Labial inverse dilaceration of bilateral maxillary central incisors: A case report

BACKGROUND Dilaceration is a rare dental developmental anomaly characterized by an abrupt deviation along the longitudinal axis of the root in which an angulation forms between the root and the crown.Here,we report on dilacerated bilateral maxi-llary central incisors in mixed dentition.CASE SUMMARY A 10-year-old girl presented with a chief complaint of unerupted central incisors.An oral examination and radiography provided the basis for a diagnosis of dilaceration of the maxillary central incisors.After surgical exposure of the impacted teeth,a button with an attached chain was applied to the palatal surface of teeth 11 and 21.After 8 mo,a button was bonded to the labial surface of the crown to fix an elastic chain and move the teeth toward the maxillary arch.Finally,a fixed appliance was applied to tooth alignment to Class 1 malocclusion using a 0.019×0.025-inch nickel-titanium wire.After 3 years of follow-up,the clinical findings and radiographic assessment showed that the roots had developed with vital dental pulp and healthy periodontium,were acceptable aesthetically,and showed no resorption.CONCLUSION The rare occurrences of dilacerated bilateral maxillary central incisors can be successfully treated through surgical exposure and orthodontics.

Apical Root Resorption in Maxillary Incisors When Employing Micro-implant and J-hook Headgear Anchorage: A 4-month Radiographic Study

This study evaluated,over a 4-month study period,the amount of apical root resorption occurring in maxillary central incisors following their retraction when employing either micro-implant or J-hook headgear anchorage.The prospective randomised clinical trial was conducted in Orthodontic Clinic,College of Stomatology,China from 2008-2009.Subjects are patients requiring fixed appliances on waiting list (n=20).In female Han Chinese patients aged from 16-26 years,standardized periapical radiographs from 10 randomly assigned patients with maxillary protrusions comprising the micro-implant group,and from 10 similar patients comprising the J-hook headgear group,were assessed for maxillary central incisor apical root resorption.Measurements before and after orthodontic therapy were also obtained from lateral cephalometric radiographs to calculate incisor horizontal retraction and vertical intrusion distances.Estimated retraction force vectors were calculated in horizontal and vertical directions for both treatment groups.Data analysis employed t-tests and the Pearson correlation test,with α=0.05 for statistical significance.The results showed that when compared with the J-hook group,significantly more apical root resorption shortening of the maxillary central incisors was observed in the micro-implant group (1.27 mm difference,95% CI=0.70-1.84,P<0.001),which was associated with a significantly larger retraction distance (P=0.004) and a smaller vertical force component (P<0.0001).We are led to conclude that continuous activation of the nickel-titanium coil springs used in the micro-implant group resulted in significantly more apical root resorption shortening and maxillary central incisor retraction than when intermittent J-hook retraction was employed.The employment of continuous duration orthodontic forces presents a risk for increased apical root resorption that requires careful radiographic monitoring.

Non-surgical management of dens invaginatus type IIIB in maxillary lateral incisor with three root canals and 6-year follow-up:A case report and review of literature

BACKGROUND The presence of dens invaginatus(DI)complicates treatment of any tooth,from diagnosis to access cavity and biomechanical preparation and obturation.Reports of successful non-surgical management of DI type IIIB in maxillary lateral incisor are rare.Here,we report such a case,with three root canals and a long follow-up.CASE SUMMARY A 13-year-old female patient presented with mild pain in the maxillary right lateral incisor(#7)for 10-15 d.On examination,the tooth was slightly rotated,with slight tenderness on percussion and grade I mobility but with no caries,pockets or restorations and non-vital pulp(via vitality tests).Radiographic examination revealed unusual configuration of the tooth’s root canals,with an enamel-lined invagination extending to the apex,suggesting the possibility of DI Oehler’s type IIIB and a periapical radiolucency.Widening the access cavity lingually revealed one distinct buccal orifice and two distinct palatal orifices;under higher magnification of a dental operating microscope(DOM),the mesio palatal and disto-palatal orifices were observed as connected by a C-shaped groove.The root canals were prepared with hand K-files following a step-back technique,and obturated using a combination technique of lateral condensation and vertical compaction.At the 6-year follow-up,the patient was asymptomatic,and the periapical radiography displayed significant healing around the apical end of the root.CONCLUSION Proper knowledge of unusual root canal anatomy is required in treating DI.Conventional methods of root canal treatment can successfully resolve such complex cases,facilitated by DOM and cone-beam computed tomography.

