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Prognostic factors in the treatment of generalized aggressive periodontitis: I. Clinical features and initial outcome.

AIMS: The aims of this study were to investigate prognostic factors for initial response to non-surgical periodontal treatment for generalized aggressive periodontitis. METHODS: Seventy-nine patients with generalized aggressive periodontitis were included in this prospective follow-up intervention study. Patients' clinical and demographic parameters were collected at baseline and 10 weeks following a standard course of treatment (four visits of non-surgical root surface debridement together with OHI as required). The relationship between clinical variables and treatment outcome were analysed at site-specific level by chi(2) analysis and for patient-specific variables by logistic regression. RESULTS: In general, there was a good response to the treatment provided. In deep sites the mean pocket depth reduction was 2.11+/-2.01 mm. Site-specific analysis showed that the presence of plaque had a small but significant predictive effect on outcome (odds ratio 1.4). Sites on teeth with grade II/III mobility showed a significantly reduced response to treatment. Twenty-five patients were classified as "non-responders". Current smoking was strongly associated with non-responding patients (odds ratio 3.8) in a logistic regression model; plaque, baseline bleeding and initial pocket depth were not significantly associated with treatment outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the results emphasize the importance of smoking as a negative prognostic factor, and suggest that treatment outcomes may be determined by a wide range of different determinants requiring further study.

Adult↗

[Maxillary central diastema. A case study].

A case is presented with loss of two maxillary central incisors in a 12 year old girl due to the use of elastics around the teeth to close a median diastema. The patients complaint was an increased mobility of these teeth. She presented a Class I malocclusion and a supraposition of the upper central incisors. There was however an extreme periodontal destruction, as a consequence of which the central incisors had to be extracted. In connection with this case report considerations are made concerning the normal development of the dentition and the need for orthodontic treatment of a median diastema in the maxilla. A median diastema normally closes when the canines erupt. A hypertrophic superior labial frenum rather seems to be a consequence than a cause of a median diastema. Thus, it is no use to close a median diastema before eruption of the upper canines. If a median diastema is to be treated, use of elastics around the central incisors is contraindicated.

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Radiographic interpretation of chronic periodontitis.

There has recently been a substantial change in our concept of periodontal disease and particular attention is now focused on that small proportion of the population who appear susceptible to its more aggressive forms rather than the majority in whom bone loss progresses very slowly. It is also apparent that the presently available clinical parameters are of little value in predicting future destructive activity. Under these circumstances, the aim of this paper is to review the contribution of radiography to the diagnosis of chronic periodontitis as traditionally perceived and then reassess its status in the light of these newer concepts. Panoramic radiography, followed by the appropriate periapical radiographs (taken with the paralleling technique), is proposed as an alternative to complete mouth intra-oral surveys on grounds of both diagnostic yield and radiation thrift. The five areas to which radiography, despite its limitations, can make a significant contribution are in the assessment of bone loss, mobility, occlusal trauma, calculus and marginal overhangs and crown-root ratio. The validity of the three criteria that have been proposed for the radiographic assessment of early periodontitis, loss of crestal bone height, marginal widening of the periodontal ligament and crestal irregularity, is evaluated in detail and it is concluded that only the first is of any diagnostic worth, providing at least two sequential radiographs are available. While there is an urgent need to develop techniques of greater sensitivity for the early identification of periodontal bone loss, there must be some doubt as to the value of any bone imaging technique in predicting the susceptible patient. Follow-up radiography should be limited to these sites showing clinical evidence of further disease activity.

Bone Resorption↗

[The evaluation and rehabilitation of the abutment teeth of fixed partial dentures].

Thorough evaluation of all structures that might contribute support to a prosthesis must certainly include natural teeth, since their number, location in the arch, individual position, mobility, vitality, crown-to-root ratio, root size and shape, susceptability to caries and pathologie involvement. One of the most important observations affecting treatment planning involves the condition of the occlusal plane of the remaining natural teeth. The use of periodontally weakened teeth as abutments is often debated but the prognosis of periodontal therapy and thus the possibility of using periodontally diseased teeth for prosthesis include: 1. The extention of the disease involvement. 2. Duration and progression. 3. Causative factors, including occlusal, bone level, pocket-dept and furcation involvement and 4. Attitude, cooperation and determination to provide home care. The development and the maintenance of bacterial plaque on the teeth is considered as a primary factor that causes inflammation and effects the Biological future of fixed prosthesis.

