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Abel Garcia-Garcia

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PubMed2006

Dental anxiety before removal of a third molar and association with general trait anxiety.

PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to evaluate dental anxiety in patients consulting for third molar removal, and to assess possible relationships with general trait anxiety. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Dental anxiety was measured using Corah's Anxiety Scale (DAS), the Dental Fear Survey (DFS), and the state anxiety scale of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Trait anxiety was measured with the trait anxiety scale of the STAI. RESULTS: Trait anxiety showed significant positive correlations with both DAS score and DFS score. The 3 measures of dental anxiety all showed significant positive correlations with each other. The difference between men and women was only statistically significant in the case of trait anxiety. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that trait anxiety may be a useful predictor of a patient's predisposition to dental anxiety.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2005

Relapse in alveolar distraction osteogenesis: an indication for overcorrection.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to indicate the necessity of overcorrection regarding the occurrence of bone height relapse at the end of consolidation period in distracted alveolar bone. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eleven patients with a total of 17 distractions performed and 43 implants placed were included in this study. Bone height was evaluated on computed tomography before the procedure and on orthopantomographic radiographs following distraction and consolidation. Measurement was performed on the aproximal surfaces of implants and on identical points before and after distraction. RESULTS: The mean of distraction performed was 6.08 +/- 1.82 mm at mesial points and 6.18 +/- 1.90 mm at distal points of measurement. The mean of bone relapse following consolidation period was 1.57 +/- 1.82 mm at the mesial and 1.79 +/- 1.68 mm at the distal aspects of implants. Statistical evaluation revealed that alveolar bone distraction should include 20% of overcorrection for both mesial and distal points of measurements plus 0.34 mm for mesial and 0.52 mm for distal points of measurement. CONCLUSIONS: Occurrence of relapse found in this study indicates that overcorrection should be included when performing alveolar distraction osteogenesis.

Adult↗
PubMed2004

Horizontal alveolar distraction: a surgical technique with the transport segment pedicled to the mucoperiosteum.

PURPOSE: The study goal was to describe a surgical technique for performing horizontal alveolar distraction with the aim of increasing the width of alveolar ridges that are too narrow for dental implant placement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A transport segment is cut from the vestibular side of the ridge, using osteotomes, and maintaining extensive attachment to the mucoperiosteum. The distraction screw is placed through the vestibular mucosa and the transport segment, in vestibular-palatal direction. Distraction is then performed to increase ridge width. RESULTS: We successfully applied this technique in a patient who required 2 dental implants at adjacent sites in the upper jaw but whose alveolar ridge was too narrow for direct implantation. With horizontal distraction, ridge width was successfully increased, allowing placement of the 2 implants (diameter, 3.3 and 4.1 mm). CONCLUSION: This technique shows promise for patients requiring implants in a narrow alveolar ridge. Depending on each patients specific requirements, we suggest that it be taken into account as a possible alternative to existing techniques.

Adult↗