Research: Implant Prosthodontics
Three-dimensionally printed implant surgical guide-related experience, knowledge, attitude, and professional behaviors among 2028 dentists in China: A cross-sectional study
Research on the current place of 3-dimensionally printed implant surgical guides (3D-ISGs) among practicing dentists worldwide is lacking, with little research focused on dentists’ experience, knowledge, attitude, or professional behavior related to 3D-ISG or on the main obstacle to adoption.Biomechanical behavior analysis of four types of short implants with different placement depths using the finite element method
The clinical application of short implants has been increasing. However, studies on the marginal bone loss of short implants are sparse, and clinicians often choose short implants based on their own experience rather than on scientific information.Accuracy of partially and fully guided surgical techniques for immediate implant placement: An in vitro assessment
Optimal implant positioning is essential to achieving predictable results. Computer-guided surgery has been reported to be an accurate technique for implant placement in healed sites, but the accuracy of guided techniques for immediate implant placement into fresh sockets is still unclear.Influence of connector cross-sectional geometry on the load-bearing capacity under fatigue of implant-supported zirconia fixed partial prosthesis
Zirconia has been reported to be suitable for multiunit monolithic restorations. However, as the connector region is the weakest part of the system, studies are needed to determine the optimal connector geometry.Comparison of the accuracy of impressions made of 2 implants with interfering axial convergence with CAD-CAM impression copings and the altered cast technique: An in vitro study
Studies that evaluated the accuracy of different methods for making an impression of 2 implants in close proximity or with adverse axial convergence are lacking.Evaluation of microleakage and push-out bond strength of various composite resins for sealing the screw-access channel in implant-supported restorations
Microleakage and loss of the composite resin sealing the screw-access channel are frequent complications of screw-retained implant-supported prostheses. How the screw-access channel should be best restored to reduce such complications is unclear.Three-dimensional macroscopical quantification of plaque accumulation on implant-supported fixed complete dental prostheses surfaces: A methodological pilot study
Area calculation is the primary method for quantitatively analyzing accumulated plaque on the intaglio surfaces of implant-supported fixed complete dental prostheses (IFCDPs). However, the classic calculation method for stained dental plaque is based on two-dimensional (2D) photographs, which could mislead the three-dimensional (3D) representation of an object’s actual morphology, especially when a surface is not flat.Evaluation of retention and wear of a titanium-formed stud overdenture attachment with different interimplant angulations after simulated clinical use: An in vitro study
How implant alignment impacts stud attachment retention and wear-induced alterations, notably when the attachment exhibits metal-to-metal frictional interlocking, is unclear.Biomechanical analysis of inclined and cantilever design with different implant framework materials in mandibular complete-arch implant restorations
Inclined distal implants with posterior framework cantilevers are an alternative to straight implants for the treatment of edentulous jaws, avoiding grafting procedures and utilizing pre-existing bone. However, little is known about the implant, framework, and peri-implant bone stresses exerted by this design.Influence of autoclave sterilization on bond strength between zirconia frameworks and Ti-base abutments using different resin cements
Zirconia frameworks luted on titanium bases have been increasingly used for implant-supported prostheses. A reliable bond strength between the framework and the base is a key factor for clinical success. Autoclaving of the abutments before clinical use has been strongly suggested since abutments have been classified as class II medical devices. However, comprehensive knowledge on the susceptibility of the composite resin luting agents’ adhesion to autoclave sterilization is lacking.Comparison of the strain developed around implants with angled abutments with two reinforced polymeric CAD-CAM superstructure materials: An in vitro comparative study
The strain developed around implants with angled abutments should be considered when selecting a superstructure material. Studies that evaluated the strain developed around implants with angled abutments when using fiber-reinforced polymer as the implant superstructure material are lacking.Effect of the geometry of butt-joint implant-supported restorations on the fatigue life of prosthetic screws
Dental implant geometry affects the mechanical performance and fatigue behavior of butt-joint implant-supported restorations. However, failure of the implant component has been generally studied by ignoring the prosthetic screw, which is frequently the critical restoration component.In vitro assessment of polyetheretherketone for an attachment component for an implant-retained overdenture
Frequent maintenance because of the limited lifetime of overdenture attachments with O-rings has led to the development of materials that might improve their functionality and longevity. However, testing of newly developed attachment materials is lacking.Influence of radiographic acquisition methods and visualization software programs on the detection of misfits at the implant-abutment interface: An ex vivo study
Misfits at the implant-prosthesis interface may compromise implant-supported prostheses. Periapical radiographs are frequently used to detect misfit and can be obtained by using digital or film-based systems; however, which radiographic acquisition method and visualization software program provides the greatest accuracy is unclear.Influence of surface modification of titanium implants on improving osseointegration: An in vitro study
The effect of aging and the surface treatment of implants on osseointegration needs to be evaluated.Fatigue performance of prosthetic screws used in dental implant restorations: Rolled versus cut threads
Cold rolling is widely used for screw thread manufacturing in industry but is less common in implant dentistry, where cutting is the preferred manufacturing method.An assessment of the passivity of the fit of multiunit screw-retained implant frameworks manufactured by using additive and subtractive technologies
The lack of passive fit in implant-supported restorations can lead to mechanical and biological complications and compromise the longevity of the prosthesis. The manufacturing technique and evaluation site are factors that may affect the passive fit of multiunit screw-retained implant frameworks. However, scientific information regarding this issue is lacking.Abutment rotational freedom on five implant systems with different internal connections
Information regarding the rotational freedom of internal connection implants is sparse.Comparison between stereophotogrammetric, digital, and conventional impression techniques in implant-supported fixed complete arch prostheses: An in vitro study
Conventional impressions and digital intraoral scanning for implant-supported fixed complete arch prostheses still have many problems that influence accuracy. Although stereophotogrammetry may offer a reliable alternative to other techniques, it has seldom been investigated.Biomechanical effect of an occlusal device for patients with an implant-supported fixed dental prosthesis under parafunctional loading: A 3D finite element analysis
Whether providing an occlusal device for a patient with bruxism and an implant-supported fixed dental prosthesis leads to improved biomechanics is unclear.The effect of nanocoatings of SiO2, TiO2, and ZrO2 on titanium-porcelain bonding
Durable titanium-porcelain bonding is challenging because of the formation of a thick oxide layer on the surface during porcelain firing.Comparative evaluation of surface-modified zirconia for the growth of bone cells and early osseointegration
Rapid osseointegration between implant and bone tissue for early loading of a prosthesis with sufficient primary stability depends on the surface characteristics of the implant. The development and characterization of suitable surface coatings on dental implants is a major challenge.Bonding between implant attachment pickup materials and CAD-CAM denture base material
Adequate bonding between pickup material and the newer generation of prepolymerized polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) for computer-aided-design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) dentures is essential to the success of treatment. However, studies on the bond between these 2 materials are lacking.Original versus nonoriginal cast-to-gold abutment-implant connection: Analysis of the internal fit and long-term fatigue performance
Restoring implants with nonoriginal abutments is common. However, studies that evaluated compatible abutments with long-term fatigue performance are lacking.Effect of virtual cement gap settings on the marginal fit of cemented resin-ceramic crowns on implant abutments
Agreement on the perfect virtual cement space value for computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) implant-supported resin-ceramic crowns with the best marginal adaptation is lacking. The range of cement gap settings in some CAD design software programs is wide (0 to 200 μm), and manufacturer recommendations regarding the best cement gap setting for certain types of ceramics is not specific.