Dental Abutments↗

Evaluation of a collagen membrane with and without bone grafts in treating periodontal intrabony defects.

The aim of this study was to compare the clinical regenerative capacity of collagen membrane with and without demineralized freeze-dried bone allografts (DFDBA) in treating periodontal intrabony defects. Ten systemically healthy patients with similar bilateral periodontal defects were scheduled for surgery. Each patient had at least > or = 6 mm clinical probing depth and loss of attachment at selected sites. Baseline measurements included gingival index (GI), plaque index (PI), gingival recession (GR), clinical attachment level (CAL), probing depth (PD), and mobility. At the time of surgery, the defects were randomly assigned to either test (collagen membrane plus DFDBA) or control group (collagen membrane only). Stent to base of the defects, stent to crest bone, crest of bone to base of the defect, and width of the defects were recorded at the time of surgery and reentry. Eight patients returned after 6 months for reentry surgery. Statistical analysis with a paired t test was used to evaluate the treatment effect and comparison between test and control groups. In addition, a McNemar test was used to analyze the significance of GI, PI, and mobility at different times. The result of this study indicated that both the collagen plus DFDBA and the collagen alone treatment groups had a significant decrease of PD (3.4 +/- 0.4 and 3.2 +/- 0.4 mm), gain of CAL (2.3 +/- 0.5 and 2.0 +/- 0.4 mm), and defect fill (1.7 +/- 0.3 and 1.9 +/- 0.9 mm) (P < 0.05) when compared to the presurgery status. However, there was no significant difference in PD, AL, GR, defect fill, crestal bone resorption, GI, PI, or mobility between the test group and control group. No adverse tissue reaction, infection, or delayed wound healing was noted throughout the treatment in either group. This study suggests that the collagen membrane is well tolerated by the human tissues. Both treatments, either collagen membrane plus DFDBA or collagen membrane alone, promoted significant resolution of periodontal intrabony defects. The addition of a bone graft (DFDBA) with a collagen membrane appears to add no extra benefit to the collagen membrane treatment.

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The multistrand retainer and splint.

A method is presented for the accurate application of the modified 3-3 retainer of multistrand wire described by Zachrisson . This lingual retainer or splint is noninvasive of dental tissue and is reversible. Wire breakage does not appear to occur, and the slightly elastic properties of the wire allow a physiologic mobility of the teeth, which is of advantage in the periodontal patient. The only breakage that may occur is of the composite bond, although this appears to be less than with bonded brackets, but repair is quick and simple. The present method is now offered to add simplicity, speed, and accuracy to the important advantages already enjoyed, widening the scope for employment of this type of retainer to as many as eight or ten teeth in a series and, perhaps more significantly, to the maxillary anterior teeth, even where a deep bite exists. The value of the method is also seen when an active orthodontic appliance is removed and retention or splinting is required within an hour or two, as for the patient who is concurrently undergoing periodontal treatment.

Equipment Design↗

Molecular analysis of Filifactor alocis, Tannerella forsythia, and treponema denticola associated with primary endodontic infections and failed endodontic treatment.

The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of strict anaerobes such as Filifactor alocis, Tannerella forsythia, and Treponema denticola in primary and secondary root-infected canals with periapical lesions by molecular analysis and the association of these species with specific endodontic signs and symptoms. Microbial samples were taken from 100 root canals, 50 with necrotic pulp tissues (NPT, primary infection), and 50 with failed endodontic treatment (FET, secondary infection). DNA was extracted from the samples, which were analyzed for the presence of three endodontic pathogens using species-specific primers and PCR. F. alocis were isolated from 23 canals with NPT and 12 canals with FET; T. forsythia from 12 canals with NPT and three canals with FET; T. denticola from 19 canals with NPT and 12 canals with TEP. Suggested associations were found between primary infection and the presence of F. alocis and T. forsythia (both p < 0.05). In particular, associations were found between: pain and F. alocis; swelling and F. alocis; tenderness to percussion and T. forsythia; mobility and T. forsythia and T. denticola; wet canals and F. alocis, T. forsythia, and T. denticola; purulent exsudate and F. alocis, T. forsythia and T. denticola; abscess and F. alocis, T. forsythia, and T. denticola (all p < 0.05). The findings of this study indicated that F. alocis, T. forsythia, and T. denticola seem to be associated with endodontic signs and symptoms. Additionally, F. alocis and T. forsythia were detected more frequently in teeth with necrotic pulp than in teeth with failing endodontic treatment.

