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H De Bruyn

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PubMed2006

The relation between apical periodontitis and root-filled teeth in patients with periodontal treatment need.

AIM: To investigate a number of clinical and treatment variables that might have influenced the prevalence of apical periodontitis in root-filled teeth in a population of periodontally compromised patients. METHODOLOGY: This investigation was a retrospective cross-sectional study on data collected from periodontal charts in addition to intra-oral full-mouth radiographs from patients attending the Department of Periodontology of the Dental School of the Ghent University Hospital. Periodontal parameters (clinical attachment loss and the lowest marginal bone level, the history of periodontal treatment), endodontic treatment (length, homogeneity and overall quality of the root filling) and the quality of coronal restorations were related to the prevalence of apical periodontitis. A total of 272 root-filled teeth in 94 patients were evaluated. RESULTS: The periapical condition was significantly influenced by the quality of the root filling and the coronal filling (P < 0.05). More apical periodontitis was seen when the coronal level of the root filling exceeded the marginal bone level (P < 0.005). The marginal periodontal condition seemed to influence the periapical status. Teeth with apical periodontitis were associated with significantly more extended marginal bone loss (P < 0.001). Significantly less apical periodontitis was seen in patients that had received marginal periodontal treatment (P < 0.005), compared with untreated periodontal patients. CONCLUSIONS: Signs of periodontal disease, as reflected by marginal bone loss, are of importance for the periapical condition of root-filled teeth. Efforts should be taken in preventing spread of infection through the periodontal-endodontic pathway by periodontal infection control and a high quality of root filling and coronal filling. Care should also be taken to seal the coronal cavity up to the level of the root filling, where it is advisable to reduce the coronal level of the root filling below or at least at the level of the surrounding marginal bone.

Alveolar Bone Loss↗
PubMed2001

Fixed mandibular restorations on three early-loaded regular platform Brånemark implants.

BACKGROUND: Originally, the Brånemark System was used as a two-stage surgical procedure. Comparable clinical results have made one-stage and early-loading concepts possible alternatives in the edentulous mandible. From the patient's point of view, the financial aspect of implant treatment is important. In an attempt to decrease financial burden, the reduction of surgical interventions and reduction of the number of implants could be considered. PURPOSE: This prospective multicenter study evaluated (1) the 1- and 3-year success rates of implants loaded within 1 month after one-stage surgery with a fixed 10- to 12-unit bridge on three regular platform Brånemark System implants in the mandible, (2) the outcome of the prosthetic treatment, and (3) the opinion of patients regarding the treatment procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Of 20 patients, 19 received five implants in the mandible, of which three were functionally loaded with the one-stage technique (group 1). The loaded implants were inserted in a tripodal position, one implant in the symphysis and two located anterior of the mental foramen in the bicuspid area. Two additional implants were inserted for safety reasons but were not intended to be included in the restoration. These two additional implants served as either an unloaded one-stage control implant (group 2) or an unloaded control implant installed with the submerged technique (group 3). Immediately after surgery, the implants were loaded with a relined denture. The patients received a 10- to 12-unit prosthetic reconstruction an average 31 days (range, 4-53 d) after surgery. Implant stability was clinically checked at 3, 12, and 36 months. Radiographs were taken at corresponding follow-up visits to calculate bone-to-implant level and marginal bone resorption. RESULTS: Six of 60 functionally loaded implants (10%) and 3 of 20 prostheses (15%) failed within the first year. The cumulative implant failure rate in group 1, both after 1 and after 3 years, was 9.5%. No implant failure occurred in the control groups 2 and 3. The average marginal bone level measured at 1 and 3 years was 1.6 mm (SD = 0.8 mm) and 2.1 mm (SD = 0.2 mm), respectively, for group 1; 1.5 mm (SD = 1.3 mm) and 2.4 mm (SD = 0.6 mm), respectively, for group 2; 0.8 mm (SD = 1.4 mm) and 0.7 mm (SD = 0.9 mm), respectively, for group 3. CONCLUSIONS: The results of treatment using three regular platform Brånemark System implants supporting a fixed mandibular arch reconstruction were less favorable than the outcome that can be expected with a standard four- to six-implant with one-stage surgery.

Adult↗
PubMed2000

Quality of fixed restorative treatment on Brånemark implants. A 3-year follow-up study in private dental practices.

