margin move apically to mucogingival junction and cause root surface exposure. It causes a high incidence of caries, hypersensitivity interferes with appearance patient. A variety materials periodontal plastic surgery procedures are available correct problems cover surface. Some treatment modifications have been developed obtain op...