Bacteroides↗

A case of Burkitt's lymphoma that presented initially with resorption of alveolar bone.

A 16-year-old male was evaluated for a 1-month history of alveolar bone resorption, which had been treated with endodontics by a neighborhood dentist. Intraoral examination showed slight gingival swelling and teeth mobility. However, no tumor mass was seen. The panoramic image showed resorption of alveolar bone and loss of teeth lamina dura. Because he complained of general fatigue, he was introduced to the internist. Biopsies of gingiva and bone marrow aspiration revealed a massive proliferation of lymphoblasts expressing CD10, 19, 20 and HLA-DR antigens on the surface. Their karyotypes were abnormal; 46, XY, t (8;14) (q24;q32). Accordingly, he was diagnosed as Burkitt's lymphoma, and received intensive chemotherapy which relieved his symptoms and decreased his tumor. However, his disease soon became refractory to chemotherapy, and he died 11 weeks after the onset.

Adolescent↗

Treatment of aggressive periodontitis by osseointegrated dental implants. A case report.

BACKGROUND: Generalized aggressive periodontitis is described as a clinical entity affecting both deciduous and permanent dentition with extensive alveolar bone loss, mobility, and exfoliation of all or many teeth. Controversy exists on dental implant use to restore missing dentition in younger patients. METHODS: This case report presents a patient diagnosed with aggressive periodontitis who has lost all but 4 of her teeth. Her personal and functional desires led us to include implant therapy in her treatment plan. The hematological data are presented with an analysis of the immunological profile. RESULTS: Dental implants were placed, and following 3 months of osseointegration, an implant-supported prosthesis was completed. The patient was followed up for 36 months. CONCLUSIONS: This case report presents an alternative treatment for rehabilitating dentition in a young patient treated for aggressive periodontitis. Similar case studies may help eliminate some of the controversy that exists regarding the use of dental implants in aggressive periodontitis patients.

Adolescent↗

Tissue integration of non-submerged implants. 1-year results of a prospective study with 100 ITI hollow-cylinder and hollow-screw implants.

It has been postulated that the wound healing in a closed submerged location is one of the prerequisites for osseointegration of dental implants. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the tissue integration of intentionally non-submerged titanium implants inserted by a one-stage surgical procedure. 100 ITI implants were consecutively placed in 70 partially edentulous patients. After a healing period free of masticatory loading for at least 3 months, the implants were examined. The clinical status showed for all implants neither detectable mobility nor signs of a peri-implant infection. Therefore, prosthetic abutments were inserted, and the patients were restored with fixed partial dentures. All patients were regularly recalled at 3-month intervals, and no patient dropped out of the study. Thus, all 100 implants were re-evaluated 12 months following implantation. Plaque- and sulcus bleeding indices, probing depth, clinical attachment level, width of keratinized mucosa, and periotest scores were assessed. In addition, standardized radiographs were analyzed for the presence of peri-implant radiolucencies and for the location of alveolar bone levels around the implants. Based on predefined criteria, the implants were classified as successful or failing. 98 implants were considered successful, and 1 implant failing. The remaining implant exhibited a peri-implant infection requiring local and systemic antimicrobial treatment. The results of this short-term study indicate that intentionally non-submerged ITI implants yield a high predictability for successful tissue integration.

Dental Implants↗

Risk factors associated with acute dental pain in children.

