AIMS Peri-procedural myocardial infarction (MI) is a not infrequent complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), but conflicting information exists regarding incidence and prognostic impact of this event. We investigated frequency, causes, predictors, and clinical relevance of peri-procedural MI, using a large database. METHODS AND RESULTS We pooled individual patient-level data ...

BACKGROUND Due to the world-wide increase in treatments involving implant placement, the incidence of peri-implant disease is increasing. Late implant failure is the result of the inability to maintain osseointegration, whose most important cause is peri-implantitis. The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical, microbiological, and immunological aspects in the peri-implant sulcus fluid (P...

BACKGROUND The peri-implant diseases, namely peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, have been extensively studied. However, little is known about the true magnitude of the problem, owing mainly to the lack of consistent and definite diagnostic criteria used to describe the condition. The objective of the present review is to systematically estimate the overall frequency of peri-implant di...

Peri-implantitis is an emerging problem, and corrective therapy requires a method for decontaminating the complex surface structure of the implant body and sterilizing the surrounding tissue. The erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser has proven to effectively allow tissue to regenerate when used for peri-implantitis. The power of the Er:YAG laser is absorbed by a water molecule; therefo...

Let’s start with the bright side: the impact factor scores of scientific journals for 2012 were recently released and I was pleased to observe that EJOI substantially improved its score, achieving an impact factor of 2.57 (position 13 out of the 82 dental journals that are currently listed). This should be consid ered an excellent achievement, especially considering the time frame of just 3 yea...

Silica nanoparticles with nanopores were used to incorporate antimicrobial agents, like silver nanopart cles or chlorhexidine. By the functionaliz ticles with different organosilanes a controlled d lease is possible. A stimuli-response system react to acidic conditions as caused by an infection and release the drugs only when necessary. could be incorporated into dental composite materials to p...

INTRODUCTION Peri-implantitis is a late complication of dental implant treatment, induced by microbiological changes. Since the disorder is frequent, a review is indicated of the microorganisms that influence it and of the existing treatment options. OBJECTIVE To conduct a literature review of the microbiota associated to peri-implantitis and the existing treatment options. MATERIAL AND MET...

UNLABELLED While the clinical science of managing peri-implant diseases is progressing, careful monitoring and preventive care of peri-implant tissue health during maintenance is paramount. BACKGROUND Implants have become a routine treatment option for missing dentition. The biological complications of restored dental implants and associated supra-structures share similarities with the biofil...

Different techniques have been used for the treatment of peri-implant defects. However, there are always questions about the issue of reosseointegration. The present paper explores the recent literature on the topic of peri-implantitis therapy, and presents a surgical protocol for implant surface decontamination using the CO(2) laser, grafting of the defect, and coverage with a membrane accordi...

BACKGROUND Peri-orbital dark circles are a cosmetic concern worldwide, and have been attributed to hyperpigmentation from allergy or atopic dermatitis, blood stasis, structural shadowing effects, and a thin epidermis/dermis under the eye. It is of interest to better understand lifestyle and demographic risk factors and the relative impact of melanin, blood and epidermal/dermal factors on the se...