It is well established that the periodontally diseased root surface does not favor regeneration of the periodontium due to its surface characteristics. Demineralization has been shown to alter the diseased root surface, creating a more acceptable surface that can influence events in wound healing. The in vivo and in vitro studies clearly indicate a greater potential for cell and fiber attachment to demineralized root surfaces. Other factors such as spatial relationships and wound stabilization may also impact the extent and predictability of periodontal wound healing following root surface...

Splinting refurbishes a functional occlusion by stabilizing mobile abutment teeth thereby helping to reestablish a psychological well-being for the patient by reducing symptoms like pain, discomfort and lack of usage that may be associated with hypermobility. An ideal splint should possess the following qualities: (1) simplicity and facility of construction and application; (2) economy of construction; (3) stability and efficiency; (4) accessibility to hygienic procedures by patient; (5) non-irritating to the gingival and oral tissues; (6) noninterference with other periodontal treatment; (7)...

Implantology is a dynamic science which has been under a constant process of improvisation. Changes in implant shapes, sizes, materials, and coatings along with technique innovations, such as guided tissue regeneration and immediate loading concepts, have expanded the indications for dental implant therapy. Different types of implants have different effects on the underlying bone and it is important to analyze these designs for its selection in clinical application. Esthetics being the need of the hour, implants with ceramic coatings, ceramic abutments and zirconia implants have come into...

Les changements de formes, de tailles, de matériaux et de revêtements des implants, ainsi que les innovations techniques, telles que la régénération tissulaire guidée et les concepts de mise en charge immédiate, ont élargi les indications de la thérapie implantaire dentaire. Les différents types d'implants ont des effets différents sur l'os sous-jacent et il est important d'analyser ces conceptions pour les sélectionner dans l'application clinique. L'esthétique étant le besoin de l'heure, les implants avec des revêtements en céramique, des piliers en céramique et des implants...

The apparent strong desire of clinicians for the use of growth factors to facilitate reconstructive surgical procedures in particular by obviating the need for procurement of autogenous grafts is contrasted by the very limited availability of BMPs and TGFbetafor clinical application. Further, growth factors usually exist, as inactive or partially active precursors that require proteolytic activation, and may further require binding to matrix molecules for activity or stabilization. Growth factors also typically have short biological half-lives. As many cellular processes involved in...

Die Implantologie ist eine dynamische Wissenschaft, die einem ständigen Verbesserungsprozess unterworfen ist. Veränderungen bei den Implantatformen, -größen, -materialien und -beschichtungen sowie technische Innovationen wie die gesteuerte Geweberegeneration und Konzepte für die Sofortbelastung haben die Indikationen für die dentale Implantattherapie erweitert. Verschiedene Implantattypen haben unterschiedliche Auswirkungen auf den darunter liegenden Knochen, und es ist wichtig, diese Designs für die Auswahl in der klinischen Anwendung zu analysieren. Da Ästhetik das Gebot der Stunde...