The purpose of this study was to relate several variables (age, sex, race, number of extractions performed, dental arch, tooth position, mobility, root length, osseous resorptive defects, soft tissue inflammation, and history of preexisting pain) to the prevalence of parental report of pain in their children between forty-eight hours before (preexisting pain) and seven hours after extraction of their primary teeth (postextraction pain). Sixty-two children, ages two to ten years, were studied. The results indicated that there was no relationship between preexisting pain and the report of postextraction pain. There was a trend for females, primary molars, and presence of osseous resorptive defects to be associated with preexisting dental pain Root length (complete root formation) and presence of adjacent soft tissue inflammation were statistically significant for preexisting pain. Chronologic age was the only variable studied that was associated with postextraction pain in these children. Although the existence of pain is difficult to assess in children, the results of this study may be useful in a clinician's decision-making process as to the need for prescribed analgesics following extraction of primary teeth.

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Evaluation of a bioactive glass alloplast in treating periodontal intrabony defects.

This study evaluated the use OF bioactive glass (BG) for repairing/regenerating periodontal intrabony defects. Fourteen systemically healthy patients participated. Each patient had 2 contralateral sites with > or = 6 mm clinical probing depth and radiographic evidence of an intrabony defect. One defect was treated with flap debridement plus BG (test) and the other with flap debridement alone (control). Baseline measurements included gingival index (GI), plaque index (PI), position of the free gingival margin (S/FGM), clinical attachment level (CAL), probing depth (PD), and mobility. At the time of surgery and at surgical reentry (9 to 13 months later), hard tissue measurements included: stent to defect base, bone crest to defect base, and defect width at the bone crest. One-way repeated ANOVA was used to analyze the treatment effect. Friedman's test was used to detect any significant changes of GI, PI and mobility at different time periods (baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and reentry). For multivariate analysis, the random coefficients mixed effect model was applied to adjust the intra-correlation effect. Both treatments resulted in decreased PD and gain of CAL. These changes were only significant (P < 0.05) for the BG treated sites (PD reduction = 1.24+/-0.43 mm, CAL gain = 0.87+/-0.38 mm) from baseline. Defect fill was significant for test (1.1+/-0.4 mm) and control (1.4+/-0.4 mm) alike (P < or = 0.01). Although BG treated sites had more PD reduction and CAL gain than debridement only controls, there were no statistically significant differences between groups for any parameter measured. Further studies are required to clarify the beneficial effects, if any, of BG alloplast in treating periodontal intrabony defects.

Adult↗

Anteroinferior distraction of the atrophic subtotal maxillary alveolus for implant placement: a case report.

Most reports on alveolar distraction have been related to vertical distraction in the mandible and the maxilla. There have been few reports on horizontal or oblique alveolar distraction. A case of an atrophic subtotal maxillary alveolus distracted 10 mm anteriorly and 5 mm vertically, followed by the placement of 9 implants, is presented. A healthy, 55-year-old woman presented with a chief complaint of mobility of all maxillary teeth. All remaining 11 teeth except the maxillary left second molar were diagnosed as being involved with advanced marginal periodontitis, and were considered hopeless and subsequently extracted. Three months after extraction, a horizontal osteotomy was performed with a bone saw between the bilateral second premolar regions, extending vertically distal to the second premolars, without involving the maxillary sinuses. After confirming mobility of the alveolar bone, a distraction device was seated with titanium miniscrews and adhesive resin cement over the hard palate. After a 7-day waiting period, the maxillary alveolus was distracted anteroinferiorly 0.25 mm twice a day for 25 consecutive days. The distraction process was completed uneventfully. Postdistraction computed tomography demonstrated that the maxillary alveolus was adequately distracted to place implants in an ideal position. Nine endosseous implants were placed 4 months after seating the distraction device. All implants had good primary stability and were submerged. All implants osseointegrated, although 2 anterior implants were replaced due to disintegration resulting from transmucosal overloading of the interim removable prosthesis. No significant marginal bone resorption was seen around the implants 16 months after implant placement. It was concluded that alveolar distraction can be very useful for augmenting the atrophic alveolus, not only vertically but also horizontally or obliquely.

Alveolar Ridge Augmentation↗

A clinical evaluation of demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft in combination with tetracycline in the treatment of periodontal osseous defects.