Implant site development using titanium plate and platelet-rich fibrin for congenitally missed maxillary lateral incisors:A case report

BACKGROUND Bone deficiency and soft tissue atrophy in the absence of maxillary lateral incisors are among the most challenging problems for implant clinicians.Autologous bone grafting is the gold standard for bone augmentation,but not without limitations.Platelet-rich fibrin(PRF),a biodegradable autologous biomaterial,has been widely used for bone and soft tissue management.Moreover,titanium plate is an advantageous barrier due to its good space-maintaining ability.However,there is a lack of literature on implant site development using titanium plate and PRF for congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors.CASE SUMMARY The patient was a 19-year-old girl with a congenitally missing tooth(#12).She underwent implant placement and simultaneous autologous bone grafting with titanium plate and PRF.At the follow-up visit 15 d post-procedure,the vascularization of soft tissue was visible.There was no swelling or pain after the surgery.Six months postoperatively,bone regeneration was evident.Subsequently,the definitive restoration was placed,and the patient was satisfied with the esthetic outcomes.CONCLUSION Implant site development using titanium plate and PRF for congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors is a feasible procedure.In this case,the labial bone plate was displaced but remained connected to the base bone,ensuring blood supply.The titanium plate fixed the labial bone plate and maintained the osteogenic space,while the PRF provided growth factors and leukocytes for bone and soft tissue regeneration.Furthermore,the procedure reduced the surgical complexity and adverse reactions,displaying outstanding esthetic outcomes.

Clinical Management of Mid-Root Fracture in Maxillary Central Incisors:Case Reports

Management of mid-root fractures presents a formidable challenge for clinicians because of the difficulty of achieving a stable reunion of fracture fragments. This article presents two varied treatment options for mid-root fractures. A 15-year-old female reported an impact injury to the maxillary anterior teeth 2 days after its occurrence. Clinically,the maxillary left central incisor was palatally-extruded with a negative vitality response and radiographic evidence of an oblique fracture at the middle third of the root. An endodontic implant was employed which utilized an open technique and has been on follow-up for ten months. A 32-year-old male reported an injury,which resulted in a mobile maxillary right central incisor,three months after its occurrence. Through clinical and radiographic means,a discolored,extruded,and non-vital maxillary right central incisor with an oblique root fracture at the alveolar-crest level was observed. Exploratory surgery was performed; an apical barrier was created with a mineral trioxide aggregate and obturated with gutta percha. The fragments were stabilized with a fiber post and patient has been on follow-up for five months. Short-term follow-up for both of the cases showed promising results both clinically and radiographically.

Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation of the Positions of Unerupted Maxillary Canines with Incisor Root Resorption

Purpose: To establish a new coordinate system using the incisive canal and incisive foramen in cases confirmed to have root resorption in the maxillary incisor region by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to investigate the positions of the central and lateral incisor roots and erupting maxillary canine tooth crowns in the horizontal plane. Methods: Nine patients (two males;mean age: 10.5 years old) with suspected incisor root resorption due to erupting maxillary canines on panoramic X-ray images and in whom incisor root resorption was confirmed on CBCT images were evaluated. A control group of 12 patients with a supernumerary tooth on one side (three males;mean age: 8.6 years old) was also examined. X, Y, and Z-axes were defined, and the positions of the centers of the central incisor root (U1) and lateral incisor root (U2) and the canine cusp (U3) were examined, along with alveolar process width and length. Results: In the control group, U1, U2, and U3 were located within a certain range without overlap, while, in the incisor root resorption group, U3 overlapped with U1 and U2 and tended to deviate centrally. U2 tended to be located further posteriorly than U3. The anteroposterior diameter of the alveolar process was 1.2 mm shorter in the incisor root resorption group (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The risk of incisor root resorption accompanying canine eruption can be evaluated early by investigating the canine position on a horizontal plane established on the upper anterior tooth dentition CT images with a coordinate system using the incisive canal and incisive foramen.