The aim of the present prospective study were to describe the quality of implant supported reconstructions made by dentists previously inexperienced with implant prosthodontics and to evaluate alterations and complications from the moment of insertion to 3 years later. Before starting with the prosthodontic work, the dentists had participated in a 2-day postgraduate course focusing on planning and practical training. Forty-nine patients were clinically examined within 4 months after insertion of the fixed implant supported prosthesis. Three years later 39 of the 49 participants underwent a second examination by the same independent examiner. Thirty-one patients had a complete rehabilitation (25 with resin teeth bonded to a metal framework and 6 ceramo-metal bridges); 8 patients had partial ceramo-metal reconstructions. The parameters assessing the quality of the restoration were design, fit, occlusion/articulation and esthetics. Oral hygiene and health of the peri-implant tissues were also examined. Each parameter was scored as perfect, acceptable, to be corrected or to be redone. These scores were a modification of "The guidelines for the assessment of clinical quality and professional performance of the Californian Dental Association". The initial prosthodontic quality was rated perfect to acceptable except for one restoration which had an unacceptable fit and had to be modified. After 3 years of function the quality did not change except for esthetics which worsened for resin bonded teeth (P < 0.05). The esthetic appearance of ceramo-metal reconstructions were unaltered. The peri-implant condition was predominantly healthy and stable during 3 years. The conclusion of the present study is that dentists previously inexperienced with implant prosthodontics implemented the information from a training course satisfactorily. They were able to make a clinically acceptable restoration with a quality that was stable after 3 years except for discoloration in resin bonded teeth. This, however, had no effect on patient's opinion and satisfaction.

Clinical Competence↗
PubMed1999

Clinical outcome of Screw Vent implants. A 7-year prospective follow-up study.

The clinical results of 85 Screw Vent implants are described with respect to 7-year success, including radiographically detectable bone loss, survival and prosthetic quality. The 1-year results of the same material have been reported previously (De Bruyn et al. 1992). Implants were considered as successful when they were meeting with the success criteria proposed by the European Academy for Periodontology. From the 85 implants originally installed, 16 failed during the 7-year interval (18.8%), 6 were unaccounted for (7%), 21 (24.7%) did not meet the success criteria yet survived and 42 implants (49.4%) were successful. The success rate was 65.2% for the mandibular and 43.5% for the maxillary implants. Implant failures were irrespective of implant length, smoking habits, prosthetic quality or oral hygiene level. From 24 patients with a corresponding number of 60 implants, radiographs were available for bone loss analysis. The mean bone loss after 7 years was 2.92 mm (range -0.5 to 6.3) 18 out of 60 examined implants (30%) showed unacceptable radiological bone loss beyond the critical value of 2.7 mm. Implant material analysis and histomorphometric analysis of a retrieved implant are discussed. In the present clinical study, the Screw Vent implant system does not meet the success criteria proposed by the European Academy for Periodontology. The ongoing bone loss increases the risk for future implant failures and peri-implant disease.

Alveolar Bone Loss↗
PubMed1999

Stability of implants as anchorage for orthopedic traction.

The aim of this animal study was to investigate the stability of osseointegrated fixtures when used as anchorage for orthopedic traction with extreme force magnitude. Three Brånemark fixtures were placed in the left zygomatic arch and three in the right of five adult dogs. An orthopedic nonaxial force of 5 N was applied using an intraoral coil system. The initial displacement immediately after force application was measured by means of speckle interferometry. After 2 months of continuous loading, bone adaptation and mineralization around all implants were analyzed. All the loaded implants were immobile. Significant marginal bone loss at the abutment-fixture interface (<1 mm) was observed around each loaded fixture implant. Bone remodeling was significantly more pronounced at the tension side of the implants, irrespective of fixture length. Radiographical and histological analyses showed bone with normal trabecular pattern around the implants.

Adaptation, Physiological↗
PubMed1999

[Post-cure response in periodontal practice in Belgium].

The recall response of patients with prosthetic rehabilitation on implants (n = 530) and patients treated for periodontal disease (n = 2364) in a periodontal private practice was evaluated. The recall response over 7 years following treatment showed that (1) with time the response to treatment diminished for all patient groups, (2) (post) juvenile periodontitis patients responded poorly to follow-up, (3) patients with rapidly progressing periodontitis were most eager to regularly visit the periodontist, (4) implant patients with complete rehabilitation responded better than those with partial restorations who in turn responded better than those with a single crown on an implant.

