Leaf-shaped fibroma: A case report

Posted on 11 Ottobre 2018 by amminsitodelprof

INTRODUCTION Leaf-shaped fibroma is an hypertrophic lesion that can affect the palate under an inadequate prosthesis. The hypertrophic tissue is limited and flattened, supported by a narrow peduncle providing vascularization and acting as a zipper, since it allows the lesion to fold downwards. AI...

LASER-ASSISTED THERAPY OF PERI-IMPLANTITIS: TWO CASE REPORTS

Posted on 11 Ottobre 2018 by amminsitodelprof

Peri-implantitis is a physiological process affecting the soft and hard tissues surrounding the peri-implant unit and causing loss of osseointegration and bone support. It is associated with bleeding, often with suppuration, and it is considered as the implant equivalent of periodontal disease. S...

Free gingival graft

Posted on 11 Ottobre 2018 by amminsitodelprof

Free gingival graft is a mucogingival surgery where a small layer of keratinized mucosa is removed from its original area and relocated to another area. The area where the mucosa is removed from is called “donor site” and the area where it is applied is called “recipient site”. AIM The ai...

Computer-assisted implant surgery VS Traditional implant surgery

Posted on 11 Ottobre 2018 by amminsitodelprof

The present study aims at evaluating computer-aided dental implant planning, comparing the results to traditional implant surgery. METHODS 24 patients aged between 25 and 65 years were included in this study, 11 males and 13 females. The patients were divided into two groups made of 12 patients. ...

AMELOBLASTOMA: CASE REPORT

Posted on 11 Ottobre 2018 by amminsitodelprof

Despite being a benign tumor, ameloblastoma has severe consequences on the patient’s psyche because of its devastating effects on the bones and teeth of the lower jaw with facial disfigurement. Therefore, ameloblastoma is one of the most serious diseases to treat. In this regard, an early obser...

“ALL ON FOUR” IMMEDIATE LOADING IMPLANT-PROSTETIC REHABILITATION

Posted on 11 Ottobre 2018 by amminsitodelprof

The aim of the present study is to assess the possible successes and failures of an immediately loaded implant prosthetic rehabilitation called “All on Four”, where the appropriate prosthetic structure is loaded in the same session of implant placement (four implants in this specific study), with...

Split Crest with the use of piezosurgery

Posted on 11 Ottobre 2018 by amminsitodelprof

Split-crest technique is the splitting of the vestibular cortex through a green wood fracture, which creates the right width to insert osseointegrated implants. The use of piezosurgery-assisted ultrasound devices allows to plan and perform the micro-osteotomies needed to obtain an atraumatic incr...

IMMEDIATE LOADING WITH FACILITATE PROTOCOL

Posted on 11 Ottobre 2018 by amminsitodelprof

Facilitate treatment is a new approach to implant placing, allowing to plan and perform a predictable implant treatment. This system consists of a series of instruments for guided implant placement through the use of a surgical stent and special drills. Position, inclination and installation dept...

Histomorphometric evaluation of PRF® regenerative potential in the sinus lift procedure

Posted on 11 Ottobre 2018 by amminsitodelprof

The aim of the present study is to assess, through clinical and histological evaluations, the regenerative potential of PRF® in association with heterologous bone grafts (Bio-Oss®) for the treatment of maxillary atrophies using the sinus-lift procedure, in comparison with the use of heterologou...

Cisti ossea solitaria: caso clinico

Posted on 11 Ottobre 2018 by amminsitodelprof

La cisti ossea solitaria è una cavità intraossea vuota che si forma generalmente nella mandibola di giovani pazienti ed è a volte rivestita da un sottilissimo strato di tessuto connettivo; la risoluzione della lesione avviene con il semplice riempimento della cavità con il sangue, all’atto ...