Posterior jaws rehabilitated with partial prostheses supported by 4.0 x 4.0 mm or by longer implants: One-year post-loading results from a multicenter randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: One year after loading 4.0 mm-long implants achieved similar results as 8.5 mm-long or longer implants in posterior jaws, however 5- to 10-year post-loading data are necessary before reliable recommendations can be made. PMID: 27022635 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - March 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Felice P, Checchi L, Barausse C, Pistilli R, Sammartino G, Masi I, Ippolito DR, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Immediate occluding definitive partial fixed prosthesis versus non-occluding provisional restorations - 4-month post-loading results from a pragmatic multicenter randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSION: This study did not provide a conclusive answer but may suggest that provisional prostheses non-occlusally immediately loaded may increase patient functional satisfaction, chair time and the number of visits, with respect to definitive prostheses immediately loaded in functional occlusion. PMID: 27022636 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - March 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Heinemann F, Grufferty B, Papavasiliou G, Dominiak M, García JJ, Trullenque-Eriksson A, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

A low dose of subperiosteal anaesthesia injection versus a high dose of infiltration anaesthesia to minimise the risk of nerve damage at implant placement: A randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: No nerve damage occurred using either anaesthesia types, therefore the choice of type of anaesthesia is a subjective clinical decision, however it may be preferable to use a low dose (0.9 ml) of subperiosteal anaesthesia, since it is unnecessary to deliver 7.2 ml of articaine to anaesthetise a single mandibular molar implant site. PMID: 27022637 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - March 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sánchez-Siles M, Camacho-Alonso F, Salazar-Sánchez N, Aguinaga-Ontoso E, Muñoz JG, Calvo-Guirado JL Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Immediate loading of bimaxillary total fixed prostheses supported by five flapless-placed implants with machined surfaces: A 6-month follow-up prospective single cohort study.
CONCLUSIONS: Six months after loading, immediately loaded bimaxillary cross-arch prostheses can be supported by only two mandibular and three maxillary flapless-placed dental implants. Longer follow-ups of approximately 10 years are needed to understand the prognosis of this treatment modality. PMID: 27022638 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - March 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Cannizzaro G, Felice P, Loi I, Viola P, Ferri V, Leone M, Collivasone D, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Is a high level of total cholesterol a risk factor for dental implants or bone grafting failure? A retrospective cohort study on 227 patients.
CONCLUSIONS: High total serum cholesterol levels tend to increase graft failure rates whilst it did not influence implant failures. PMID: 27022639 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - March 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Tirone F, Salzano S, D'orsi L, Paola P, Rodi D Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Outcome of dental implants in diabetic patients with and without cardiovascular disease: A 5-year post-loading retrospective study.
CONCLUSIONS: Implant rehabilitations represent a valid treatment for diabetic patients with or without coexisting CVD, with a good risk/benefit ratio. PMID: 27022640 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - March 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nobre Mde A, Maló P, Gonçalves Y, Sabas A, Salvado F Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Research in focus.
Abstract This section presents a brief review of articles on dental implants considered of special interest for the reader, in order to encourage the development of research, the interest for data analysis and the attention given to scientific publications. Your comments are welcome. Please contact Dr Michele Nieri at: michelenieri@gmail.com. PMID: 27022641 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - March 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nieri M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Editorial: Digital Dentistry.
PMID: 26669542 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 18, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Luongo G Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

On the era of systematic reviews: Should we put our hands up? Should we choose a side?
PMID: 26669543 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 18, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nobre MA Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Dental implants with internal versus external connections: 1-year post-loading results from a pragmatic multicenter randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations given by the difference in neck design and platform switching between EC and IC implants, preliminary short-term data (1-year post-loading) did not show any statistically significant differences between the two connection types, therefore clinicians could choose whichever one they preferred. PMID: 26669544 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 18, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Esposito M, Maghaireh H, Pistilli R, Grusovin MG, Lee ST, Gualini F, Yoo J, Buti J Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Immediate loading of post-extractive versus delayed placed single implants in the anterior maxilla: outcome of a pragmatic multicenter randomised controlled trial 1-year after loading.
CONCLUSIONS: There are more complications with immediate post-extractive implants in comparison to delayed implants. It seems more difficult to obtain an implant insertion torque superior to 35 Ncm in sockets preserved with anorganic bovine bone after a 4-month healing period than with postextractive sites. The aesthetic outcome appears to be similar for both groups. PMID: 26669545 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 18, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Esposito M, Barausse C, Pistilli R, Jacotti M, Grandi G, Tuco L, Felice P Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Immediate non-occlusal loading of immediate post-extractive versus delayed placement of single implants in preserved sockets of the anterior maxilla: 1-year post-loading outcome of a randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: No significant differences were observed between the two procedures, although the only two implant failures were for immediate post-extractive implants. It seems more difficult to obtain an implant insertion torque superior to 35 Ncm in sockets preserved with algae-derived bone substitute after a 4-month healing period than at immediate post-extractive sites. PMID: 26669546 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 18, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Felice P, Pistilli R, Barausse C, Trullenque-Eriksson A, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Short implants as an alternative to crestal sinus lift: A 1-year multicentre randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: Both techniques achieved excellent results and no differences were observed between prostheses supported by one to two implants, 5 to 6 mm-long or 10 mm-long in the posterior atrophic maxillae up to 1-year after loading, therefore it is up to the clinicians to decide which procedure to use, although longer follow-ups are needed to understand if one of these procedures could be more effective in the long-term. PMID: 26669547 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 18, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Felice P, Pistilli R, Barausse C, Bruno V, Trullenque-Eriksson A, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Immediately loaded machined versus rough surface dental implants in edentulous jaws: One-year postloading results of a pilot randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: Up to 1 year after immediate loading, both implant surfaces provided good and similar results, however, the only two implants which failed early in the same patient had a machined surface. These preliminary results must be confirmed by larger trials with longer follow-ups. PMID: 26669548 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 18, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Esposito M, Felice P, Barausse C, Pistilli R, Grandi G, Simion M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

The Smile Esthetic Index (SEI): A method to measure the esthetics of the smile. An intra-rater and inter-rater agreement study.
CONCLUSION: The SEI was a reproducible method, to assess the esthetic component of the smile, useful for the diagnostic phase and for setting appropriate treatment plans. PMID: 26669549 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 18, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Rotundo R, Nieri M, Bonaccini D, Mori M, Lamberti E, Massironi D, Giachetti L, Franchi L, Venezia P, Cavalcanti R, Bondi E, Farneti M, Pinchi V, Buti J Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research