Aggressive Periodontitis↗
PubMed1999

[The rational use of mouthwashes].

This article discusses the currently-accepted indications of a number of mouthrinses and their use in the prevention of carious lesions, gingivitis and periodontitis.

Anti-Infective Agents, Local↗
PubMed1998

Comparison of Brånemark fixture integration and short-term survival using one-stage or two-stage surgery in completely and partially edentulous mandibles.

The aim of this prospective study was to compare the clinical integration and survival of Brånemark fixtures when using the conventional 2-stage surgical procedure to 1-stage surgical approach in completely and partially edentulous mandibles. A total of 85 patients were consecutively treated for partial (n = 35) or complete (n = 50) mandibular edentulousness. Fixtures removed because of mobility, pain or infection were counted as failures. The first 10 patients of each group were selected for radiographical analysis of crestal bone changes 1 year after prosthesis insertion. In 33 patients with edentulous mandibles, 170 fixtures were placed in a 1-stage approach. In this group, 4 fixtures (2.4%) were lost prior to prosthetic restoration. Seventeen edentulous patients received a total of 70 fixtures in a 2-stage procedure. Out of these, 5 fixtures (7.1%) were lost at abutment connection. In 17 partially edentulous patients, 41 fixtures were inserted in a 1-stage approach. Two fixtures (5%) were lost in this group. Finally, 18 partially edentulous patients received a total of 49 fixtures in a 2-stage procedure. Out of these, 6 fixtures (12%) were lost at abutment connection. In total 313 of the 330 installed mandibular implants were loaded between 6 and 12 months (94.8% success). No further losses occurred in the implants functioning at least 1 year (267 implants) or at least 2 years (59 implants). Statistical analysis (Chi square test) revealed no difference in fixture survival between the treatment modalities. Radiographical analysis after 1 year of functional loading showed the typical bone resorption changes up to the most coronal implant thread in both modalities. Although this study pertains to relatively early loading of 2 years, the results seem to indicate that in the mandible a 1-stage surgical approach with Brånemark fixtures may be as predictable as the conventional 2-stage procedure.

Adult↗
PubMed1994

The effect of smoking on early implant failure.

This retrospective study describes the effect of smoking on initial fixture failure before functional loading with fixed prosthetic restorations. Of 208 installed Brånemark fixtures in the mandible, only 1 failed (0.5%), and no detrimental effect of smoking on fixture survival could be detected. In the maxilla, 10/244 fixtures failed (4%); 7/78 fixtures failed in smokers and 3/166 in nonsmokers. The failure rate before loading was 9% in smokers versus 1% in nonsmokers and was statistically significant, despite the fact that bone quality in both groups was comparable. Failed fixtures occurred in 31% of the smokers, despite often excellent bone quality, long fixture length or good initial stability. Only 4% of the nonsmokers had failures, in most cases related to poor bone quality. It is concluded that smoking is a significant although not the only important factor in the failure of implants prior to functional loading. Prospective studies are needed to assess the risk of implant failure in conjunction with smoking. In the mean time, patients should be informed of the adverse effect of smoking.

Adult↗
PubMed1992

A comparative study of the clinical efficacy of Screw Vent implants versus Brånemark fixtures, installed in a periodontal clinic.

The clinical success of 85 Screw Vent and 107 Brånemark implants, consecutively installed in a private periodontal clinic under the same conditions and by the same operator, is compared. Mobile implants were removed and considered as failures. Intra-oral radiographs were assessed for the presence of peri-implant radiolucencies and for analysis of bone loss after functional loading. 85 Screw Vent implants were installed in 31 patients. Of 23 implants installed in 9 mandibles, none failed after 16.8 (range 12-25) months of function. Of 62 Screw Vent implants installed in 23 maxillae, 6 failed at abutment connection, 1 failed after 2 months and 2 after 13 months of function. The absolute failure rate after 13.2 (range 6-24) months was 9/62. Mean loss of bone was 1.47 mm (-1.0- +4) after 12 months of functional loading. 107 Brånemark fixtures were installed in 25 patients. Of 51 fixtures inserted in 12 mandibles, none failed; of 56 fixtures installed in 13 maxillae 1 failed before and 2 failed during abutment connection. The absolute failure is 3/56. All remaining fixtures were immobile after loading. 13 fixtures were more than 6 months in function. Only short-term comparison between both systems is possible because the observation time is longer for the Screw Vent implants. In the 1st year, only 1 implant system was available to the periodontist. Short-term comparison reveals 11.3% versus 5.3% of cumulative failure after 6 months for the Screw Vent and Brånemark implants, respectively. The results indicate that clinical efficacy is as effectively obtained with Screw Vent as with Brånemark implants in the mandible. The outcome of treatment with Screw Vent implants in the maxilla seems less predictable.