The purpose was to evaluate the use of demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft reconstituted with 50 mg/ml tetracycline hydrochloride in the treatment of intrabony periodontal defects. Fifteen systemically healthy patients (12 females, 3 males; aged 35 to 61) with moderate-advanced periodontitis were treated. Patients had 3 osseous defects with probing depths (PD) > 5 mm after initial therapy. Each site in each subject was randomly assigned to one of the following groups: 1) demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft reconstituted with 50 mg/ml tetracycline (DFDBA + TCN); 2) demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft alone (DFDBA); or 3) debridement only (D). Clinical measurements were taken the day of surgery, 6 months, and 1 year. Standardized radiographs were taken at baseline and 1 year and were evaluated by computer assisted densitometric image analysis (CADIA). Clinical measurements included gingival recession, PD, clinical attachment level, and mobility. Osseous defect measurements were taken at baseline and at the 1 year reentry. No adverse healing responses occurred. The results showed that all patients had a statistically significant improvement in probing depth and attachment level at 1 year. Osseous measurements showed bone fill of 2.27 mm (51.6%) for the DFDBA + TCN group, 2.20 mm (52.4%) for the DFDBA group, and 1.27 mm (32.8%) for the D group. Defect resolution was 77.3% for the DFDBA + TCN group, 77.9% for the DFDBA group, and 63.8% for the D group. The mean CADIA values were 5.04 for the DFDBA + TCN group, 6.79 for the DFDBA group and 2.78 for the D group. The CADIA values did not correlate with the clinical parameters. Although the grafted groups showed greater bone fill and defect resolution, there was no statistically significant difference in any of the clinical parameters between the treatment groups. This study suggests that there is no significant benefit from reconstituting the allograft with 50 mg/ml of tetracycline hydrochloride.

Absorptiometry, Photon↗

Use of Emdogain in the treatment of deep intrabony defects: 12-month clinical results. Histologic and radiographic evaluation.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the application of an enamel matrix derivative (Emdogain) in deep periodontal pocket therapy. Twenty-one patients presenting intrabony and interproximal defects that could be treated with guided tissue regeneration were selected. The intrabony defects were divided into deep (< 9 mm) and very deep (> or = 9 mm) defects. Bleeding on probing, Plaque Index, probing pocket depth, mobility index, gingival recession, probing attachment level, and surgical bone level were measured at baseline. At 12 months, cases were reexamined and indices recorded again. The mean probing depth decreased from 8.1 +/- 2.1 mm to 3.2 +/- 1.5 mm; attachment level decreased from 10.4 +/- 2.4 mm to 7.0 +/- 1.8 mm; recession increased from 2.3 +/- 1.4 mm to 3.8 +/- 1.8 mm; and surgical bone level decreased from 9.6 +/- 1.9 mm to 7.1 +/- 1.5 mm. No significant difference wa noted between bone defects with one or 2 walls, between local and generalized periodontitis, or between smokers and nonsmokers. Significant statistical difference was found, however, between deep intrabony defects and very deep defects when attachment gain was considered. No adverse reaction to the substance was noted. The good clinical results obtained were not confirmed by radiologic results; standardized and computerized radiographs at 12 months did not reveal significant improvement. The histologic examination carried out on 2 samples did not show evidence of new attachment. Further studies are necessary to clarify the action mechanism and to evaluate the long-term results of this method.

Adult↗

Smoking and periodontal disease severity.

