Editorial: The European Journal of Oral Implantology becomes the International Journal of Oral Implantology Editorial.
PMID: 30515479 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Short implants versus longer implants in vertically augmented posterior mandibles: result at 8 years after loading from a randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: When residual bone height over the mandibular canal is between 7 and 8 mm, 6.6-mm short implants are an interesting alternative to vertical augmentation in posterior atrophic mandibles since the treatment is faster, cheaper and associated with less morbidity. PMID: 30515480 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Felice P, Barausse C, Pistilli R, Ippolito DR, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Do we need abutments at immediately loaded implants supporting cross-arch fixed prostheses? Results from a 5-year randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: The present results suggest that intermediate abutments may not be needed at immediately loaded cross-arch screw-retained prostheses, unless there is the necessity to correct implant angulation. PMID: 30515481 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Todisco M, Sbricoli L, Ippolito DR, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Immediate non-occlusal versus delayed loading of mandibular first molars. Five-year results from a randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of this study, the present data seem to confirm the hypothesis that the clinical outcome of immediate versus delayed loading of implants in mandibular fist molar sites is comparable. PMID: 30515482 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Meloni SM, Baldoni E, Duvina M, Pisano M, De Riu G, Tallarico M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Endodontic retreatment versus dental implants of teeth with an uncertain endodontic prognosis: 3-year results from a randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: The present preliminary results suggest that both endodontic retreatment and replacement of previously endodontically treated teeth with persisting pathology and a dubious endodontic prognosis provided similar short-term success rates. Aesthetics of the soft tissues and time needed to complete treatment were in favour of endodontic retreatment whereas implant rehabilitation required half of the chair time than endodontic retreatment, but was significantly more expensive. Much larger patient populations and longer follow-ups are needed to fully answer this question; however, in this scenario the less invasive e...
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Esposito M, Trullenque-Eriksson A, Tallarico M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Comparing membranes and bone substitutes in a one-stage procedure for horizontal bone augmentation. Three-year post-loading results of a double-blind randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: No significant differences were observed in this randomised controlled trial comparing anorganic bovine bone with porcine collagen membranes versus synthetic resorbable bone made of pure β-tricalcium phosphate with pericardium collagen membranes for horizontal augmentation. PMID: 30515484 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Merli M, Moscatelli M, Mariotti G, Pagliaro U, Raffaelli E, Nieri M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Non-surgical mechanical treatment of peri-implant mucositis: the effect of sub-mucosal mechanical instrumentation following supra-mucosal plaque removal. A 7-month prospective single cohort study.
CONCLUSIONS: The improvement of the clinical condition (absence of marginal bleeding, BoP and PPD reduction at treated implants) following non-surgical treatment of mucositis appeared to be in great part because of supra-mucosal plaque removal, while the sub-mucosal instrumentation seemed to have only a minor additional effect. Deep implant position compared to neighbouring teeth/implant was associated with persisting mucositis following treatment. The presence of deep pockets following treatment was associated with BoP, screw-retained prostheses without abutment and sub-mucosal crown margins. PMID: 30515485 [PubMe...
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Serino G, Wada M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

From the maxillary sinus to the stomach: a rare case report of a displaced fragment of dental implant.
CONCLUSIONS: A displaced dental implant fragment in the maxillary sinus can migrate and exit from the maxillary sinus within a few days. Since it presents a potential risk for swallowing or aspiration, displaced implants or other objects in the maxillary sinus should be removed immediately. Before removal, additional radiographs are recommended to confirm the current position of the implant. PMID: 30515486 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - December 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Park JH, Kim HY, Kim SJ Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Editorial: Overviews and umbrella reviews.
PMID: 30246180 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - September 25, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Implant prosthetic rehabilitation in partially edentulous patients with bone atrophy. An umbrella review based on systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials.
CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the evidence is not sufficiently robust to determine the best treatment for implant prosthetic rehabilitation in partially edentulous patients presenting bone atrophy. In terms of vertical defects, if the short implants can be used they should be used because the number of complications are reduced compared to longer implants with sinus lift or bone augmentation. Nevertheless, caution should be exercised because long-term follow-up studies were not available. No conclusions can be drawn regarding the comparison between different vertical bone augmentation techniques in atrophic posterior mandible beca...
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - September 25, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Merli M, Moscatelli M, Pagliaro U, Mariotti G, Merli I, Nieri M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

6 mm vs 10 mm-long implants in the rehabilitation of posterior jaws: A 10-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: Rehabilitations supported by 6 mm or 10 mm-long implants showed similar clinical outcomes in terms of survival and success rates, although 6 mm implants had more decementations. PMID: 30246182 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - September 25, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Storelli S, Abbà A, Scanferla M, Botticelli D, Romeo E Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Immediate loading of fixed cross-arch prostheses supported by flapless-placed 5 mm or 11.5 mm long implants: 5-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 5 years after loading. These results must be confirmed by other trials, and 10 years post-loading data is necessary before making reliable recommendations. PMID: 30246183 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - September 25, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Cannizzaro G, Felice P, Ippolito DR, Velasco-Ortega E, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Immediate loading of occluding definitive partial fixed prostheses vs non-occluding provisional restorations - 3-year post-loading results from a pragmatic multicentre randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: This study did not provide a conclusive answer, but suggests that immediate occlusal loading by manufacturing immediate definitive partial fixed prostheses decreases chair time and number of visits. PMID: 30246184 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - September 25, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Esposito M, Grufferty B, Papavasiliou G, Dominiak M, Trullenque-Eriksson A, Heinemann F Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Immediate loading of three (fixed-on-3) vs four (fixed-on-4) implants supporting cross-arch fixed prostheses: 1-year results from a multicentre randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: These preliminary results suggest that immediately loaded cross-arch prostheses of both jaws can be supported by only three dental implants at least up to 1 year post-loading, though longer follow-ups are definitively needed. PMID: 30246185 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - September 25, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Cannizzaro G, Cavallari M, Lazzarini M, Purello D'ambrosio G, Scialpi G, Audino S, Velasco-Ortega E, Ippolito DR, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research

Immediate vs conventional loading of variable-thread tapered implants supporting three- to four-unit fixed partial dentures in the posterior maxilla: 1-year interim results of a split-mouth randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: Immediate loading of 3- to 4-unit fixed partial prostheses supported by variable-thread implants in the posterior maxilla can yield good and similar 1-year results to one-stage conventionally loaded implants. PMID: 30246186 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology)
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - September 25, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Abi-Aad H, Daher F, Dimassi H, Cordioli G, Majzoub Z Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research