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View article: Volume‐Stable Collagen Matrix as a Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein‐2 Carrier for Maxillary Sinus Augmentation: An Experimental In Vivo Study
Volume‐Stable Collagen Matrix as a Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein‐2 Carrier for Maxillary Sinus Augmentation: An Experimental In Vivo Study Open
Aim To test the hypothesis that a volume‐stable collagen matrix ( VCMX ) can serve as an effective rhBMP ‐2 carrier for bone regeneration while compensating for the volume instability of absorbable collagen sponge ( ACS ). Materials and Me…
View article: Cost Effectiveness of Two Short Implants Versus One Short Implant With a Cantilever in the Posterior Region: 7.5‐Year Follow‐Up of a Randomised Controlled Trial
Cost Effectiveness of Two Short Implants Versus One Short Implant With a Cantilever in the Posterior Region: 7.5‐Year Follow‐Up of a Randomised Controlled Trial Open
Aim To compare long‐term clinical and radiographic outcomes of a single short implant (6 mm) supporting a cantilevered restoration versus two adjacent short implants with non‐splinted single crowns over a 7.5‐year follow‐up and determine w…
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The cover image is based on the article Periosteal Fenestration Procedure in Apically Positioned Flap Increases the Attached Mucosal Width: An In Vivo Experimental Study by Inpyo Hong et al., https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpe.14188 . image
View article: Comparison of Healing Outcomes Between Simultaneous and Staged Implant Placement With Sinus Floor Elevation: A Preclinical Study Using a Rabbit Sinus Model
Comparison of Healing Outcomes Between Simultaneous and Staged Implant Placement With Sinus Floor Elevation: A Preclinical Study Using a Rabbit Sinus Model Open
Aim To compare the histological healing between implants placed simultaneously with maxillary sinus floor augmentation (MSFA) and those placed with a staged approach in the maxillary sinus with thin bone height. Materials and Methods MSFA …
View article: Convex Versus Concave Emergence Profile of Implant‐Supported Crowns in the Aesthetic Zone: 3‐Year Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Convex Versus Concave Emergence Profile of Implant‐Supported Crowns in the Aesthetic Zone: 3‐Year Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Aim To evaluate the 3‐year clinical and radiographic outcomes of implant‐supported restorations with different emergence profiles (CONVEX vs. CONCAVE). Materials and Methods A total of 47 patients received a single implant in the aesthetic…
View article: Patient‐Reported and Clinician‐Reported Esthetic Outcomes at Implant Sites Are Not Associated: A Systematic Review With Individual Participant Data Meta‐Analysis
Patient‐Reported and Clinician‐Reported Esthetic Outcomes at Implant Sites Are Not Associated: A Systematic Review With Individual Participant Data Meta‐Analysis Open
Objectives This systematic review aimed to determine whether patient‐reported outcomes (PROs) are associated with clinician‐reported outcomes (ClinROs) in terms of esthetics in patients with single implant‐supported crowns in the esthetic …
View article: Does Early Re‐Entry Surgery Following Simultaneous Guided Bone Regeneration Compromise the Dimension of Peri‐Implant Tissues?
Does Early Re‐Entry Surgery Following Simultaneous Guided Bone Regeneration Compromise the Dimension of Peri‐Implant Tissues? Open
Aim To investigate whether early re‐entry surgery following simultaneous guided bone regeneration (GBR) and implant placement has a negative impact on the outcome of bone regeneration and osseointegration. Materials and Methods In the eden…
View article: Aesthetics and Patient‐Reported Outcomes in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry: Consensus Report
Aesthetics and Patient‐Reported Outcomes in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry: Consensus Report Open
Background Aesthetics and patient‐reported experiences (PREs) and outcomes (PROs) influence treatment choices, but have been largely overlooked in periodontology and implant dentistry. This consensus conference evaluated these factors by f…
View article: Posterior monolithic 3-unit zirconia fixed dental prostheses: one-year interim results of a multicenter randomized clinical trial
Posterior monolithic 3-unit zirconia fixed dental prostheses: one-year interim results of a multicenter randomized clinical trial Open
The present one-year interim results show that veneered, partially veneered and monolithic FDPs can be used with good confidence, however, FDPs with veneering ceramic might exhibit ceramic chippings.