Opinions of traditional birth attendants in Ibadan, Nigeria, towards reversal of eruption sequence of primary central incisors in infants

Introduction: Traditional birth attendants (TBA’s) have been a good medium for transferring health education messages in culturally acceptable ways. It is believed that they will be a good asset to demystify the misconceptions associated with reversal of eruption sequence in the community. Aim: To assess the opinions of TBA’s towards reversal of eruption sequence of primary central incisors in infants. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among all consenting TBA’s in the five urban local government areas in Ibadan, using a pretested 17-item semi structured interviewer administered questionnaire. Results: Forty eight (29.4%) respondents will be astonished at seeing children erupting upper primary central incisors before the lowers, while 25 (15.3%) will regard them as strange. Thirty five (21.1%) respondents felt this condition was due to evil spirits while 13 (8.0%) believed that child’s parents had breached traditional taboos. There was a correlation between negative beliefs about this variation and age (p = 0.038) and education (p = 0.020). Their opinion on the families of the affected children was hideous as (13.5%), (23.3%) and (27.6%) regarded it as a curse, embarrassment and abomination respectively and this was associated with their educational status (p = 0.014). Many (61.3%) of the respondents would advise the parents to hide or get rid of such children whilst (33.7%) advocated for extraction and only 8 (4.9%) felt child and the tooth should be left alone. Conclusion: Many of the TBA’s have dissenting mind-sets towards such children and their families. The practices of many of the TBA’s towards such teeth are disturbing and necessitate urgent intervention. The risks are that wrong advice may be given to such parents by the TBA’s and affected children may be deserted, abandoned, stigmatized and exposed to hazards. Older and less educated TBA’s have a greater tendency to believe these misconceptions.

Treatment of Skeletal CL II Patient with Maximum Lower Incisor Protrusion and Minimum Overjet with Rahhal Functional Appliance

Treatment of skeletal Cl II includes functional orthopedic treatment, head-gears, extraction of the upper premolars and orthognathic surgery. To treat any patient with functional appliances (bite jumping) an adequate overjet is necessary. In this case an 11 years old female patient has skeletal CLII due to mandibular deficiency with ANB angle 8 degrees, overbite: 3 mm, overjet: 1 mm, extremely convex profile and underdeveloped chin due to the hyper muscle contraction of the lower lip to obtain oral seal. To obtain an adequate overjet lower first premolars were extracted and maximum retraction using mini screws (for maximum anchorage) was applied. Afterwards Rahhal functional appliance was used by the patient 16 hours a day for 6 months and 10 hours a day for another 6 months for retention. After that fixed orthodontic treatment was completed. Lateral cephalometrics were taken, traced and analyzed. In the result Skeletal CLI was obtained (ANB 4 degree), straight facial profile, normal over bite overjet and particular chin development were noticed. As a conclusion, in skeletal CLII malocclusions, lower incisor protrusion will cause a contraindication for functional treatment. Extraction of the lower premolars and retraction of the lower incisors followed by functional orthopedic treatment is an efficient method to treat these cases instead of waiting for orthognathic surgery, also reducing the muscle pressure on the chin will change the development characteristics of it.

Radiographic study of the root canal system of mandibular incisors in Palestinian population

Aim: The aim of this study was to survey the root canal morphology of mandibular incisor teeth in a Palestinian population using radiographic approach. Materials and Methods: Five hundred and twenty two extracted mandibular incisor teeth were randomly collected from Palestinian population. The teeth were radiographed from a mesiodistal direction and examined for the presence of a second canal and for the type of canal configuration. Results: All teeth had single root. Three hundred and sixty nine teeth (70.7%) had one canal (type I Vertucci classification). The rest (29.3%) had a second canal (type II and III). Conclusion: Mandibular central and lateral teeth were mostly found to have one root and Type I canal system.

Average Odontometric Value of the Width of the Upper Central Incisor in the Congolese Bantu of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the average values of width of the upper central incisor (WUCI) in Congolese Bantu and compare them to those of Caucasians and Asiatic. Material and Methods: It was a prospective cross-sectional study carried out at the Université de Kinshasa on the Congolese Bantu, Department of Dental Medicine, from March 2020 to March 2021. A maxillary imprint was taken by Jeltrate-type alginate. The measurement of two healthy upper central incisors (UCI) was carried out by the hard plaster casting type 4, with a brand caliper, carbon fiver composite mark. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the School of Public Health in the Université de Kinshasa and verbal consent was obtained from each participant. Results: The Average Width of the UCI was 8.74 mm ± 0.56. The average width of the right Upper Central incisor (RUCI) and the left UCI (LUCI) was 8.71 mm ± 0.57 and 8.77 mm ± 0.56, respectively. The average width of the RUCI and LUCI was not the same for men and women (p 0.001). A significant difference was observed between the average of the RUCI and the 18 - 28 and 40 - 50 age group (p = 0.056) as well as for the average LUCI (p = 0.085). The width average of UCI between the Congolese Bantu with those of Caucasians and Asians was significantly different (p = 0.000 and p = 0.009). Conclusion: The average width of the RUCI and LUCI was different among sex and age group. The average width of UCI of the Congolese Bantu is different from that of Caucasians and Asians.

