Objectives: To compare the osseointegration of conventionally and immediately restored tapered implants in a split-mouth animal model, and to compare different methods of analysis for measuring osseointegration. Materials & Methods: Twenty tapered implants were placed in the posterior mandibles of ten sheep, three months after premolar extractions. Ten control implants were placed and were restored after three months submerged healing. Ten test implants were placed on the contralateral side at this time and immediately restored. Animals were sacrificed after a further three months healing. Resonance frequency analysis (Implant Stability Quotient, ISQ), and standardized radiographs were taken at all stages. Alveolar bone height relative to the implant shoulder was measured on digitized radiographs. Histomorphometric and micro-Computed Tomograph ([mu]CT) morphometric analysis for Bone-to-Implant Contact (BIC) and Bone Density (BD) were performed. Radiographic, stability and morphometric measurements were compared statistically. Results: Only three (30%) of conventionally restored and two (20%) immediately restored implants survived (p = 0.74). Mean crestal bone level after three months loading differed significantly (control 5.3 � 0.9 mm versus test 0.9 � 1.3 mm; p = 0.02). Control implants lost more crestal bone over three months than test implants but this was not statistically significant (3.5 � 1.0 mm versus 0.7 � 1.0 mm; p = 0.06). The test group showed a higher mean ISQ value (85.4 � 6.9) compared to the control group (72 � 14.4; p = 0.349). Both groups showed a slightly reduced stability during the loaded period. This was more marked for the test group but not statistically significant (-0.5 � 3.8 ISQ versus -4.35 � 6.6 ISQ; p = 0.8). A statistically significant negative correlation was found between the loss of crestal bone and ISQ with loading (Pearson�s coefficient of correlation r = -0.473 p = 0.026). Both groups showed a statistically significant difference in BIC for both histomorphometric analaysis (HMA); p = 0.039 and [mu]CT morphometric analysis; p = 0.013. When the two forms of morphometric analysis were compared, HMA and [mu]CT morphometric analysis differed significantly for both BIC (p = 0.05) and BD (p = 0.048). However, a statistically significant correlation was found between the two measuring techniques, for both BIC (r = 0.335 p = 0.013) and BD (r = 0.439 p = 0.01). Conclusions: The placement of wide-bodied 3i Osseotite NT[TM] tapered implants into sheep mandible resulted in high failure rate regardless of the loading protocol. The sheep mandibular model may be inappropriate as a model for evaluation of immediate loading, and to test implants which are designed for soft bone. Further investigations are needed to look into the variations in bone microstructure along with their impact on the mechanics of implant-bone union. Although a statistically significant difference was found between the two measurement techniques, a positive correlation was found between HMA and [mu]CT morphometric analysis suggesting non-invasive methods may have a potential in assessing osseointegration. Further research is required to optimize the variables in [mu]CT analysis, such as, voltage, filters, and thresholding to minimize artifacts and to maximize bone contrast when titanium implants are present.

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Objectives: To compare the osseointegration of conventionally and immediately restored tapered implants in a split-mouth animal model, and to compare different methods of analysis for measuring osseointegration. Materials & Methods: Twenty tapered implants were placed in the posterior mandibles of ten sheep, three months after premolar extractions. Ten control implants were placed and were restored after three months submerged healing. Ten test implants were placed on the contralateral side at this time and immediately restored. Animals were sacrificed after a further three months healing. Resonance frequency analysis (Implant Stability Quotient, ISQ), and standardized radiographs were taken at all stages. Alveolar bone height relative to the implant shoulder was measured on digitized radiographs. Histomorphometric and micro-Computed Tomograph ([mu]CT) morphometric analysis for Bone-to-Implant Contact (BIC) and Bone Density (BD) were performed. Radiographic, stability and morphometric measurements were compared statistically. Results: Only three (30%) of conventionally restored and two (20%) immediately restored implants survived (p = 0.74). Mean crestal bone level after three months loading differed significantly (control 5.3 � 0.9 mm versus test 0.9 � 1.3 mm; p = 0.02). Control implants lost more crestal bone over three months than test implants but this was not statistically significant (3.5 � 1.0 mm versus 0.7 � 1.0 mm; p = 0.06). The test group showed a higher mean ISQ value (85.4 � 6.9) compared to the control group (72 � 14.4; p = 0.349). Both