This study was performed to assess the influence of smoking on periodontal disease severity. Data concerning periodontal status and smoking habits were collected from 889 periodontal patients: 340 male and 549 female, 21 to 76 years of age, 47.4% being non smokers and 52.6% smokers. Periodontal parameters, recorded by the same examiner (PMC), were: gingival recession (GR), Pocket depth (PD), Probing attachment level (PAL), and mobility (M). The influence of age, sex and tobacco consumption on these periodontal parameters was statistically evaluated using an analysis of variance (ANOVA) with covariates. A non-linear effect model was also fitted by taking the natural logarithms of the response variables (GR, PD, PAL) closer to biomedical phenomena. Mobility was analyzed by a chi2-test. The effect of smoking on periodontitis showed no association with age or with sex. Smoking, age and sex were shown to be statistically significant for periodontitis, by performing both univariate (t-test for equal means) and multivariate tests. p-values for smoking and periodontitis were: GR (p=0.000), PD (p=0.000), PAL (p=0.000) and M (P=0.015). Smoking one cigarette per day, up to 10, and up to 20, increased PAL by 0.5%, 5% and 10%, respectively. The impact of tobacco is comparable to the impact resulting from the factor of age in this sample, increasing PAL by 0.7% for each year of life. Comparison between smokers of less than 10 cigarettes per day (PAL mean 3.72 mm +/-0.86) and non-smokers (PAL mean 3.84 +/- 0.89) showed no differences in PAL (p=0.216), while comparison for smokers from 11 to 20 cigarettes (PAL mean 4.36 +/- 1.23) and for more than 20 cigarettes (PAL mean 4.50 +/- 1.04) demonstrated significant differences (p=0.000). These findings suggest that: (1) tobacco increases periodontal disease severity; (2) this effect is clinically evident above consumption of a certain quantity of tobacco.

Adult↗

Comparison of preoperative pain and medication use in emergency patients presenting with irreversible pulpitis or teeth with necrotic pulps.

OBJECTIVE: This retrospective study compared differences in preoperative pain and medication use in patients with moderate to severe pain who sought emergency endodontic care for teeth with irreversible pulpitis and for symptomatic teeth with necrotic pulps. STUDY DESIGN: A total of 323 patients seeking emergency endodontic treatment completed questionnaires regarding their biographical information, pain, pain history, and medications. Teeth were tested for vitality, mobility, percussion, and palpation pain. Lymphadenopathy was also evaluated. RESULTS: Patients with irreversible pulpitis waited significantly (P <.05) longer before seeking emergency care (9 days vs 4 days) than patients with symptomatic teeth with necrotic pulps. No differences (P >.05) were found between the groups in terms of analgesic or antibiotic use and pain relief from preoperative narcotic medications. Nonnarcotic analgesics were reported to significantly reduce pain more often in patients with symptomatic teeth with necrotic pulps. There were sex differences in the group of patients with irreversible pulpitis: More women than men were taking analgesic medications and, in the group having symptomatic teeth with necrotic pulps, more men than women reported pain relief from their analgesic medications. CONCLUSION: Patients with irreversible pulpitis wait longer to seek emergency treatment. A majority (81%-83%) of emergency patients with moderate to severe pain will have taken some type of medication(s) to help control their pain, and more women than men with irreversible pulpitis will take an analgesic. By taking their preoperative medication(s), this group of patients will get relief 62% to 65% of the time; furthermore, more men than women with symptomatic teeth with necrotic pulps will experience pain relief.

Adult↗

Relationship of occlusion and periodontal disease: part IX-incisor inclination and periodontal status.

In this study population the following observations have been made: Periodontal destruction, gingival inflammation and mobility were not significantly related to axial inclination of the incisor teeth. Labial gingival recession of the mandibular incisor was related to linguoversion (less than 85 degrees to GoGn). No other associations between incisor inclination and labial or lingual recession were found. Age was not related to either maxillary or mandibular incisor inclination. The periodontal-incisor inclination relationships reported above for periodontal destruction and gingival inflammation were not altered by the factor of age. Study of the secondary influence of incisor inclination on the relationships of selected occlusal factors and periodontal pathosis showed: A. Severe overjet (more than 6mm) had been found to be associated with more periodontal destruction. With severe overjet maxillary incisors in linguoversion (less than 100 degrees to SN) were somewhat healthier than all others. Among the same cases of severe overjet mandibular incisors in labioversion had slightly more disease than all others. B. The absence of a significant correlation between anterior overbite or crowding reported previously was not influenced by incisor inclination. C. Facial alveolar bone thickness, observed clinically, was studied for its relation to periodontal destruction and gingival inflammation. Thick facial alveolar bone was found to be associated with increased pathosis. This finding was not consistent for the maxillary and mandibular incisor and the influence of other factors might be suspected: Incisor inclination had no effect on the bone thickness-periodontal disease findings.

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