Determinants Factors for the Choice of the Width Prosthetic Upper Central Incisor: Review of the Literature

Materials and Methods: The authors conducted a review of the literature around the theme, determinants of the choice of the width of the upper central incisor (WUCI), through search web including Pub Med, Inari and Google. Fifteen of the most recent publications since 2005 have been selected from twenty publications. Sample size (n), age range (AR), average bi zygomatic distance (BZD), choice determinants, type of study, and mathematical formula between WUCI and BZD were the study’s interest variables. Sociodemographic characteristics, facial anatomical marks and the size of the patient’s teeth for anterosuperior were the main factors to be assessed. Results: Out of 22 included articles, the Asian continent represents 59% in which India is the leading country with 27.3% followed by American 22.8%. The most Determinants choice for the width upper central incisor in craniofacial and anterior teeth method from the published papers were BZD (100%;n = 22) and WUCI (81.8%;n = 18). Conclusion: Application of mathematical formulation maybe help to predict the exact width of the upper central incisor.

Molar incisor hypomineralization and pre-eruptive intracoronal lesions in dentistry-diagnosis and treatment planning

The aim of this study is to report the diagnostic features, prevalence, mineral content, clinical significance and treatment options of molar incisor hypomineralization(MIH) and pre-eruptive intracoronal lesions(PEIR), in order to minimize miss-treatment of primary and permanent teeth in young children.MIH was defined as the occurrence of hypomineralization of one up to four permanent first molars from a systemic origin and frequently associated with affected incisors. PEIR are lesions that are located in the occlusal portion of the crown of unerupted permanent or primary teeth. The prevalence of MIH was reported between 2.5%-40% in the permanent first molars and 0%-21.8% in primary second molars. PEIR was observed in 2%-8% of children, mainly in mandibular second premolars and second and third permanent molars. A number of possible causes for MIH were mentioned, including environmental changes, diet and genetics in prenatal and postnatal periods, but all are questionable. In PEIR, the resorption of the intracoronal dentine begins only after crown development is complete and is caused by giant cells resembling osteoclast observed histologically on the dentine surface close to the pulp. The mineral content in MIH is reduced in comparison to normal enamel and dependent on the severity of the lesion. In PEIR the resorbed surface of enamel showed less mineral content. The hypomineralized enamel in MIH is not suitable for restorations with amalgam or composite materials, and the best material should be based on remineralization material like glass-ionomers. Similar, the resorbed dentin surface in PEIR should be covered by the biocompatible and remineralizing glass-ionomer cement.

Alveolar Ridge Preservation of an Extraction Socket of Fractured Maxillary Lateral Incisor

Background: Alveolar ridge resorption still continues to be a problem in oral surgery. Cause of bone resorption is including tooth extraction, periodontal disease and inflammatory periapical pathologies. Various methods and materials have been suggested to minimize this resorption. Aim: Goal of this case report is to present alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) following horizontally fractured maxillary lateral incisor with allograft in the aesthetic zone. Case presentation: 30-year-old female patient with fractured tooth was treated by grafting and insertion dental implant. Fractured tooth extraction was performed and extraction socket augmentation was performed by allograft and covered with collagen membrane. Augmented area was treated with bone-level implant. Definitive prosthesis single-tooth porcelain-fused-to-zirconia restorations were fabricated. Conclusions: Before implant insertion, extraction and grafting socket procedure is appropriate treatment for of fractured teeth with granulation tissue.

Protraction Archwire:effectively protruding incisors and alignment

目的:探讨唇倾排齐弓丝在临床治疗中唇倾并排齐下前牙的效率和效果。方法:临床筛选36例(19例女性,17例男性)适应病例,分为两组:唇倾弓丝组和镍钛丝排齐组。按照唇倾弓丝组的排齐时间计算,分阶段留取牙颌石膏模型,并拍摄术前术后头颅定位侧位片。分别测量石膏模型尖牙宽度,磨牙宽度和牙弓宽度。同时在侧位片上测量术前术后的下前牙与下颌平面的倾斜角度。以α=0.05为基准,采用Stata统计软件对上述测量数据进行显著性比较分析。结果:唇倾弓丝完成唇倾并排齐下前牙的时间显著性少于镍钛丝排齐组,唇倾弓丝的排齐效率为0.106 mm/d,镍钛丝的排齐效率为0.047 mm/d。模型测量和侧位片测量表明,唇倾弓丝对于尖牙宽度,磨牙宽度和牙弓宽度和下前牙与下颌平面夹角的改变较镍钛丝排齐更显著。结论:与镍钛丝排齐相比,唇倾弓丝唇倾并排齐下前牙的效率更好,临床操作更简便。