groups showed a slightly reduced stability during the loaded period. This was more marked for the test group but not statistically significant (-0.5 � 3.8 ISQ versus -4.35 � 6.6 ISQ; p = 0.8). A statistically significant negative correlation was found between the loss of crestal bone and ISQ with loading (Pearson�s coefficient of correlation r = -0.473 p = 0.026). Both groups showed a statistically significant difference in BIC for both histomorphometric analaysis (HMA); p = 0.039 and [mu]CT morphometric analysis; p = 0.013. When the two forms of morphometric analysis were compared, HMA and [mu]CT morphometric analysis differed significantly for both BIC (p = 0.05) and BD (p = 0.048). However, a statistically significant correlation was found between the two measuring techniques, for both BIC (r = 0.335 p = 0.013) and BD (r = 0.439 p = 0.01). Conclusions: The placement of wide-bodied 3i Osseotite NT[TM] tapered implants into sheep mandible resulted in high failure rate regardless of the loading protocol. The sheep mandibular model may be inappropriate as a model for evaluation of immediate loading, and to test implants which are designed for soft bone. Further investigations are needed to look into the variations in bone microstructure along with their impact on the mechanics of implant-bone union. Although a statistically significant difference was found between the two measurement techniques, a positive correlation was found between HMA and [mu]CT morphometric analysis suggesting non-invasive methods may have a potential in assessing osseointegration. Further research is required to optimize the variables in [mu]CT analysis, such as, voltage, filters, and thresholding to minimize artifacts and to maximize bone contrast when titanium implants are present.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1999. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:35:03Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2011-08-31Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T20:25:51Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 barao_var_dr_araca.pdf: 1603640 bytes, checksum: 5d48588f784413a0d8cc560b1ff6d9b0 (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) / Objetivos: (1) Investigar o papel de diferentes níveis de pH da saliva artificial (3; 6,5 e 9) no comportamento corrosivo do titânio comercialmente puro (cp-Ti) e da liga Ti-6Al-4V (Capítulo 1); (2) Avaliar a influência do processo de corrosão na afinidade do lipopolissacarídeo (LPS) de Escherichia coli para o cp-Ti e o Ti-6Al-4V (Capítulo 2); (3) Investigar a natureza tribocorrosiva do titânio em saliva artificial em presença de LPS (Capítulo 3); (4) Comparar o efeito de diferentes designs de overdentures implanto-retidas e prótese total fixa implanto-suportada na distribuição de tensões em mandíbula edêntula pelo método de elementos finitos tridimensional (Capítulo 4). Materiais e métodos: Testes eletroquímicos como potencial de circuito aberto, espectroscopia de impedância eletroquímica, e teste potenciodinâmico foram conduzidos. Para o teste de afinidade ao LPS, os espécimes foram tratados com LPS (1,5; 15 e 150 μg/ml) durante 24 horas para avaliar a aderência de LPS. Os discos foram transferidos a cada 24 horas para solução fresca de água livre de LPS até completar 72 horas, para investigar a liberação de LPS. No teste de tribocorrosão, o pH da saliva (6,5), a concentração de LPS (0, 0,15, 15 and 150 μg/ml), a duração do deslizamento (2000 ciclos), freqüência (1,2 Hz) e carga (20 N) foram usados para mimetizar o processo mastigatório. Finalmente, modelos tridimensionais de uma mandíbula edêntula foram construídos. No grupo OR a mandíbula foi restaurada com overdenture retida por implantes não esplitados com sistema de retenção O’ring; nos grupos BC-C e BC as mandíbulas foram restauradas com overdentures retidas por implantes esplintados com sistema de retenção barra-clipe associado ou não a cantilevers distais... / Objectives: (1) To investigate the role of different levels of pH of artificial saliva (pHs 3, 6.5 and 9) under simulated oral environment on the corrosion behavior of commercially-pure titanium (cp-Ti) and Ti-6Al-4V alloy (Chapter 1); (2) To assess the influence of corrosion process on Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide (LPS) affinity for cp-Ti and Ti-6Al-4V alloy (Chapter 2); (3) To evaluate the tribocorrosive (corrosion/wear) nature of titanium in artificial saliva (pH 6.5) with LPS (Chapter 3); and (4) To compare the effect of different designs of implant-retained overdentures and fixed full-arch implant-supported prosthesis on stress distribution in edentulous mandible by using a three-dimensional finite element analysis. Materials and methods: Standard electrochemical tests, such as open circuit potential, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and potentiodynamic tests were conducted in a controlled environment. For LPS affinity test, specimens were treated with