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Hydrogeologic Heterogeneity Impacts on Fresh–Saltwater Interaction in Jeju Volcanic Island, Korea Open
Jeju volcanic island of South Korea is characterized by hydrogeological heterogeneity, which has resulted in complex environments in a coastal aquifer system. The shape of the fresh‐saltwater transition zone (FSTZ) and depth‐dependent tida…
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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…
Surgical Drainage and Simultaneous Sinus Floor Augmentation in Patients with Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis Open
Chronic maxillary sinusitis accompanied by severe thickening of the sinus mucosa, blockage of the ostium, and patient-reported symptoms requires preoperative assessment and treatment by an otolaryngologist before maxillary sinus floor augm…
Atypical and Late-Developed Sinus Graft Complications Following Maxillary Sinus Augmentation: Successful Management with Guided Bone Regeneration Open
Complications that occur after maxillary sinus floor augmentation (MSA) can be divided into early and late complications. Early complication is a side effect that occurs during the MSA procedure or during the initial healing period. Usuall…
Large Peripheral Osteomas and Dental Implants: A Case Report Open
Peripheral osteoma of the jaw is a rare, benign, slow-growing lesion, which usually appears as a unilateral, pedunculated, radiopaque mass protruding from the periphery and is generally solitary. Multiple osteomas without any syndromic inv…
One-step Approach for Radicular Cyst Removal in the Maxillary Sinus and Implant Placement in the Posterior Maxilla: A Case Report with a 3-Year Follow-Up Open
A 39-year-old woman with a large radicular cyst in their left maxillary sinus desired implant treatment in the area of tooth #25 and #26. The cyst was carefully removed using a lateral window approach. During the removal, the sinus membran…
Periodontal Phenotype Modification of Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Deficiency Using Subepithelial Connective Tissue Grafts and Bone Grafts in the Esthetic Region Open
Peri-implant soft tissue deficiency (PSTD) is a significant factor impacting aesthetics, particularly in the anterior zone, where labial bone resorption and thin peri-implant phenotypes are common. The occurrence of a gray color around the…
A Clinical Approach for the Removal of a Large Antral Pseudocyst with Simultaneous Maxillary Sinus Augmentation: A Case Series Open
For a large benign lesion within the maxillary sinus, such as an antral pseudocyst, maxillary sinus floor augmentation is more commonly performed using a two-stage approach. This involves first removing the lesion, and then, re-entry follo…
A Novel Approach for the Treatment of Recurrent Oroantral Fistula Occurring at an Infected Sinus Augmentation Site Open
Closing a recurrent oroantral fistula (OAF) that occurs at an infected sinus augmentation site is a challenge for clinicians. The recurrent OAF has a detrimental impact on bone regeneration and subsequent implant placement. This case repor…
Oral Lichenoid Lesion following Dental Implant Placement and Successful Management with Free Gingival Graft: A Case Report with 10-Year Follow-Up Open
Titanium and metal alloys are widely used in implants, crowns, and bridges in implant dentistry owing to their biocompatibility. In this case report of a 45-year-old female patient, multiple implants were placed in five different sextants …
Submerged Technique of Partially De-Epithelialized Free Gingival Grafts for Gingival Phenotype Modification in the Maxillary Anterior Region: A Case Report of a 34-Year Follow-up Open
A coronally advanced flap combined with a subepithelial connective tissue graft is considered the gold standard for achieving root coverage on exposed root surfaces. Nevertheless, challenges arise when this technique is applied to multiple…
Lateral Peri-Implantitis: Successful Management via Guided Bone Regeneration at Mandibular First Molar Implant Open
Infections occurring around implants are divided into marginal peri-implantitis and retrograde peri-implantitis (RPI). Marginal peri-implantitis starts in the crestal bone and progresses to the apical portion, and RPI starts in the apical …
The Bone Bridge Technique Utilizing Bone from the Lateral Wall of the Maxillary Sinus for Ridge Augmentation: Case Reports of a 1–7 Year Follow-Up Open
The post-extraction socket of a periodontally compromised tooth/implant is oftentimes accompanied by a very wide-deep alveolar ridge defect. The commonly utilized treatment is ridge preservation followed by delayed implant placement 4 to 6…
Numerical Evaluation of Large-Scale Groundwater Extraction in Groundwater System at Wellfields in the Namwon Area of Jeju Island, South Korea Open