隐形矫治器设计上切牙压低量对牙根吸收的影响分析

目的研究在隐形矫治技术中上颌中切牙的压低量与牙根吸收的关系。方法纳入于合肥市口腔医院正畸一科采用隐形矫治技术治疗深覆牙合的非拔牙患者62例,在正畸治疗前(T0)、压低量1 mm时(T1)和压低量2 mm时(T2)进行三次CBCT追踪检查。测量三个时期上切牙牙根长度、牙根体积和唇腭侧牙槽骨高度,运用SPSS 26.0软件进行统计学分析。结果牙根吸收与压低量呈正相关(P<0.05);压低量越大,切牙唇倾度越大(P<0.05);三个阶段的唇侧牙槽骨高度无统计学差异(P>0.05),腭侧牙槽骨高度的差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),T2期腭侧牙槽骨吸收明显;牙根吸收与治疗时间呈正相关(P<0.05)。结论隐形矫治技术中上颌中切牙牙根吸收与压低量有关。

下颌切牙区种植相关影像学测量及分析研究

目的应用锥形束CT影像数据研究连续多颗下颌切牙之间的近远中空间,为临床下颌切牙缺失修复及种植手术方案设计提供理论依据。方法选取500例患者的CBCT影像资料,对连续多颗下颌切牙间的近远中空间进行测量和统计学分析,并评估不同种植方案的可行性。结果测量2颗中切牙之间近远中空间为(10.72±1.10)mm,单颗中切牙和同侧侧切牙之间近远中空间在左右侧分别为(11.33±1.00)、(11.45±0.98)mm;连续3颗下切牙近远中空间在左右侧分别为(15.69±1.25)、(15.79±1.26)mm;连续4颗下切牙近远中空间为(20.76±1.48)mm。下颌切牙区各牙位区段的近远中空间有性别差异,男性均略大于女性。结论下颌切牙区近远中空间窄小,连续2颗切牙缺失时仅部分患者可植入2枚窄径种植体,其余只能选择种植悬臂修复,当2颗以上下颌切牙缺失时可植入2枚植体,实现种植固定桥修复。

牙周炎所致前牙扇形移位患者行正畸联合牙周夹板治疗效果及长期疗效影响因素分析

目的探究正畸联合牙周夹板治疗牙周炎所致前牙扇形移位的疗效及其影响因素。方法本研究为回顾性分析,纳入2018年8月至2023年8月期间中南大学湘雅医学院附属海口医院收治的80例牙周炎所致前牙扇形移位患者,依据治疗方案的不同分为对照组和研究组,每组各40例。两组患者均接受牙周基础治疗,对照组行牙周夹板治疗,研究组行正畸联合牙周夹板治疗。比较两组患者治疗前、治疗6个月和12个月后的临床疗效、牙周指标[牙龈指数(GI)、附着丧失(AL)、牙周探诊深度(PD)、改良龈沟出血指数(mSBI)、改良菌斑指数(mPLI)以及松动度]、咀嚼功能和美观度。根据治疗12个月后的疗效将所有患者分为预后良好组(n=58)和预后不良组(n=22),对长期疗效的影响因素进行单因素分析和多因素Logistic回归分析。结果研究组总有效率为85.00%,显著高于对照组(60.00%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗6、12个月后,研究组的GI、AL、PD、mSBI、mPLI以及松动度均低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗6、12个月后,研究组的咀嚼功能评分高于对照组,前牙覆盖度和牙槽骨高度均低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。单因素分析显示,年龄、牙周炎病程、牙周炎严重程度、合并糖尿病、口腔卫生习惯和吸烟史为影响牙周炎所致前牙扇形移位患者行正畸联合牙周夹板治疗长期疗效的主要因素(P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析显示,牙周炎病程、牙周炎严重程度、合并糖尿病、口腔卫生习惯以及吸烟史均为影响牙周炎所致前牙扇形移位患者行正畸联合牙周夹板治疗长期疗效的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。结论口腔正畸联合牙周夹板治疗对牙周炎所致前牙扇形移位临床疗效确切,可显著改善患者牙周指数、咀嚼功能和美观度,值得临床推广;其长期疗效受牙周炎病程、牙周炎严重程度、合并糖尿病、口腔卫生习惯以及吸烟史等因素的影响,提示医患在临床诊疗中要针对性地干预和规避。