LPS (1.5, 15 and 150 μg/ml) for 24 hours to evaluated LPS adherence. Discs were then transferred every 24 hours to fresh LPS-free water, up to 72 hours, to investigate LPS elution. In the tribocorrosion test, the pH of saliva (6.5); LPS concentration (0, 0.15, 15 and 150 μg/ml), sliding duration (2000 cycles), frequency (1.2Hz) and load (20 N) parameters mimicked the mastication process. Finally, tridimensional models of an edentulous mandible were constructed. In the OR group, the mandible was restored with an overdenture retained by unsplinted implants with O’ring attachment; in the BC-C and BC groups, the mandibles were restored with overdentures retained by splinted implants with bar-clip anchor associated or not with distally placed cantilevers, respectively; in the FD group, the mandible was restored with a fixed full-arch implant-supported prosthesis... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)

Orientador: José Ricardo de Albergaria Barbosa / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-24T03:15:23Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Moraes_PauloHemersonde_D.pdf: 8285563 bytes, checksum: e294a6dc0647058066633e61386f29b1 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013 / Resumo: Em maxilas severamente absorvidas, como tratamento de reabilitação, podem ser utilizados os implantes dentais osseointegráveis convencionais. Todavia, nestas situações, estão presentes obstáculos para a instalação dos implantes como: quantidade insuficiente e qualidade inadequada do osso encontrado na maxila. Nestas situações, são necessárias cirurgias reconstrutivas para restabelecer as dimensões do rebordo avelolar em espessura e altura possibilitando assim a instalação adequada destes implantes. Geralmente, essas reconstruções utilizam osso autógeno retirado de algum sitio doador do paciente, como a calota craniana, costela e crista do ilíaco. Alternativamente, com os avanços da engenharia tecidual, a rhBMP-2 (recombinant human bone morphogenethic protein-2) surgiu eliminando a necessidade de qualquer remoção de sítio doador como também qualquer outro biomaterial nas reconstruções ósseas dos maxilares deixando o procedimento com menor morbidade e maior aceitabilidade dos pacientes. Desta forma, a presente pesquisa apresenta 2 estudos descritos nos capítulos a seguir. CAPÍTULO 1: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a sobrevida de implantes instalados em osso nativo de maxilas como também nas reconstruídas com osso autógeno. Foi obtido um acompanhamento de 8-10 anos com pacientes de ambos os grupos reabilitados com próteses fixas sobre implantes dentais. O sucesso dos implantes em maxilas reconstruídas com ósso autogeno não apresentaram diferenças estatísticas à implantes inseridos em maxilas com osso nativo. CAPÍTULO 2: O objetivo deste estudo foi apresentar uma nova técnica de reconstrução óssea de maxila utilizando rhBMP-2 objetivando previsibilidade e melhores resultados no aumento do volume ósseo necessário. A técnica sugerida ofereceu bons resultados no volume ósseo a ser obtido nas reconstruções ósseas de maxila com rhBMP-2. / Abstract: In maxillary severely absorbed as rehabilitation treatment, can be used conventional dental implants. However, these situations are present obstacles to the installation of the implants as insufficient and inadequate quality of bone found in the jaw , as well as the expansion of the maxillary sinus pneumatization . In these situations, it is necessary reconstructive surgery to restore the dimensions of thickness and height on rim thus allowing proper installation of these implants. Generally, these reconstructions using autogenous bone taken from a donor site from the patient , such as calota craneal , rib and the iliac crest . Alternatively, with advances in tissue engineering, rhBMP-2 (recombinant human bone morphogenethic protein-2) appeared eliminating the need to remove any donor site as well as any other biomaterial in the maxila bone reconstruction procedure with leaving the lower morbidity and higher patient acceptability. Given the above, this research presents two studies described in the following chapters. CHAPTER 1: The objective of this study was to evaluate the survival of implants placed in native bone in the maxilla as well as in maxilla reconstructed with autogenous bone. We obtained a follow-up of 8-10 years with both groups of patients rehabilitated with fixed prostheses on dental implants. The survival of implants in maxilla was reconstructed with autogenous bone implants inserted into the lower maxilla with native bone. CHAPTER II: The objective of this study was to present a new technique for reconstruction of maxilla bone using rhBMP-2 seeking precision in increased bone volume needed. The suggested technique offered precision in bone volume to be obtained in the maxilla bone reconstruction with rhBMP-2. / Doutorado / Cirurgia e Traumatologia Buco-Maxilo-Faciais / Doutor em Clínica Odontológica