View article: Periosteal Fenestration Procedure in Apically Positioned Flap Increases the Attached Mucosal Width: An In Vivo Experimental Study
Periosteal Fenestration Procedure in Apically Positioned Flap Increases the Attached Mucosal Width: An In Vivo Experimental Study Open
Aim To evaluate the efficacy of the apically positioned flap (APF) with periosteal fenestration in increasing the width of the masticatory mucosa (MM, including attached and keratinized mucosa) and to assess the histological properties of …
View article: Substance‐Gain Extrusion Technique ( <scp>SGET</scp> ) in Combination With <scp>BOPT</scp> —Technique Description
Substance‐Gain Extrusion Technique ( <span>SGET</span> ) in Combination With <span>BOPT</span> —Technique Description Open
Objective The restoration of teeth with deep subgingival fractures poses a significant challenge, often requiring extensive interventions such as orthodontic extrusion or implant therapy. This manuscript aims to introduce and describe the …
View article: Echo-guided soft tissue harvesting: A novel approach identifying tissue thickness, density, vascularisation and a safe harvesting zone in the palatal region
Echo-guided soft tissue harvesting: A novel approach identifying tissue thickness, density, vascularisation and a safe harvesting zone in the palatal region Open
The echo-guided harvesting approach is a promising technique for soft tissue palatal harvesting, enabling clinicians to identify a standardised safe zone away from major blood vessels when assessing tissue quality and quantity. This approa…
View article: Tissue integration and vascularization of volume collagen matrices and connective tissue grafts following peri-implant soft tissue augmentation
Tissue integration and vascularization of volume collagen matrices and connective tissue grafts following peri-implant soft tissue augmentation Open
This study aimed to histologically reanalyze tissue integration and vascularization of volume collagen matrices (VCMX) and subepithelial connective tissue grafts (SCTG) at 3 and 4 months following peri-implant soft tissue augmentation. Per…
View article: Soft‐tissue volume augmentation during early, delayed, and late dental implant therapy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis on professionally determined esthetics and self‐reported patient satisfaction on esthetics
Soft‐tissue volume augmentation during early, delayed, and late dental implant therapy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis on professionally determined esthetics and self‐reported patient satisfaction on esthetics Open
The objective of the study was to assess the effect of soft‐tissue volume augmentation during early, delayed, and late dental implant therapy in terms of professionally determined esthetics and self‐reported patient satisfaction on estheti…
View article: Ridge Augmentation Using a Self‐Retaining Block Bone Material in Damaged Extraction Sockets: A Multi‐Centre Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Ridge Augmentation Using a Self‐Retaining Block Bone Material in Damaged Extraction Sockets: A Multi‐Centre Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Open
Aim To compare the dimensional stability of a self‐retaining synthetic block bone (srBB) and synthetic bone particles (SBP) for alveolar ridge augmentation (ARA) in damaged extraction sockets. Materials and Methods ARA was randomly perform…
View article: Comparison of the Histological Structure of an Anterior as well as a Posterior Biopsy From the Human Palate: A Comparative Study
Comparison of the Histological Structure of an Anterior as well as a Posterior Biopsy From the Human Palate: A Comparative Study Open
Aim To compare the histological structure of biopsies from the anterior and posterior regions of the human palate in order to gain insights into potential differences of soft tissue harvesting sites. Methods This comparative study involved…
View article: Minimally invasive glass-ceramic restorations: Clinical and patient-reported outcomes in full-mouth rehabilitations
Minimally invasive glass-ceramic restorations: Clinical and patient-reported outcomes in full-mouth rehabilitations Open
There is an increasing trend toward minimally invasive restorations, as previous studies indicate that these designs preserve healthy tooth structure, leading to fewer biological complications. The present study demonstrates that minimally…
View article: Profilometric and radiographic analyses after early implant placement in sites with ridge preservation or spontaneous healing: 3-year follow-up of an exploratory randomized controlled trial
Profilometric and radiographic analyses after early implant placement in sites with ridge preservation or spontaneous healing: 3-year follow-up of an exploratory randomized controlled trial Open
German Clinical Trials Register Identifier: DRKS00009496.
View article: Adjunctive effect of soft tissue grafting in the surgical treatment of peri-implantitis: clinical and radiographic outcomes from a preclinical canine experiment
Adjunctive effect of soft tissue grafting in the surgical treatment of peri-implantitis: clinical and radiographic outcomes from a preclinical canine experiment Open
The surgical treatment of peri-implantitis lesions remains challenging. Soft tissue grafting showed clinical benefits by reducing changes in the peri-implant mucosa. The effect of hard tissue grafting on bone regeneration was very limited.