乳切牙树脂预成冠的数字化设计方法及初步应用

目的:本研究旨在探索乳切牙树脂预成冠的数字化设计和制作方法,并初步评价其临床适合性。方法:应用牙颌模型扫描仪获取儿童乳牙牙列教学模型4颗上颌乳切牙临床牙冠的三维数据,应用逆向工程软件Geomagic Wrap 2021,参考王慧芸教授对中国儿童乳牙外形的测量和统计数据,对上述上颌乳切牙三维扫描数据进行尺寸比例和三维形态的调整,以切端0.8 mm厚度和唇腭面0.3 mm厚度的牙冠设计参数,构建乳切牙预成冠标准尺寸数字模型。参考儿童口腔科临床常用的上颌乳切牙透明树脂冠各型号间的尺寸比例关系,设计出4个牙位(51、52、61、62)3个型号的乳切牙预成冠数字模型,通过五轴数控切削技术制作出临时冠桥树脂材质的乳切牙预成冠,进行临床病例试戴评价。结果:完成了上颌乳切牙(4个牙位)树脂预成冠的数字化设计和制作方法,并初步进行了临床病例应用,儿科高年资专家对本研究乳切牙树脂预成冠的应用评价显示,其在外观、颜色和强度等方面均可满足口腔儿科临床的应用需求。结论:本研究采用数字化方法设计和制作的乳切牙树脂预成冠,针对儿科临床乳切牙大范围龋损修复的病例,相比传统乳切牙透明树脂冠充填修复技术具有更好的牙冠解剖外形恢复和更佳的美观修复效果,并且该技术可以实现更便捷的临床操作流程,有较好的儿科临床应用前景。

上颌中切牙牙弓形态、牙槽骨厚度及矢状面位置的锥体束计算机断层扫描研究

目的:利用锥体束计算机断层扫描(cone-beam computed tomography, CBCT)图像评估上颌前牙牙弓形态、中切牙牙根矢状位置(sagittal root position, SRP)与牙槽骨厚度的关系,并根据年龄、性别对其分组,临床医生在即刻种植体植入时应考虑这些因素。方法:对符合纳入标准的160例患者的CBCT影像进行分析,根据牙弓形态、年龄、性别对其分组,对患者的320张上颌中切牙矢状位CBCT图像进行了检查,以测量唇侧骨板和腭侧骨板厚度,进行统计学分析。结果:牙槽骨厚度因牙弓形态和SRP的不同而有显著差异。方圆形牙弓型和Ⅰ类SRP在腭侧的骨厚度最高。尖圆形弓型和Ⅱ类SRP在唇侧骨厚度最高。牙弓形态与SRP之间无显著相关性。年龄、性别、牙弓形态、SRP与牙槽骨的根尖水平厚度有显著相关性。结论:患者的年龄、性别、牙弓形态和SRP与上颌中切牙的牙槽骨厚度有不同程度的相关性。因此,临床医生在计划即刻种植体植入时应考虑这些因素。

改良everStick C&B纤维树脂粘接桥在老年切牙缺失修复中的疗效观察

目的:评价改良everStick C&B纤维树脂粘接桥在老年切牙缺失修复中的临床疗效。方法:纳入年龄65岁以上切牙缺失患者32例。其中上颌切牙缺失13例、下颌切牙缺失19例;缺牙1颗13例、缺牙2颗11例、缺牙3颗5例、缺牙4颗3例;基牙松动24例、基牙无松动8例。对所有患者均采取改良everStick C&B纤维树脂粘接桥修复治疗。分别于修复完成后6、 12、 18个月复查,复查内容包括修复体脱粘接、折断、颜色变化、缺损以及基牙松动、牙周组织炎症等6项指标。修复完成后6个月对患者进行满意度调查,调查内容包括治疗过程是否舒适、美观效果是否满意、修复后发音、咀嚼是否舒适等3项指标。结果:32位老年患者修复完成后6个月,6项指标均为A级。12个月,出现1例修复体缺损B级,2例基牙牙周组织炎症B级,其余均为A级。18个月,出现1例修复体缺损B级,3例基牙牙周组织炎症B级,其余均为A级。2例修复体缺损B级经过树脂充填后均达到A级。5例基牙牙周组织炎症B级经过牙周洁治后5~7 d均达到A级。患者满意度调查3项指标均为A级。结论:改良everStick C&B纤维树脂粘接桥在老年切牙缺失修复中临床疗效良好。