Adult↗
PubMed1992

The effect of delmopinol rinsing on dental plaque formation and gingivitis healing.

The aim of this study was to investigate a possible dose-response effect of delmopinol hydrochloride, on the development of plaque and on the healing of gingivitis. 64 healthy male volunteers, aged 18-40 years with healthy gingivae and clean teeth, participated. During a 2-week period, the participants refrained from all oral hygiene and rinsed 2x daily with a placebo solution. On day 14 of the study, they received professional toothcleaning, and were randomly assigned to 4 groups. For the following 2 weeks, they rinsed 2x daily for 1 min with 10 ml of 0.05% (15 subjects), 0.1% (17) or 0.2% (16) delmopinol, respectively. 16 subjects rinsed with 0.2% chlorhexidine. No oral hygiene procedures were performed during the test period. On days 0, 14 and 28, gingival bleeding index and the presence of stainable plaque were determined. Periodic identical photographs were used for planimetric determination of buccal plaque extension. No significant difference for the reduction in gingival bleeding index was found between 0.2% delmopinol and chlorhexidine rinsing. The mean plaque index showed its most significant reduction on lingual surfaces of both upper and lower jaws when rinsing with 0.2% delmopinol. Mean plaque extension was reduced by 23% for 0.05%, 39% for 0.1% and 55% for 0.2% delmopinol. A significant dose-response effect for 0.05%, 0.1% and 0.2% delmopinol was found for gingival bleeding index, plaque index and plaque extension. The results show that delmopinol favors the healing of gingivitis and reduces plaque formation.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1991

[Motivation and maintenance in periodontal therapy. Experiences of a periodontal practitioner in Brussels].

Periodontal disease is often a chronic and recurrent disease and therapy success is influenced by the quality of oral hygiene, professionally delivered maintenance and compliance of patients towards regular recall programs. In this paper the significance, objectives and organisation of maintenance in the periodontal practice are discussed and guidelines to minimize noncompliance are given. The responsibility of the dental corps in the organisation of maintenance in a qualitative and economically acceptable way is discussed. In order to provide our patients with important maintenance care, auxiliary dental personal, such as hygienists, should legally be allowed to work in the Belgian dental office. In a retrospective study, compliance of patients towards maintenance in a periodontal specialist practice in Brussels was investigated. Of 274 patients enrolled in a recall program only 65% reacted after receiving a recall reminder. Patients treated surgically responded in 76.5% and 47.2% of the patients treated by non-surgical means returned; there was a slight but statistically significant difference in compliance between Dutch (67.5%) and French (59%) speaking patients.

Belgium↗
PubMed1988

[Caries preventive effectiveness of Fluor Protector and fluoride lacquer, Duraphat under very cariogenic conditions].

Fluoride varnishes Durpahat and Fluor Protector are commonly used and have proven to be effective as caries preventive agents. In the first part of this paper the features of fluoride varnishes in terms of fluoride uptake, caries prevention and toxicological safety are discussed. The effect of both varnishes under high cariogenic conditions is discussed in the second part. In the presented study, 8 patients carried 3 enamel specimens (Fluor Protector, Duraphat, Control) intra-orally during 4 months. They kept plaque accumulation intact on the specimen and avoided fluoride administration from other sources. After 4 months of substantial cariogenic challenge, the enamel was analysed by microradiography and the degree of caries protection obtained for each varnish type was calculated. The results show that under high-risk caries conditions enamel treated with Fluor Protector was significantly better protected (65%) than enamel treated with Duraphat (3%).

Dental Caries↗