Editorial: Based on scientific evidence, the sterilisation of customised implant abutments is required.
PMID: 26021222 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - June 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kern M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Immediate, early (3 weeks) and conventional loading (4 months) of single implants: Preliminary data at 1 year after loading from a pragmatic multicenter randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: No major clinical differences were observed with regard to implant survival, complications and marginal bone level changes when loading single implants immediately, early or conventionally. PMID: 26021223 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - June 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Grandi T, Guazzi P, Samarani R, Tohme H, Khoury S, Sbricoli L, Grandi G, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Do repeated changes of abutments have any influence on the stability of peri-implant tissues? Four-month post-loading preliminary results from a multicentre randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: Preliminary short-term data (4-month post-loading) showed that repeated abutment changes do not alter bone levels significantly. Immediate non-occlusal loading of dental implants are a viable alternative to conventional loading. Therefore clinicians can use the procedure they find more convenient for their specific patient. PMID: 26021224 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - June 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Luongo G, Bressan E, Grusovin MG, d'Avenia F, Neumann K, Sbricoli L, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Single preoperative dose of prophylactic amoxicillin versus a 2-day postoperative course in dental implant surgery: A two-centre randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: No statistically significant differences were observed between 2 g of preoperative amoxicillin and an additional 2-day postoperative course, although adverse events were reported only in the additional 2-day postoperative group. Based on these findings, it might be sufficient to routinely administer preoperatively 2 g of amoxicillin to patients undergoing routine dental implant placement procedures rather than administering additional postoperative doses. PMID: 26021225 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - June 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Arduino PG, Tirone F, Schiorlin E, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

A controlled, cross-sectional exploratory study on markers for the plasminogen system and inflammation in crevicular fluid samples from healthy, mucositis and peri-implantitis sites.
CONCLUSIONS: Markers for the plasminogen system and inflammation could be used to distinguish between mucositis and peri-implantitis. The results suggested that the plasminogen system was sufficiently upregulated allowing for resolution of inflammation and healing at the inflamed implant site in subjects with mucositis, whereas such upregulation was insufficient resulting in impaired healing and prolonged inflammation in subjects with peri-implantitis. The combination of tissue inflammation and low levels of tPA was a strong predictor of marginal bone loss in this study. It may be an interesting candidate for the unambiguo...
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - June 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hall J, Pehrson NG, Ekestubbe A, Jemt T, Friberg B Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

5-year outcome of cross-arch prostheses supported by four immediately loaded zygomatic implants: A prospective case series.
CONCLUSION: Results at 5 years indicate that the use of four immediately loaded zygomatic implants is a reliable approach for successful rehabilitation of edentulous patients with severely atrophied maxillae. PMID: 26021227 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - June 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Davó R, Pons O Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus reactivation following maxillary sinus lift operation: A case report.
CONCLUSIONS: Dermatological diseases should always be kept in mind during the differential diagnosis of orofacial pain. In this case the proximity of the operation site and affected area gave rise to the idea that surgical trauma had a possible role in the reactivation of the virus. However, the process of reactivation is not entirely understood and requires further investigations. Early diagnosis is essential for HZO in order to avoid debilitating complications such as postherpetic neuralgia and blindness. PMID: 26021228 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - June 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Baş B, Özden B, Özdemir M, Yüksel EP Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Magnetic resonance imaging induced acute midfacial pain - incidental finding of a dislocated dental bur.
CONCLUSION: The disappearance of instruments during surgical procedures requires diligent investigation and immediate retrieval. PMID: 26021229 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - June 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Voss JO, Raguse JD, Hoffmeister B, Adolphs N Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Research in focus.
PMID: 26021230 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - June 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nieri M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Editorial: A tribute to Professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark.
PMID: 25738175 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - March 6, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Efficacy of surgical and non-surgical interventions on accelerating orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review.
CONCLUSIONS: In the short term, corticotomy can accelerate OTM whereas long-term effects are questionable, thus no firm conclusions can be made on its efficacy and benefit of clinical use. There is some evidence that LLLT can slightly accelerate OTM but this result is not significant and the effect estimated is not clinically relevant. The very limited research-based evidence suggesting beneficial effects of interseptal bone reduction, electrical current and PEMF on OTM does not allow for solid conclusions. More high quality clinical research is required in order to estimate the efficacy of adjunctive interventions on acce...
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - March 6, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kalemaj Z, DebernardI CL, Buti J Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Immediate loading of fixed cross-arch prostheses supported by flapless-placed supershort or long implants: 1-year results from a randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: Flapless-placed 5 mm-long implants achieved similar results as 11.5 mm-long implants when supporting immediately loaded cross-arch prostheses both in maxillae and mandibles up to 1 year after loading. These preliminary results must be confirmed by other trials, and 5- to 10-year post-loading data is necessary before making reliable recommendations. PMID: 25738177 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - March 6, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Cannizzaro G, Felice P, Buti J, Leone M, Ferri V, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Postextraction socket preservation using epithelial connective tissue graft vs porcine collagen matrix. 1-year results of a randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: When teeth extractions were performed atraumatically and sockets were filled with deproteinised bovine bone, sealing the socket with a porcine collagen matrix or a epithelial connective tissue graft showed similar outcomes. The use of porcine collagen matrix allowed simplification of treatment because no palatal donor site was involved. PMID: 25738178 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - March 6, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Meloni SM, Tallarico M, Lolli FM, Deledda A, Pisano M, Jovanovic SA Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Immediate loading with a novel implant featured by variable-threaded geometry, internal conical connection and platform shifting: Three-year results from a prospective cohort study.
CONCLUSIONS: The NobelReplace Conical Connection implant can be considered as a valuable treatment option for immediate implant placement and loading in the partially edentulous patients over a 3-year period. Insertion torques ranging between 55 and 70 Ncm are not detrimental to osseointegration. PMID: 25738179 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - March 6, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Pozzi A, Tallarico M, Moy PK Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

How do peri-implant mucositis and gingivitis respond to supragingival biofilm control - an intra-individual longitudinal cohort study.
CONCLUSIONS: The supragingival-supramucosal biofilm control benefited both teeth and implants. PMID: 25738180 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - March 6, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Gomes SC, Corvello P, Romagna R, Müller LH, Angst PD, Oppermann RV Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research