A regional water supply system in Jeju Island, South Korea, comprising 23 wellfields with 5 to 10 groundwater extraction wells (20–100 m spacing), provides water to the residents of the island. Regular large-scale groundwater pumping and e…
Complex Therapeutic Process due to Diagnostic Error in the Periapical Fibro-Osseous Lesion of Mandibular First Molar. A Case Report with Successful Implant Placement Open
Cemento-osseous dysplasia (COD) present radiographically as radiolucent lesions that are frequently misdiagnosed as endodontic lesions.The following case report involves a 42-year-old female that was treated for a molar endodontic lesion.T…
Healing of the Bony Access Window Without Barrier Membrane Coverage in Lateral Sinus Augmentation: Case Series with 5-27 years of Follow-up Open
In lateral maxillary sinus augmentation (MSA), barrier membrane coverage over the bony access window is a routine practice. Many studies on MSA have demonstrated histologic and radiographic healing of the augmented bone in the sinus, but h…
Periodontal Phenotype Modification Using Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft and Bone Graft in the Mandibular Anterior Teeth with Mucogingival Problems Following Orthodontic Treatment Open
Among the complications of orthodontic treatment, mucogingival problems with gingival recession in the mandibular anterior teeth are challenging for clinicians. Mucogingival problems can lead to esthetic deficits, thermal hypersensitivity,…
Successful Management of Late Sinus Graft Infection via Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Press-Fit Block Bone Graft: A Case Report Open
The purpose of this case report is to feature an interesting case where a staged approach was used to manage a failed implant site that led to a late sinus graft infection and sinusitis with an oroantral fistula (OAF), by using functional …
Successful Implant Placement via Simultaneous Nasal Floor Augmentation in an Inferior Meatus Pneumatization Case Open
Partially edentulous patients who present with inadequate bone height in the posterior maxillary can predictably be rehabilitated with lateral wall sinus augmentation and subsequent implant placement. However, the sinus augmentation is def…
Bone Regenerative Potential of Cross-Linked Collagen Membrane in Peri-Implant Osseous Defect: Case Series with Histologic/Micro-Computed Tomographic Findings Open
The role of a barrier membrane is crucial in guided bone regeneration (GBR) for space creation and cell occlusiveness. Those properties of the membrane should be sustained for a sufficient period. For such purpose, several cross-linked col…
Use of a Lateral Sinus Bony Window as an Intraoral Donor Site for Guided Bone Regeneration in Wide Post-Extraction Defects Open
Maxillary sinus augmentation (MSA) and guided bone regeneration (GBR) have shown successful clinical, radiological, and histological outcomes for implant-related bone reconstruction and have been used to augment bony defects of various sha…
Flap Extension Technique Using Intrasocket Granulation Tissue in Peri-Implant Osseous Defect: Case Series Open
A compromised extraction socket is characterized by severe bone resorption around neighboring teeth and is often occupied with thick intrasocket granulation tissue (IGT). Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is a procedure that can preserve the …
Preliminary Approach for Open Lateral Window Technique for Successful Maxillary Sinus Augmentation in the Unrepairable Wide Perforation Area of Schneiderian Membrane Open
During maxillary sinus augmentation (MSA), bone graft particles displaced through the perforated site can block the ostium and become a risk factor for maxillary sinusitis. The purpose of this case report is to introduce a novel approach f…
Large Grafting Void Resembling a Surgical Ciliated Cyst following Maxillary Sinus Augmentation. Four Case Reports with Histological Observation Open
The cause and pathogenicity of grafting voids following lateral maxillary sinus augmentation (MSA) have not yet been elucidated. The first purpose of this case series is to introduce an unusually large grafting void that radiologically res…
Tomographic Imaging of Mucociliary Clearance Following Maxillary Sinus Augmentation: A Case Series Open
Mucociliary clearance (MCC) allows ventilation of graft particles that are displaced through a perforated Schneiderian membrane during maxillary sinus augmentation (MSA). However, it is very rarely confirmed by cone-beam computed tomograph…
Utilizing Previously Grafted Sinus as Intraoral Donor Site for Successful Augmentation in Peri-Implant Osseous Defect: A Case Report Open
The purpose of this case report is to introduce a novel guided bone regeneration (GBR) technique that utilized bone harvested from previously grafted maxillary sinus with deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) 16 years ago. The patient i…