View article: Evaluation of a Novel Bioresorbable Device for Guided Bone Regeneration: An In Vitro CBCT Study on Pig Jaws
Evaluation of a Novel Bioresorbable Device for Guided Bone Regeneration: An In Vitro CBCT Study on Pig Jaws Open
Background To compare the volume stability of guided bone regeneration (GBR) on peri‐implant bone dehiscence defects during flap closure using a novel bioresorbable device with a deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) or an L‐shaped DBBM…
View article: Maxillary sinus hypoplasia relevant to dental implant treatment: a narrative review
Maxillary sinus hypoplasia relevant to dental implant treatment: a narrative review Open
This comprehensive narrative review provides an overview of the current scientific evidence regarding maxillary sinus hypoplasia (MSH). This review highlights several variants of MSH that are relevant to implant planning and treatment in d…
View article: Association of flap tension with flap design and graft volume in soft tissue augmentation: a cadaveric study in pigs
Association of flap tension with flap design and graft volume in soft tissue augmentation: a cadaveric study in pigs Open
The findings of this cadaveric study indicate that the use of a palatal island flap effectively reduces flap tension. While both materials (VCMX and SCTG) yielded similar increases in volume, the palatal island flap demonstrated greater vo…
View article: Bone Regeneration After Sinus Floor Elevation in an Intact Sinus or a Sinus With Prior Large Membrane Perforation: A Preclinical Study Using a Rabbit Sinus Model
Bone Regeneration After Sinus Floor Elevation in an Intact Sinus or a Sinus With Prior Large Membrane Perforation: A Preclinical Study Using a Rabbit Sinus Model Open
Aim To determine bone regeneration following sinus floor elevation (SFE) at sites with or without prior sinus membrane perforation. Materials and Methods The sinus membranes in the maxillary sinuses of 12 rabbits were intentionally perfora…
View article: Long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of a bone-level, 2-piece, internal connection implant system with coronal microthreads over 10 years of follow-up: a retrospective clinical study
Long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of a bone-level, 2-piece, internal connection implant system with coronal microthreads over 10 years of follow-up: a retrospective clinical study Open
The survival and treatment success of the investigated microthreaded, bone-level, 2-piece, internal connection implants were acceptable over a follow-up period exceeding 10 years. However, shorter dental implants exhibited a higher propens…
View article: Effects of Polydeoxyribonucleotide (<scp>PDRN</scp>) on Endosinus Bone Regeneration Following Sinus Floor Elevation: An Experimental In Vivo Pilot Study
Effects of Polydeoxyribonucleotide (<span>PDRN</span>) on Endosinus Bone Regeneration Following Sinus Floor Elevation: An Experimental In Vivo Pilot Study Open
Objective To determine the effect of polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) on endosinus bone regeneration in a rabbit sinus model at sequential healing time points. Materials and Methods Eighteen New Zealand white rabbits were used. Bilateral sin…
View article: Preclinical Investigation on the Effect of Collagen Matrix With Polydeoxyribonucleotide at Buccally Positioned Implants
Preclinical Investigation on the Effect of Collagen Matrix With Polydeoxyribonucleotide at Buccally Positioned Implants Open
Objectives The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of collagen matrix with polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) at two concentrations on keratinized tissue (KT) regeneration for buccally positioned implants in canines. Methods F…
View article: Soft Tissue Contours at Pontic Sites With or Without Soft Tissue Grafting—A 15‐Year Follow‐Up of a Controlled Clinical Study
Soft Tissue Contours at Pontic Sites With or Without Soft Tissue Grafting—A 15‐Year Follow‐Up of a Controlled Clinical Study Open
Objectives To report on soft tissue contour changes at pontic sites with or without soft tissue grafting over an observation period of 15 years. Methods Fourteen patients received a fixed dental prosthesis (FDP) in the posterior zone in a …
View article: Maintenance Costs, Time, and Efforts Following Implant Therapy With Fixed Restorations Over an Observation Period of 10 Years: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Maintenance Costs, Time, and Efforts Following Implant Therapy With Fixed Restorations Over an Observation Period of 10 Years: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Open
Objectives To assess the costs and efforts of maintenance therapy following implant treatment with fixed restoration over an observation period of 10 years. Material and Methods This randomized controlled clinical trial included 64 patient…